Strike elicits force majeure declaration from Assmang

Oct 09, 2012 | 11:28 AM | Janie Davies

Tags  Assmang, chrome ore, manganese alloys, manganese ore, South Africa, transport strike, strikes, Xstrata Alloys Mogale Alloys

LONDON — Assmang Ltd. has declared force majeure on some deliveries of manganese alloys and chrome ore due to the transport strike in South Africa, the company has confirmed.

Manganese ore shipments were not affected, and neither were alloy shipments to Assmang’s main markets, the Johannesburg-based company said. ....





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