Supporters

Cobalt Institute

The Cobalt Institute (CI) is a non-profit trade association composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt. We promote the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms.

Formerly known as the Cobalt Development Institute (CDI), we act as a knowledge centre for governments, agencies, industry, the media and the public on all matters concerning cobalt and cobalt containing substances.

We represent the voice of the cobalt industry on cobalt related health, safety, and environmental issues. We also promote co-operation between members, especially on issues of the environment and human health, and provide a mechanism for the development of independent information concerning the resources, production and safe use of cobalt.

International Chromium Development Association

The International Chromium Development Association is a unique and historical organisation established since 1984, it is involved in the continuous development of a sustainable chromium industry, promoting chromium uses in key applications and developing new innovative uses for the future. The ICDA provides market intelligence reports, health, safety and environment studies and work actively in these domains. With a membership base of more than 100 Members all over the world representing the whole chromium ecosystem from miners to producers, processors, traders and service providers. The ICDA is considered as the authoritative voice of the chromium industry.

IFAPA

The Indian Ferro Alloys Producers’ Association (IFAPA) promotes and protects the interests common to the Ferro Alloy Industry, specially with regard to level playing field; bringing together and promoting cooperation among Ferro Alloy Producers in India; maintaining uniformity in the rules and regulations and usages of the industry.

The Indian Ferro Alloy Producers’ Association (IFAPA) is an apex body representing manufacturers of Bulk and Noble Ferro Alloys in the country. The Ferro Alloys Industry was established during the second five year plan as an ancillary industry to cater to the growing needs of the domestic Steel Industry.

This Association of Ferro Alloy Producers was established in the year 1961 to look after the interests of its Members.

The Industry’s present capacity is around 5.15 Million Tonnes. The products covered are: Manganese Alloys (HC, MC and LC Ferro Manganese and Silico Manganese), Ferro Silicon, Chrome Alloys (HC,MC & LC Ferro Chrome, Silico Chrome and Charge Chrome), Noble Ferro Alloys (Ferro Molybdenum, Ferro Vanadium, Ferro Tungsten, Ferro Silicon Magnesium, Ferro Boron, Ferro Titanium, Ferro Aluminium, Ferro Silico Zirconium, Ferro Nickel Magnesium) etc.

IMOA

IMOA is a non-profit trade association representing the majority of the molybdenum industry worldwide, promoting molybdenum’s unique properties and its contribution to superior materials performance and enhanced sustainability in a host of applications. Acting as the voice of the industry, the Association works to maintain and develop market access for its members. An unrivalled source of information on molybdenum, IMOA also manages a historical database on global production and use.

MMTA

The MMTA is the home for those engaged in the minor and specialty metals sector. It is a not–for-profit organisation dedicated to serve and promote the interests of its international membership.  The MMTA is the largest association for minor and specialty metals, including rare earths and ferro-alloys, with members across the globe in over 20 countries involved in the 49 MMTA metals, as well as many others. 

With developments in high-technology and a wide range of other industrial applications, the scope of minor metals activity has increased dramatically since the MMTA was founded in London in 1973. The MMTA works with and on behalf of its members to address issues that affect our industry by drawing on the collective experience of its membership. 

International Manganese Institute

The International Manganese Institute (IMnI) is a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese ore and alloy producers, manufacturers of metallurgical products or chemical compounds, trading houses, industry service providers, companies involved in Mn business development, universities and research organizations around the world. Founded in 1975, with headquarters in Paris, France, IMnI’s mission is to provide vision and guidance to the Mn industry by promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility and sustainability to all stakeholders.

Fitch Ratings

Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating, Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services and is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
In 2017, Fitch Ratings and CRU Group announced a strategic agreement to incorporate CRU’s expertise in the Metals and Mining sectors into Fitch’s industry research and credit analysis.

Chromium 2022

Chromium 2022, Istanbul, Turkey, 18 – 19th October 2022.
After a 3-year absence we are back for the most prominent event in the chromium industry. We have planned a shorter format in order to adapt to this new normality, nevertheless we will not compromise with the quality of the presentations and the friendly atmosphere which has made ICDA’s events renowned for many years. Registration will open in less than a couple of weeks. Save the date in your agenda! We look forward to meeting you and discussing what happened over the last 3 years along with the trends that will shape the future of the chromium markets.