• Progressing works on Butcherbird Expansion Project targeting 1.1Mtpa manganese concentrate production
• Discussions with preferred ore offtake partners ongoing, construction contract expected to be awarded in Q2 2026
• Procurement of key processing equipment on schedule, targeting mechanical completion and commissioning in Q1 2027

Element 25 Limited (ASX: E25) provided a quarterly update on its Butcherbird Manganese Expansion Project in Western Australia. The company is progressing works on the project, which is targeting 1.1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of manganese concentrate production. The increased production will supply customers in the established ferroalloys (steel) market as well as securing long-term feedstock for Element 25's proposed high purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) facility in Louisiana, USA. Discussions with preferred ore offtake partners are ongoing, with completion expected in Q2 2026. Element 25 expects to award the Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) construction contract in Q2 2026, with applicants now shortlisted. The first major plant item, the logwasher, has been shipped on schedule and is in transit for delivery to site. Procurement of other key items including the DMS drum, cyclone cluster, apron feeders, screens, conveyors and thickener is progressing in line with the project plan. Mining services, haulage and site services contracts are expected to be awarded in Q2 2026. Element 25 is targeting mechanical completion and commissioning of the BBX project in Q1 2027. The company has also completed a $18 million equity raise to fund the BBX project and for working capital purposes.

Element 25 is targeting mechanical completion and commissioning of the Butcherbird Expansion Project in Q1 2027, which will increase manganese concentrate production to 1.1Mtpa to supply traditional steel markets and the company's proposed HPMSM facility in the USA.