Key points
- Tivan plans to drill at Walshy's Wall, a manganese-barite gossan
- Received final regulatory and heritage clearance approvals
- Initial drilling to start in October, focusing on high-priority areas
Full summary
Tivan Ltd has secured final regulatory approvals from the Northern Territory Government and a Sacred Site Clearance Certificate from the Central Land Council to commence drilling at Walshy's Wall, a manganese-barite gossan at the Sandover Fluorite Project. The gossan, identified by Tivan's geologists in 2025, extends over 1km with grades of up to 44.8% manganese and elevated copper, beryllium, and tungsten levels, suggesting a broader hydrothermal system. The drilling program, comprising 31 reverse circulation holes in two stages, aims to test the surface geochemical anomalies and explore potential polymetallic mineralization. Stage One, with nine priority holes, will begin in October, followed by Stage Two, contingent on the results from Stage One.