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Highlights
Black Canyon identifies distinct iron and manganese mineral zones at Wandanya Project
Reverse circulation drilling planned to test extended strike and new formations
Assay results pending ahead of next exploration phase in August
Australian exploration company Black Canyon Ltd (ASX:BCA), listed on the ASX 300, is advancing its Wandanya Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara Region following the confirmation of both iron and manganese mineralisation from recent drilling activity. The project has now been flagged for dual commodity potential after early exploration revealed distinct mineral zones.
Recent fieldwork across the Wandanya site has provided encouraging results, reinforcing Black Canyon’s intention to broaden the exploration campaign and intensify follow-up activities in the months ahead.
Stratabound Manganese and Hematite Zones Identified
Exploration efforts at Wandanya have successfully identified stratabound manganese horizons alongside hematite-rich iron formations. These two mineralised zones were found to be clearly segregated, allowing Black Canyon to evaluate each resource independently. Drillhole WDRC063 notably returned both manganese and iron mineralisation in overlapping layers, showcasing the project’s geological complexity and resource scale.
The company reports that manganese mineralisation appears consistent and laterally continuous across a mapped horizon, supporting expectations for further mineralised intervals along a three-kilometre strike. Hematite intersections, identified predominantly in the western section of the project, add further resource depth.
Next Phase Drilling and Assay Pipeline
Black Canyon has initiated arrangements to mobilise a reverse circulation (RC) drilling rig by August, aiming to expand drilling coverage along the full extent of the manganese strike. This next phase will also test additional iron formations to the north and east, building upon early intersections that exceeded initial expectations in thickness and grade.
Out of a total of one hundred and one drillholes completed during the current program, only a small portion of assays have been returned. The company anticipates receiving the remaining assay results between late July and August, which will guide the direction of future exploration and drilling alignment.
Leadership Confirms Focus on Commodity Zonation
Commenting on the results, Managing Director Brendan Cummins noted the importance of metal segregation within the deposit, particularly in enabling a focused development strategy for both iron and manganese. The company remains focused on understanding the mineral system architecture, noting the mapped iron-rich formations are laterally extensive and display higher-than-expected grades in preliminary results.
As exploration activity continues, the Wandanya Project is positioned as a key focus in Black Canyon’s broader manganese development pipeline across the Pilbara region.
