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BHP slashes manganese output

WEAK market conditions in the steel industry have forced the world’s largest miner, BHP Billiton, to temporarily cut manganese production at its Samancor operation, which is expected to reduce ore and alloy output by 21% and 23% respectively for 2009.

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BHP slashes manganese output

BHP Billiton chief executive ferrous and coal Marcus Randolph said global market conditions were proving challenging for the steel industry and its raw material providers. "Manganese ore and alloy are...

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