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Ferroglobe PLC manufactures and markets silicon metal, silicon-based specialty alloys, and ferroalloys serving the steel, aluminum, and solar industries globally. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, the company operates production facilities across the United States, Europe, Canada, and South America, employing approximately 4,500 people. Ferroglobe produces silicon metal used in aluminum alloys and chemical applications, manganese-based alloys for steel production, and silicon-based alloys utilized in various industrial applications. The company stands as one of the world's largest producers of silicon metal and silicon-based specialty alloys, with an annual production capacity exceeding 1 million tons. Ferroglobe was formed in 2015 through the merger of Globe Specialty Metals and Grupo FerroAtlántica's silicon and specialty metals business. The company operates under a vertically integrated model, controlling hydroelectric power generation assets that provide low-cost energy for its energy-intensive production processes. In recent years, Ferroglobe has focused on operational optimization, debt reduction, and enhancing its position in high-purity silicon materials for the solar photovoltaic industry. The company supplies critical materials to automotive manufacturers, construction companies, chemical producers, and renewable energy firms, positioning itself within essential global supply chains for industrial metals and sustainable energy applications.