Oman launches first chromium ore export
The Omani Metal Trading Company announced the launch of the first integrated shipment of Omani chrome ore, amounting to 50,000 tons, via Sohar Port. This step aims to improve the management and marketing of minerals in the Sultanate of Oman. It comes as part of a new framework launched following the issuance of a decision by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in May 2025 to regulate exports. The decision seeks to standardize specifications, enhance added value, and prioritize the local market before export. This approach emphasizes increasing the chrome concentration before export, requiring that the ore's concentration be no less than 36%. The goal is to support local industry, boost the economic value of minerals, and strengthen the Sultanate’s bargaining power, thus generating greater revenue. Global experience shows that adding value before export enhances economic feasibility, as processing operations increase the mineral's worth and promote greater sustainability and competitiveness in international markets.
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