Bryah Resources Ltd (ASX:BYH) has recovered high-grade surficial manganese from the latest round of rock chip sampling at the Black Hill Prospect within its Bryah Basin Project in central Western Australia.
The best assay results were 48.20% and 42.23% manganese recorded from two samples collected from the top of Black Hill, a manganese capped mesa where a previous sample recorded 49.5% manganese.
On the flats surrounding the Black Hill mesa, two samples recorded 46.92% and 32.19% manganese.
Drilling program to follow
The high-grade manganese results are consistent with earlier rock chip sampling at the mesa cap and on the surrounding flats at the Black Hills Prospect.
However, drilling is required to test the extent and manganese grades at depth.
Therefore, Bryah is planning to drill test the Black Hill Prospect as soon as possible following receipt of the necessary site clearances.
READ: Bryah Resources secures option over historical mine as manganese price outlook remains strong
Earlier this month, Bryah secured an exclusive one-year option to purchase the mining lease covering the historical Horseshoe South Manganese Mine near the Bryah Basin Project.
The Horseshoe South Manganese Mine was the largest manganese mine in the Bryah Basin and is located about one kilometre north of the Horseshoe Flats Manganese Mine which commenced production in 2017.
The Horseshoe South Manganese mine has historically produced about 1 million tonnes of mid to high-grade manganese ore.
The most recent mining occurred between 2008 and 2011 when Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) extracted 400,000 tonnes of manganese ore.
International Manganese Institute membership
Last week, Bryah was accepted as a member of the International Manganese Institute (IMnI), a not-for-profit industry association that represents manganese producers and other manganese-related organisations.
The IMnI membership is expected to provide Bryah with a valuable network of market participants and knowledge as it embarks on its manganese strategy.