Abstract
Chromite. being one of the most important minerals in the metallurgical, chemical and refractory industries, is the only mineral from which chromium metal can be economically produced. As a result of the fast depletion of high grade lump ores, in the coming years 80% of the world production of chromite will be finer than 10 mm and to obtain products of specific quality concentration processes will be inevitable. Taking into account the difficulty in obtaining lump ores, the agglomeration of the fine concentrate will be necessary for the ferrochromium plant.