Chrome Ore Export Control: Call for Public Comment

Posted 17 February 2026 Written by Acts Online
Category Trade

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: In terms of a notice gazetted by the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition, the deadline for public comment on proposed chrome ore export controls has been set for 3 March 2026.

The notice provides stakeholders with a further opportunity to submit representations regarding the placement of chrome ore under export control. This regulatory move follows the initial release of proposals in October 2025 and a Cabinet decision on 25 June 2025, which outlined a range of measures intended to revitalise South Africa’s chrome industry across its value chain.

The primary objectives of the proposed intervention include:

  • Improving the long-term viability and competitiveness of the domestic chrome industry;
  • Supporting the domestic beneficiation of chrome ore; and
  • Ensuring the sustainability of the value chain in response to global market dynamics.

Stakeholders have until 3 March 2026 to submit their comments to the Department. This consultation is part of a broader policy framework aimed at industrial revitalisation and the protection of domestic mineral processing capabilities.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: No direct individual obligations; impact is channelled through professional advisory roles for mining and industrial firms.
  • For your business: Firms involved in the extraction, trading, or logistics of chrome ore must evaluate the potential impact of export restrictions on existing supply contracts and future operational planning.
  • For your clients: Clients in the chrome mining and ferrochrome production sectors should be advised to submit formal representations by the 3 March 2026 deadline to ensure their commercial interests are considered in the final regulatory framework.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/chrome-industry-revitalisation-another-opportunity-to-comment-on-ore-export-control-proposals

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