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Stallion Uranium Corp. (the ‘Company’ or ‘Stallion’) (TSX-V: STUD; OTCQB: STLNF; FSE: B76) is pleased to announce the mobilization of an expanded high-resolution ground gravity survey on its Coyote Target corridor, located in the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan, Canada.

The current program is designed to extend the results of Stallion’s previous ground gravity survey by expanding coverage to the west of the original survey area. Mobilization is commencing, with the objective of identifying additional gravity lows and refining the geometry and continuity of anomalies identified at the margins of the earlier survey.

Highlights:

  • The expanded survey aims to identify additional gravity lows associated with interpreted density destruction in the basement rocks, which may reflect hydrothermal alteration systems linked to uranium mineralization
  • Particular focus will be placed on gravity lows identified along the edges of the previous survey, several of which remain open and poorly constrained
  • Extending coverage westward will improve the understanding of the size, orientation, and continuity of priority anomalies at the Coyote Target
  • High-resolution ground gravity surveying has been successfully applied in the Athabasca Basin to identify alteration-related density lows, including its use in the discovery of NexGen Energy’s PCE uranium deposit
  • Survey results will be integrated with existing geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to further refine priority drill targets
  • The program is being conducted by MWH Geo-Surveys Ltd., utilizing ground gravity methods effective for mapping basement-hosted alteration systems

Darren Slugoski, Vice President of Exploration for Stallion Uranium, said, ‘Extending the ground gravity survey is important not only for refining existing anomalies, but also for identifying additional target areas along the broader Coyote conductive trend. In the Athabasca Basin, multiple uranium deposits are known to occur along the same structural corridor, as demonstrated by the Patterson Lake corridor. Expanding coverage beyond the original survey boundaries will help us better define the continuity of alteration-related gravity lows and evaluate the potential for multiple uranium systems along the Coyote Trend.’

Kyle Patterson, P.Geo., President of Convolutions Geoscience Corp., said, ‘Review of the existing gravity inversion suggests that key density lows at Coyote are not fully constrained at the western edge of the current survey coverage. Extending the ground gravity program is a logical next step to better define the geometry and continuity of these features, which may be associated with basement-hosted alteration systems. Improved spatial definition will strengthen target ranking and help guide future exploration decisions.’

Coyote Target and Exploration Rationale:

The Coyote Target was selected following a comprehensive technical evaluation of historical and recently acquired datasets, including geological mapping, geochemistry, and multiple geophysical surveys. The target exhibits characteristics consistent with basement-hosted uranium systems in the Athabasca Basin, where hydrothermal alteration commonly results in interpreted density destruction that can be effectively delineated using high-resolution ground gravity surveys.

Stallion Uranium continues to apply disciplined, data-driven exploration techniques to systematically advance its portfolio of uranium projects within the Athabasca Basin.

Extension of the Gravity Survey Area (Blue) over Coyote Corridor

Figure 1: Extension of the Gravity Survey Area (Blue) over Coyote Corridor

Ground Gravity Inversion (-25m ASL)

About the Ground Gravity Survey:

MWH Geo-Surveys uses customized L&R digital, electronic feedback gravity meters operated via proprietary controller software. These gravity meters, which incorporate electronic levels and electronic nulling, are fast, accurate and exceptionally reliable, particularly in cold weather operations. The digital output from the meter is captured via a Bluetooth link by GControl, software developed by MWH Geo-Surveys operating on a Juniper Archer field PC.

At each gravity station, GControl records gravity samples at 1 second intervals; the resultant average of these records is used as the final gravity reading, thereby removing much of the high frequency noise, such as that caused by wind and ground motion. GControl also calculates precise real-time, location specific tidal corrections during data collection.

With a typical mean data accuracy of 0.02 mgals, MWH Geo-Surveys continues to set the standard for high-resolution gravity surveys, delivering reliable results for resource exploration and geophysical studies.

Upcoming Events:

Stallion Uranium will be attending the upcoming Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia January 25-26, 2026 (Booth #1009). Further information and registration for the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference can be found here.

