Supporters

Fitch Ratings

Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating, Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services and is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
In 2017, Fitch Ratings and CRU Group announced a strategic agreement to incorporate CRU’s expertise in the Metals and Mining sectors into Fitch’s industry research and credit analysis.

Cobalt Institute

The Cobalt Institute (CI) is a non-profit trade association composed of producers, users, recyclers, and traders of cobalt. We promote the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms.

Formerly known as the Cobalt Development Institute (CDI), we act as a knowledge centre for governments, agencies, industry, the media and the public on all matters concerning cobalt and cobalt containing substances.

We represent the voice of the cobalt industry on cobalt related health, safety, and environmental issues. We also promote co-operation between members, especially on issues of the environment and human health, and provide a mechanism for the development of independent information concerning the resources, production and safe use of cobalt.

IMOA

IMOA is a non-profit trade association representing the majority of the molybdenum industry worldwide, promoting molybdenum’s unique properties and its contribution to superior materials performance and enhanced sustainability in a host of applications. Acting as the voice of the industry, the Association works to maintain and develop market access for its members. An unrivalled source of information on molybdenum, IMOA also manages a historical database on global production and use.

MMTA

The MMTA is the home for those engaged in the minor and specialty metals sector. It is a not–for-profit organisation dedicated to serve and promote the interests of its international membership.  The MMTA is the largest association for minor and specialty metals, including rare earths and ferro-alloys, with members across the globe in over 20 countries involved in the 49 MMTA metals, as well as many others. 

With developments in high-technology and a wide range of other industrial applications, the scope of minor metals activity has increased dramatically since the MMTA was founded in London in 1973. The MMTA works with and on behalf of its members to address issues that affect our industry by drawing on the collective experience of its membership. 

International Manganese Institute

The International Manganese Institute (IMnI) is a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese ore and alloy producers, manufacturers of metallurgical products or chemical compounds, trading houses, industry service providers, companies involved in Mn business development, universities and research organizations around the world. Founded in 1975, with headquarters in Paris, France, IMnI’s mission is to provide vision and guidance to the Mn industry by promoting economic, social and environmental responsibility and sustainability to all stakeholders.

International Chromium Development Association

Created in 1984 and based in Paris, France, the ICDA is non-profit organisation promoting the value and sustainability of chromium, advocating best practices in health, safety and environment fields and providing neutral and independent market analysis as well as scientific research. ICDA is a global forum for whoever has an interest in chromium. 

IMnI 46th Annual Conference

 IMnI 46th Annual Conference will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 2-4, 2020

IMnI 46^th Annual Conference, scheduled from June 2 to 4, 2020 will gather the global Manganese community in Cape Town, South Africa, on the theme “South Africa at crossroads: diversified Manganese producer or China’s miner?”. Registration has started and many delegates already booked their seat, so do not miss the opportunity to learn from industry experts, connect with the Mn community and visit plants and mines in South Africa.

Sponsors to date for this event include Autlan, Assore, Kudumane Manganese (Pty) Ltd., South32, Transalloys (Pty) Ltd., Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining,  United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK),

Optional technical tours to are scheduled on Monday, June 1 and Friday, June 5 to Transnet Port Elizabeth & Coega, Manganese Metal Company (MMC) plant, Transalloys’ plant, South32 Mamatwan, United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) mine, Tshipi’s mine, Kudumane Manganese’s mine and Assmang’s Gloria & Nchwaning mines.

For more information about the IMnI and its Annual Conference, please contact eventsmanganese.org or follow us on LinkedIn.