Estrella Resources (ASX:ESR) found high-grade manganese following a mapping and sampling program at the Sica and Lalena prospects in Timor-Leste, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
Rock chip assays received from Sica returned between 46% and 57% manganese, while those for Lalena registered grades of 19% to 56% manganese.
The mineral explorer said it is now pushing ahead with applications for ground-disturbing work and geophysical surveying.