Aliaxis, a global leader in fluid and energy management systems, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026. Despite ongoing market uncertainty and supply chain disruptions, including impacts from the Middle East conflict, the businesses took rapid actions. Pricing adjustments, alongside operational measures, helped mitigateContinue Reading

The approval of Eskom’s ZAR62c/kWh (US$0.038/kWh) tariff for energy-intensive users marks a significant milestone for South Africa’s ferrochrome industry. Whilst the tariff alone is unlikely to reverse two decades of structural decline, it may help stabilise the sector and preserve the country’s remaining competitive smelting capacity. South Africa entered theContinue Reading

Expert commentary from Tanisha Schultz, Senior Analyst, and Jessica Fung, Head of Consulting, at Project Blue, together with Sheraz Neffati, Executive Director of the Chromium Development Association (ICDA) The global chrome market is entering a new phase, shaped by changing energy economics, shifting trade flows and the emergence of newContinue Reading