OM Holdings Ltd
ASX:OMH
OM Holdings Ltd
OM Holdings Ltd. engages in the mining, processing and sale of specialized metal materials. The firm is primarily engaged in the business of mining and trading raw ores, as well as the smelting and marketing of processed ferroalloys. The firm operates through three segments: Mining, Smelting, and Marketing and trading. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration and mining of manganese ore. The Smelting segment is in the production of manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon and manganese sinter ore. The Marketing and trading segment is engaged in trading of manganese ore, manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon, sinter ore, chrome ore and iron ore. The firm's business includes Bootu Creek Mine, Samalaju Smelting Complex, Qinzhou Smelter and Tshipi Borwa. The firm operates in Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.
OM Holdings Ltd. engages in the mining, processing and sale of specialized metal materials. The firm is primarily engaged in the business of mining and trading raw ores, as well as the smelting and marketing of processed ferroalloys. The firm operates through three segments: Mining, Smelting, and Marketing and trading. The Mining segment is engaged in exploration and mining of manganese ore. The Smelting segment is in the production of manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon and manganese sinter ore. The Marketing and trading segment is engaged in trading of manganese ore, manganese ferroalloys, ferrosilicon, sinter ore, chrome ore and iron ore. The firm's business includes Bootu Creek Mine, Samalaju Smelting Complex, Qinzhou Smelter and Tshipi Borwa. The firm operates in Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.
Refinancing Success: OM Holdings completed a major refinancing, securing $168 million in syndicated debt and over $100 million in working capital, unlocking value for shareholders and supporting future growth.
Stable Production: Smelting operations for ferrosilicon and manganese alloys tracked in line with full-year guidance, with no major operational surprises.
Ferrosilicon Pressure: Ferrosilicon prices declined to $1,120 per ton in Asia due to lower demand and competition from Russian imports, though supply cuts are gradually addressing market overhang.
Manganese Market Normalizing: Manganese ore prices rebounded to nearly $5 for high grade, and alloy spreads improved as inventories at Chinese ports dropped sharply.
Silicon Metal Challenges: Silicon metal prices dropped below $1,500 per ton amid Chinese overcapacity and weak demand, but management sees long-term value in retaining production flexibility.
Tariffs & Trade Impact: Manganese alloys are exempt from new tariffs, and ongoing antidumping duties on ferrosilicon have had limited immediate sales impact, but future market shifts remain possible.
