manganese ore concentrating plant ghana south africa

Approximately 80% of the world’s known manganese resources are contained in the Kalahari manganese field in South Africa. The Tshipi Borwa open pit mine is located on a large and homogenous ore body in the southern portion of the Kalahari manganese field.

Strategically positioned in South Africa''s Northern Cape region, Vale''s manganese processing plant stands as a cornerstone of efficient manganese ore extraction and refining operations. The plant utilises advanced processing technologies to ensure the extraction and refinement of manganese ore are conducted with high efficiency and precision.

This quest for excellence and sustainability brings us to the forefront of the manganese processing industry in South Africa, home to some of the world''s most renowned processing plants.

Ghana has reserves of 13,000 metric tons (1% of global total). The top five countries with the largest manganese reserves globally are South Africa (38%); Australia (16%); Brazil (16%); China (16%) and Ukraine (8%). South Africa was the largest producer of manganese in , with the production of 7,200 metric tons (36% of global total).

Located in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Assmang''s manganese processing plant is a cornerstone facility with a substantial processing capacity of 1.6 million tonnes of manganese ore annually. This plant, operated by Assmang, is renowned for its production of high-quality manganese tailored for diverse industrial applications.

In March 2024, the company announced plans to build a $25 million commercial plant to produce 5,000 metric tons of battery-grade manganese sulfate annually by the end of 2026. South Africa is the largest producer of manganese in the world and together with Gabon, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire are the major countries in Africa’s manganese production.