Manganese Prices Weak, New Markets to Increase Demand
Manganese prices have remained weak due to oversupply and weak steel demand. However, emerging technologies demanding manganese may bolster prices going forward.
Articles Tagged "electrolytic manganese"
U.S. Facing Supply Risk for Electrolytic Manganese Metal – Part One
MetalMiner reported that the United States is facing the risk of inadequate electrolytic manganese supply.
Manganese Prices Reflect Economic Conditions
The price of manganese is a good barometer for the health of an economy primarily because of its use in steel, a prime component of infrastructure projects. The price has moved lower, but remains stable. Also, improvements to South African railways are planned to meet new demand from new, massive manganese projects.
Manganese Finds New Markets in Battery Technology
The use of manganese and electrolytic manganese metal in emerging battery technology could provide a much needed new market for manganese. The size of this market is truly immense, from mobile electronics, the automotive industry and even electrical power plants being developed at Stanford.
