SYNDICATED Metals has uncovered high grade manganese of up to 45 metres at 23% from rock chip sampling at the Manganese Ridge prospect located 400 metres from the Kalman copper-gold-molybdenum-rhenium deposit in Northwest Queensland.
Kalman is 60 km southeast of Mount Isa.
Managing director Russell Davis said while the search for manganese is not Syndicated's priority, its close proximity to Kalman, the prominent outcropping nature of the mineralisation and potentially significant tonnage potential indicated that the area warranted some investigation.
"There are clearly thicker and higher grade sections within the six kilometre strike length and these areas will be the target of follow up work to identify near surface bodies of economically recoverable manganese oxide ore."
Another plus for the Manganese Ridge prospect is its favourable location in relation to mining infrastructure, including a railway line, and the nature of the occurrence of the mineralisation on a prominent ridge which would reduce any stripping required.
Mr Davis said this latest discovery at Manganese Ridge further confirms the multi-metal mineral potential of the immediate Kalman area, which includes Kalman (copper-gold-molybdenum-rhenium), Andy's Hill (copper-gold and rare earth elements), Pandora's Gift (copper-gold) and Manganese Ridge (manganese).
Kalman is an advanced molybdenum-rhenium and copper-gold deposit covering 700 square kilometres in the mineral-rich region.
- Reporting by Proactive Investors Australia online report.
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