 LONDON, March 29, 2021 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Ferroglobe PLC Nasdaq:GSM the Company, one of the worlds leading producers of silicon metal, silicon-based alloys and manganese-based specialty alloys, announced today that it has engaged with the European Works Council EWC to discuss details of proposals for an asset optimization program designed to safeguard its long-term future in Europe. Through this process, the Company is seeking to reduce or cease production at some of its sites in Europe. 