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Iluka cuts production, jobs as demand slumps

WEAKENING demand will see Iluka Resources cut 2009 zircon and rutile production, resulting in the loss of 135 jobs in Western Australia and increased debt for the miner.

Kristie Batten
Iluka cuts production, jobs as demand slumps

Sales volumes for the March quarter were well below expectations at 190,000 tonnes. Iluka previously said it expected 2009 sales to be in line with 2008, yet in the March quarter last year sales volumes...

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