Madelein Todd
Marketing Development Executive Manganese Mining Company (MMC)
Madelein Todd is a Marketing Executive at Manganese Metal Company (MMC) in South Africa. With over 26 years of experience in the manganese industry, including technical, analyst, sales, and marketing roles, she has a deep understanding of the global manganese value chain.
Madelein specializes in high purity manganese applications for lithium-ion batteries, a market where MMC has been a key supplier for over a decade. Her expertise in product specifications, process options and their corresponding LCA impacts, as well as market dynamics and pricing mechanisms provide valuable insights into this highly opaque industry.
Known for her positive and collaborative approach, Madelein fosters strong relationships on behalf of manganese and South Africa.
2025 Agenda Sessions
Manganese: Still an unspoken critical mineral?
Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)
- South Africa's manganese production - when does EV supply become a reality?
- Emerging African manganese miners - key to building steel Africa's steel infrastructure or the world's batteries, or both?
- Mature operations - taking the lead on community participation for the just energy transition?
- The off-takers view - is there an awareness that manganese is a critical mineral?
- Manganese sulphate for EV batteries - what you need to know about this high purity version of manganese
Wednesday 05 February 11:50 - 12:35 CTICC1
Disruptive Discussions
Part of the Redefining Critical Minerals programme (hosted as part of the Disruptive Discussions agenda on Wednesday)
- South Africa's manganese production - when does EV supply become a reality?
- Emerging African manganese miners - key to building steel Africa's steel infrastructure or the world's batteries, or both?
- Mature operations - taking the lead on community participation for the just energy transition?
- The off-takers view - is there an awareness that manganese is a critical mineral?
- Manganese sulphate for EV batteries - what you need to know about this high purity version of manganese
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