International Ferro Metals (IFM) aims to be one of the world’s low cost ferrochrome producers through the use of latest mining technology and integrated mine and processing plants.

International Ferro Metals Limited (LSE: IFL), the integrated ferrochrome producer, has this morning been instructed by Eskom, the South African electricity provider, to switch off its two ferrochrome furnaces. Eskom has requested that all industrial electricity consumers reduce their electricity consumption to an absolute minimum, in order to ‘prevent equipment damage, health hazard and protect life.’ Eskom has advised that production may be halted for about two to three weeks.

As information becomes available IFL will update the market.

For further information please contact:

International Ferro Metals Limited
Stephen Turner, Managing Director
Mob: +61 418 440 844
www.ifml.com

Brunswick Group
Patrick Handley / Carole Cable
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959

Numis Securities Limited
James Black / Stuart Skinner
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000

Notes to editors:
IFL produces ferrochrome, the essential ingredient in stainless steel, from its integrated chromite mine and ferrochrome processing operations in South Africa.

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