Malaysia: OM holdings to suspend ferroalloys production at Sarawak plant

OM Holdings Ltd had to shut down its smelter complex in Sarawak, Malaysia on the night of 27 May’21 after a number of workers tested COVID positive, as per latest reports. The plant was operating at a rate of 12,000 t per month of ferrosilicon and 18,000 t/month of silicomanganese before the shutdown. The ferroalloys producer has withdrawn its guidance for the year and shipments of existing inventory are also likely to be disrupted. The loss in production is likely to affect supply in Aug-Sept’21.