# Indus Minerals - Chromite Beneficiation Plant (KPK, Pakistan)

> High-grade metallurgical chromite concentrate facility with 2,000 MT/month capacity.

## Facility Overview
- **Canonical URL:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/chromite-beneficiation-plant
- **Location:** Industrial Estate Corridor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan
- **Processing Capacity:** 2,000 MT / Month (Metric Tonnes) finished concentrate
- **Input Feed Grade:** 24% - 32% Cr2O3 Run-of-Mine indigenous KPK ore
- **Finished Concentrate Grade:** 38% - 44% Cr2O3 (Standard Metallurgical Grade)
- **Cr:Fe Ratio:** 2.6:1 to 3.0:1
- **Loading Ports:** Karachi Port (KPT) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQ)
- **Inspection Authority:** SGS Pakistan / Alfred H. Knight (AHK) pre-shipment assay certification

## Beneficiation Circuit & Flowsheet
1. **Crushing & Milling:** Primary jaw crusher and secondary cone crusher reducing ore to < 2mm, followed by closed-circuit wet rod milling.
2. **Classification & Desliming:** Hydrocyclones and hydrosizers classify slurry to optimal 40-100 mesh liberation size while rejecting sub-micron slimes.
3. **Gravity Separation:** High-gradient triple-start spiral concentrators reject low-density silicate/serpentine tailings, followed by Wilfley shaking tables for precision concentrate finishing.
4. **Dewatering & Water Recycling:** High-rate thickener and chamber filter press achieve moisture content under 6% while recycling over 90% of process water.

## Typical Chemical Assay of Finished Concentrate
| Compound / Element | Specification / Guaranteed Range |
|---|---|
| Cr2O3 (Chromic Oxide) | 38.00% – 44.00% basis 40.00% |
| Cr : Fe Ratio | 2.6 : 1 – 3.0 : 1 |
| FeO (Total Iron as FeO) | 12.00% – 16.00% |
| SiO2 (Silica) | 4.00% – 6.50% Max |
| Al2O3 (Alumina) | 10.00% – 13.50% Max |
| P (Phosphorus) | 0.006% Max |
| S (Sulfur) | 0.025% Max |
| Moisture | 4.0% – 6.0% Max |

## Commercial Terms
- **Incoterms:** FOB Karachi, CFR Main Asian/European Ports, CIF Target Destination
- **Packaging:** 1.0 MT - 1.5 MT UV-stabilized heavy-duty jumbo bags or bulk containerized in 20ft dry containers with heavy plastic lining (approx. 27-28 MT per container)
- **Payment Terms:** 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight or T/T Advance + Against Shipping Documents
- **Contact Desk:** Phone/WhatsApp: +92 336 5337799 | Email: info@indusminerals.com.pk