Manganese Top Stories

Inside China’s bid to build sway over global metals pricing

China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai's futures exchange.

Reuters | October 14, 2024 | 12:25 am

Exxaro seeks to acquire manganese mining assets

After losing out on a copper mine in Botswana last…

Bloomberg News | October 11, 2024 | 7:47 am

LMFP battery technology breakthrough could increase EV range by 20%, Integrals Power says

The company's LMFP materials feature 80% manganese, instead of the 50-70%…

Staff Writer | October 9, 2024 | 4:02 pm

Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China

Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment…

Staff Writer | September 24, 2024 | 8:27 am

South32’s Arizona manganese plant tapped for $166m US government grant

The DOE funding would provide 30% of the cost of…

Staff Writer | September 20, 2024 | 8:24 am

Manganese X sample passes first phase of EV supply chain testing by US tech firm

The qualification testing is an important aspect of the MOU signed earlier with C4V for a potential manganese offtake deal.

Staff Writer | June 6, 2024 | 1:13 pm

South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years.

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am

High-capacity iron-based cathodes for EV batteries are now a reality

Researchers at Canada’s McGill University unlocked the potential to produce batteries using more sustainable and less costly materials.

Staff Writer | May 31, 2024 | 6:06 am

Firebird receives first key permit for Chinese manganese sulphate plant

Construction of the plant is projected to take approximately 12-15 months, with start of operations targeted for late 2025.

Staff Writer | May 28, 2024 | 8:35 am

Electric mining vehicle industry’s value to reach $23 billion by 2044 – report

A new IDTechEx report notes that large EV batteries and innovative fast-charging methods are driving the adoption of electric and autonomous mining vehicles.

Staff Writer | May 26, 2024 | 7:31 am