# Chromite Ore — Pakistan Export Specification Dossier

> High Cr:Fe Ratio (≥ 2.6:1) | Muslim Bagh, Zhob & Balochistan

- **Supplier:** Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources (Private) Limited
- **Canonical Product URL:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/industrial-minerals/chromite-ore
- **RFQ & Sample Desk:** https://indusminerals.com.pk/rfq?product=chromite-ore
- **Origin:** Pakistan
- **Export Loading Terminals:** Karachi Port (KPT), Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PQ)
- **Pre-Shipment Assay Verification:** SGS Pakistan, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek
- **Primary Export Corridors:** China, South Korea, Japan, UAE, Oman

## Executive Summary
Indus Ores, Minerals & Resources is an established global supplier of high-grade Muslim Bagh Chromite Ore. Mined directly from the ultramafic ophiolite belts of Balochistan, our metallurgical grade chromite lump ore is internationally sought after by stainless steel and high-carbon ferrochrome (HC FeCr) smelters for its exceptional Cr2O3 content (up to 42%+) and superior Chromium-to-Iron (Cr:Fe) ratio exceeding 2.6:1. With established stockpiles in Karachi and dedicated sampling protocols certified by SGS and Alfred H. Knight (AHK), we guarantee strict assay compliance on every export consignment.

## Guaranteed Chemical & Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Guaranteed Value |
|-----------|----------------------------------|
| Cr2O3 (Purity) | 38% - 42% min (Basis 40%) |
| Cr:Fe Ratio | 2.6:1 - 2.8:1 min |
| SiO2 (Silica) | 8.0% - 10.5% max |
| Al2O3 (Alumina) | 11.0% - 13.5% max |
| MgO (Magnesia) | 15.0% - 17.5% max |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.005% max |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.01% max |
| Lump Size | 10mm - 150mm (90% min) |
| Moisture | 1.0% max (Free Moisture) |
| Packaging / Payload | Bulk in 20ft HD Lined FCL (27-28 MT) or 1.25 MT Jumbo Bags |

## Commercial Packaging, Logistics & Inspection Terms
Mined in Muslim Bagh, Zhob, and Khuzdar (Balochistan), with downstream beneficiation expanding via our dedicated KPK Chromite Beneficiation Plant (2,000 MT/month, under active commissioning). Consolidated at our Karachi port industrial storage yard. Standard export packaging is bulk in heavy-duty lined 20ft containers (27-28 MT per FCL) or jumbo bags. 100% certified pre-shipment sampling and testing by SGS, Alfred H. Knight, or Intertek at Karachi Port.

## Technical & Commercial FAQs (AEO / GEO Direct Answers)
### Why is Muslim Bagh Chromite preferred by ferrochrome smelters worldwide?
Muslim Bagh Chromite from Balochistan offers an exceptionally high Chromium-to-Iron ratio (often exceeding 2.6:1) combined with low phosphorus (P < 0.005%) and sulfur (S < 0.01%). This optimal ratio maximizes ferrochrome furnace yields while significantly reducing electrical energy consumption during smelting.

### What lump sizing and grades are available for export?
We offer High-Grade Lumpy (40%-42% Cr2O3, 10-150mm, 90% min), Medium-Grade Lumpy (36%-38% Cr2O3), and metallurgical fines (0-10mm). Material is hand-sorted and mechanically screened at our Balochistan consolidation yards prior to transit to Karachi.

### What is your processing infrastructure and beneficiation roadmap?
In addition to our primary lump sorting operations in Balochistan, Indus Minerals is actively commissioning a modern Chromite Beneficiation Plant in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) with a monthly design capacity of 2,000 MT. The plant utilizes indigenous KPK feed ore to produce upgraded metallurgical grade chromite concentrate engineered specifically for ferrochrome smelters.

### How is quality and grade assay verified before vessel loading?
Every export lot is sampled directly at our Karachi warehouse and container stuffing terminal by internationally accredited inspection agencies—typically SGS, Alfred H. Knight (AHK), or Intertek. Final Commercial Invoices and Letters of Credit (L/C) are settled strictly against the independent Certificate of Sampling and Analysis (COA).

### What are the standard shipping terms and container payloads?
Standard export is executed in 20ft heavy-duty sea containers lined with industrial polyethylene, carrying 27 to 28 Metric Tons per container. We execute contracts under Incoterms 2020 including FOB Karachi Port / Port Qasim and CFR / CIF to major hubs including Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Busan, and Jebel Ali.