In Jupiter’s latest video, Head of Marketing Tracey Cloete provides insights into the Manganese Market, including trading dynamics, pricing mechanisms and market trends.

Our latest video on the Manganese Market features Tracey Cloete, Head of Marketing at Jupiter Mines. In this insightful presentation, Tracey explores the crucial role of manganese in industries such as steel production and explains key pricing mechanisms CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) and FOB (Free on Board). 

With more than seven years’ experience in the manganese industry, Tracey provides expert insights into the manganese market's key participants. Identifying who the major sellers and buyers are, Tracey explains how these stakeholders influence global trading dynamics. Tracey also provides a deeper understanding of how manganese is traded internationally and the factors that influence its market price.

The video also provides a valuable historical overview of manganese prices. Tracey unpacks the reasons behind past price fluctuations and discusses their impact on current and future market trends - essential for anyone wanting to better understand the manganese market.

Watch the video to gain a comprehensive perspective on the manganese industry from one of its leading experts.

Some of the key terms used in the video if you’re new to the manganese market:

Port Elizabeth Price: Port Elizabeth is the major export port for South African Manganese and is located on the east coast of South Africa.

Tianjin Price: Tianjin is the main port in China where most manganese ore is exported to and is located in Northern China on the shore of the Bohai Sea. 

DMTU: is the Dry Metric Tonne Unit is the unit of measure for manganese ore pricing. It has the same mass value as a metric tonne, but the material has been dried to decrease the moisture level.