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Firebird Metals Limited (ASX:FRB)

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Current share price for FRB : $0.170 0.015 (9.68%)+
Announcement
Release
2 Jul 2026 9:40AM
Price at Release
$0.155
Full Release
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Summary
Firebird Metals Limited announced that independent third-party testing has confirmed the production of High-Purity Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate (HPMSM) with purity exceeding 99.99%. The testing results, which were benchmarked against Chinese industry standards, showed that Firebird's product significantly exceeded these standards, with impurity levels considerably below benchmarks. This validates Firebird's proprietary processing technology used at its Hunan pilot plant. The Australian Demonstration Plant remains on schedule, aimed at producing Australian-made qualification samples to support product qualification and commercial partnerships. Firebird continues to engage with global OEMs and battery manufacturers as they work towards commercializing their manganese battery materials. As demand for HPMSM increases, Firebird positions itself as a potential Western supplier of advanced manganese-based battery materials.
Key Points
  • Independent testing confirms >99.99% pure MnSO4 production by Firebird.
  • Firebird's proprietary technology exceeds Chinese industry standards.
  • Australian Demonstration Plant (ADP) is on schedule and within budget.
  • ADP to produce samples for customer testing and support commercial opportunities.
  • Firebird advances commercial discussions with global OEMs and battery manufacturers.
  • HPMSM prices increased by approximately 23% year-to-date.
  • Firebird holds significant manganese resources in Western Australia.
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