Manganese X Energy Corp. Reports Key Achievements and Outlines 2024 Strategies
- Manganese X Energy Corp. is making significant progress in the commercialization of high-purity EV-compliant manganese, positioning itself as a major supplier to the North American EV and energy storage supply chain.
- The Company's future strategies and goals include the completion of the pilot plant project, end user verification, partnerships and offtake agreements, environmental and pre-feasibility related studies, and the commencement of the pre-feasibility study in Q3.
- The activities in 2023, such as the MOU with C4V, non-provisional patent filing, pilot plant progress, advancements at Battery Hill, and membership in IMnI, demonstrate the Company's commitment to innovation and contribution to the sustainable evolution of the electric vehicle sector.
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Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - January 17, 2024) - Manganese X Energy Corp. (TSXV: MN) (FSE: 9SC) (TRADEGATE: 9SC) (OTCQB: MNXXF) (the "Company" or "Manganese X") celebrates significant milestones in 2023, marking notable progress for the Battery Hill manganese project near Woodstock, New Brunswick.
The Company progresses towards becoming the first publicly traded mining company in Canada and the US to commercialize high-purity EV-compliant manganese.
Martin Kepman, CEO of Manganese X, shares his future outlook: "As we navigate the dynamic landscape of EV investments, the Canadian government's ambitious transition plan sets a compelling stage. The infusion of
"Looking ahead, the anticipated shortage of high-purity manganese by 2030 places Manganese X at the forefront. We stand poised to address this challenge, positioning ourselves as a major supplier to the burgeoning North American EV and energy storage supply chain. This aligns seamlessly with our commitment to drive innovation and contribute significantly to the sustainable evolution of the electric vehicle sector."
2024 Strategies and Goals
Pilot Plant Project
- Complete pilot plant project in Q1, validating and optimizing patent-pending technology to ensure the most cost-efficient and effective methods are utilized in the Battery Hill pre-feasibility study
End User Verification
- Test EV-compliant, high-purity manganese samples for North American supply chain pre-approval
Partnerships and Offtake Agreements
- Continue with Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") (see news release dated January 10, 2024), confirm with C4V, a US battery technology leader, that the Company's HPMSM meets specifications, and secure a binding offtake agreement
- Continue ongoing negotiations with potential customers for future HPMSM production
Environmental and Pre-Feasibility Related Studies
- Continue environmental, social/community, and geotechnical studies to support the upcoming pre-feasibility study for the Battery Hill deposit
- Complete life cycle assessment studies for environmental impact assessment to assist with project development decisions, highlight potential areas for improvements, and form an essential component in negotiations with potential partners
Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS")
- Commence PFS in Q3 for the advancement and permitting of the Battery Hill deposit, maintaining current strategy of fast-tracking the development of the deposit
Demonstration Plant
- Work towards financing of a larger capacity demonstration/processing plant in 2025
Highlights of 2023 Activities:
MOU with C4V
- Non-binding MOU with US battery technology leader C4V signed at the end of 2023 regarding a potential offtake deal. A sample is currently being prequalified by C4V for its Gigafactory joint ventures.
Non-Provisional Patent Filing
- Filed for non-provisional patent protection on high-purity EV manganese technology - provides full patent protection after acceptance, as well as allows the Company to license its technology
Pilot Plant Progress
- Distributed HPMSM samples for EV-compliant testing
Advancements at Battery Hill
- Completed sucessful drill program and initiated environmental studies towards the pre-feasibility stage
Membership in IMnI
- Joined the International Manganese Institute, contributing to the promotion of high-purity manganese in EV battery chemistries
About Manganese X Energy Corp.
Manganese X's mission is to advance its Battery Hill project into production, thereby becoming the first public actively traded manganese mining company in Canada and US to commercialize EV compliant high purity manganese, potentially supplying the North American supply chain. The Company intends on supplying value-added materials to the lithium-ion battery and other alternative energy industries, as well as striving to achieve new carbon-friendly more efficient methodologies, while processing manganese at a lower competitive cost.
For more information visit the website at www.manganesexenergycorp.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
MANGANESE X ENERGY CORP.
Martin Kepman
CEO and Director
Email: martin@kepman.com
Tel: 1-514-802-1814
Neither 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.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, without limitation, statements relating to the future operations and activities of Manganese X, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to the Company's goals and plans for 2024, including, among other items, its pilot plant project and PFS. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Manganese X, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, both known and unknown, could cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements that are or may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and the parties have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. These risks, as well as others, are disclosed within the Company's filings on SEDAR+, which investors are encouraged to review prior to any transaction involving the securities of the Company. Readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Manganese X does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements of beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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