Manganese X Reports Positive Phase 2 Ore-Sorting Results - Achieving 80% Mill Feed Upgrade Improvement - Projected to Reduce Capital and Operating Costs
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) has announced significant Phase 2 ore-sorting results from its Battery Hill pilot program, demonstrating an 80% improvement in mill feed grade. The testing, conducted at RADOS Technologies lab in South Africa, processed over 400kg of rock using full-scale production equipment.
The pilot program revealed that Battery Hill material is highly amenable to ore-sorting, with potential mill feed grades of 10% to 15% manganese. The technology enables effective waste rock removal and pre-concentration before further processing, which is projected to significantly reduce both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating costs (OPEX).
The company plans to integrate these findings into its upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) scheduled for Q3 2025. The process improvements are expected to enhance project economics through reduced energy and water consumption, expanded resources, and decreased tailings storage requirements.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) ha comunicato risultati significativi della Fase 2 del programma pilota di selezione del minerale a Battery Hill, evidenziando un miglioramento dell'80% nella qualità del materiale inviato al molino. I test, eseguiti presso il laboratorio RADOS Technologies in Sudafrica, hanno processato oltre 400 kg di roccia con attrezzature di produzione a piena scala.
Il programma pilota ha mostrato che il materiale di Battery Hill è altamente adatto alla selezione del minerale, con potenziali leghe di alimentazione del molino del 10%–15% di manganese. La tecnologia consente una rimozione efficace del materiale di scarto e una preconcentrazione prima delle fasi successive, prevedendo una riduzione significativa sia del capitale iniziale (CAPEX) sia dei costi operativi (OPEX).
L'azienda intende integrare questi risultati nello Studio di Prefattibilità (PFS) previsto per il terzo trimestre 2025. I miglioramenti di processo dovrebbero migliorare l'economia del progetto riducendo i consumi di energia e acqua, ampliando le risorse e diminuendo le esigenze di stoccaggio delle scorie.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) ha anunciado resultados significativos de la Fase 2 del programa piloto de clasificación de mineral en Battery Hill, mostrando una mejora del 80% en la ley del material alimentado al molino. Las pruebas, realizadas en el laboratorio de RADOS Technologies en Sudáfrica, procesaron más de 400 kg de roca con equipos de producción a escala completa.
El programa piloto reveló que el material de Battery Hill es altamente apto para la clasificación del mineral, con posibles leyes de alimentación del molino del 10% a 15% de manganeso. La tecnología permite una eliminación eficaz de la roca estéril y una preconcentración antes del procesamiento posterior, lo que se proyecta que reducirá significativamente tanto el gasto de capital (CAPEX) como los costos operativos (OPEX).
La compañía planea incorporar estos hallazgos en su próximo Estudio de Prefactibilidad (PFS) programado para el tercer trimestre de 2025. Se espera que las mejoras del proceso mejoren la economía del proyecto mediante la reducción del consumo de energía y agua, la ampliación de recursos y la disminución de las necesidades de almacenamiento de relaves.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF)는 Battery Hill 파일럿 프로그램의 2단계 광물 선별 결과를 발표했으며, 제련 투입 등급이 80% 개선된 것으로 나타났습니다. 남아프리카 RADOS Technologies 연구소에서 수행된 시험에서는 풀스케일 생산 장비로 400kg 이상의 암석을 처리했습니다.
파일럿 프로그램은 Battery Hill 자원이 광물 선별에 매우 적합하며, 제련 투입 등급이 잠재적으로 망간 10%~15%에 이를 수 있음을 보여주었습니다. 이 기술은 추가 처리 전에 폐석을 효과적으로 제거하고 사전 농축을 가능하게 하여 자본비용(CAPEX)과 운영비(OPEX)를 크게 줄일 것으로 예상됩니다.
회사는 이러한 결과를 2025년 3분기 예정인 예비 타당성 조사(PFS)에 반영할 계획입니다. 공정 개선은 에너지와 물 소비 감소, 자원 확대, 폐기물 저장 요구량 감소를 통해 프로젝트의 경제성을 향상시킬 것으로 기대됩니다.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) a annoncé des résultats significatifs de la phase 2 du programme pilote de tri du minerai à Battery Hill, montrant une amélioration de 80 % de la teneur de l'alimentation au moulin. Les essais, réalisés au laboratoire de RADOS Technologies en Afrique du Sud, ont traité plus de 400 kg de roche avec des équipements de production à l'échelle industrielle.
Le programme pilote a démontré que le matériau de Battery Hill se prête très bien au tri du minerai, avec des teneurs potentielles de l'alimentation au moulin de 10 % à 15 % de manganèse. La technologie permet d'éliminer efficacement la roche stérile et de procéder à une préconcentration avant le traitement ultérieur, ce qui devrait réduire sensiblement tant les dépenses d'investissement (CAPEX) que les coûts d'exploitation (OPEX).
La société prévoit d'intégrer ces conclusions dans son étude de préfaisabilité (PFS) prévue pour le troisième trimestre 2025. Les améliorations de procédé devraient améliorer la rentabilité du projet en réduisant la consommation d'énergie et d'eau, en augmentant les ressources et en diminuant les besoins de stockage des résidus.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) hat bedeutende Ergebnisse der Phase‑2-Materialsortierung im Battery Hill-Pilotprogramm veröffentlicht, die eine 80%ige Verbesserung der Mahlzufuhrgüte zeigen. Die Tests wurden im Labor von RADOS Technologies in Südafrika durchgeführt und verarbeiteten mehr als 400 kg Gestein mit Produktionsanlagen in voller Größe.
