Electricity Interruptions

25 Jan 2008 12:25

International Ferro Metals Limited25 January 2008 25 January 2008 International Ferro Metals Limited ("IFL" or the "Company") Electricity Supply Interruptions International Ferro Metals Limited (LSE: IFL), the integrated ferrochromeproducer, has this morning been instructed by Eskom, the South Africanelectricity provider, to switch off its two ferrochrome furnaces. Eskom hasrequested that all industrial electricity consumers reduce their electricityconsumption to an absolute minimum, in order to 'prevent equipment damage,health hazard and protect life.' Eskom has advised that production may behalted 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 itsintegrated chromite mine and ferrochrome processing operations in South Africa. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange