I just woke up so may refine my answer later in the day as the caffeine kicks in. But isn' it that they (E25) can produce 99.99% grade HPM: 1. without using sulphuric acid (and other shite chemicals) and 2. that they can do it at ambient temperatures (i.e not requiring +200 degree temperatures - meaning less energy input and lower costs)
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So the end product is probably attractive to (US, JPN, Sth K, Euro) end users for these reasons ? (and it's non China supply but that's another conversation)
For some reason the Mn ore at Butcher Bird is amenable to this 'innovative refining process' and leaches perfectly into a 99.99% product without chemicals and high temps. The patent part must include a substitute to the acids etc. @PirataCzornomaz I think has previously worked out what this could be.
E25 Price at posting:
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