Manganese Top Stories

Firebird Metals farms out early-stage manganese projects in Australia

Macro Metals will take over work at the Wandanya, Disraeli and Midgengadge manganese projects located in the Eastern Pilbara region.

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 10:24 am

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals

Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 9:37 am

Civil society groups file complaint against The Metals Company

Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials,…

Staff Writer | July 23, 2024 | 7:43 am

Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 — report

According to Bain & Company, lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant…

Staff Writer | July 17, 2024 | 10:26 pm

Seabed mining regulator meets amid mounting pressure for code

Meeting is considered pivotal for the UN body, expected to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 15, 2024 | 4:05 am

South32’s third-quarter manganese production falls 7%

The world's largest producer clocked manganese ore production of 1.2 million wet metric tons for the quarter ended March 31.

Reuters | April 21, 2024 | 7:13 pm

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 8:12 am

SEC: Tesla can’t dodge activist shareholder proposal on deep-sea mining

The proposal, filed by As You Sow, asked the US automaker to commit to a deep-sea mining moratorium.

Staff Writer | April 3, 2024 | 8:06 am

Scientists discover origin of corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel

Researchers delved into the mysterious world of pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel 316L.

Staff Writer | March 24, 2024 | 6:35 am

EU to keep tabs on Norway deep sea mining efforts

Norway is one of the first countries to formally authorize seabed mining activities in its waters after its parliament backed plans in January to prospect for minerals.

Bloomberg News | March 21, 2024 | 1:48 pm

South32 withdraws Australian manganese output forecast as cyclone shuts major mine

A cyclone disrupted operations at its Groote Eylandt Mining unit.

Reuters | March 19, 2024 | 3:56 pm

South Africa optimistic for tax breaks to kick-start EV industry

South Africa has abundant supplies of raw materials vital for the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries.

Bloomberg News | March 18, 2024 | 9:14 am

Tropical Cyclone Megan closes major mine in Australia’s north

The storm has already led to the closure of a manganese mine on Groote Eylandt island, the world’s largest producer of the metal.

Bloomberg News | March 17, 2024 | 4:26 pm

Industry executives expect the world to reach net zero by 2060 – report

The 2050 deadline seems too close for 600 executives in mining, oil and gas, utilities, chemicals and agribusinesses, according to Bain & Company.

Staff Writer | March 17, 2024 | 7:19 am

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