BEST Magazine
11 September 2026
Union Power drills Slovak deposit with mine-to-battery-grade manganese ambition
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Union Power Metals has begun its maiden drilling programme at the Michalová manganese project in central Slovakia, as it investigates the potential for Europe’s first integrated mine-to-battery-grade manganese operation. The Canadian exploration company spudded the first hole in August and plans to drill 25 holes totalling approximately 1,000 metres. Twin holes are being drilled beside…
Key Takeaways
- • Union Power drills Slovak deposit with mine-to-battery-grade manganese ambition.
