- Euro Manganese (EMN) commences commissioning of the demonstration plant at the Chvaletice project in the Czech Republic
- Additionally, the company have completed a second run from its small-scale pilot plant in China, with samples now ready for shipping
- According to Euro Manganese, there is strong demand for samples from the demo and pilot plant by 12 companies that include automotive OEMs
- Shares in Euro Manganese have ended the day up 5 per cent to close at 31.5 cents
Euro Manganese (EMN) has begun commissioning the demonstration plant at the Chvaletice project in the Czech Republic.
Additionally, the company has completed a second run from its small-scale pilot plant in China, with samples now ready for shipping.
According to Euro Maganese, there is strong demand for samples from the demo and pilot plant by 12 companies that include automotive equipment manufacturers, electric vehicle (EV) battery and cathode manufacturers and speciality alloy manufacturers.
EMN completed its inspection and installation including wiring and power connections, piping and utilities connection.
An emission scrubbing unit, manufactured in Europe, has also been installed.
On-spec products of high-purity electrolytic manganese metal and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate are expected in the first quarter 2023.
“With the arrival of the demonstration plant at site, the team at Chvaletice has worked hard to install the modules and connect them to utilities,” CEO and President Matthew James said.
“This week is a major milestone with commissioning of the first module,” Dr James said.
“We eagerly look forward to delivering samples from the demonstration plant to customers so they may continue their supply chain qualification of Chvaletice’s high purity manganese products.”
The company is currently in advanced discussions on off-take agreements not conditional on these sample qualification tests being completed.
Shares in Euro Manganese ended the day up 5 per cent to close at 31.5 cents.