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OMM Director and Chief Financial Officer at a function in +ADw-st1:City w:st+AD0AIg-on+ACIAPgA8-st1:place w:st+AD0AIg-on+ACIAPg-Darwin+ADw-/st1:place+AD4APA-/st1:City+AD4- last night. +ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-?We are very pleased to have received recognition in these prestigious awards for the second year in a row,? said OMH?s CEO, Peter Toth.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU 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able to post a solid production performance ? including near-record shipments of manganese ore in the June 2009 Quarter ? implement a new production and marketing strategy which leaves us very well placed to benefit from the recovery in global markets.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-?I would like to commend all of our employees and contractors for their contribution towards achieving these goals and thank the Northern Territory Government and all of our other key stakeholders for their ongoing strong support of the Company and its operations,? 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Thomas said.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-?By the same token, OMM has invested heavily in Territory-based supporting infrastructure because OMM is confident of a long and expanded production future here.? +ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-OMM is spending A+ACQ-13 million constructing a secondary processing plant at the Bootu Creek mine that is expected to enable OMM to achieve an annualised rate of production of approximately 1 million tonnes heading into 2010.+ACY-nbsp+ADs- The Company is also spending A+ACQ-1.6 million to extend the Muckaty Rail Siding to allow the loading and railing of the expanded production capacity.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-OMM won the Northern Territory Emerging Exporter of the Year in 2008.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-OMM was also announced as the Top Employer of the Year and runner-up in two other categories in last year?s Northern Land Council?s Employee Excellence Awards. At the time of receiving the award, 25+ACU- of the mine?s employees were Indigenous. The mine generally maintains 15+ACU- Indigenous employment for its mine site operations and ensures all employees receive cross-cultural training, which is delivered by local Traditional Owners.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4-+ADw-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-OMM has also been named as a finalist in four categories of the 2009 Australian Mining Prospect Awards, being Excellence in Mine OH+ACY-amp+ADs-S, Minerals Processing Plant of the Year, Best Metalliferous Mine of the Year and Australian Mine of the Year.+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-OMM has recently established an operational office in Darwin and continues to operate a policy of supporting local and Territorian businesses. +ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-?OMM is in a strong position as the market returns,? Mr Thomas said. ?We have maintained a strong financial position with no external debt, and in 2008 we expended over A+ACQ-10 million on a successful exploration program at Bootu Creek extending our mine life to over 13 years.+ACY-nbsp+ADs- We have adapted our production strategy to retain strong market share, and we have maintained strong partnerships with a number of key stakeholders including the Northern Territory Government, our Singapore-based trading division, and our Chinese customers.?+ADw-o:p+AD4APA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4APA-o:p+AD4AJg-nbsp+ADsAPA-/o:p+AD4APA-/span+AD4APA-/p+AD4- +ADw-p class+AD0-MsoNormal style+AD0-'mso-margin-top-alt:auto+ADs-mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'+AD4APA-span lang+AD0-EN-AU style+AD0-'mso-ansi-language:EN-AU'+AD4-?We are now well-placed as a major independent player in the high grade manganese industry, delivering reliable product to a fast-growing Chinese steel market,? 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