Black Canyon finds 3km worth of manganese after mapping and analysis at Wandanya

Black Canyon Ltd (ASX:BCA) has confirmed its Wandanya project in Western Australia hosts manganese over three kilometres worth of strike, following completion of mapping and pXRF (portable XRF) analysis of rock chip samples.

The latter analysis in particular showed Wandanya hosted multiple widespread rock chip samples with grades close to what had been observed from previous reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the W2 prospect, with these being between 30 and 50% manganese (Mn).

Crucially, of the three kilometres of strike pinned down by this work, only 240 metres has been drill tested; the company is looking to expand its mineralised footprint, keeping in mind that multiple manganese outcrops are found in incised gulleys extending 150 metres cross strike and dipping to the east.

Black Canyon is also carrying out metallurgical test work with the focus on producing high-quality manganese concentrate for silico or ferro alloying and feedstock for high purity manganese sulphate (HPMSM) testwork.

Managing director Dean Cummins said there already appeared to be much for Black Canyon to get excited about.

“Following the successful recent RC drill program, detailed mapping and rock chip sampling assay results continue to impress,” he said.

“We are seeing strike extensive mineralisation along a 3km long corridor, which demonstrates the scale potential of this new and unique style of manganese mineralisation.

“Widespread outcrops and consistent high-grade manganese results from drilling and rock chip sampling are becoming a clear characteristic of the Wandanya discovery.”

Black Canyon has been trading at 5.7 cents.

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