The Czech Government has officially designated the manganese deposit at Euro Manganese’s Chvaletice project as a strategic deposit under the Czech Mining Act amendments.
This recognition underscores the importance of manganese as a strategic and critical raw material for the Czech Republic.
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The Chvaletice manganese project’s new status is expected to streamline the permitting process, enhancing the predictability and efficiency of project development.
This is particularly important for the timely extraction of raw materials that are critical for energy security, the energy transition and industrial needs within the Czech Republic.
The designation removes bureaucratic barriers, prioritises the project’s approval processes and allows for the use of special legislative procedures, which may limit opposition from certain institutions or civil groups.
Furthermore, the designation is a crucial prerequisite for receiving state investment incentives, potentially in the form of grants.
Euro Manganese interim CEO Martina Blahova said: “Being classified as a Strategic Deposit by the Czech Government is a significant milestone for Euro Manganese, and we appreciate the support and recognition of the importance of the Chvaletice manganese project.
“This designation represents a significant catalyst for our development timeline and reflects the critical role our project plays in establishing local, sustainable raw material supply chains. This validates our team’s hard work and commitment, and strengthens our position as we continue to advance project development.”
In March 2024, Euro Manganese received approval for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment from the Czech Ministry of Environment.
Following this, in January 2025, the company secured the Determination of Mining Lease permit, marking significant progress towards full permitting of the project.
