Giyani Metals Corp (TSX-V:EMM, OTC:CATPF) CEO Charles FitzRoy talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the commissioning progress of the company's demonstration plant in Johannesburg. While the company is targeting the first production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate by year-end, unforeseen setbacks like power and water outages have caused potential delays into early Q1.
FitzRoy highlighted the plant's role in de-risking the main facility planned for Botswana and noted minor adjustments that improve operational insights.
"The demonstration plant is multifaceted," FitzRoy explained. It serves to mitigate risks, refine processes, and train staff for the commercial facility, alongside facilitating R&D for various battery chemistries. He also touched on global market trends, emphasising the increasing role of manganese in EV batteries, particularly within different regional preferences.
Despite challenges, FitzRoy affirmed Giyani's commitment to the timeline and recognised shareholders' anticipation of progress. He stated the team is working diligently, even through the festive period, to achieve its goals.