World Book of Records registration, featuring Sergey Prokopyev, Director General of TNC Kazchrome JSC, and Kuandyk Kudaibergenov, World Book of Records' General Officer for Asia and Africa; Credit: ERG

On Thursday 24 July 2025, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a diversified metals and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg, announced that its subsidiary Kazchrome had set a new global industry record in ferrochrome production; the achievement was officially registered by the World Book of Records.

According to ERG, TNC Kazchrome JSC produced 150 tonnes of ferrochrome from an electric arc furnace in a single process cycle, under the supervision of independent experts, at its Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant.

ERG stated that this represents the largest documented single individual ferrochrome extraction globally, with a total of 177 tonnes of high-carbon ferrochrome produced. The group described the result as a demonstration of the effectiveness of the company's innovation process, which enabled its equipment to operate beyond its design capacity. The achievement was documented by independent experts using certified measuring instruments and officially registered by the World Book of Records. ERG assured that every step of the production stage had been verified.

ERG CEO, Shukhrat Ibragimov commented: "This record is a major technological breakthrough and clear evidence that ERG remains a leader and demonstrates resilience and growth potential despite global challenges."

Kuandyk Kudaibergenov, World Book of Records' General Officer for Asia and Africa, said: "Setting records in heavy industry is a rare occasion, which makes today's achievement even more valuable. It goes beyond just one enterprise. It strengthens Kazakhstan's reputation in the sphere of technology and reflects the potential of the broader industry."

Sergey Prokopyev, Director General of TNC Kazchrome JSC, noted: "It is the result of daring engineering solutions and true teamwork. In the Year of Vocational Professions and the year of Kazchrome's 30th anniversary, it is a sign that our country can and should shape a world-class industry. I am proud of the team of the Aktobe Ferroalloys Plant: you not only achieved maximum output, but made history."

ERG also recalled that in 2024, Kazakhstan-headquartered Kazchrome posted a record annual output, increasing total ferroalloy production by 14% year-over-year to over 1.85 million tonnes - an all-time high for the company.