Das Pilotprogramm ergab, dass das Material von Battery Hill sich sehr gut für die Materialsortierung eignet, mit potenziellen Mahlzufuhrgehalten von 10% bis 15% Mangan. Die Technologie ermöglicht eine effektive Entfernung von Abfallgestein und eine Voranreicherung vor der weiteren Verarbeitung, was voraussichtlich sowohl die Investitionskosten (CAPEX) als auch die Betriebskosten (OPEX) deutlich senkt.
Das Unternehmen plant, diese Ergebnisse in die geplante Vorwirtschaftlichkeitsstudie (PFS) für das 3. Quartal 2025 einfließen zu lassen. Die Prozessverbesserungen sollen die Wirtschaftlichkeit des Projekts durch geringeren Energie‑ und Wasserverbrauch, erweiterte Ressourcen und reduzierte Anforderungen an die Tailings‑Lagerung verbessern.
- Achieved 80% increase in mill feed grade through ore-sorting technology
- Testing conducted with full-size production equipment validates scalability
- Potential mill feed grades of 10-15% manganese achievable
- Process projected to reduce both CAPEX and OPEX costs
- Technology enables reduced energy consumption and environmental impact
- Multiple processing stages required with varying efficiency levels
- Mass pull rates show significant material reduction in higher grade scenarios
Key Highlights
Pilot scale results indicate Battery Hill material is very amenable to ore sorting:
Mill feed grade can be increased by
80% .Testing was conducted with full size production equipment, not lab scale.
By increasing mill feed grade, ore sorting is projected to positively impact CAPEX, OPEX, and production cost per tonne, leading to enhanced Project economics.
Discussions underway to integrate ore sorting into the Battery Hill Pre-Feasibility Study ("PFS") program.
Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2025) - Manganese X Energy Corp. (TSXV: MN) (FSE: 9SC) (TRADEGATE: 9SC) (OTCQB: MNXXF) (the "Company" or "Manganese X") is pleased to announce highly positive Phase 2 ore-sorting results, demonstrating an
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The ore-sorting program was performed at RADOS Technologies lab in South Africa where over 400kg of rock from the Company's Battery Hill manganese deposit near Woodstock, New Brunswick, was processed. The sample was split into two size fractions and tested using full-scale production equipment. Through ore sorting, waste rock was effectively removed, pre-concentrating the rock before further processing.
This ore-sorting process is also projected to deliver significant capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating cost (OPEX) savings, potentially supporting a strong outcome in the Company's upcoming PFS.
Results confirm that Battery Hill material is highly amenable to ore-sorting, enabling substantial improvements in feed grade while providing significant potential capital and operating costs savings.
The study was conducted in preparation for the Company's PFS, scheduled to commence in Q3 2025. Manganese X is having ongoing discussions with lead consultants regarding the integration of ore-sorting into the Battery Hill PFS program.
CEO Martin Kepman commented, "We are highly encouraged by the results of this large-scale pilot program, which confirm the economic potential of the ore-sorting technology we are employing. These findings strongly support the viability of integrating this process into our operations. By increasing mill feed grade, ore sorting is projected to positively impact CAPEX, OPEX, and production cost per tonne."
He continued, "With higher-grade feed, a smaller facility can produce more metal, while the ability to create low-grade stockpiles enables very high upgrade ratios and maximizes resource utilization. Potential benefits also include improved project NPV and IRR, reduced energy and water consumption, expanded resources through cut-off grade reduction, and decreased tailings storage requirements - along with the associated reduction in environmental impact."
Brent Hilscher, VP of Mineral Processing at ABH Engineering, added, "The Manganese X results are an excellent example of what we call a 'clean sort' or 'sharp separation.' The high-grade rock can be easily concentrated with very high recovery rates. The impact of higher mill feed grade on project economics can be profound."
Ore-Sorting Details:
Results are consistently positive between 10mm and 100mm feed sizes.
Pilot plant used a large sample over 400kg.
Testing was conducted on full size production equipment, not lab scale.
Potential mill feed grades of
10% to15% manganese (Mn) were achievable, with full scale production equipment. Potential to stockpile medium grade rock by XRF system in single stage three-way split.
Table 1: XRF sorting average results for -100mm +10mm
| Mass Pull | Mn Product Grade | Mn Reject Grade | Upgrade Ratio | |
| (%) | (%) | (%) | ||
| Operating Condition 1 | 2.0 | |||
| Operating Condition 2 | 1.7 | |||
| Operating Condition 3 | 1.5 | |||
| Operating Condition 4 | 1.2 | |||
| Operating Condition 5 | 1.1 | |||
| Sorter Head Grade |
This news release has been reviewed and approved by Brent Hilscher, P.Eng., VP of Mineral Processing at ABH Engineering Inc., a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
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 Company's 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 2025, the impact that increasing mill feed grade may have on project economics at Battery Hill, any integration of ore sorting into the PFS, and the commencement of the 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+ (www.sedarplus.ca), 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 if beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should change, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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