Nov 18 (Reuters) - South32 Ltd S32.AX :
* Samancor Manganese JV extends closure of South African mines S32.AX
* Says production was suspended following a fatality at the Mamatwan Mine on 2 November 2015
* Says while production will be significantly impacted in the 2016 financial year, rail and customer commitments will be met
* "Rail and customer commitments will be met by drawing down inventory during this period"
* "Current stakeholder consultation process is continuing and mining activity is likely to recommence in January 2016"
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