Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd. (TSX:LIM) announced the commencement of its 2012 work program, which includes evaluating manganese deposits in Labrador.

As quoted in the press release:

Exploration work aimed at evaluating historical manganese mineral resources will also be carried out. This drilling will acquire metallurgical information on the Ryan target, which is strategically located between the Gill Mine and Ruth Lake deposit in Labrador.

Click here for the Labrador Iron Mines Holdings Ltd. (TSX:LIM) press release.