Manganese ore and alloys used in steel production for strength and hardness.
Reference level, set August 2026
Indicative reference: Electrolytic manganese metal, indicative level — no free live index available
MetalsPlace's indicative reference level for manganese is about 1,480.00 USD/MT, set in August 2026. It is not a live quote and does not move daily: electrolytic manganese metal, indicative level — no free live index available. Contract prices are agreed between buyer and seller.
| Indicative level | ~1,480.00 USD/MT |
|---|---|
| Set | August 2026 |
| Type of figure | Indicative reference level (not a live quote) |
| What it measures | Electrolytic manganese metal, indicative level — no free live index available |
| Source | Not published: an indicative level set by MetalsPlace in August 2026, not taken from a named price index |
| Unit | USD/MT (US dollars per metric tonne) |
Indicative only, not a contract price. How MetalsPlace sources its prices
Manganese is an essential steelmaking element — virtually all steel contains manganese to improve strength and hardness. It is also an important battery cathode material for emerging EV chemistries.
Yes, manganese is gaining importance in EV batteries. LMFP (lithium manganese iron phosphate) batteries are being adopted as a lower-cost alternative. NMX (nickel-manganese) cathodes are also under development.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,480.00 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.