MANGANESE ▪ Manganese is a transition metal which is commonly known for its distinct properties including being ductile, malleable and able to conduct electricity and heat. ▪ More than 90% of the manganese produced goes into metallurgical applications, the pure metal being used in copper and aluminum alloys and ferromanganese and silicomanganese employed in steel and cast iron ▪ Whilst manganese is commonly associated as being reliant on steel consumption and steel market forces, this paradigm could shift over time as battery technology demand grows Current preferred battery cathode compositions, utlise manganese, cobalt, nickel and aluminium. Of these compositions manganese is by far the cheapest mineral to mine and produce. 30 Demand for manganese in batteries is set to grow over eight-fold this decade, due to new battery chemistries and rising electric vehicle sales, according to Benchmark's Market Outlook.
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