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Partial restart of mineral sands production in Senegal at approximately 30% of nameplate capacity
Paris, May 27th, 2026, 8:30 amPRESS RELEASE Partial restart of mineral sands production in Senegal at approximately 30% of nameplate capacity Partial restart of HMC (Heavy Mineral Concentrate) production at approximately 30% of nameplate capacity since end of April New production guidance expected between 300 and 400 kt-HMC in 2026 Partial resumption of finished products production and first shipments as early as this summer, subject to available HMC inventory Launch of reconstruction works for
About this update from Eramet Sa
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