Stock Option Grant:

The Company also announces that under the Company’s stock option plan dated October 8, 2024 (the ‘Plan‘), the Company has granted a total of 625,000 stock options (‘Options‘) to certain directors, officers and consultants of the Company.

Each Option is exercisable for one common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.35 per share for a period of five years from the date of grant. 50% of the Options granted will vest immediately and 50% of the Options will vest in six months from the date of grant. All Options are subject to the terms of the Company’s Plan; applicable securities law hold periods and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Qualifying Statement:

The foregoing scientific and technical disclosures for Stallion Uranium have been reviewed and approved by Darren Slugoski, P.Geo., VP Exploration, a registered member of the Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan. Mr. Slugoski is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

About Stallion Uranium Corp:

Stallion Uranium is working to ‘Fuel the Future with Uranium’ through the exploration of roughly 1,700 sq/km in the Athabasca Basin, home to the largest high-grade uranium deposits in the world. The company, with JV partner Atha Energy holds the largest contiguous project in the Western Athabasca Basin adjacent to multiple high-grade discovery zones. With a commitment to responsible exploration and cutting-edge technology such as the use of the proprietary Haystack TI technology, Stallion is positioned to play a key role in the future of clean energy.

Our leadership and advisory teams are comprised of uranium and precious metals exploration experts with the capital markets experience and the technical talent for acquiring and exploring early-stage properties. For more information visit stallionuranium.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Stallion Uranium Corp.:

Matthew Schwab
CEO and Director

Corporate Office:
700 – 838 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia,
V6C 0A6

T: 604-551-2360
info@stallionuranium.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, ‘forward-looking statements’) that relate to the Company’s current expectations and views of future events. Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the use of words or phrases such as ‘will likely result’, ‘are expected to’, ‘expects’, ‘will continue’, ‘is anticipated’, ‘anticipates’, ‘believes’, ‘estimated’, ‘intends’, ‘plans’, ‘forecast’, ‘projection’, ‘strategy’, ‘objective’ and ‘outlook’) are not historical facts and may be forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this material change report should not be unduly relied upon. These statements speak only as of the date they are made.

Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them or assess the impact of each such factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SYH)  (OTCQX:SYHBF) (Frankfurt:SC1P) (‘Skyharbour’, ‘SYH’, or the ‘Company’) would like to cordially invite you to visit us at Booth #205 at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (‘VRIC’) to be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre West (1055 Canada Place, Vancouver) on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26, 2026.

During the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, Skyharbour’s President and CEO, Jordan Trimble, will be giving a Skyharbour corporate presentation on Sunday, January 25 at 11:50 AM in Workshop 1.

The Vancouver Resource Investment Conference 2026 will feature over 120 expert speakers, including globally respected economists, legendary money managers, and investors. This year’s conference promises an array of exceptional opportunities, including exclusive keynote sessions featuring 120 renowned speakers, unparalleled networking with over 5,000 industry professionals and investors, and interactive exhibits showcasing groundbreaking innovations across the resource sector. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the commodities landscape, exploring emerging trends in precious metals, energy, critical minerals, and beyond.

For more information and/or to register for the conference please visit: https://cambridgehouse.com/vancouver-resource-investment-conference.

Metals Investor Forum – January 2026:

Skyharbour will also be at the Metals Investor Forum Vancouver, where the Company will have a booth during the two-day event. President and CEO, Jordan Trimble, will provide a corporate presentation today at 11:50 AM during Session 2. The conference will take place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim (1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, B.C.) from Friday, January 23 to Saturday, January 24, 2026.

