News
19 September 2024

Botswana licences its first manganese mining project

In:
Metals and Mining
Region:
Middle East & Africa

Botswana has awarded Giyani Metals a 15-year mining licence, paving the way for it to become the country's first battery-grade manganese producer.Manganese is a key component in batteries and its demand is expected to be driven by growth in electric vehicles, among other clean energy...

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