
BHP Billiton manganese output update for September quarter
| Item | Sep '11 qtr | YoY | QoQ |
| Manganese ore | 2,019 | -5% | 13% |
| Manganese alloy | 194 | -3% | 2% |
In '000 tonnes
Manganese ore - Production and sales were stronger than the June 2011 quarter as plant availability at GEMCO (Australia) improved and Hotazel (South Africa) benefited from record quarterly production from the Mamatwan.
Manganese alloy - Alloy production was in line with comparable periods.










