Black Canyon Ltd (ASX:BCA) has confirmed that is Wandanya project in Western Australia hosts manganese over 3 kilometres worth of strike, following completion of mapping and pXRF (portable XRF) analysis of rock chip samples.

The latter analysis in particular showed that 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 3 kilometres of strike pinned down by this work, only 240 metres of this has been drill tested, and 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 appeared to be much for Black Canyon t 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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