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Which countries can supply battery grade manganese & nickel?

Gabon and Madagascar have been cited as potential suppliers of battery grade manganese and nickel, respectively. Other countries, such as Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa, are also possibilities.

Does Zambia produce nickel & manganese sulfate?

Production of nickel and manganese sulfate is less certain, however. Zambia produced around 4,000 t of nickel in 2022. First Quantum’s large nickel mine, Enterprise, started production in Zambia this year, which will add a massive 30,000 t a year on average.

Can China influence cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia?

China’s dominance of cobalt production in the DRC and Zambia, including through state-owned companies, means it could have a significant influence on the precursor plant, but its role is uncertain. Congolese and Zambian civil society actors are concerned about the lack of information and limited stakeholder consultation.

How much is a cobalt project worth in Zambia?

The project has a net present value (NPV) of $166 million and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 47%, based on a long-term copper price of $3 per pound and a cobalt price of $20 per pound. I Zambia has significant potential to increase its cobalt production in the coming years, as new projects come online and existing ones resume operations.

Can the DRC and Zambia refine cobalt into sulfate?

The DRC and Zambia will find it challenging to source a sufficient amount of ores of the three metals and refine them into sulfates without involving other countries in the region. Neither the DRC nor Zambia currently refines any cobalt production into sulfate, but prospects are promising.

Who owns the first large scale manganese mine in Zambia?

It is the first wholly owned indigenous Zambian large scale manganese mine in Zambia. The company was founded by Dr Sixtus Mulenga; a mining geologist and a stalwart of Zambian Mining industry with over fourty five years of mining industry experience, through personal investment.