Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Ferrochrome Production Increased At Xstrata-Merafe JV

The demand for ferrochrome has risen, Merafe Resources said on Wednesday.

It haS responded by increasing ferrochrome production capacity at the Xstrata-Merafe joint venture to 60 percent, the company said in a statement.

This had necessitated the re-commissioning of several furnaces at the venture's five ferrochrome operations.

The venture had been using only three of its 20 ferrochrome furnaces due to a drop in the price of ferrochrome.

"Ferrochrome demand is being monitored on a continuous basis and capacity utilisation will be adjusted in line with such variations in demand," Merafe said.

SourcE: Business Report

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