RETRANSMISSION: 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 project, demonstrating an 80% improvement in mill feed grade. The pilot program, conducted by ABH Engineering at RADOS Technologies lab in South Africa, processed over 400kg of rock samples using full-scale production equipment.
The testing revealed potential mill feed grades of 10% to 15% manganese, with the ore-sorting technology effectively removing waste rock and pre-concentrating the material before processing. This advancement is expected to significantly reduce both capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating costs (OPEX), while improving project economics through enhanced resource utilization and reduced environmental impact.
The company plans to integrate these findings into its upcoming Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), scheduled to commence in Q3 2025.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) ha comunicato risultati significativi della Fase 2 di ore‑sorting nel progetto Battery Hill, mostrando un miglioramento dell'80% del tenore del materiale di alimentazione al molino. Il programma pilota, condotto da ABH Engineering nel laboratorio di RADOS Technologies in Sudafrica, ha processato oltre 400 kg di campioni di roccia con attrezzature a piena scala produttiva.
I test hanno evidenziato potenziali tenori del materiale immesso al molino compresi tra 10% e 15% di manganese, con la tecnologia di selezione che ha eliminato efficacemente il materiale sterile e ha preconcentrato il minerale prima della lavorazione. Questo progresso dovrebbe ridurre in modo significativo sia il CAPEX che l'OPEX, migliorando l'economia del progetto grazie a una migliore valorizzazione delle risorse e a un impatto ambientale ridotto.
L'azienda prevede di integrare questi risultati nello studio di prefattibilità (PFS), il cui avvio è programmato per il 3° trimestre 2025.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) ha anunciado resultados relevantes de la Fase 2 de ore‑sorting en su proyecto Battery Hill, demostrando una mejora del 80% en la ley del mineral alimentado al molino. El programa piloto, realizado por ABH Engineering en el laboratorio de RADOS Technologies en Sudáfrica, procesó más de 400 kg de muestras de roca con equipos a escala de producción.
Las pruebas mostraron tenores potenciales del material de alimentación al molino de 10% a 15% de manganeso, y la tecnología de selección eliminó eficazmente el material estéril y preconcentró el mineral antes del procesamiento. Este avance debería reducir de forma significativa tanto el CAPEX como el OPEX, mejorando la economía del proyecto mediante una mayor utilización de los recursos y una menor huella ambiental.
La compañía planea incorporar estos hallazgos en su Estudio de Prefactibilidad (PFS), cuyo inicio está previsto para el 3T 2025.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF)가 Battery Hill 프로젝트의 2단계 광석 선별(ore‑sorting) 결과를 발표하며 원광 품위가 80% 향상되었다고 밝혔습니다. ABH Engineering이 남아프리카 RADOS Technologies 실험실에서 수행한 파일럿 프로그램은 전규모 생산 장비를 사용해 400kg 이상의 암석 샘플을 처리했습니다.
시험 결과에 따르면 제분에 투입되는 원광의 잠재적 품위는 망간 10%~15%로 나타났고, 광석 선별 기술이 폐석을 효과적으로 제거하며 가공 전 원료를 사전 농축하는 것으로 확인되었습니다. 이 성과는 CAPEX와 OPEX를 모두 크게 낮추고 자원 활용도를 높여 환경 영향도 줄이며 프로젝트의 경제성을 개선할 것으로 기대됩니다.
회사는 이러한 결과를 2025년 3분기에 시작될 예정인 예비 타당성 조사(PFS)에 반영할 계획입니다.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) a annoncé des résultats significatifs de la phase 2 de tri du minerai (ore‑sorting) sur son projet Battery Hill, montrant une amélioration de 80% de la teneur du minerai alimentant le moulin. Le programme pilote, mené par ABH Engineering au laboratoire de RADOS Technologies en Afrique du Sud, a traité plus de 400 kg d'échantillons de roche avec des équipements à l'échelle de la production.
Les essais ont révélé des teneurs potentielles du minerai alimentant le moulin de 10% à 15% de manganèse, la technologie de tri ayant éliminé efficacement les stériles et préconcentré le matériau avant traitement. Cette avancée devrait réduire significativement le CAPEX et l'OPEX, tout en améliorant la rentabilité du projet grâce à une meilleure valorisation des ressources et à un impact environnemental réduit.
La société prévoit d'intégrer ces résultats dans son étude de préfaisabilité (PFS), dont le lancement est prévu au 3e trimestre 2025.
Manganese X Energy (OTCQB:MNXXF) hat bedeutende Ergebnisse der Phase‑2‑Ore‑Sorting‑Tests seines Battery Hill‑Projekts bekanntgegeben und damit eine Verbesserung des Mahlgutgehalts um 80% demonstriert. Das Pilotprogramm, durchgeführt von ABH Engineering im Labor von RADOS Technologies in Südafrika, verarbeitete mit vollskaliger Produktionsausrüstung über 400 kg Gesteinsproben.
Die Tests zeigten potenzielle Mahlgutgehalte von 10% bis 15% Mangan, wobei die Ore‑Sorting‑Technologie Abraum effektiv entfernte und das Material vor der Weiterverarbeitung vorkonzentrierte. Dieser Fortschritt dürfte sowohl CAPEX als auch OPEX deutlich senken und die Projektökonomie durch effizientere Ressourcennutzung und geringere Umweltbelastung verbessern.
Das Unternehmen plant, diese Erkenntnisse in die bevorstehende Vor‑Machbarkeitsstudie (PFS) aufzunehmen, die im dritten Quartal 2025 beginnen soll.
- None.
- Project still in pre-feasibility stage with no commercial production
- Final implementation costs of ore-sorting technology not yet determined
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
An
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.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/262122
FAQ
What were the key findings of Manganese X's (MNXXF) Phase 2 ore-sorting results?
How will the ore-sorting technology impact Manganese X's (MNXXF) project economics?
What scale was used for Manganese X's (MNXXF) ore-sorting pilot program?
When will Manganese X (MNXXF) begin its Pre-Feasibility Study for Battery Hill?
What are the environmental benefits of Manganese X's (MNXXF) ore-sorting technology?
