Manganese – A Critical Metal
Built into Everything
90% of All Steel Depends on It
Manganese plays a vital role in modern industry.
Used in nearly all steelmaking, manganese enhances durability, strength, and wear resistance in infrastructure, buildings, tools, and transportation.
Powering the EV Revolution
A Key Component in Lithium-Ion Batteries
As electric vehicles scale globally, battery-grade manganese has emerged as a high-demand mineral for safer, cost-effective, and longer-lasting battery chemistries.
- Demand from the EV battery sector is projected to increase 8x by 2032
A Growing Global Market
Big Growth is Already Underway
- 2023 Market Size: USD $24.37 billion
- 2032 Projection: USD $37.87 billion
- Growth Rate: CAGR of 5.02%
Manganese is more than a building block-it’s a growth opportunity across sectors.
A Designated Critical Mineral
Recognized as Essential in North America & Europe
Manganese is officially listed as a critical mineral by:
- United States
- Canada
- European Union
Governments are prioritizing domestic exploration and supply security, creating new momentum for manganese development projects.
Prince Silver Project Spotlight
Poised to Supply the Demand
At our Prince Silver Project, the 2024 exploration target estimate by OmniGeoX has uncovered:
- 25 to 42 million tonnes of potential manganese-bearing material
- Grading 3.62% to 4.3% Mn
With grades that compare favourably to global peers, Prince Silver is well-positioned to become a key North American source of manganese.
Sources: Manganese Market Size, Share and Growth | Report, 2032, Battery demand for manganese set to increase 8-fold this decade | Benchmark Source\