According to Mining Journal, the Gabonese government recently announced a ban on manganese ore exports starting in 2029. As the world’s second-largest manganese exporter (after South Africa), this policy will profoundly impact the global manganese supply chain.
Manganese is a critical raw material for steel, batteries (including new energy batteries), and chemical industries. Gabon’s export ban may lead to tighter international supply, rising prices, and accelerate technological upgrades and production optimization in downstream industries to adapt to changing resource dynamics.
Manganese Processing Optimization Solutions
Facing imminent resource challenges, optimizing manganese processing technology and improving resource utilization is imperative. LiMing Heavy Industry details three key processing stages:
First Stage: Crushing and Screening
Large manganese ore is evenly fed into jaw crushers or primary mobile stations for coarse crushing. Coarsely crushed ore is screened and conveyed to single-cylinder hydraulic cone crushers for secondary crushing, then processed by multi-cylinder hydraulic cone crushers for fine crushing.
Second Stage: Grinding
Crushed material enters grinding mills for fine processing, forming a closed-circuit cycle with powder classifiers. Unqualified material automatically returns for regrinding.
Third Stage: Mineral Processing
Based on manganese properties and associated impurities, gravity separation, magnetic separation, flotation, or combined processes are used to obtain manganese concentrate.
Metal Processing Solutions
For high-hardness metallic ores like manganese, iron, copper, and tungsten, LiMing Heavy Industry provides specialized equipment solutions:
C6X Jaw Crusher
Next-generation coarse crushing equipment with capacity up to 1,500t/h featuring high intelligence and low energy consumption.
- V-shaped crushing chamber: Larger feed size, higher efficiency
- Detachable non-welded frame: Avoids stress concentration
- Integrated electromechanical design: Reduces installation costs
- Hydraulic wedge adjustment: Online settings adjustment
- Automatic lubrication: Lowers maintenance costs
HPT Multi-cylinder Hydraulic Cone Crusher
High-performance crusher for hard aggregates and metallic ores (capacity: 1,200t/h).
- Laminated crushing: Higher efficiency, lower wear
- True multi-cylinder structure: Higher load capacity
- Intelligent control: Real-time monitoring
- Full hydraulic operation: Automatic overload protection
HST Single-cylinder Hydraulic Cone Crusher
Integrated mechanical-hydraulic system for high-hardness materials (capacity: 2,130t/h).
- Laminated crushing principle: Optimized particle shape
- Positive pressure dust-proof: Extends bearing life
- Constant-yield liner structure: Increases productivity
- Smart control: Full hydraulic tramp release
VSI Vertical Shaft Impact Crusher
Fine crushing equipment with proprietary technology (capacity: 1,500t/h).
- Quad-port deep rotor: Prevents material clogging
- Dual-mode switching: Adapts to different materials
- Intelligent lubrication: Auto-shutdown protection
- Easy maintenance: Hydraulic hoisting system
Industry Transformation Outlook
Gabon’s export ban signals profound shifts in global mineral resource patterns. This trend will drive technological upgrades across the entire metal processing industry. With nearly 40 years of expertise, LiMing Heavy Industry provides end-to-end solutions to help clients maximize ore value through lower operational costs and higher production efficiency.