Chromite: Key Ore for Chromium Production

Johnny-Chromite is a valuable ore, primarily for its chromium infused within this ore.

Chromium is a weakly magnetic, and corrosion-resistant metal, vital for the production

of stainless-steel products. The Chromite is an Iron-Black Luster mineral,

so it will leave a brown streak onto where it may be struck on. Johnny-Many companies

such as RioTinto and South32 mine chromite, yet it isn’t their main focus.

Consolidated Minerals is the ruling miners of Chromite in Australia, mining up to an estimated 30% of

all chromite mined in Australia. Did you know? That chromite is the 21st highest

abundance production in the crust of the earth.