Element 25 Limited

Element 25 Limited (ASX: E25) is an Australian mining and technology company producing high-purity manganese for electric vehicle batteries. Operating the Butcherbird Mine in Western Australia and a Louisiana processing facility, it partners with major automakers and focuses on sustainable, low-carbon production methods.

Company Location

Country:

Australia

City:

Osborne Park

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Company Overview

Element 25 Limited is an Australian mining and technology company specializing in the production of high-purity manganese for electric vehicle batteries. The company operates the Butcherbird Manganese Mine in Western Australia and is developing a processing facility in Louisiana, USA. Through strategic partnerships with General Motors and Stellantis, Element 25 has established itself as a significant supplier of battery-grade manganese materials. The company’s focus on sustainable production methods and commitment to reducing carbon emissions positions it as an important contributor to the global electric vehicle supply chain.

Battery Technology

Element 25’s proprietary process manufactures high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) from Butcherbird Mine concentrate via refined processing steps protected by international PCT patents. The process achieves the lowest reported carbon intensity worldwide, generates reusable by-products for fertilizer and steel manufacturing, and ensures battery-grade quality with cost-effectiveness.

Products

High-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) produced for electric vehicle battery cathodes, featuring low carbon intensity and by-products suitable for fertilizer and steel manufacturing.

Recent Projects

In 2024, Element 25 received approval to expand the Butcherbird Manganese Mine and secured a Title V Air Permit for its Louisiana HPMSM facility, backed by a US$166 million Department of Energy grant. The company also optimized operations at Butcherbird with second-stage crushing, logwashing, and Dense Media Separation circuits.

Investors

Major shareholders: Stellantis N.V. (10.3%), Acuity Capital Investment Management (4.3%), Justin Brown (4.1%). Strategic partnerships: General Motors ($85M loan), Stellantis (purchase agreement for 45,000 tonnes of HPMSM annually over five years).

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