Reference is made to the announcement dated August 16
th 2016 regarding the incident that occurred at the TiZir Titanium and Iron ilmenite upgrading facility in Tyssedal, Norway, resulting in the furnace being off-line. Planned repairs to the furnace have been completed on time. During the repair period it has become evident that some sections of the furnace lining have also been damaged. The full extent of this damage can only be assessed once the furnace is operating. Operations commenced on 21 September with hot conditions expected to be reached in 3-4 weeks.
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