About Skyharbour Resources Ltd.:

Skyharbour holds an extensive portfolio of uranium exploration projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin and is well positioned to benefit from improving uranium market fundamentals with interest in forty-three projects covering over 662,887 hectares (over 1.6 million acres) of land. Skyharbour owns a 100% interest in the Moore Uranium Project, which is located 15 kilometres east of Denison’s Wheeler River project and 39 kilometres south of Cameco’s McArthur River uranium mine. Moore is an advanced-stage, uranium exploration property with high-grade, shallow uranium mineralization at the Maverick Zones. Adjacent to Moore, Skyharbour is advancing several uranium properties within the Russell Lake project area with its joint venture partner and large strategic shareholder Denison Mines. Collectively these projects host multiple zones of high-grade uranium mineralization across a highly prospective land package with significant exploration upside, and the Company is actively working these assets through exploration and drilling programs.

Skyharbour now has joint ventures with industry-leaders Denison Mines and Orano Canada Inc. at the Russell Lake properties and the Preston project, respectively. The Company also has several active earn-in option partners, including CSE-listed Nexus Uranium Corp. at the Mann Lake Uranium Project; TSX-V listed North Shore Uranium at the Falcon Project; UraEx Resources at the South Dufferin and Bolt Projects; Hatchet Uranium at the Highway Project; CSE-listed Mustang Energy at the 914W Project; and TSX-V listed Terra Clean Energy at the South Falcon East Project. In aggregate, Skyharbour has now signed earn-in option agreements with partners that total to potentially over $76 million in partner-funded exploration expenditures and over $42 million in cash and share payments coming into Skyharbour, assuming that these partner companies complete the earn-ins at their respective projects.

Skyharbour’s goal is to maximize shareholder value through new mineral discoveries, committed long-term partnerships, and the advancement of exploration projects in geopolitically favourable jurisdictions.

Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
https://www.skyharbourltd.com/_resources/images/SKY_SaskProject_Locator_2025-12-16.jpg

To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Company’s website at www.skyharbourltd.com.

Skyharbour Resources Ltd.

‘Jordan Trimble’

Jordan Trimble
President and CEO

For further information contact myself or:

Nicholas Coltura
Corporate Communications Manager
Skyharbour Resources Ltd.
Telephone: 604-558-5847
Toll Free: 800-567-8181
Facsimile: 604-687-3119
Email: info@skyharbourltd.com

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains ‘forward‐looking information or statements’ within the meaning of applicable securities laws, which may include, without limitation, completing ongoing and planned work on its projects including drilling and the expected timing of such work programs, other statements relating to the technical, financial and business prospects of the Company, its projects and other matters. All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the price of uranium, the ability to achieve its goals, that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner, that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms. Such forward-looking information reflects the Company’s views with respect to future events and is subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks and uncertainties relating to the interpretation of exploration results, risks related to the inherent uncertainty of exploration and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, and those filed under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions, adverse weather or climate conditions, failure to obtain or maintain all necessary government permits, approvals and authorizations, failure to obtain or maintain community acceptance (including First Nations), decrease in the price of uranium and other metals, increase in costs, litigation, and failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations. The Company does not undertake to update forward‐looking statements or forward‐looking information, except as required by law.

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Louisiana state Rep. Julie Emerson announced on Thursday that she was nixing her U.S. Senate bid in light of President Donald Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow entering the GOP primary.

‘With Congresswoman Letlow’s entrance into the race, the path to victory that was visible a couple of months ago has diminished. I support President Trump and respect his decision to endorse Julia Letlow to defeat Bill Cassidy. Because of this, I’m choosing to end my campaign now,’ Emerson said in a statement.

Incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2015, is running for re-election.

After the House impeached Trump in 2021, Cassidy was one of the Senate Republicans who voted to convict during a vote that occurred after Trump had already departed from office — the Senate vote ultimately fell short of the threshold required to convict Trump.

The president pledged his endorsement to Letlow in a Truth Social post on Saturday.

‘Should she decide to enter this Race, Julia Letlow has my Complete and Total Endorsement. RUN, JULIA, RUN!!!’ the president exclaimed in the post.

Letlow launched a Senate bid days later.

‘Today, I am announcing my candidacy for the United States Senate to ensure the nation we leave our children is safer and stronger. Louisiana deserves a conservative Senator who will not waver. I am honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and trust. Let’s Geaux!’ she declared in a Tuesday post on X.

