Although the manganese ore market is stable,the small manganese ore suppliers in brazil is still optimistic about the future market,and think that the demand will be strong.

A brazil producer said that they are waiting for the SGS report,and they plan to make the first managnese ore production in May or June.their manganese ore grade is about 43-44%.they intend to make first shipment by 5000dmt.

They said that,'we have made the work to prepare the export.the EU and china demand is strong,it is a good chance for us.'

although their first 5000dmt manganese is not booked,they will also set their price at 5.0USD/dmtu FOB.if the demand increased,they will extend the production to 10000dmt /month.

another brazil manganese ore producer can supply manganese ore 44%,they have signed contract with a EU buyer,and the price is also higher than the first quarter.They have full of the confidence in  the future market.