AMG Critical Materials Becomes Sole U.S. Chrome Metal Producer with $15M Pennsylvania Facility

Event summary

  • AMG Critical Materials opened a $15M chrome metal facility in New Castle, Pennsylvania, with an annual capacity of 6,500 tons.
  • The facility makes AMG the sole U.S. producer of chrome metal, ending a 20-year gap since the last domestic plant closed in 2006.
  • Chrome metal is critical for advanced alloys used in jet engines, space-launch vehicles, and clean-energy systems.
  • AMG has invested over $400M in U.S. operations, including facilities for chrome, vanadium, and titanium.
  • Only three Western plants produce chrome metal, with two now owned by AMG in the U.K. and U.S.

The big picture

AMG's move addresses a critical gap in the U.S. supply chain for chrome metal, a key material for advanced manufacturing. The facility supports national security goals and aligns with broader trends of onshoring critical material production. With only three Western producers, AMG now controls two, giving it significant influence over supply. The investment reflects growing recognition of chrome metal's strategic importance in aerospace and clean-energy technologies.

What we're watching

Supply Chain Security
Whether the U.S. can reduce reliance on Chinese and Russian chrome metal suppliers through domestic production.
Industry Demand
The pace at which demand for chrome metal accelerates in aerospace and clean-energy sectors.
Competitive Dynamics
How AMG's dominance in Western chrome metal production affects pricing and supply contracts.