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As General Motors pushes ahead with Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) batteries, the importance of manganese in next generation EV batteries is becoming increasingly clear. GM is targeting commercial production of LMR batteries from 2028, with the chemistry expected to deliver lower costs while using significantly more manganese than traditional high nickel batteries.   Our Butcherbird Expansion Project is being developed to supply manganese concentrate to our planned HPMSM facility in Louisiana, which is supported by GM, Stellantis and the U.S. Department of Energy. Together, these projects are designed to provide a long term source of battery grade manganese materials for the North American EV supply chain.   As battery makers look to increase manganese content in future batteries, we believe projects with scale, long mine life and a pathway to downstream processing will become increasingly important.   View the full article here: techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/gm…

When a major automaker bets its EV cost roadmap on manganese-rich cathode. @GM's words, not ours: LMR is the "main product line." $FRB's proprietary tech: Mn concentrate to cathode 🔋 more via @TechCrunch: techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/gm… $FRB.ax

The #EV transition continues. For the first time an #electric vehicle has topped the Australian new-car sales charts. The Tesla Model Y has become the first electric car to lead the overall Australian sales charts as high fuel prices drive a surge in demand for #EVs. Nearly half the cars sold in May were either electric or hybrid. More #EVs means more #batteries which means more refined #battery raw materials including #manganese as #HPMSM.

Stellantis, EDF, RTE announce major electrification investments including €60 billion strategy from Stellantis with a blitz of 60 new models in the race toward electrification… #EV #manganese #HPMSM #lithium #battery reuters.com/business/energy/…

In March, spiking oil prices have caused #EV sales in France, Germany and the UK to spike, with a 44% increase over a year-earlier. In South Korea, electric car transactions more than doubled. In Italy, there was an uncharacteristic 67% lift. Surging #EV demand in Europe, Australia and parts of Asia more than offset waning sales in China and the US caused by policy shifts. #manganese #batteries

#EV sales are surging globally and taking market share from traditional fuels. Is this a continuation of a long term trend or just a short term reaction to the Iran war? Either way, it adds demand to a strengthening #battery market driven by multiple sectors including EVs and #BESS. #Manganese is a key raw material in all cases…

Great article about the emergence of #Lithium Iron #Manganese Phosphate (#LMFP) #battery chemistries as the emerging standard in #batteries for both transportation and grid storage. #LMFP hits the sweet spot for cost, performance and safety, three key decision drivers in technology selection for OEMs. #LMFP commercial production is ramping up and becoming a dominant player. Great for battery grade manganese demand. Enjoy! autonews.gasgoo.com/articles…

. @Element25Ltd (#ASX: #E25) is rated BUY by Petra Capital with a $1.73 price target, implying ~𝟰𝟱𝟴% 𝘂𝗽𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 $𝟬.𝟯𝟭. Petra highlights that the company is progressing toward development at its 100%-owned, fully permitted Butcherbird #Manganese Project, with engineering work advancing, long lead items being ordered and key contracts under negotiation. Subject to funding and a final investment decision, E25 is targeting first production in March 2027. The report notes ongoing discussions to finalise offtake for 1.1Mtpa of manganese concentrate, with Petra pointing to the product’s quality as a key advantage for smelters. With most of the funding already secured and only around $20M remaining, the company is nearing a key inflection point. Petra also sees broader support from the market, noting that “declining supply and strong demand set to lift manganese prices”, particularly as battery chemistries increasingly incorporate manganese, positioning Butcherbird to benefit as the market strengthens. #Investors #Stockstowatch #SmallCaps

According to the Australian Financial Review, #Battery Electric Vehicles (#BEVs) hit a record 11.8 per cent share of new car sales in February. Sales are expected to surge further as oil prices bite into household budgets. The fragility of the oil based economy is in stark display. Australia in particular is uniquely exposed and also uniquely positioned to continue the transition to alternative energy sources. Electrification, electric vehicles, #manganese rich #batteries. afr.com/policy/energy-and-cl…

Over the past week: • Battery-grade manganese sulphate prices firmed as Chinese cathode plants ramped after Lunar New Year. • Cathode precursor prices (Ni-Co-Mn) moved higher as production restarted. • Manganese ore prices continue trending up, now ~9% higher YoY. Meanwhile, forecasts suggest HPMSM may shift from surplus toward shortage in 2026 as EV demand grows and supply expansion lags. Steel still dominates manganese demand today — but the battery market is the secondary driver, and that’s where the growth is. The market may be starting to notice. #Manganese #BatteryMetals #EVBatteries #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #BatterySupplyChain

#Lithium ion #battery-grade #manganese prices surge amid unexpected Q1 tightness - China’s battery-grade #manganese sulphate prices in China continued to rally in January, with prices firming throughout the month. Markets are tighter than expected due to strong demand and according to FastMarkets, production in China has ramped up to meet strong demand, with higher-cost processing sites entering the market…

China’s automakers achieve the important 500 Wh/kg (>1,000km range) milestone with #lithium #manganese rich solid state #battery technology. A world first which continues the drive to higher performance, improved safety and lower costs using high #manganese cells. These #batteries need up to 10X the amount of #manganese compared to the older #NMC technologies. Might need more #HPMSM 🤔! interestingengineering.com/t…

The Financial Times today reports that General Motors is advancing lithium #manganese-rich (#LMR) #battery chemistry as a commercial EV solution targeted around 2028. The strategy is designed to drive cost-reduction and supply-security with #manganese being cheaper and more abundant than #nickel and #cobalt, resulting in less exposure to geopolitical concentration risk, and lowering costs. General Motors is partnering with Element 25 to bring #manganese refining to the USA.

The European Union, the United States and Japan are now taking significant steps towards increasing their economic security and national security by jointly enhancing resilience in critical minerals supply chains… The strategy is continuing to spread globally. Read the press release here… ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…

US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s dominance. This will further support the development of critical mineral supply chains for Australian minerals into aligned countries including #battery grade high purity #manganese made in the US from #Australian #manganese ore. Another strong step towards critical mineral supply chain diversification to allow future facing technologies to flourish without price manipulation. reuters.com/world/china/us-h… US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China | Reuters

US$12B Critical Minerals stockpile gets the green light from the trump administration. Targeted at breaking China’s monopoly on key industrial inputs. Geopolitics remains a key driver in the Critical Minerals space, including high purity #manganese (#HPMSM). reuters.com/world/china/trum…

This is a really interesting #battery technology and it’s just around the corner with commercial availability slated for 2027! It’s for stationary storage not EVs, which is another fast growing market segment. #Manganese (#HPMSM) is once again selected for its cost and #sustainability advantages over other chemistries such as #nickel or #cobalt based #batteries. Check it out - the transition continues! pv-magazine.com/2026/01/15/g…