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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Titanium
Metals Corporation's Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such Consolidated
Financial Statements.
</LEGEND>
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