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Euro Manganese Commences Demonstration Plant Commissioning
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQX: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the "Company" or "EMN") i
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQX: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the \"Company\" or \"EMN\") is pleased to announce the commencement of commissioning of the Demonstration Plant at the Chvaletice Project site. Highlights Strong demand for Demonstration Plant and Pilot Plant samples from the Chvaletice Project by 12 companies, including automotive OEMs, EV battery and cathode manufacturers, and speciality alloy manufacturers. Demonstration Plant installation substantially complete and commissioning underway. Samples from second Pilot Plant run ready for shipping. Demonstration Plant Update After arrival at site in early September, the Demonstration Plant modules were unpacked and placed in position within two fully refurbished buildings. Inspection and installation, including wiring and power connections, piping, and utilities connection is now substantially complete. An emission scrubbing unit, manufactured in Europe, has also been installed. View a video of the Demonstration Plant modules being installed here. Commissioning of the Demonstration Plant will occur on a module-by-module basis, including cold, hot and performance testing. The first module commenced commissioning this week. Photos of each of the nine core process modules are shown below. Six companies from across the EV battery value chain and the speciality alloy industry have requested Demonstration Plant samples as they invest in the qualification process of Euro Manganese’s high-purity manganese products. On-spec products of high-purity electrolytic manganese metal (“HPEMM”) and high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (“HPMSM”) are expected in the first quarter, 2023. Euro Manganese will then commence deliveries of Demonstration Plant samples to customers. A further six companies, including European and North American automotive OEMs, battery manufacturers, and cathode manufacturers, who are currently testing Pilot Plant samples, are expected to request Demonstration Plant samples as part of their strategy to move to local supply chains with full traceability and the highest sustainability standards. We are in advanced discussions on off-take arrangements, which are not conditional on these sample qualification tests being completed. Pilot Plant Update Due to strong demand f...