Firebird Commissions LMR Cathode Equipment as Manganese-Rich Battery Market Accelerates

Firebird Metals Ltd. ( (AU:FRB) ) has provided an update.

Firebird Metals has completed installation and commissioning of its proprietary cathode active materials equipment at its wholly owned China pilot plant, clearing the way to begin producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich CAM from February 2026 and to supply customer samples in the second half of 2026 for technical evaluation and qualification. The LMR development program, co-funded 50% by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, aims to deliver higher-energy-density alternatives to conventional LFP with reduced nickel and cobalt content via high manganese substitution, and will be showcased alongside NCM and LMFP materials at Firebird’s Australian Demonstration Plant in 2026, positioning the company within a growing market as major automakers move to commercialise LMR cathodes by 2030 and as new high-energy applications such as eVTOL aircraft and humanoid robotics accelerate demand for manganese-rich battery chemistries.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FRB) stock is a Hold with a A$0.22 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Firebird Metals Ltd. stock, see the AU:FRB Stock Forecast page.

More about Firebird Metals Ltd.

Firebird Metals Ltd. operates in the battery materials sector, focusing on the development and production of advanced cathode active materials (CAM) based on manganese, including lithium-manganese-rich (LMR), LMFP and NCM chemistries. The company is building an integrated value chain from manganese concentrate through high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) to multiple CAM products, targeting applications across electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS) and other high‑energy demand technologies.

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Current Market Cap: A$40.8M

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