Latest Manganese Market News

Estrella Resources has initiated Timor-Leste’s inaugural hard rock mineral extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project, advancing towards full-scale mining and simultaneously progressing a major limestone resource at Werumata.

Element 25 progresses its Butcherbird manganese expansion targeting 1.1Mtpa output, securing key contracts and raising $18 million to fuel growth in steel and battery markets.

Black Canyon Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Wandanya Project, confirming high-quality direct shipping ore potential for manganese and iron. The company is gearing up for a significant 15,000m drilling campaign to expand and infill its resource.

Jupiter Mines has announced a modest interim dividend of 0.55 cents per share for H1 FY2026, reflecting ongoing shareholder returns despite a lower payout ratio compared to previous years.

Element 25 Limited is advancing its Butcherbird Manganese Mine expansion and developing a US-based battery-grade manganese refinery, supported by major funding and strategic partnerships.

Jupiter Mines Limited reported a 15.7% rise in profit after tax for HY2026, driven by its stake in the Tshipi manganese mine and a key joint venture deal with Exxaro Resources. The company navigates production challenges and market shifts while preparing for a dividend decision.

Estrella Resources has reported multiple high-grade manganese intersections at its Ira Miri project, including assays up to 58% manganese, and received regulatory approval for a 30,000-tonne bulk sample extraction. Concurrently, drilling at the Werumata limestone project has been completed with assay results pending.

OM Holdings has recommissioned its Qinzhou manganese smelter in China after a four-year pause due to high power costs, signaling a strategic push to regain production capacity and market share.

OM Holdings has announced that the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining is now unconditional, paving the way for completion by late February 2026.

Element 25 Limited has made significant strides in advancing its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, securing $60 million in funding and progressing key engineering and contract milestones. Simultaneously, the company moves closer to finalising financing for its US-based battery-grade manganese refinery.

OM Holdings has cleared major regulatory hurdles in the $101 million sale of its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving closer to closing the deal in early 2026.

OM Holdings has secured key regulatory and shareholder approvals for the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving the $101 million transaction closer to completion early next year.