Worldwide silico-manganese output rose by 13% year-on-year to 18 million tonnes in 2019, driven by increased production in Asia, according to the International Manganese Institute (IMnI).
The Asia and Oceania region produced 85% of the world's silico-manganese supply at 15 million tonnes, up by 17% year-on-year, while all other regions reduced their production, according to data in the institute's January 2020 monthly report.