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— The Investment Case —
Manganese demand is rising sharply across steel, electric vehicles, and agriculture. URI sits on one of East Africa’s most accessible high-grade deposits — positioned to supply at scale.
Why Manganese. Why Now.
The Supply Gap
The majority of global manganese supply is concentrated in South Africa, Australia, and Gabon — making supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical disruption, export restrictions, and logistical bottlenecks.
New high-grade supply sources with proven reserves, compliant operations, and direct port access are increasingly scarce — creating a clear entry window for quality producers with infrastructure in place.
Supply concentration risk is rising
Over 60% of global manganese supply comes from just two countries, creating strategic vulnerability for buyers.
EV battery demand is accelerating fast
Battery-grade manganese demand is expected to grow substantially as automotive electrification scales globally.
East Africa is underrepresented as a supplier
Despite significant proven reserves, East African producers remain absent from major supply chains — a gap URI is positioned to fill.
Demand Forecast Indicators
Consistent global demand driven by infrastructure
Fastest-growing segment — EV adoption accelerating
Steady growth tied to global food production
Industrial chemicals, water treatment, ceramics
URI’s Position
100M+ tonnes of proven manganese reserves — not speculative exploration. The resource exists, is quantified, and is accessible for immediate extraction.
167km from Mombasa — East Africa’s largest port. Established road and rail corridors reduce logistics costs and enable reliable delivery timelines to export vessels.
A full 25-year mining license provides the long-term legal security that offtake partners and investors require to commit to supply agreements and capital deployment.
Mining Act 2016 compliant. NEMA certified. Tax compliant. Business registered. Every box that institutional buyers and ESG-conscious investors require is already checked.
Land owner agreements, local employment, and active community development programmes reduce operational risk and provide social licence to operate sustainably over the long term.
Operations are structured across three phases — setup, initial production, and full-scale output — allowing capital to be deployed progressively and returns to be realised incrementally.
The Numbers Speak
Proven Reserves.
In-Ground Value.
Ready to Extract.
100M+ tonnes. $10B+ estimated value. 167km to port. 25-year license. The fundamentals for a generational mining operation are already in place.
Target Markets
Domestic
Kenya-based steel and construction firms
East African agricultural input suppliers
Regional chemical and processing industries
Infrastructure development project suppliers
International
Asian steel manufacturers — China, India, South Korea
European battery-grade manganese buyers
Global chemical producers and processors
International trading houses and commodity brokers
Ready to Move
Whether you are an investor seeking exposure to a high-value mineral asset, or a buyer looking for a reliable long-term supply partner — we are open to the conversation.
