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Consolidation in Australian Manganese Mining

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Many mining companies in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have been consolidating manganese and iron ore operations. Pallinghurst Resources describes their strategy as a ‘steel feed corporation,’ producing all the products for steel milling operations. Also, Consolidated Minerals and OM Holdings are talking merger.

World Cup to Spell Lights Out for South African Manganese Producers?

Monday, June 21, 2010

With the eyes of the world on South Africa during the World Cup, electrical company Eskom faces disruptions in power supply. How will the World Cup and a looming workers strike effect power supply to mining operations?

Manganese Resources Vital for North America

Monday, April 26, 2010

Electrolytic manganese, a crucial component in the production of steel, is wholly under the control of China which produces 97.5 percent of the world’s electrolytic manganese. Listed as a vital strategic metal by the US Department of Defense, two operations in Arizona are looking to fill the need. American Manganese Inc and Wildcat Silver Corporation have released data on their US based operations.

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