According to the preliminary data released by Statistics South Africa, in July this year the seasonally adjusted index of manganese ore decrease by 6.8 percent compared to the prior month, while nickel production reduced by 8.7% month

Manganese ore Brazilian manganese ore exports almost doubled year-on-year inAugust 2014, mainly on increased buying from China and Argentina.

The Board of OM Holdings Limited (“OMH” or the “Company”, and together with itssubsidiaries, the “Group”) is pleased to report an increase in revenue for the half year ended30 June 2014 from A$158.9 million to A$259.9 million.

Ukraine Ferroalloy and Manganese Ore Production

South African manganese ore exports to India more than doubled in the first six months of 2014, compared with the same period last year, helping to drive a 39% rise in exports from the country overall.

On YoY basis, in June this year South African iron ore production fell 1.2% manganese ore production increased by 30.7% while the country's nickel output expanded by 15.3%.

Import Statistic of Manganese Ore

In 2Q14, production of manganese ore reached505,000 t against 470,000 t in 1Q14 and 617,000 t in 2Q13.