Prices
Updated: June 9, 2026| Exchange / Source | Price | Unit | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot | $0.0000 | USD/oz | June 9, 2026 |
About Manganese
Editorial overviewWhat is manganese?
Manganese is a chemical element and industrial metal used mainly as a ferrous alloying input and in manganese compounds. It has no satisfactory substitute in its major applications, according to the USGS. USGS MCS 2026
How manganese is priced
No active regulated exchange contract as of June 2026.
Where manganese comes from
USGS MCS 2026 shows the top manganese ore producers in 2025e were South Africa, Gabon, Ghana, and Australia, with Brazil and China also among the leading producers. The USGS also notes Australia, Brazil, China, South Africa, and Gabon as major reserve holders in its 2026 summary. USGS MCS 2026 Full breakdown in the production and reserves sections.
Who produces manganese
Eramet/Comilog (Gabon) is the clearest named leader in primary manganese ore, with the company stating it is the No. 1 global producer of high-grade manganese ore and refined manganese alloys and reporting 7.1 Mt of ore/agglomerates and 653 kt of alloys in 2025. Eramet, USGS MCS 2026 Full list of producers below.
What manganese is used for
Manganese is used chiefly in steelmaking: the USGS says consumption closely follows the steel industry, and World Steel confirms steel as the principal downstream market; the USGS also notes nonmetallurgical uses in animal feed, brick colorant, dry cell batteries, and fertilizers. USGS MCS 2026, World Steel Association
Key facts about manganese supply
- USGS MCS 2026: world manganese mine production was 20.0 Mt in 2025e and world reserves were 1.8 Bt, implying roughly 90 years of reserve cover. USGS MCS 2026
- USGS MCS 2026: U.S. net import reliance for manganese content was 100% in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025e. USGS MCS 2026
- USGS MCS 2026: manganese ore imports into the United States came mainly from Gabon (64%), South Africa (24%), and Mexico (12%) in 2021–24. USGS MCS 2026
- USGS MCS 2026: manganese recycling is incidental in ferrous and nonferrous scrap, and scrap recovery specifically for manganese is negligible. USGS MCS 2026
Sources: USGS MCS 2026 manganese PDF, Eramet manganese page, World Steel Association
Mine Production by Country
Source: USGS MCS 2026| Country | 2024 | 2025e | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | | | |
| Australia | e1,600 | e1,600 | 580,000 |
| Brazil | 705 | e800 | 300,000 |
| China | 690 | e700 | 260,000 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 340 | e350 | NA |
| Gabon | 4,640 | e5,000 | 61,000 |
| Ghana | 1,280 | e2,000 | 13,000 |
| India | 731 | e790 | 34,000 |
| South Africa | 7,490 | e7,600 | 550,000 |
| Other countries | 1,240 | e1,300 | Small |
| World total (rounded) | 18,700 | 20,000 | 1,700,000 |
Unit: thousand metric tons. "e" = estimated, "W" = withheld, "NA" = not available. Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026
Reserves by Country (Top 10)
Source: USGS MCS 2026| Country | Reserves (thousand metric tons) |
|---|---|
| Australia | 580,000 |
| South Africa | 550,000 |
| Brazil | 300,000 |
| China | 260,000 |
| Gabon | 61,000 |
| India | 34,000 |
| Ghana | 13,000 |
| United States | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | NA |
| Other countries | Small |
| World Total | 1,700,000 |
Major Producers (12)
Ranked by latest disclosed Mn ore productionCompanies ranked by most recently disclosed annual manganese ore production (kilotonnes). Each card links to the primary source (annual report, production report, or exchange filing). "Not disclosed" means the company does not publish metal-specific tonnage — common for private Chinese/state-owned groups and pre-production projects.
France
ERA
6,803
kt ore
FY2024
France
ERA
6,803
kt ore
FY2024
South Africa
ARM
3,761
kt ore
FY2025
South Africa
Subsidiary → ASX:JMS
3,603
kt ore
FY2025
Australia
S32
2,151
kt ore
FY2025
Australia
Private (formerly CSM1
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
Undisclosed
Key mine: Woodie Woodie (high-grade ~40% Mn ore).
Ghana
State-Owned
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
Nsuta mines; 26.9% Mn (2019 sample); no FY24/25 ore production disclosed on company site.
Grupo Industrial Camargo Corrêa / Mineração Pedra Branca do Amapari (Brazil)
Brazil
Private
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
Undisclosed; primarily gold/iron operations at Pedra Branca do Amapari, no primary Mn source found
China
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
Matthews Ridge mine; 38% Mn per USGS citing company
JSC Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant (Ferrexpo / Privat Group related — Ukraine)
Ukraine
Subsidiary → LSE:FXPO
Undisclosed Output
Not disclosed
FY2024
Ferroalloy producer using manganese sinter/agglomerate; no ore mining output disclosed in primary financial/audit reports.
Latest News
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Frequently Asked Questions
Auto-generated from primary-source dataWhat is the current price of manganese?
As of June 9, 2026, Manganese traded at $0.0000 USD/oz on Spot. Prices update multiple times per business day on TSM Hub from exchange and benchmark feeds.
Which countries produce the most manganese?
The largest manganese producing countries are South Africa (7,490 thousand metric tons), Gabon (4,640 thousand metric tons), Australia (e1,600 thousand metric tons). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Which countries hold the largest manganese reserves?
The countries with the largest reported manganese reserves are Australia (580,000 thousand metric tons), South Africa (550,000 thousand metric tons), Brazil (300,000 thousand metric tons). Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026.
Who are the largest global producers of manganese?
Among 780+ producers tracked on TSM Hub, the largest disclosed manganese producers include Comilog / Société Minière de la Moanda (Gabon — Eramet subsidiary) (France), Eramet S.A. — Comilog (Moanda Mine, Gabon) (France), Assmang Proprietary Limited (ARM Ferrous / African Rainbow Minerals) (South Africa). Some operating manganese producers do not publish metal-specific tonnage — such as Consolidated Minerals (Consmin) — Woodie Woodie Mine (Australia), Ghana Manganese Company Ltd. (GMC) (Ghana), Grupo Industrial Camargo Corrêa / Mineração Pedra Branca do Amapari (Brazil) (Brazil) — and are listed with an “Undisclosed Output” badge instead of a rank, in line with our principle of never inventing numbers absent from primary sources. Full ranking with primary-source links is available in the producers section.
Where can I find official manganese price data?
Official manganese prices are published by Spot. TSM Hub aggregates these feeds under licensed market-data redistributor agreements and updates them twice daily.
What is the primary source for manganese production and reserves data?
Country-level manganese production and reserves figures on TSM Hub are sourced directly from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, the U.S. Geological Survey's authoritative annual reference. Company-level production figures come from each producer's official annual report, production report, or regulated exchange filing.