Eti Krom anticipates higher chrome ore prices in 1st qtr.

Dec 19, 2012 | 12:30 PM | Janie Davies

Tags  Eti Krom, Robert Yildirim, Yildirim Group, chrome, chrome ore, chrome ore prices, Janie Davies

LONDON — Eti Krom AS expects higher chrome ore prices in the first quarter of 2013, the Turkish producer said as it announced prices for January through March.

Turkish chrome production will fall over the winter, but production costs will rise due to lower productivity and higher labor costs, according to Robert Yildirim, president of Eti Krom’s parent company, Istanbul-based Yilidirim Group. ....





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