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Supply chain shifts are reshaping Australia’s manganese sector

2026-10-06

Australia’s manganese sector is at a critical juncture, possessing substantial resources but facing headwinds from ageing mining infrastructure, limited domestic processing capabilities, and evolving global trade policies. These shifts, highlighted in an analysis by Alejandro Gonzalez and Prasanna Aakula on October 6, 2026, are compelling a re-evaluation of the nation’s role in the global manganese supply chain, despite operations like GEMCO on Groote Eylandt serving as significant producers. The industry must navigate these challenges to fully leverage its resource endowment and meet increasing global demand.

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