The price of manganese has been falling since October. As the price moves towards 2009 lows, the profitability of many high cost manganese producers is coming into question. If the miners reduce their output, prices may stabilize.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Manganese prices have remained weak due to oversupply and weak steel demand. However, emerging technologies demanding manganese may bolster prices going forward.
Continue reading "Manganese Prices Weak, New Markets to Increase Demand"
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
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.
Continue reading "New Manganese Supply Holds Down Price in Short Term"
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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.
Continue reading "Manganese Prices Reflect Economic Conditions"
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Gold Report interviewed mining consultant Ken Reser about the potential of manganese as an investment.
Continue reading "Ken Reser: Manganese, a Major Growth Opportunity"
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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.
Continue reading "Manganese Prices Decrease in China on Excess Inventory"
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Many mining companies in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have been consolidating manganese and iron ore operations. Pallinghurst Resources describes their strategy as a ‘steel feed corporation,’ producing all the products for steel milling operations. Also, Consolidated Minerals and OM Holdings are talking merger.
Continue reading "Consolidation in Australian Manganese Mining"
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A new proprietary process for the treatment of manganese ore being developed by American Manganese may decrease the competitive advantage held by Chinese steel manufactures over the steel producers in the US. The new economic and environmentally friendly process can produce high quality manganese from low grade ore.
Continue reading "New Ore Process Creates Advantage for US Steel Producers"
Monday, April 12, 2010
A new Lithium-Ion battery that utilizes manganese may be the solution that is needed for renewable energy sources. The new battery, from Hitachi, is said to have double the output of regular Lithium batteries, with a life span of ten years. This may drive the future manganese market if use is widespread.
Continue reading "Manganese in New Battery Technology"
Monday, March 29, 2010
OM Holdings and Jupiter Mines have announced major manganese mining operations in South Africa. Also, American Manganese Inc. is advancing its manganese mine in Mohave County, Arizona.
Continue reading "Manganese Miners on the Move"
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