Great observation. The figure was intentionally understated. To...

Great observation. The figure was intentionally understated.



To illustrate, the Groote Island manganese ore deposit spans a remarkable 6 km in width.

Specifically, the Groote Island manganese ore deposit measures roughly 22 km in length, 6 km in width, and can be up to 9 m thick, with an average thickness of 3 m.

The manganese ore deposit is located at a relatively shallow depth, typically less than 30 meters below the ground. This makes it accessible for open-pit mining methods.

It's critical to remember that Estrella's discovery at Samalari is at close to surface level, and until drills go in, we have no idea how much depth this ore body contains.




Currently, the free-roaming chickens in the area are foraging and picking away at a manganese ore body.

The scale, by length, at 1.7 km at Samalari is phenomenal in itself.