The International Chromium Development Association (ICDA) is the international association of the Chromium Industry. With a membership of 106 companies representing 26 countries across 5 continents, it is the authoritative voice of the industry, dealing with chromium in all its forms. Created in 1984 and based in Paris, France, and Beijing, China, the ICDA is a non-profit association to promote the value and sustainability of chromium and represent the chromium industry worldwide, through communication, forums and R&D projects. Its Members include the vast majority of the world’s producers of chromite ore and many users of chromite, including producers of ferrochrome, stainless steel, chromium metal, chromium chemicals, refractory bricks and foundry sands, trading companies, end-users and service providers. In fact, the ICDA is a forum for any organisation involved with the world of chromium. 

Zelda du Preez, CEO of Rand York Minerals, is the current President  of the ICDA Communications committee.