South32 (S32 AT) pauses production at the world's biggest manganese mine due to cyclone threat

South32's decision to pause production at the world's largest manganese mine due to a cyclone threat highlights significant supply risks in the manganese market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Mar 2026, 07:54 UTCOn the live feed at 07:34 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move could tighten supply in an already challenged market, potentially raising prices and impacting industries reliant on manganese, such as steel manufacturing. Keep an eye on how this situation develops, as prolonged disruptions could have broader implications for metal prices and related equities.

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