Electric Metals’ Long-standing, Integrated Domes7c Manganese Strategy
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Electric Metals’ Long-standing, Integrated Domes7c Manganese Strategy
Validated by U.S. Policy Shi@ Aimed at Restoring American Industrial
Independence.
Toronto, Ontario, April 7, 2025 – Electric Metals (USA) Limited ("Electric Metals" or the
"Company") (TSXV:EML | OTCQB:EMUSF) As the Company advances its strategy to develop and
process manganese domestically, recent policy shifts continue to highlight the importance of
securing reliable sources of this critical material for U.S. markets.
Among the most consequential of these developments, President Donald J. Trump’s newly
imposed tariffs—declared as part of the administration’s “Liberation Day” effort to restore
American industrial independence—have further cast a spotlight on the strategic importance of
domestic mineral production. For Electric Metals, these developments validate our long-standing
strategy already focused on developing a 100% domestic supply of high -value, high-purity
manganese chemical and metal products for the U.S. electric vehicle, defense, technology, and
industrial sectors.
“This is exactly the kind of structural shift we’ve been anticipating,” said Brian Savage, CEO of
Electric Metals (USA). “Our strategy has always been about building a secure, U.S.-based supply
of high-purity manganese chemical and metal products. These new tariffs don’t change our
direction—they strengthen the case for what we’re already doing.”
Electric Metals is advancing the Emily Manganese Project in Minnesota —the highest-grade
manganese deposit in North America—as the foundation of a vertically integrated domestic
supply chain. The company plans to construct a high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate
(HPMSM) plant to serve the electric vehicle battery market and is also evaluating future U.S.
production of high-purity manganese metal (EMM) to support defense, specialty alloy, and
industrial demand.
With China currently controlling more than 96% of global HPMSM and EMM production, the new
tariffs significantly increase the strategic and commercial value of American-made alternatives.
The policy shift enhances the competitive landscape for domestic producers, reduces cost
disparities with foreign supply, and is expected to accelerate demand from man ufacturers
looking to align with U.S.-based critical mineral sources.
Trump-era tariffs are accelerating a long-term geopolitical realignment—and Electric Metals is
positioned at the center of a future-proof, U.S.-controlled supply chain.
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“We’re not pivoting—we’re positioned,” added Mr. Savage. “Tariffs may come and go, but the
long-term trend is clear: the United States needs its own secure, transparent, and resilient supply
chain for critical minerals. Manganese is essential, and we’re building the platform to deliver it.”
Electric Metals’ strategy aligns directly with U.S. industrial, energy, and defense policy priorities—
especially as automakers, battery manufacturers, and national security stakeholders seek
reliable, non-Chinese sources of critical materials.
About Electric Metals (USA) Limited
Electric Metals (USA) Limited (TSXV: EML) (OTCQB: EMUSF) is a US-based mineral development
company with manganese and silver projects geared to supporang the transiaon to clean energy.
The Company’s principal asset is the Emily Manganese Project in Minnesota, the highest-grade
manganese deposit in North America, which has been the subject of considerable technical
studies, including Naaonal Instrument 43-101 Technical Reports – Resource Esamates. The
Company’s mission in Minnesota is to become a domesac US producer of high-value, high-purity
manganese metal and chemical products to supply the North American electric vehicle bafery,
technology and industrial markets. With manganese playing a criacal and prominent role in
lithium-ion bafery formulaaons, and with no current domesac supply or acave mines for
manganese in North America, the development of the Emily Manganese Project represents a
significant opportunity for America, the State of Minnesota and for the Company’s shareholders.
For further informaEon, please contact:
Electric Metals (USA) Limited
Brian Savage
CEO & Director
(303) 656-9197
or
Valerie Kimball
Director Investor Relaaons
720-933-1150
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Such statements in this news release include, without limitaaon: the ability to produce bafery-
grade high-purity manganese sulfate monohydrate (HPMSM) and other high-grade manganese
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