DeSoto Resources (ASX:DES) is focusing on exploration and development of critical minerals in Australia and Brazil. The company's projects target rare earth elements (REE), gold, copper, and manganese, essential for the electric vehicle (EV) market. With strategic locations in the Northern Territory and Minas Gerais, DeSoto is poised to meet the growing demand for battery-grade materials.
DeSoto Resources is advancing its exploration projects in the Northern Territory, Australia, and Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a focus on REE, gold, copper, and manganese. The company plans a 23-hole drilling program in Australia by Q2 2025, while leveraging Brazil's growing EV market for its manganese production. With a market capitalization of $7 million and $4.7 million in cash, DeSoto is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for critical minerals essential for EV batteries. The strategic focus on manganese carbonate as a low-cost feedstock highlights DeSoto's commitment to becoming a key player in the battery-grade manganese sulphate market.
Our focus on the Spectrum Project and the Dom Silverio Manganese Project positions us strategically in critical mineral markets. The planned drilling in Australia and ongoing developments in Brazil align with the growing demand for battery materials in the EV sector.