Manganese
Companies
Key Companies in the Manganese Value Chain
The Manganese industry encompasses at least 6 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 20 million tonnes (ore) and prices around 5-8 $/dmtu (44% Mn ore), the Manganese market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
20 million
tonnes (ore)
Market Price
5-8
$/dmtu (44% Mn ore)
Top Producer
South Africa
37% share
Companies Tracked
6
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Manganese supply chain:
South32
Major manganese ore producer operating the Groote Eylandt Mining Company (GEMCO) in Australia, one of the worlds largest manganese mines
Eramet
Operates manganese mines in Gabon (COMILOG) and smelters in Norway and France; also produces HPMSM for batteries
African Rainbow Minerals
Major South African manganese producer operating in the Kalahari manganese field, the worlds largest manganese deposit
MOIL Limited
Indias largest manganese ore producer, operating mines in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Euro Manganese
Developing high-purity manganese production from tailings in the Czech Republic for the European EV battery supply chain
Giyani Metals
Developing manganese projects in Botswana targeting battery-grade HPMSM production
Active Operations and Development Projects
These are the key Manganese operations and development-stage projects associated with the companies above:
GEMCO (Groote Eylandt)
South32
One of the worlds largest and lowest-cost manganese mines, located on Groote Eylandt in the Gulf of Carpentaria
COMILOG (Moanda)
Eramet
Worlds largest manganese mine, located in southeastern Gabon; major expansion underway
Kalahari Manganese Field
Various (ARM, South32, Tshipi)
Hosts ~70% of known global manganese reserves; multiple operating mines including Mamatwan, Wessels, and Tshipi Borwa
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Manganese across the steel production (ferromanganese) and lithium-ion battery cathodes sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 37% concentration in South Africa.
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