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming and state Sen. Blake Miguez are also running in the Republican U.S. Senate primary in the state.

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President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States should have considered testing NATO by forcing member countries to respond to America’s southern border crisis.

Trump speculated in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. could have invoked Article 5 — the alliance’s collective defense clause that deems an attack on one member as an attack on all — thereby putting NATO ‘to the test.’

‘Maybe we should have put NATO to the test: Invoked Article 5, and forced NATO to come here and protect our Southern Border from further Invasions of Illegal Immigrants, thus freeing up large numbers of Border Patrol Agents for other tasks,’ he wrote.

The president’s comments came after he has recently questioned NATO’s commitment to aiding the U.S.

‘We will always be there for NATO, even if they won’t be there for us,’ the president wrote on social media earlier this month.

After meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Trump announced that he had the ‘framework of a future deal regarding Greenland.’

Trump wrote on Truth Social that if finalized, the deal ‘will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations.’

Following the meeting, Trump said he would scrap a plan to impose tariffs on a group of NATO members who sent troops to Greenland amid the president’s efforts to acquire the island. Trump had asserted that those countries would be subjected to a 10% tariff on all goods beginning Feb. 1.

In an exclusive interview with Fox News this week, Rutte said Trump was ‘totally right’ about needing to shore up security in the Arctic region, noting that the chance of Russia or China becoming a threat in that region was increasing.

Rutte applauded Trump’s leadership in getting NATO countries to pay more money for the alliance’s defenses.

‘I would argue tonight with you on this program he was the one who brought a whole of Europe and Canada up to this famous 5%,’ Rutte said, ‘which is crucial for us to equalize our spending, but also protect ourselves. And this is the framework which you see in his post that we will work on.’

NATO members were previously spending 2% of GDP on defense, but have now agreed to spend 5% of GDP on defense and national security infrastructure.

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.

Fox News Digital’s Alec Schemmel contributed to this report.

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— The Republican National Committee (RNC) is taking a big step toward holding its first-ever midterm convention.

The RNC on Thursday advanced a change to the party’s rules that would allow Chairman Joe Gruters ‘to convene a special ceremonial convention outside a presidential election cycle,’ according to a memo shared first with Fox News Digital.

National political conventions, where party delegates from around the country formally nominate their party’s presidential candidates, normally take place during presidential election years.

But with Republicans aiming to protect their narrow control of the Senate and their razor-thin House majority in this year’s elections, President Donald Trump announced in September that the GOP would hold a convention ahead of the midterms ‘in order to show the great things we have done’ since recapturing the White House.

The new memo highlights ‘the possibility of an America First midterm convention-style gathering aligned with President Trump’s vision for energizing the party this fall.’

The party in power, in this case the Republicans, normally faces stiff political headwinds in the midterms. And the hope among Trump and top Republicans is that a midterm convention would give the GOP a high-profile platform to showcase the president’s record and their congressional candidates running in the midterms.

The RNC’s rules are based on holding a convention every four years. The proposed rule change will allow the RNC to hold a midterm convention. If adopted, the rule states that the convention must be called at least 60 days in advance, and no business would be conducted during the gathering.

RNC Chair Gruters emphasizes ‘there’s nobody who’s been more focused on affordability than President Trump’

The proposed change was adopted Thursday evening by the RNC’s Rules Committee during the party’s winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California.

It’s unclear if the full RNC membership will vote on the rule change when it gathers Friday at the confab’s general session. If the rule isn’t adopted by the full RNC, it’s expected to be approved at the party’s spring meeting.

Gruters, in a statement to Fox News Digital, highlighted that the RNC’s winter meeting ‘shows how completely united Republicans are behind President Trump and our efforts to win the midterms. The RNC has been aggressively focused on expanding our war chest, turning out voters and protecting the ballot in this fall’s elections. We’re building the operation needed to protect our majorities and give President Trump a full four-year term with a Republican Congress.’

