Le Manganèse

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Euro Manganese secures mining lease for Chvaletice project in Czech Republic
The permit granted by the District Mining Authority consolidates all prior authorisations with no expiry date.

January 24, 2025

Mangan Chvaletice, a fully owned subsidiary of battery materials company Euro Manganese, has secured the Determination of Mining Lease permit for the Chvaletice Manganese project in the Czech Republic.

This project is claimed to be “the only sizeable resource of manganese in the European Union”.

Effective from 23 January 2025, the permit, granted by the District Mining Authority for the regions of Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Liberec and Vysočina, consolidates all previous authorisations and has no expiry date.

It provides Mangan Chvaletice with exclusive, unrestricted rights to mineral extraction and “robust” legal protection within the designated project area for the project’s next phases.

The Chvaletice Project represents a “unique” waste-to-value recycling and remediation initiative. It involves the reprocessing of old tailings from a decommissioned mine, transforming waste into valuable resources.

This project aims to supply critical raw materials to battery supply chains, supporting the global transition towards a circular, low-carbon economy.

Euro Manganese interim CEO Martina Blahova said: “The granting of the mining lease for the project marks another significant milestone for Euro Manganese. This achievement highlights a successful collaboration between Euro Manganese, federal and regional regulators and host communities, underscoring a shared commitment to the project’s progress.

“A key asset for company, the permit grants exclusive, unrestricted legal rights to extract mineral resources with no expiration date. This brings Euro Manganese closer to establishing a commercial-scale facility for the production of high-purity manganese – an essential material for the transition to a greener economy and the global effort to decarbonise our planet.”

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Firebird signs manganese supply deal with Eramet for China plant
The companies aim to finalise a long-term supply agreement by 2026.

February 11, 2025

Australia-based Firebird Metals has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French miner Eramet for the supply of manganese ore.

This ore will be used in the first phase of Firebird’s planned facility in China, which will produce battery-grade manganese sulphate (MnSO₄) and manganese tetra-oxide (Mn₃O₄).

Eramet, through its subsidiary Comilog, operates the Moanda mines in Gabon, said to be the world’s largest manganese mining operation.

The agreement outlines a supply of 80,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of manganese, with quarterly deliveries of 20,000 tonnes (t), aligning with Firebird’s operational needs and ensuring a stable logistics chain.

The annual supply volume surpasses the 66,000t per annum projected in Firebird’s feasibility study, with the additional tonnage acting as a contingency to counteract potential supply chain disruptions.

This arrangement is key for Firebird’s ambition to become a cost-effective and near-term producer of MnSO4 and Mn3O4, the company stated.

Stage one of Firebird’s operations will produce 50,000tpa of battery-grade MnSO4 and 10,000tpa of Mn3O4 using third-party ore.

Stage two will focus on incorporating ore from the company’s wholly owned Oakover Manganese Project in Western Australia to boost production to approximately 300,000tpa of MnSO4 in China, and an additional 100,000tpa of battery-grade MnSO4 in Western markets.

Firebird managing director Peter Allen said: “Securing this reliable and strategic supply of manganese ore marks a pivotal step in accelerating our journey to production and building a strong foundation for sustainable cash flow generation.

“Firebird has made rapid progress in the execution of our unique LMFP [lithium manganese iron phosphate] strategy, attracting and securing high-profile partnerships that reinforce the strength of our strategic vision and increasing confidence in our ability to deliver on key milestones.”

The agreement follows “successful” testing of a 200kg Eramet ore sample at Firebird’s Jinshi research and development centre, yielding battery-grade MnSO₄ and Mn₃O₄.

The progression to a binding contract is dependent on Firebird meeting several milestones including securing project financing, beginning construction of the processing facility and initiating production ore requirements.

The companies aim to finalise a long-term supply agreement by 2026.

Allen added: “This agreement with Eramet reflects our commitment to establishing a vertically integrated operation and positions us to deliver on our long-term strategy of supporting the clean energy transition by becoming a key supplier of manganese for LMFP batteries.

“The company and I look forward to building a strong partnership with Eramet to deliver value for all stakeholders.”

Firebird Metals’ subsidiary, Hunan Firebird Battery Technologies, obtained a safety permit for the first phase of its MnSO₄ plant in China in May 2024.

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La dernière fiche USGS pour le Manganése : https://pubs.usgs.gov/periodicals/mcs20 ... ganese.pdf

Stabilité de la production mondiale.

