Euro Manganese and UK-based Integrals Power have entered into a conditional offtake agreement for the supply of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM), marking a potential step forward in securing key raw materials for next-generation battery technologies.
Under the agreement, Euro Manganese will supply HPMSM from its Chvaletice manganese project in the Czech Republic to support the production of lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode materials by Integrals Power. However, the contract is not yet finalised, as both companies plan to launch a joint testing program in the third quarter of 2025 to evaluate the material’s compatibility with Integrals Power’s production processes.
“The companies will jointly undertake a testing program beginning in the third quarter of 2025. This program will assess the compatibility and performance of Euro Manganese’s HPMSM in Integrals Power’s cathode material production processes,” Integrals Power stated. “Upon successful validation, the product will be pre-qualified as a reliable feedstock, opening the door for future collaborations between the two companies.”
The off-take arrangement, once confirmed, will span seven years from the beginning of commercial production, with the possibility of extending the deal for an additional four years.
Martina Blahova, CEO of Euro Manganese, noted the relevance of the partnership for sustainable energy development: “IPL’s innovative cathode materials are at the forefront of the global transition towards safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective battery solutions and are designed to support a wide range of applications.”
Behnam Hormozi, CEO of Integrals Power, said the collaboration underpins the company’s supply chain goals. “Our collaboration with Euro Manganese is a major step forward in securing a reliable, traceable, and local supply of high-purity manganese — a key ingredient in our L(M)FP cathode materials,” he said. “It aligns perfectly with our mission to build a resilient, transparent supply chain that underpins the energy transition.”
Integrals Power recently reported advancements in its LMFP battery cell architecture, and the new agreement appears to build on those earlier technical developments as the company moves closer to commercialisation.