Details on the date and location of the midterm convention will come at a later date and will likely be announced by the president.

But a Republican source told Fox News Digital it’s probable the convention would be held at the same time as the RNC’s summer meeting, which typically occurs in August.

The rival Democratic National Committee (DNC) may also hold a midterm convention. Sources confirmed to Fox News Digital last summer that DNC chair Ken Martin and other party leaders were quietly pushing the idea of a convention ahead of the midterms.

Democrats held a handful of midterm conventions in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Aura Energy Limited (ASX: AEE, AIM: AURA) (“Aura” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that MMCAP International Inc. SPC (‘MMCAP’) and certain other strategic investors (together the ‘Strategic Investors’) will provide funding of C$10 million for a 19.7% interest in the Company’s polymetallic Häggån project (‘the Häggån Project’) located in Sweden, establishing its value at C$50 million.

Aura has entered into a binding agreement to transfer 100% of the Häggån Project to SIU Metals Corp. (‘SIU Metals‘), an unlisted Canadian public company, in consideration for acquiring shares in SIU Metals. The agreement will result in SIU Metals being the 100% owner of the Häggån Project.

Aura will retain 78.7% ownership of SIU Metals and the Strategic Investors will own 19.7% after contributing C$10 million via a private placement. SIU Metals intends to seek a stock market listing on the TSX Venture Exchange (‘TSXV’) in connection with the transaction.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Valuation for Häggån project established at C$50 million (A$55 million)
  • Agreement with MMCAP and certain other strategic investors to provide aggregate gross proceeds of C$10 million to SIU Metals, which will be renamed following the transaction
  • Proceeds to be used for the advancement of the Häggån project, including permitting and resource expansion through continued exploration including on surrounding tenements
  • Aura will retain ownership of 78.7% of SIU Metals and consequently will retain indirect exposure to the Häggån project post-transaction
  • Aura to appoint new officers and directors to SIU Metals on closing of transaction
  • Financing is expected to complete in February 2026, with the transaction expected to complete in June 2026
  • New Canadian listed company to benefit from increased visibility and direct comparison with valuation of other public companies with similar deposits
  • On 1 January 2026, the Minerals Act in Sweden was amended to allow exploration for and extraction of uranium
Phil Mitchell, Executive Chairman Aura Energy, said:

“We are delighted to welcome investors of the calibre of MMCAP, Aura’s largest shareholder, and other high-quality investors into this new vehicle for Aura’s Häggån project, and the future support they can bring. We believe their investment is a demonstration of the quality and potential of the project, and its exciting future as, following legislation changes brought into effect on 1 January 2026, mining of uranium is now allowed again in Sweden. This transaction shines a spotlight on the under-recognized value of Häggån within Aura Energy, and creates an independent and dedicated pathway for funding, growth and management of the project.

Upon successful completion of the transaction, Aura’s existing shareholders will continue to benefit from Häggån’s upside potential, and by way of a direct comparison with the valuation of other companies with similar deposits in the region.”

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One Bullion (TSXV:OBUL) is a Toronto-based gold exploration company advancing a district-scale portfolio of gold assets in Botswana. The company holds approximately 8,004 sq km across three greenstone belt–hosted projects: Vumba, Maitengwe, and Kraaipan. Botswana is recognized as one of Africa’s most attractive mining jurisdictions, offering political stability, a transparent regulatory framework, and well-established mining infrastructure.

The company is focused on systematic, data-driven exploration. One Bullion has compiled extensive historical datasets, conducted modern geophysical surveys, and carried out substantial drilling—particularly at Vumba, where results have confirmed a continuous, structurally controlled gold system. The company plans to further advance its projects through targeted drilling and technical derisking, before exploring strategic partnerships or joint ventures with larger mining companies.

Map showing gold mines in Botswana and Zimbabwe with production statistics including One Bullion

The company is led by CEO and President Adam Berk, supported by a management team and board with deep expertise in exploration, mine development, capital markets, and public company governance. The company prioritizes capital discipline and lean operations, directing the majority of funds raised into the ground to deliver results-oriented catalysts for shareholders.

