One more interesting read for your weekend!

This lengthy essay on the strategic nature of chromite and other minerals makes a very interesting read, especially with the mining violence in South Africa's major platinum and chromite producing Bushveld region.

If you have any doubts about the strategic value of the Ring of Fire chromite deposits, this essay will eliminate them.

http://www.republicofmining.com/2012/08/24/sustainability-of-strategic-minerals-pgms-chromite-manganese-and-others-in-southern-africa-and-potential-conflicts-and-partnerships-by-dr-stephen-burgess-2010/#more-13416

cheers

Strategic Miner