High grade manganese confirmed ahead of first drilling

Pantera Minerals (ASX:PFE) has identified multiple high grade manganese targets at its WA manganese project, Weelarrana.

The previously reported 22 rock chip samples analysed by pXRF returned equivalent or improved manganese grades. The assays of crushed and pulped rock samples included grades of up to 44.1% manganese.

PFE expects to commence RC drilling in early October 2022 upon completion of the Cultural and Heritage survey. The survey was scheduled for late May 2022 but was delayed due to rainfall and is now scheduled for late August 2022.

PFE has planned a 1500m RC drilling program at Area 1, while drill planning and permitting is underway for Areas 2 and 3 with drilling expected in Q3 2022.

We look forward to the upcoming drill program as this will be the first time the manganese mineralisation here has been drill tested.