Sourcing and Refining Manganese for EV Batteries

Aug 07, 2026

• Introduction: Shift toward high-manganese cathodes (LMFP, NMx) to reduce cobalt and nickel costs.
• Refining Pathway: Converting ore to High-Purity Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate (HPMSM).
• Chemical Impurity Controls: Removing iron, calcium, magnesium, and silicon to sub-ppm levels.
• Global Supply Chain Bottlenecks: China's processing dominance and Western refining projects.