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Highlights:

  • Phase 2 testing of Battery Hill manganese material shows stability across 700 charge cycles.
  • Testing is part of Charge CCCV’s (C4V) supply chain qualification program for EV battery materials.
  • Results contribute to ongoing evaluation for potential offtake agreement.

Manganese X Energy Corp. (TSXV: MN) has provided an update on its participation in a battery material testing program led by U.S.-based battery firm Charge CCCV (C4V). The company reported preliminary results from Phase 2 of the program, which is focused on validating the performance of high-purity manganese material sourced from Manganese X’s Battery Hill project in Woodstock, New Brunswick.

Manganese X Energy Corp. is a mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its Battery Hill manganese project in New Brunswick. The company is engaged in efforts to produce high-purity manganese for use in energy storage and electric vehicle battery markets. Based in Binghamton, New York, Charge CCCV is a battery technology firm involved in lithium-ion battery design, performance optimization, and gigafactory planning. The company collaborates with material and equipment suppliers across the battery supply chain.

The testing program is part of C4V’s Digital DNA Supply Chain Qualification initiative. The multi-stage process aims to identify and validate materials for use in commercial lithium-ion battery applications, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems.

Phase 2 evaluates the long-term performance of manganese material in single-layer pouch cells, a battery format relevant to EV systems. According to preliminary data, the test cells have retained performance through approximately 700 charge cycles. The goal of the phase is to assess energy retention, durability, and overall material stability. Testing will continue until the cells reach 80% capacity retention, with the program currently near its midpoint.

A comprehensive technical report is expected following the completion of 1,500 to 2,000 charge cycles, which will provide a fuller assessment of the material’s suitability for commercial-scale applications. The first phase of testing, completed earlier, delivered satisfactory results that allowed the project to proceed into the current phase.

The material being evaluated is derived from Manganese X’s Battery Hill property, which has been identified as one of the larger manganese carbonate deposits in Canada and the United States. The company's broader initiative is focused on developing this site as a potential domestic source of high-purity manganese for North American supply chains.

The ongoing collaboration with C4V reflects broader trends in the battery and EV industries to localize critical mineral sourcing and improve upstream supply chain transparency. As part of this effort, C4V works with various material producers to ensure their inputs meet the performance and sustainability requirements for modern battery applications.

Manganese X’s participation in the program is geared toward eventually meeting qualification criteria that could support future commercial agreements, including potential offtake deals for its manganese output. The company has not yet announced any binding agreements resulting from this testing phase.