International Chromium Development Association

As we continue with our March series celebrating the women in the chromium industry, it is worth noting the diversity and presence of remarkable women in our sector. The mining and metals sector is an ideal environment for women to showcase their abilities. We are grateful to collaborate with individuals who share our commitment to "competence, knowledge and experience irrespective of gender", as Michelle Taylor, COO Arxo Tharisa accurately stated. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9b_eDg #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Womeninmining #IWIM

We are delighted to announce that ACERINOX,S.A. is supporting the Chromium 2025 conference. This event is the world's leading forum for the global chromium industry, covering the entire value chain, and has been held annually since 1984 Acerinox is an ICDA member since 1989. On 4 November 2025, ICDA will be hosting a technical tour for registered delegates at the Acerinox Europa stainless steel factory, which specialises in flat products. With a melting shop capacity of one million tons, Acerinox Europa supplies mainly flat products to the European continent and material for producing long products to other plants within the Group.   Registration for the conference will open shortly. https://lnkd.in/evEBtJnf Save the date! Chromium 2025 4-6 November 2025 Seville, Spain #chromium #chrome #ferrochromium #ferrochrome #stainless #stainlesssteel

Devon W.'s career path is a testament to the power of determination and a clear focus on achieving goals. Embarking on her career path as a logistics assistant while pursuing academic studies in journalism, Devon made the strategic decision to transition into the manufacturing sector, capitalising on her creativity and leadership skills Presently, Devon is a distinguished professional in her field, holding the position of Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at F. W. Winter Inc. & Co., where she has demonstrated her leadership skills by successfully guiding the company to new levels of success. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eTb-Wdba #IWIM2025 #AccelerateAction #Womeninming #IWIM

Not only do we have remarkable women in management positions, but we also have women in prominent technical roles in the chromium industry. We invite you to discover the inspiring career path of Annelie Papadopoulos, Manager Process Metallurgy & Sustainability at Vargön Alloys AB CoreX Holding BV. Annelie played a pivotal role in the success of the BIO4SAF project, a significant technological milestone achieved in collaboration with Swerim AB and Envigas AB. The project successfully addressed the challenge of partially replacing fossil coke with biocarbon briquettes, contributing to a substantial reduction in scope 1 emissions during the production of HC FeCr. We would like to encourage women to pursue technical education and to take initiative in shaping the future of sustainable innovation. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ezrpfGKb #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Womeninmining #IWIM

SAVE THE DATE! Dear Network, We are pleased to invite you to save the date for the Chromium 2025 conference, which is scheduled to take place from 4-6 November 2025 in Seville, Spain.   We are planning an exciting programme that will focus on European ferroalloys and stainless steel industry, as well as global markets. The programme will also include a fireside chat with industry-leading experts and CEOs. We will update you shortly as registration will open soon.   Should you be interested in sponsoring this event or would like to propose a speech, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. #chromium #chromeore #miningandmetals #miningconference #ferroalloys #ferrochrome #stainlesssteel #criticalrawmaterials

Following our March series celebrating the remarkable women in the chromium industry, let us be inspired by Amélie Billard, Global Procurement Director.Vibrantz Technologies Inc. We are absolutely in agreement with her, as she said "don't define yourself by your gender but by your skills and expertise and that's exactly how your partners and interlocutors will see you" Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ex8tn-B4 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #womeninmining #IWIM

Take a first look at the ICDA Ulanqab conference detailed speaker programme!    We are delighted to present the preliminary programme for the ICDA Members Meeting 2025 in Ulanqab, including the detailed agenda and titles.   While we are expecting to confirm the participation of additional speakers in the coming weeks, we believe that this preliminary version offers a valuable insight into the knowledge you will gain by attending the ICDA Members' Meeting 2025.   Key highlights - How China is dealing with the rise of Trump and MAGA, - Ulanqab a fast growing production hub for green ferroalloys, - Opportunity and challenges in stainless steel market under loose monetary policy in 2025, - A look at China’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting amid growth of green steel and ferro-alloys, - Global stainless markets - a pawn on the geopolitical chessboard, - The future of South African ferrochrome in the global market. Register now and join the more than 130 delegates that have already signed in for the event! https://lnkd.in/gfibKN7p #chrome #chromium #criticalrawmaterials #ferrochromium #stainlessstseel #miningandmetals #miningconferences #ferroalloys  

As we continue to celebrate the remarkable women in the chromium industry during this special month of March, let's start the week by reflecting on Amanda Magro's - Glencore South Africa - inspiring quote: "Rising through the ranks, embracing every opportunity, living and loving life one day at a time. Overcoming obstacles, empowering others, and having fun along the way - no regrets! Live, love, laugh, and leave a legacy." Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eRKPqsKM #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #womeninming #IWIM

International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated on 8 March, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, and calling for the acceleration of women's equality. During this special month, ICDA and the chromium industry wish to emphasise the inclusivity and bias-free environment they have created, where women are able to fulfil their potential. In March, we will be publishing a series of interviews showcasing the exceptional women within our industry. These women have achieved success and are an inspiration within and beyond our sector. They convey a powerful message: believe in yourself, nurture your competencies, work with integrity and professionalism, and your passion will lead you to great opportunities. We are delighted to begin this inspiring series with an interview of ICDA's President Zelda Du Preez Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eAsHg4iG #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #IWIM #Womeninmining

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