Retrieve Manganese (MN) prices with a simple API call

Introduction

Metals-API, accessing Manganese prices and other metal data has become simpler and more efficient. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring how it can transform the way developers interact with metal market data, particularly focusing on Manganese.

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API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Manganese and other metals, updated at intervals depending on the subscription plan. Users can retrieve the latest prices to stay informed about market conditions.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019, allowing users to analyze past price trends and make informed predictions about future movements.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Manganese, enabling traders to make timely decisions based on current market conditions.
• Convert Endpoint: This feature allows users to convert any amount of Manganese from one currency to another, facilitating international transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates, providing insights into price trends over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how Manganese prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping users understand market volatility.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Get the lowest and highest prices for Manganese over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve OHLC data for Manganese, which is essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, providing a comprehensive view of market trends.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is required for authentication when making requests to the API.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data retrieval.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: Access a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, including Manganese.
• News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to Manganese and other metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743456,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "MN": 0.000482,
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748657056,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-31",
    "rates": {
        "MN": 0.000485,
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-25",
    "end_date": "2025-06-01",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-25": {
            "MN": 0.000485,
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-06-01": {
            "MN": 0.000482,
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "MN",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1748743456,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-25",
    "end_date": "2025-06-01",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "MN": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743456,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "MN": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743456,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "MN": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals.