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| Giyani Metals |
Giyani Metals, a Canada-based battery metals company, has postponed the production phase of its battery-grade manganese demonstration plant in Johannesburg, South Africa, due to external operational challenges. Originally slated to begin production of high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Q4 2024, the company now aims to start output in Q1 2025.
The delay is attributed to power and water supply disruptions. A local power outage earlier this month caused a five-day halt in water supply, which temporarily shut down plant operations. Additionally, slow progress in commissioning the control system has further impacted the timeline.
As a result, Giyani’s planned sample product production for offtakers has been pushed from the end of 2024 to early 2025.
Impact on Commercial Production Timeline Unclear
Giyani Metals has not yet confirmed whether this setback will affect the construction schedule for its planned commercial HPMSM plant, which remains on track for a 2026 groundbreaking with a production ramp-up in 2027.
The company’s demonstration facility is a key step in its strategy to supply battery-grade manganese for the growing electric vehicle (EV) battery sector, where demand for high-purity manganese sulfate is expected to rise.
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