Company Highlights

  • Controls approximately 8,004 sq km across three gold-prospective greenstone belts in Botswana, one of Africa’s most stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions
  • Portfolio includes Vumba, Maitengwe and Kraaipan, spanning early- to advanced-stage exploration with multiple near-term catalysts
  • Vumba is the most advanced asset, with extensive historical work and drill results confirming a large, continuous gold system with expansion potential
  • Kraaipan provides large-scale upside, with significant strike length along a prolific greenstone belt that hosts producing and past-producing mines nearby
  • Backed by a data-rich exploration platform, including tens of thousands of historical assays and modern geophysical surveys
  • Led by a management and board team with experience across mining, capital markets and company building

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After taking a bearish turn in late 2024, manganese prices started 2025 on a flat note despite a robust demand outlook supported by growth in the electric vehicle (EV) battery segment.

In the first half of 2025, the manganese market experienced mixed signals as supply dynamics shifted and demand from the steelmaking sector remained uneven. Early in the year, logistical disruptions and tight inventories in China briefly supported manganese ore prices — China’s port stocks fell to multi-year lows in March, drawing down to roughly 3.7 million metric tons due to by logistical bottlenecks and steady consumption by alloy makers and steel producers.

A rebound in sales in early spring pushed ore prices to a 2025 high of US$4.48 per metric ton.

However, by mid-year, the broader picture was one of ample supply and downward price pressure.

Manganese ore production climbed to around 10.1 million metric tons in H1, buoyed by strong export volumes from South Africa and Gabon and the resumption of Australian shipments that had been disrupted in 2024.

At the same time, global steel output weakened, particularly in China, where production declined about 3 percent year-on-year amid slowing domestic demand, while India and North America posted modest gains.

Demand for manganese alloys also softened, with sales volumes down modestly and margins compressed by rising feedstock costs, especially for alloy producers facing less favorable mixes.

Manganese prices struggle as structural demand builds

By June 20, 2025, manganese’s H1 gains had eroded and ore prices fell to US$4.21.

Eramet (EPA:ERA,OTCPL:ERMAF), a major producer, said it expected supply of manganese ore to increase in the second half of 2025, partly as key producers such as Australia returned volumes to market after earlier disruptions.

‘Ore supply should increase in H2, driven by the full return to the market of the leading Australian producer, partly offset by a potential downward revision of South African exports,’ the company notes. Demand for manganese alloys was expected to weaken in line with seasonality and softer global steel production.

Analysts cautioned that production expansions from major manganese producers could exacerbate oversupply. “Production increases … can only lead to oversupply, leading to a reduction in price,” one industry executive said.

Protectionist measures in key markets, including new EU quotas on ferroalloys, added uncertainty by potentially disrupting traditional trade flows and affecting alloy pricing dynamics.

Beyond the steel sector, structural shifts in consumption patterns emerged.

Although steelmaking still accounts for the lion’s share of manganese demand, interest in battery-related uses, particularly high-purity manganese for lithium-ion and next-generation EV chemistries, continued to gain attention.

“Our expectations of ongoing strengthening battery-grade demand and production in China in Q4 have been tempered somewhat by ongoing challenges within the nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) market,” Rob Searle, battery raw materials analyst at Fastmarkets, wrote in a November battery metals market update.

“While we expect a level of demand ramp-up in Q4, in the wider context of geopolitical challenges and a challenging Chinese market, the manganese demand uptick in the short term could be somewhat tempered,’ he added.

Changing battery chemistries

During a June Supply Chain (SC) Insights webinar, experts noted that manganese-rich cathode chemistries are increasingly drawing attention as automakers seek to cut costs and reduce exposure to cobalt and nickel.

Andy Leyland, founder of SC Insights, pointed out “manganese-rich chemistry is really offering a good solution … in terms of costs,” highlighting the commodity’s role in emerging battery designs.

