
Q&A: AMG Chrome’s Kevin Lawson Talks US Expansion with Argus
Argus spoke with Kevin Lawson, president of the company’s UK-based subsidiary AMG Chrome, on the expanded operations and trends in the chrome metal market.
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Argus spoke with Kevin Lawson, president of the company’s UK-based subsidiary AMG Chrome, on the expanded operations and trends in the chrome metal market.

AMG Critical Materials N.V. announces the opening today of its chrome metal production facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

AMG Chrome will attend several key ferroalloys industry events throughout 2026, continuing its commitment to strengthening partnerships and staying connected with the global market.
AMG Chrome will attend the Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA) 2026 Conference in Vancouver, Canada, on 21st-23rd of April 2026. Held at the Hyatt Regency
As part of the White House’s “Trump Effect” campaign, President Donald Trump highlighted AMG Chrome’s new $15 million investment to build a chrome manufacturing facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
MMTA member AMG Chrome, a leading chromium producer based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK is building a new plant in New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA.
AMG Critical Materials N.V. is pleased to announce that the Management Board has approved a capital investment of USD $15 million to establish an aluminothermic production facility to manufacture chrome metal in the United States.
AMG Chrome is proud to announce the installation of a new thermit Cr production facility located in New Castle, PA fully operational during early 2026.
Since the current US administration has taken office in January 2025, President Trump has announced and implemented widespread tariffs across major US trade partners.
AMG has installed a new Bipel Press in our UK facility to increase capacity in the high quality Chrome market.
AMG Chrome and AMG Aluminum UK Limited have been accepted by Stronger Together as an Advanced Business Partner for 2025.
As a foreigner in the U.S., I started working at AMG as an opportunity to pursue a new career path. However, the more I learned about the company, the prouder I became to be part of this team.
AMG Chrome has now procured a 6th furnace at our UK plant which will continue to further uplift tonnage in the high quality Chrome market.
AMG Chrome US LLC, a facility in New Castle, PA, has increased its production capabilities due to investment from AMG.
Michael Haw, AMG Chrome’s commercial director and appointed council member of ICDA, plays a pivotal role in properly steering the strategy and business conduct of
AMG Chrome US LLC