27/09/2024
Giyani Metals , the Canadian company developing the Kwakgwe Hill Manganese project in Kanye is on set to deliver the first battery grade manganese from its Demo Plant in Q4 2024.
In the Demo Plant construction update today Giyani said the Demo Plant is a direct copy of the proposed Commercial Plant, albeit at smaller scale.
From this project Giyani said it will better understand in advance how the proposed Commercial Plant which will be constructed in Botswana will respond before its construction, commissioning and ramp-up.
According to Giyani , this enables further optimisation of the engineering design in parallel with the Definitive Feasibility Study (“DFS”) which is underway, and due to complete in 2025.
The Demo Plant remains on track for commissioning and production of up to 600kg a day of battery-grade manganese (HPMSM) in Q4 2024.HPMSM produced from the Demo Plant will be provided to offtakers for testing and qualification.
Charles FitzrRoy, President and CEO Giyani said the company is entering a metamorphic stage on its trajectory as a battery metals developer, with the first production of battery-grade manganese on track for delivery in Q4 this year.
“The Demo Plant, to our knowledge, is the largest of its kind in the world, and offers Giyani many advantages that would not be available with other smaller or non-continuous facilities.
“In particular, the continuous process flow of the
Demo Plant will allow the team to target steady-state operations, and prove Giyani’s ability to produce consistent battery-grade manganese to potential offtake partners, as well as the ability to satisfy off take requirements”
Charles FitzrRoy reiterated that the Demo Plant’s ability to operate continuously at this pre-commercial scale will allow Giyani to understand how the Commercial Plant will respond, allowing pre-emptive engineering to de-riskpotential issues that could arise during ramp-up and operations.
He said the successful construction and operation of the Demo Plant will, therefore, demonstrate the inherent value the project to investors.
“The value of this facility as a tool to optimize our proprietary flowsheet and reduce operating costs is immeasurable and will ultimately advance Giyani’s development as a producer of high-grade manganese for the EV battery market. We look forward to providing further updates on its progress”.
