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27 January 2026
WRITTEN BY Shae Russell

Best manganese discovery in 50 years? Black Canyon’s big break

 Join us as we speak with Brendan Cummins, Managing Director at Black Canyon (ASX:BCA), to explore the latest updates on the Wandanya Project in Western Australia and discuss the company’s high-grade manganese discovery, exploration momentum, and growing industry interest.

Key topics discussed:

  • Updates on the Wandanya manganese discovery in the Pilbara
  • Plans for large-scale RC and diamond drilling programs in 2026
  • Industry insights on manganese offtake interest and market demand

About the guest and company:
Brendan Cummins brings extensive expertise to Black Canyon, an ASX-listed explorer focused on unlocking critical mineral potential in Western Australia. The company is advancing high-grade manganese and iron projects, with Wandanya at the centre of its growth strategy.

Watch the full interview to gain insights into the scale and significance of Black Canyon’s Wandanya discovery.

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Written By Shae Russell
Shae has been an equities analyst with a focus on investment writing for 15 years; the last eight of which has centred on the domestic and international mining sector. She’s now bringing this expertise to enhance and strengthen Mining.com.au‘s role as Australia’s leading source of mining news.

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