Guyana Looks at Return to Manganese Exports
Ventura County Star reported that Guyana could soon begin exporting manganese as Reunion Manganese (TSXV:RGD) begins production.
Archive for February, 2012
Shutdowns of Manganese Plants Should Boost Prices
Platts reported that recent manganese alloy shutdowns are expected to cause an increase in manganese prices.
Transnet Looks at Saldanha Manganese Transport Feasibility Study
Mining Weekly reported that Transnet has been presented with a feasibility study on transporting manganese shipments through the port of Saldanha.
OMH Has Operating Loss Due to Low Manganese Prices
Mining Weekly reported that OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) reported a year-end loss, citing a manganese price decline.
Latest Exploration Updates for Reunion Gold’s Matthews Ridge Manganese Project
Reunion Gold Corporation(TSXV:RGD) announced the latest exploration updates for its Matthews Ridge project. Results from drilling at the project confirmed significant manganese mineralization in four target hills. Reunion established an on-site laboratory at Matthews Ridge in February 2012.
BHP Will End Manganese Production in Tasmania
London South East reported that BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) will close its Tasmanian manganese production facility.
Shaw River Resources Increases Namibia Manganese Resources
Platts reported that Shaw River Resources (ASX:SRR) increased its manganese resources in Namibia by 60%.
Green Energy May Spur US-Made Electrolytic Manganese Demand
Advancements and innovations in green energy technologies could lead to a surge in demand for electrolytic manganese metal. With 98 percent of the global manganese output coming from China, demand for electrolytic manganese may in turn lead to a renaissance in the metal’s production in North America.
OMH Manganese Exports Delayed on Train Derailment
Bloomberg reported that up to three of OM Holdings’ (ASX:OMH) manganese shipments may be pushed forward into the next quarter because of a train derailment.
Geovic Updates Nkamouna Manganese Project
Geovic Mining Corp. (TSX:GMC,OTCBB:GVCM) announced an update on the Cameroon-based Nkamouna manganese project.
