CONTINUOUS HIGH-GRADE FLUORSPAR 12m @ 40.8% CAF2
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ASX Announcement
9 April 2026
ASX: OD6
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INITIAL CHANNEL SAMPLES RETURN CONTINUOUS &
HIGH-GRADE FLUORSPAR MINERALISATION 12m @ 40.8% CaF2
Positions the Quinn deposit as a Fluorspar project with potential global significance
Highlights
⢠Initial channel sample highlight the continuous and high-grade nature of Fluorspar
mineralisation at the Quinn project (Mammoth Prospect).
⢠Spectacular Fluorspar channel sampling in a breccia replacement zone returned:
o 12m @ 40.8% CaFâ
o including a peak grade of 54.0% CaFâ over 1m
⢠Channel sampling demonstrates persistent high-grade Fluorspar continuity across the
exposed outcrop.
⢠Geological indicators suggest the surface expression is representative of a potentially
larger mineralised system extending at depth and along strike.
⢠Results validate historic high-grade sample results, demonstrating grade reliability, and
consistency within the large-scale system.
⢠Channel sampling covers only a fraction of the 9,000m² mapped fluorspar breccia, with
significant mineralisation remaining untested.
Figure 1 View west of the outcrop of the channel sampling at Mammoth. Orange paint marks indicate 1m samples.
The full extent of the outcrop was sampled.
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Managing Director Brett Hazelden, commented:
âThese channel sampling results provide a critical step forward in validating the Mammoth Prospect,
demonstrating not only very high grades but importantly strong continuity across the exposed mineralisation.
An average grade of over 40% CaFâ across 12 metres of outcropping breccia fluorspar places this system as one the
higher-grade fluorspar deposits globally.
With field programs now underway, we look forward, to further sampling results, detailed mapping and drill
targeting across the suite of identified fluorspar occurrences.â
OD6 Metals Limited (ASX: OD6, âOD6â or âthe Companyâ) is pleased to announce the assay results
from channel sampling completed as part of preliminary due diligence at the Mammoth Prospect,
part of the Companyâs exciting Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, USA.
About Quinn Fluorspar Project
On 4 March 2026 the Company announced an exclusive option agreement to acquire the Quinn Fluorspar
Project, located approximately 220km north of Las Vegas, Nevada. The project offers very high-grade fluorspar
mineralization (>40% CaF2) identified at the Mammoth and Horseshoe Projects in replacement / breccia
style mineralization mapped out over large 9,000m2
and 3,000m2
areas respectively. In addition, a number
of other fluorspar occurrences are noted in the wider project area with reported historic rock chip results up to
94% CaF2.
The United States is currently 100% reliant on imports of fluorspar. Fluorspar is listed on the Critical Minerals
list with applications in advanced battery technologies, AI semiconductor chip etching, nuclear fuel
processing, and aerospace and defence technologies. The project is located ~300km by road from the US
Strategic Minerals Reserve at Hawthorne, Nevada (refer to Company announcements 4 March 2026, 6 March
2026, 16 March 2026 & 25 March 2026).
Channel Sampling â Importance and Context
Channel sampling is a key geological technique used to obtain representative, continuous samples across
exposed mineralisation, providing a more reliable indication of grade continuity than selective rock chip
sampling.
At Mammoth, samples were collected at 1 metre intervals across a continuous 12 metre exposure, ensuring:
⢠Reduced sampling bias compared to spot sampling
⢠Representative grade profile across the mineralised zone
⢠Ability to assess grade variability and continuity
⢠Improved confidence in geological interpretation and scale potential
Importantly, channel sampling mimics the type of sampling that would be undertaken in early-stage mining
scenarios and is therefore considered a more robust indicator of potential economic mineralisation.
The strong consistency of grades (26.4% to 54% CaFâ) across the full channel highlights the homogeneous
nature of the breccia-hosted fluorite system, which is a highly positive indicator for future exploration and
potential resource definition.
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Preliminary Due Diligence: Mammoth Prospect
As part of a short site visit in February 2026, the Company conducted preliminary sampling. This included a rock
sampling (released on 7 April 2026). The channel samples have now been received and compiled across an
outcropping face of fresh fluorspar matrix breccia (Results are documented in Table 1 below).
