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Chrome Report - March 2020
Chrome Report - March 2020
Chrome Report - March 2020
Chrome
Zimbabwe Material
Deal Number TOTAL ORDER MT Stock Paid for MT STOCK W/H Order Date Payment Date Lab Test Date %
CU001 500 250 133 20-Aug-19 05-Sep-19 03-Oct-19 42%
05-Nov-19
Current Status
- 133 MT were received – currently awaiting documents for a further 170MT from Unitech.
MMCZ Documentation ready, release of Documents from ZIMRE (Customs) currently delayed
due to payment challenges between ZDI and Reserve bank (Channel Yunis used for export
permit on Chrome). Advised it will be resolved this week.
- Verified 290 MT on the Ground ready for loading once documents are released.
CHALLENGES
- Lack of Capacity and transparency from Unitech Logistics. Failed to perform to promise as he did
not have the required Machinery and funds to complete the order. –
Proposed solutions:
1. Matter to be resolved by collecting 290 MT in Chrome – 120MT chrome documentation will
have to be done by Nesstra – at this point the cash value paid to Unitech will have been
recouped by Nesstra – Unitech has agreed and material/ stock of 290 MT verified.
2. 2nd supplier to supply Chrome (500MT) – will finance the initial 500MT to supply FOB
Pretoria – status of this they are currently processing their own paperwork – expected in 2
weeks should Corona Virus not affect interested stakeholders
3. Supplying Machinery and Fuel – ensuring capacity for the mining contractor
- Paperwork for Export delays and acquisition thereof
4. Paying for Chrome and following process as required by MMCZ so that documents are
processed accordingly
5. Logistics – MCA yard with weighbridge and security proposed – Costing to be advised for
Power (Electricity) and Security – No rental for initial 6 months whle looking at taking over
wash plant and mine at MCA mine.
6. Having presence on the ground to follow up/ oversee activities on the ground relating to
paperwork, loading and stock pile verification etc.
South African Material
CUSTOMERS/BUYER
Qty
Order Qty
BUYER Order Type Supplie Spec Current Status
Date Required/M
d
Colony Mineral
March 1 year 2k MT FOB Ferro awaiting FCO
Resources Limited - 0
2020 Contract Durban Chrome from NSA
Zambia
38% awaiting FCO
Min 10k MT
Lumpy from NSA
awaiting FCO
Min 2k MT 42% Conc
from NSA
awaiting FCO
Min 2k MT 46 % Conc
from NSA
CHROME
- Buy minimum 2000 – 3000MT of Chrome up to 20 000 per month
- Most important is reliability and consistency – Minimum 45% Cr for concentrate
- Preference is concentrate
- 1 year minimum contact to supply
CURRENT STATUS
- Asked to reoffer Chrome CFR Tainjin China and Longkou Port in China. Confirming Shipping costs
and awaiting new offer from Mine as they have increased pricing as off Today due to ZAR USD
exchange rate.
- Spoke with Dr Jung – Chairman of MKI – he advised that Corona Virus outbreak had slowed
down their businesses and would take longer to revert due to the fact that their smelters were
not running at full capacity , only 30 to 40%. He anticipated that one things return to some form
of normalcy they will resume. In the meantime they are awaiting our quote. Expect to re-quote
this week