Articles Tagged "Manganese Market News"

New Manganese Supply Holds Down Price in Short Term

The price of manganese, an essential ingredient in steel production, has been declining, down some 40 percent year-over-year. Upwards of 12 million tonnes of new supply is coming from South Africa, weight down prices. However due to issues with Chinese manganese production, the country will have to increase imports.

Manganese Prices Firming Up

The price of manganese flake in China has been firming up due to curtailed production. Manganese Investing News spoke with Larry Reaugh, CEO of American Manganese Inc. about the factors at play in the manganese market.

Manganese Battery Technology

In an exclusive interview with Manganese Investing News Jonathan Lee, Battery Technology and Materials Analyst for Byron Capital Markets, discusses manganese battery technology and the capabilities of this emerging technology.

Manganese Prices Decrease in China on Excess Inventory

Prices for March delivery of manganese in China have slipped due to fierce competition and excess inventory. The ramp up in manganese production in 2010 seems to have hit a ceiling in the short term. However, long term outlook shows increased demand for the metal going forward.

South Africa Manganese Project on Track

Reuters Africa reports that a $1.5 billion manganese project, which includes a mine and smelter, is underway in South Africa’s Cape Town. The article states: Shareholders have committed to fund 4.5 billion rand needed for the entire project, with another 6.5 billion sourced from commercial banks and development finance agencies, such as the IDC. To read [...]