En milliers de tonnes :



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Czech govt grants strategic status to Euro Manganese’s Chvaletice project
The designation is set to streamline permitting and reinforce the project's contribution to securing critical raw materials for the Czech Republic

Swagath Bandhakavi 20th Mar 2025

Euro Manganese has confirmed that the Czech government has classified the manganese deposit at its Chvaletice Manganese Project as a strategic deposit under amendments to the Czech Mining Act.

This designation is expected to accelerate the project’s permitting process and strengthen its role in securing critical raw materials for the country.

The strategic deposit status grants the Chvaletice Project priority in obtaining permits and official approvals, aiming to streamline project development. By reducing bureaucratic hurdles and minimising administrative delays, the classification enhances predictability in regulatory procedures.

Additionally, the status may allow access to specialised legislative measures similar to those applied to infrastructure projects, potentially limiting the scope for objections from external organisations.

Euro Manganese interim CEO Martina Blahova said: “Being classified as a Strategic Deposit by the Czech government is a significant milestone for Euro Manganese, and we appreciate the support and recognition of the importance of the Chvaletice Manganese Project.

“This designation represents a significant catalyst for our development timeline and reflects the critical role our project plays in establishing local, sustainable raw material supply chains. This validates our team’s hard work and commitment and strengthens our position as we continue to advance Project development.”

The Chvaletice project, located approximately 90km east of Prague, is focused on reprocessing manganese-rich waste from a decommissioned mine that operated between 1951 and 1975.

Unlike conventional mining operations, the project aims to extract manganese from historical mine tailings, mitigating environmental impacts while addressing contamination at the site. Over its 25-year operational period, the initiative is expected to adhere to stringent Czech environmental regulations through site remediation and reclamation efforts.

Euro Manganese has already secured two key approvals for the project. These include the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), granted by the Czech Ministry of Environment in March 2024, and the Determination of Mining Lease permit in January 2025.

The Chvaletice resource is said to be the only significant classified manganese deposit within the European Union (EU). With high-purity manganese essential for battery production, the project is positioned to contribute to the EU’s efforts in reducing reliance on imported raw materials.

Estimates indicate that it could supply up to 20% of Europe’s projected manganese demand by 2030.

The commercial development of the project is anticipated to generate approximately 400 full-time jobs, in addition to economic benefits for Czech businesses and state revenues. Since 2015, Euro Manganese has engaged with local authorities and communities to refine project plans, integrating feedback into its development strategy.

In July 2022, Euro Manganese released a Feasibility Study for the Chvaletice project, valuing its after-tax net present value (NPV) at $1.34bn with an estimated after-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of around 22%, based on an 8% discount rate.

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Firebird secures mining lease for Oakover manganese project in Western Australia
The granted lease is subject to the approval of a mining proposal by the DEMIRS.

March 18, 2025

Australia-based Firebird Metals has secured a mining lease for its wholly owned Oakover manganese project, situated 85km east of Newman in Western Australia.

The step is part of the company’s long-term strategy to develop its stage-two, low-cost manganese-based cathode material operations.

The granted lease is subject to the approval of a mining proposal by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS).

Environmental surveys, reports and mining studies are ongoing to support the mining proposal to the DEMIRS.

The Oakover Project is estimated to have a mineral resource of 176.7 million tonnes (mt) at 9.9% manganese, including 105.8mt at 10.1% in the indicated category.

Firebird Metals managing director Peter Allen said: “The granting of mining lease 52/1086 is a significant milestone for Firebird and the Oakover Project, marking an important step in our long-term downstream processing and vertical integration strategy.

“Oakover is a large and near-surface manganese project with robust economics and an 18-year life-of-mine. Our vision is to become a global leader in the manganese industry by seamlessly integrating our mining operations and innovative downstream processing solutions, to support the advancement of the Li-ion [lithium-ion] and Na-ion [sodium-ion] battery sectors.

“The location of our proposed manganese sulphate plant in China places us at the forefront of this market and with the integration of Oakover will allow us to maintain a competitive advantage by ensuring a 100% owned and secure supply of high-quality manganese feedstock.”

In addition to the Oakover project, Firebird’s portfolio in the East Pilbara manganese province of Western Australia includes a total resource of 234mt, offering further exploration and development opportunities.

The company’s strategy is to establish a natural cost advantage in lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode production by integrating manganese sulphate (MnSO₄) from its proposed production facility in China.

In February 2025, Firebird Metals entered into an agreement with French miner Eramet for the supply of manganese ore to be used in the first phase of Firebird’s China facility.

The Hunan Firebird Battery Technology in the Jinshi High-Tech Industrial Park in China will have a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes (t) of manganese sulphate and 10,000t manganese oxide.

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