Giyani Metals Corp. has produced its first high-purity manganese oxide (HPMO) at its Demonstration Plant in Johannesburg, a key step in supplying battery-grade manganese for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems.
This milestone aligns with the company’s broader plan to produce high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate (HPMSM), a critical material for lithium-ion battery technologies.
The commissioning of the Demonstration Plant is progressing, with production ramp-up underway. Despite power and water supply disruptions, all nine process modules are completed, and full-scale HPMSM production remains on track for Q1 2025.
Optimization of the process design continues in parallel with the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) to refine operating efficiencies and reduce the carbon footprint of future commercial production in Botswana.
HPMO is a key precursor for lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate (LMFP) and lithium-manganese-nickel-oxide (LMNO) battery chemistries, supporting the transition toward high-performance, lower-cost cathode materials. Giyani has seen growing interest in both HPMO and HPMSM from battery and EV manufacturers and will supply material for qualification trials with potential partners in March.
Giyani Metals is a Canadian company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It’s currently engaging with stakeholders at PDAC to advance commercial discussions. As demand for manganese-based battery chemistries increases, this development reinforces the company’s role in strengthening the supply chain for EV markets.
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