Elkem stops production in Northern Norway

Elkem will temporarily reduce production at its Rana and Salten plants following weak market conditions and increased costs.

Elkem is a leader in environmentally friendly raw material production, and its main products are silicon, silicone, ferrosilicon, casting alloys, carbon materials and microsilica.

In a press release, the company states that demand for silicon products is low, while energy prices have been high. The production cuts will be implemented in a controlled manner to ensure stable operations and protect employees.

Elkem further states that the measures do not affect safety or deliveries to customers, and that the market situation will be assessed on an ongoing basis.