BlackEarth Minerals resumes graphite exploration at Maniry with drilling about to start The company will undertake a priority drilling program, which is expected to take around six weeks, aimed at identifying high-grade zones capable of enhancing the project’s net present value and internal rate of returns. Trenching continues in the Northwest Razafy Area of Maniry Graphite Project. BlackEarth Minerals NL (ASK:BEM) will recommence drilling at the Maniry Graphite Project in southern Madagascar after finalising planning, trenching and logistics. The company recently recommenced exploration at Maniry with trenching activities in the Razafy Northwest area nearing completion. Diamond drilling is then expected to commence next week within the company’s exploration target area.