Firebird Metals Ltd (ASX:FRB) has ticked off two of the three essential permits required for the construction and operation of its battery-grade manganese sulfate plant in China, with work to begin on the project after a Final Investment Decision expected at the end of this year. Today, Firebird told investors it had received the Environmental permit and is anticipating the final one – for Energy – to be received in the following weeks. The quick delivery of both appear to show confidence in the project within the government of Jinshi, where the plant will be located. A key issue behind the aw…