While high-nickel NCM batteries remain dominant, industry players are exploring manganese as a lower-cost, high-performance alternative in Europe and North America, where supply chains remain heavily reliant on imports, particularly from China. OEMs are under pressure to secure raw materials directly, with vertical integration and direct sourcing emerging as key strategies to manage price volatility and supply security.

John Mulcahy, supply chain specialist at SC Insights, emphasized that sourcing upstream allows companies to negotiate better terms and reduce exposure to market fluctuations, even amid low pricing environments.

Manganese-rich chemistries are expected to expand steadily, complementing existing NCM and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, rather than replacing them entirely.

As Leyland noted, these materials are “definitely very high up on the focus from the demand side,” signaling growing adoption in the global push for cost-effective, low-cobalt battery solutions.

In March, Firebird Metals (ASX:FRB,OTCPL:FRBMF) produced its first lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) EV batteries, becoming the first Australian company to achieve the feat. The move could position Firebird as a low-cost manganese cathode player, and highlights growth in the LMFP battery production segment.

Rising nationalism presents trade challenges

With the demand picture for manganese showing promise, analysts warn that export restrictions in Gabon could lead to a supply crunch before the decade is over. According to the US Geological Survey, 63 percent of US manganese imports come from Gabon. In June, the African nation announced plans to implement an export ban in January 2029.

Gabon’s renewed push to ban manganese ore exports from 2029 underscores Africa’s broader shift toward value addition, but it also risks tightening an already fragile global supply picture, a Project Blue market note reads.

As the world’s second largest exporter, Gabon shipped more than 7 million metric tons of high-grade ore in 2024, material that is critical to both ferroalloy production and emerging battery supply chains.

An export ban would hit Chinese buyers and European processors reliant on Gabonese feedstock, while adding pressure to the high-grade market at a time when Australia’s GEMCO mine is expected to wind down later this decade.

Although in-country processing — through ferroalloys or batteries — offers a path to capture more value locally, it would require significant investment and could shift, rather than eliminate, environmental and logistical costs.

For global markets, Gabon’s move signals rising resource nationalism in Africa and a potential structural squeeze on manganese supply heading into the next decade.

“However, without large-scale investments from China, a key battery producer, such ambitious plans of African governments risk remaining unrealised,” the Project Blue overview states.

“China has invested in Africa’s mineral industry (e.g. Ghana), securing access to the continent’s high-quality raw materials, while keeping production of high value-added products directly in China.”

In early 2025, Euro Manganese (TSXV:EMN,OTCPL:EUMNF) scored a major boost when its Chvaletice manganese project was designated a “strategic project” under the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act.

The move underscores the EU’s push to secure local supply of critical battery materials and could tighten the manganese market by prioritizing European production in the continent’s energy transition.

Oversupply vs. new manganese demand drivers

For 2026, analysts expect the manganese market to remain broadly balanced, but with pressures and opportunities on both the supply and demand fronts. However, longer-term fundamentals point to steady growth.

Global market forecasts indicate the manganese industry could expand modestly in value and volume by 2035, driven by ongoing demand from steel and increasing uptake in battery and clean-energy applications.

Some reports project market size rising through the decades, with Asia-Pacific demand remaining dominant and new opportunities emerging in the electrification and high-purity material segments.

Steel demand will continue to be the principal driver in 2026, with India’s expanding production offering a potential buffer against slower growth in China and Europe. Battery applications may not yet move the pricing needle dramatically, but their structural importance is increasing as automakers and cathode developers look to diversify away from nickel and cobalt reliance, a trend that could support manganese demand in the medium term.

“Looking ahead to the coming weeks and months, it is likely we won’t see too much further upward pressure on prices. Asian markets are heading towards the seasonal lull in demand and manufacturing activity in February as the Lunar New Year holidays begin,” Searle said in a January Fastmarkets report.

“At the same time, there are concerns around what China’s EV demand outlook looks like in Q1 2026, with changes to subsidy schemes potentially leading to softening consumption of battery-grade manganese.”

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