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We’ve commenced early site works at our Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) in preparation for the planned main construction phase. Works include site clearing, bulk earthworks and preparation of the planned process plant, run-of-mine and non-process infrastructure, as well as construction of process water storage and pipelines. The early works programme will establish critical project infrastructure and construction-ready areas for subsequent processing plant construction and commissioning, marking the transition of BBX into the construction phase. The tender process for the main CSMP and E&I work package is well advanced, with contract award expected in line with the overall project plan. Managing Director Justin Brown said “Commencement of the early works programme marks tangible progress in executing our development plan for the Butcherbird Expansion Project. The programme is focused on preparing the site and establishing the critical infrastructure required for the main construction phase”. Read the full ASX Announcement here: hermes-cdn.investorhub.com/a… #Element25 #E25 #Butcherbird #ButcherbirdExpansionProject #BBX #Manganese #WesternAustralia #CriticalMinerals

As we advance our Butcherbird Expansion Project (BBX) in WA's Pilbara, our subsidiary, Butcherbird Operations Pty Ltd, has signed a binding long-term offtake agreement with OM Materials (S) Pte Ltd (OMM), a subsidiary of OM Holdings Limited (ASX: OMH). The agreement secures offtake for 100% of manganese concentrate produced at Butcherbird Mine, while preserving flexibility to support future battery-grade High Purity Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate (HPMSM) production. BBX is targeting production of 1.1 million tonnes per annum of manganese concentrate, advancing to mechanical completion and commissioning in Q1 CY2027. Element 25 Managing Director, Justin Brown said: “This agreement secures a high-quality, long-term offtake partner for manganese concentrate produced at our expanded Butcherbird Operations, extending our existing relationship with OMH and its subsidiary, OMM. OMH has established downstream smelting capability, providing a strong commercial foundation for the Butcherbird Project over the initial five years of operation, and potentially beyond that timeframe. Securing a strong offtake partner also represents a major step forward in de-risking the development pathway for our Butcherbird expansion, giving lenders and investors the confidence needed to support project financing. The structure of our agreement delivers revenue certainty while still preserving market exposure, ensuring we participate in upside conditions without compromising stability. Importantly, the agreement maintains our strategic flexibility, allowing Element 25 to continue advancing our value-added downstream ambitions, including our HPMSM battery materials program.” Read the full ASX announcement here: tinyurl.com/2jx4665f #E25 #Element25 #ASX #Managanese #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMaterials #EVs

As General Motors pushes ahead with Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) batteries, the importance of manganese in next generation EV batteries is becoming increasingly clear. GM is targeting commercial production of LMR batteries from 2028, with the chemistry expected to deliver lower costs while using significantly more manganese than traditional high nickel batteries.   Our Butcherbird Expansion Project is being developed to supply manganese concentrate to our planned HPMSM facility in Louisiana, which is supported by GM, Stellantis and the U.S. Department of Energy. Together, these projects are designed to provide a long term source of battery grade manganese materials for the North American EV supply chain.   As battery makers look to increase manganese content in future batteries, we believe projects with scale, long mine life and a pathway to downstream processing will become increasingly important.   View the full article here: techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/gm…