New Manganese Corridors at Woodie Woodie North Could Shift Resource Dynamics
Accelerate Resources has reported exceptional high-grade manganese results from newly acquired exploration licenses at its Woodie Woodie North Project, revealing new mineralised corridors and expanding its resource potential.
- Rock chip samples up to 57.3% manganese at Woodie Woodie North
- 48 of 65 samples exceed 40% manganese along Gingarrigan Corridor
- Discovery of a new 3.2 km El Largo Manganese Corridor with historic samples >20% Mn
- No prior drilling on El Largo Corridor highlights significant exploration upside
- Fieldwork and drilling planned to further define resource potential
Accelerate Resources Expands Manganese Footprint
Accelerate Resources Limited (ASX – AX8) has unveiled promising high-grade manganese results from its recently granted exploration license E45/6603 at the Woodie Woodie North Project, situated in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company’s latest fieldwork has identified widespread mineralisation, with rock chip assays reaching an impressive 57.3% manganese (Mn), underscoring the project's growing significance within Accelerate’s portfolio.
Of particular note, 48 out of 65 rock chip samples collected along the Gingarrigan Manganese Corridor exceeded 40% Mn, confirming a substantial zone of high-grade mineralisation extending over more than one kilometre. This corridor includes several prospects such as Gingarrigan, Gingerbread, and Ragdoll, where manganese outcrops have been mapped and sampled extensively.
Discovery of the El Largo Corridor
Beyond the established Gingarrigan Corridor, Accelerate has identified a new 3.2-kilometre-long El Largo Manganese Corridor. This newly recognised zone is interpreted as a potentially strata-bound manganese horizon up to 200 metres wide. Historic sampling along El Largo returned encouraging manganese grades above 20%, yet no drilling has ever been conducted there, presenting a compelling exploration opportunity.
The El Largo Corridor’s continuity and scale were revealed through detailed aerial imagery and high-resolution mapping, highlighting a continuous manganese-bearing ridge that extends across multiple tenements. Accelerate has consolidated control over the full strike extent by pegging adjacent land, setting the stage for imminent fieldwork and drilling campaigns aimed at unlocking the corridor’s full potential.
Strategic Positioning in a Growing Market
Woodie Woodie North benefits from its proximity to the world-class Woodie Woodie Mine, one of Australia’s top producers of high-grade manganese. This location advantage provides logistical benefits and access to established infrastructure, which could accelerate future development. The global surge in demand for high-purity battery materials, driven by the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, further enhances the strategic value of Accelerate’s manganese assets.
While the company is advancing manganese exploration, it maintains its commitment to its Balagundi gold project, where drilling is scheduled to commence shortly. This dual focus on two advanced projects positions Accelerate to deliver diversified value to shareholders.
Next Steps and Outlook
Accelerate plans to resume fieldwork imminently, focusing on detailed mapping, infill sampling, and integration of historical data to refine drill targets across both the Gingarrigan and El Largo corridors. The upcoming drilling campaigns, particularly at El Largo where no prior drilling exists, will be critical in validating the exploration targets and potentially upgrading the resource base.
Current mineral resource estimates for Woodie Woodie North stand at 1.2 million tonnes at 19.1% manganese (inferred category), based on previous drilling and sampling. The new discoveries and expanded tenement holdings suggest significant upside potential beyond these figures.
Bottom Line?
Accelerate Resources is poised to redefine its manganese resource profile as drilling at newly discovered corridors begins, with market demand for battery-grade manganese adding momentum.
Questions in the middle?
- Will upcoming drilling at El Largo confirm the scale and grade suggested by surface sampling?
- How might Accelerate balance its manganese and gold exploration programs to maximise shareholder value?
- What strategic partnerships or off-take agreements could Accelerate pursue to capitalise on growing battery material demand?