Element 25 (ASX: E25) is pleased to announce the approval of the Butcherbird Expansion Project Mining Proposal and Mine Closure Plan by WA's Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation, and Safety (DEMIRS). This approval provides certainty for twelve years of 1.1Mt per annum manganese concentrate production, with the tails storage facility fully approved for six years of processing and a long-term plan in place.<br/><br/>With all necessary approvals and access agreements in place, the Butcherbird Project is on track for expansion. The only pending approval is the Works Approval required for constructing the expanded processing facility, expected to be granted soon with no known impediments.<br/><br/>The Butcherbird Project is Element 25's flagship asset, with plans to increase manganese concentrate production to 1.1Mtpa. This production will target customers in the steel industry and supply feedstock for its battery-grade high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate processing facility in partnership with GM and Stellantis in the US.<br/><br/>Element 25 aims to become an industry-leading, low-carbon battery materials manufacturer and is committed to sustainable operations. Investors can find more information on the company's website and are encouraged to reach out with any questions they may have about this exciting development.