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Giyani Metals Corp. has chosen Wood, a global consulting and engineering company, to conduct the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its flagship K.Hill high-purity manganese project in Botswana.
This strategic move marks a significant step forward in the development of what is expected to become one of the world’s largest battery-grade manganese projects.
The DFS will incorporate technical and cost data from K.Hill’s demonstration plant and previous feasibility studies.
Giyani’s innovative processing facility, which eliminates the need for power-intensive calcining or electrorefining, is anticipated to reduce costs and operational carbon emissions.
Jim Shaughnessy, Wood’s President of Minerals & Metals, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting Wood’s expertise in hydrometallurgical engineering and track record in high-quality study and project delivery.
He emphasised Wood’s capability to produce a DFS that will help de-risk project financing and support future project phases.
Danny Keating, President and CEO of Giyani, cited Wood’s world-class hydrometallurgical engineering expertise as a key factor in their selection.
He also noted the alignment between Wood’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and Giyani’s mission, as well as Wood’s ability to transition seamlessly from the DFS to commercial plant construction once project financing is secured.
The K.Hill project is poised to play a crucial role in establishing a secure supply of manganese, a critical mineral used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
The growing demand for high-purity, battery-grade manganese is driven by the increasing adoption of these technologies.
The DFS is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, running concurrently with demonstration plant operations, securing licenses and permits, and the completion of offtake agreements and project financing.
Giyani Metals Corp. is focused on becoming one of Africa’s first low-carbon producers of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), a key material for lithium-ion battery manufacturers in the expanding electric vehicle market.
The company’s K.Hill project in Botswana is scheduled to become the next large-scale producer of HPMSM, addressing a market expected to grow tenfold by 2030.
This development aligns with the global push for sustainable and secure sources of critical minerals, positioning Giyani Metals and the K.Hill project at the forefront of the clean energy transition.