GEMCO Manganese Operation Resumes Exports After Cyclone Megan Recovery

Published: Jun 5, 2025 18:19

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[GEMCO Manganese Operation Resumes Exports, Marking Key Milestone in Cyclone Recovery]

In June, GEMCO from South 32 has officially resumed export sales of manganese ore, marking a significant milestone in its recovery from Tropical Cyclone Megan, which struck in March 2024. The first shipment is currently being loaded at GEMCO’s newly reconstructed wharf and is expected to depart in the coming days.

Cyclone Megan brought record rainfall of 681 mm and the strongest wind gusts seen in over 20 years, causing severe flooding of mining pits and major damage to infrastructure. This led to the temporary suspension of operations at the GEMCO site.

Recovery efforts began promptly once conditions were safe, including dewatering the flooded pits and repairing or replacing damaged infrastructure. The GEMCO team also worked closely with the Groote Eylandt community to support local recovery efforts, focusing on restoring essential services, supply delivery, and critical infrastructure.

Export volumes are expected to ramp up over the June 2025 quarter and return to normalised levels over FY26 (July 2025–June 2026).

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