Manganese ore from the Kalahari and West and Central Africa
The Kalahari Manganese Field in the Northern Cape is the largest known manganese deposit on earth. We focus on developers and restart projects that need a long-term buyer, and on alloy producers looking for new supply.
Products and typical grades
Industry ranges for orientation, not offers or confirmed stock. Each parcel is priced on the assay agreed in its contract, often an independent assay at loading.
| Product | Typical grade | Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium-grade ore | 36–40% Mn | Lump and fines | Carbonate-hosted ore |
| High-grade ore | 44–48% Mn | Lump and fines | Low phosphorus |
| Sinter | Up to 48% Mn | Agglomerated fines | |
| Concentrate | Project dependent | Beneficiated fines | For battery-grade sulphate and EMM feed |
Where it comes from
- Kalahari Manganese Field, South AfricaNorthern Cape
- Ghana and GabonWest and Central African producers
Export ports
- Port Elizabeth
- Ngqura
- Saldanha
- Durban
Who buys it
- Silicomanganese and ferromanganese smelters
- Manganese metal and sulphate producers
- Commodity traders
What buyers should know
Regulatory and market points change. Check the current position before contracting.
- Northern Cape ore moves by rail to the Eastern Cape ports. Rail capacity often limits new tonnage more than demand does.
- Battery-grade buyers specify impurities (Fe, P, heavy metals) more tightly than alloy smelters.