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Butcherbird drives revolution

MANGANESE concentrate from Western Australia's Butcherbird mine could help power the next generation of electric vehicles, following the signing of a binding agreement worth US$30 million between Element 25 and European car giant Stellantis.

 The Italian-US-French car giant is responsible for some of the world’s most iconic brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Photo: Shutterstock

The Italian-US-French car giant is responsible for some of the world’s most iconic brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Peugeot and Vauxhall. Photo: Shutterstock

Under the scope of the agreement E25 will supply 10,000 tonnes per annum of high purity, manganese sulphate monohydrate for five years, with the $30 million to be paid in two tranches to part-fund the...

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