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Manganese ore

Manganese ore lumps and fines of 36% to 46% Mn from verified mines, for ferroalloy smelters.

ManganeseTypically 36% to 46% Mn
ShipmentBulk vessels, or bagged in containers
DeliveryFOB, CIF, CFR
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Manganese ore: typical specification

Indicative
Manganese
Typically 36% to 46% Mn
Iron
Limits as agreed, often 4% to 10%
Silica and phosphorus
Limits as agreed
Sizing
Lumps of about 10 to 75 mm; fines below 10 mm
Shipment
Bulk vessels, or bagged in containers
Pricing basis
Per dry metric tonne unit of Mn, against a published reference

Typical specification for reference. Payable content is settled on the final assay at the discharge or load port, as set out in the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
CFRSeller arranges freight to the discharge port. The buyer insures the cargo.

Documents supplied

Certificate of assayCertificate of weight and moistureCertificate of originTransportable moisture limit certificate for bulk cargoesBill of lading

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About manganese ore

Manganese ore is smelted into ferromanganese and silicomanganese, which go into almost all steel. South Africa, Gabon and Australia are the largest exporters.

Ore is graded by manganese content and by its iron, silica and phosphorus levels. Lumps suit most smelters directly; fines are usually sintered first.

Frequently asked questions

How is manganese ore priced?

Per dry metric tonne unit (dmtu), which is 1% Mn in a dry tonne. A tonne of 44% ore is worth 44 units.

Can you supply both lumps and fines?

Yes. Tell us how your smelter takes the ore and we will match the sizing.

How is payment usually made?

By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.

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