Gabon plans to end unprocessed manganese ore exports in 2029, while Ghana targets raw-ore restrictions from 2030.
Gabon has also pursued investment agreements for domestic manganese processing and alloy production.
South Africa continues to discuss chrome ore export taxes and quotas to support local ferrochrome producers.
A preferential electricity tariff of ZAR 0.62 per kWh has improved conditions for major South African smelters.
The report stresses that reliable power, transport and financing remain essential to making these policies effective.
