About

Two decades supplying raw materials to the steel industry

Founded in 2001, HonestOcean started from a small open-pit mine and today holds 1.2 billion tonnes of recoverable reserves, producing 15 million tonnes of manganese ore concentrate per year for reliable supply to major steel mills. We focus on one thing only: keeping the grade, purity, and delivery of every tonne of manganese ore concentrate consistent.

Our Values

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A consistent grade commitment

Every vessel and every truckload is assayed against our promised Mn 65%+ grade. Anything below the contract standard is unconditionally discounted or returned.

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Safety is the bottom line

Zero fatalities at our mine sites is a non-negotiable goal. No push for output or schedule ever overrides safety procedures.

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Weathering the market with steel mills

When prices are high we do not hoard; when prices are low we do not walk away from contracts. Long-term supply relationships matter more than the profit on any single deal.

Key Milestones

  • 2001 — Company founded; phase-one mining begins at the core northern mine site
  • 2008 — Certified to the ISO 9001 quality management system
  • 2013 — Phase-two beneficiation plant commissioned, introducing two-stage magnetic separation plus reverse flotation
  • 2017 — Certified to ISO 14001 / 45001 for environmental and occupational health and safety
  • 2021 — Ten-year long-term supply contracts signed with three leading steel mills
  • 2024 — Annual capacity surpasses 15 million tonnes of manganese ore concentrate
  • 2026 — Pellet plant construction begins, with commissioning expected in 2027