Significantly, the 12m channel (extent of the outcrop) showed strong grades ranging from 26.4% CaF2 to 54%
CaF2 and an average of 40.8% CaF2 (Figure 1, Figure 2 & Figure 3). This is a breccia/replacement style mineral
system (Figure 4 & Figure 5,) mapped out up to 60m width and over a 9000m2
area. Previous sampling activities
from the 1960s involved blasting the main outcrops with high-grade fluorspar boulders obscuring, in-part, fresh
outcrop.
Figure 2 Mammoth Project channel sampling. Includes rock chip results released 7 April 2026;
background geology and historic results refer to release dated 4 March 2026
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Figure 3 Schematic cross-section across Mammoth Fluorspar Zone with recent and historic assay results
(based on Evans 1975 as referenced in release 4 March 2026)
Due Diligence and Next Steps
As part of its due diligence program in connection with the Quinn Fluorspar Project (see announcement dated 4
March 2026, âOD6 TO ACQUIRE ULTRA HIGH GRADE USA FLUORSPAR PROJECTSâ), OD6 intends to collect new
samples from the surface showings to test the veracity of historic reports, including:
⢠Expand systematic channel and rock chip sampling
⢠Validate and replicate historic high-grade results
⢠Undertake detailed geological and structural mapping
⢠Complete soil geochemistry programs
⢠Identify and prioritise drill targets
⢠Initiate permitting for maiden drilling
⢠Progress metallurgical testwork planning
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Figure 4 Close-up view of main fluorspar replacement body in the area of channel QCCH2602_4. The white material is fluorspar, and the
grey material is fluorspar impregnated in limestone (pencil for scale)
Figure 5 View along central zone at Mammoth showing replacement/breccia style high-grade mineralization (outcrop approx. 2m high)
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Figure 6 Quinn Fluorspar Project with background geology and alteration map (refer release dated 25 March 2026 for further
information)
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Figure 7 Quinn Fluorspar Location in Nevada.
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Table 1 Channel Sample results (coordinates in NAD83 Zone 11)
Sample ID Easting Northing From (m) To (m) CaF2 % Comments
QC260238 617868 4223655 0 1 26.4 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260239 617868 4223656 1 2 44.4 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260240 617868 4223657 2 3 54.0 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260241 617868 4223658 3 4 48.3 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260242 617868 4223659 4 5 47.5 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260243 617868 4223660 5 6 47.3 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260244 617868 4223661 6 7 39.5 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260245 617868 4223662 7 8 39.0 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260246 617868 4223663 8 9 39.4 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260247 617868 4223664 9 10 36.6 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260248 617868 4223665 10 11 34.4 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
QC260249 617868 4223666 11 12 33.0 Main Zone Fluorspar Breccia
Forward Looking Statements
Certain information in this document refers to the intentions of OD6 Metals, however these are not intended to
be forecasts, forward looking statements, or statements about the future matters for the purposes of the
Corporations Act or any other applicable law. Statements regarding plans with respect to OD6 Metals projects
are forward looking statements and can generally be identified by the use of words such as âprojectâ, âforeseeâ,
âplanâ, âexpectâ, âaimâ, âintendâ, âanticipateâ, âbelieveâ, âestimateâ, âmayâ, âshouldâ, âwillâ or similar expressions. There
can be no assurance that the OD6 Metals plans for its projects will proceed as expected and there can be no
assurance of future events which are subject to risk, uncertainties and other actions that may cause OD6 Metals
actual results, performance, or achievements to differ from those referred to in this document. While the
information contained in this document has been prepared in good faith, there can be given no assurance or
guarantee that the occurrence of these events referred to in the document will occur as contemplated.
Accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted by law, OD6 Metals and any of its affiliates and their directors,
officers, employees, agents and advisors disclaim any liability whether direct or indirect, express or limited,
contractual, tortuous, statutory or otherwise, in respect of, the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the
information in this document, or likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any event or
results expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement; and do not make any representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information in this document, or
likelihood of fulfilment of any forward-looking statement or any event or results expressed or implied in any
forward-looking statement; and disclaim all responsibility and liability for these forward-looking statements
(including, without limitation, liability for negligence).
