Sohar Noble Metals (FZC) LLC to establish a Vanadium and Niobium ingots plant in SOHAR Freezone

Save to read list Published by Sol Klappholz, Assistant Editor Dry Bulk, Tuesday, 15 August 2023 09:30

SOHAR Port and Freezone signed a land lease agreement with Sohar Noble Metals (FZC), for the production of Vanadium and Niobium metals in SOHAR Freezone. With a total investment of USD 7 million, this project will significantly enrich the minerals portfolio in SOHAR, enhancing industrial diversity. Vanadium and Niobium play crucial roles as additives in the metals industry, enhancing the strength and durability of various types of metals.

The project, covering an area of 5000 m2, will be designed and constructed to supply the superalloys industries within the United States and Europe markets with Vanadium and Niobium ingots.

Commenting on this achievement, Khalid Ahmed Al Balushi, Director of Sohar Noble Metals (FZC) LLC stated, "We are excited about this agreement with SOHAR Freezone and the promising opportunities it offers to investors. By leveraging the strategic advantages provided by SOHAR Freezone and its continued growth, the upcoming Vanadium and Niobium production plant will not only expand our minerals range but also foster local value creation."

Haitham Al Omairi, Business Development Manager at SOHAR Port and Freezone commented, "The production of Vanadium and Niobium Plant in SOHAR Freezone represents a significant milestone and a crucial step in our continuous efforts to industrial diversification in SOHAR Freezone. Establishing the plant reflects our commitment to foster a robust industrial ecosystem, reassuring our strategic role in driving the end-to-end metal manufacturing value chain."

The project output is expected to attract further investments from companies reliant on these crucial metals which will enhance the continuous development of SOHAR Freezone.

Read the article online at: https://www.drybulkmagazine.com/dry-bulk/15082023/sohar-port-and-freezone-pave-the-way-for-sustainable-growth-of-smes-in-the-maritime-sector/

Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, announced today the appointment of Mr. Ryan Lee to its Board of Directors as Class B Director and to the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee.

Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

This article has been tagged under the following:

Dry cargo news