GACC: China's Mn ore imports jump 32% on year over Jan-Feb

China's manganese ore imports totalled 5.75 million tonnes during the first two months of this year, rising by a substantial 1.8 million tonnes or 31.7% compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by China's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

The sharp on-year rise was mainly due to the increased volume of manganese ore delivered from Australia to China. During the second quarter of 2025, the Australia Manganese joint venture managed by South32 Ltd, the world's largest manganese miner headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, resumed operations following the damage