Competent Persons Statement
Information in this report relating to sampling is based on sampling conducted under the supervision of Dr
Darren Holden who is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Dr Holden is an employee of GeoSpy Pty Ltd and is a geological advisor to the Company and has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the
activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 Edition of the
Australasian Code for reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Dr Holden owns
shares in the Company and participates in the Companyâs employee securities incentive plan. Dr Holden
consents to the inclusion of the data in the form and context in which it appears.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of OD6 Metals Limited
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The 2025 maiden drilling program successfully defined high grade copper below the historical mine plus confirmed the
strong relationship between magnetism and massive sulphide mineralisation. Geophysical modelling has identified multiple,
high priority and targets providing over >3km of strike in the immediate mine-stratigraphy, and over >10km across the
tenement.
About OD6 Metals
OD6 Metals is an Australian public company pursuing exploration and development opportunities within the critical minerals
sector, namely rare earths, copper and fluorspar.
Rare Earth Elements
OD6 Metals has successfully identified clay hosted rare earths at its 100% owned Splinter Rock Project which is located in
the Esperance-Goldfields region of Western Australia.
The Company released a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Splinter Rock in May 2024, confirming that the project hosts
one of the largest and highest-grade clay-hosted rare earths deposits in Australia with an Indicated Resource of 119Mt @
1,632ppm TREO and an Inferred Resource of 563Mt @ 1,275ppm TREO with an overall ratio of ~23% high-value Magnetic
Rare Earths (MagREE).
An innovative Process Flow sheet has been selected utilising Heap Leaching, Nano-filtration and Ion Exchange Technologies
that have achieved ~75% Nd & Pr overall recovery, produced a high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate or Hydroxide
(MREC/H) of ~56-59% TREO, with low levels of impurities (Al, Fe, P, Si) and extremely low uranium and thorium content.
Fluorspar (Fluorite)
The Company secured an option to acquire the Quinn Fluorspar Project in Nevada, USA. Nevada is regarded as one of the
worldâs premier mining jurisdictions and is currently ranked second in the 2025 Fraser Instituteâs Mining Attractiveness Index.
Historically a number of the Quinn Fluorspar deposits were mined in the 1950âs for Fluorspar. In 1969. The United States
Geological Survey (USGS) conducted a survey and confirmed fluorspar grading up to 72% CaF2 in bulk samples.
The USA currently imports 100% of all Fluorspar consumed domestically with 68% of all global supply sourced from China
(USGS 2024). Fluorspar is listed as a Critical Mineral by the USGS and is essential in the production of hydrofluoric acid, AI
semi-conductor chip etching, advanced battery technologies and nuclear fuel processing with other applications in defence
and aerospace technologies.
Copper
The Company is advancing the Gulf Creek Copper-Zinc VMS Project located near the town of Barraba in NSW.
Gulf Creek was mined at around the turn of the 20th century and was once regarded as the highest-grade copper mine (2%
to 6.5% Cu) in NSW until its closure due to weak copper prices in 1912. Very little exploration has occurred at the project in
over 100 years, with OD6 aiming to apply modern day exploration technologies.
Corporate Directory
Managing Director
Non-Executive Chairman
Non-Executive Director
Financial Controller/ Joint Company Secretary
Joint Company Secretary
Technical Advisor to the Board
Contact
OD6 Metals Ltd
ACN 654 839 602
www.od6metals.com.au
Mail to: info@od6metals.com.au
Phone: +61 8 6189 8515
Level 1, 1 Alvan Street, Subiaco, WA 6008
Mr Brett Hazelden
Mr Piers Lewis
Dr Mitch Loan
Mr Troy Cavanagh
Mr Joel Ives
Dr Darren Holden
Investor Relations
Lucas Robinson
Corporate Storytime
lucas@corporatestorytime.com
Phone: +61 408 228 889
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JORC 2012 â Table 1: Quinn Fluorspar Project
Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Sampling techniques ⢠Nature and quality of sampling (eg cut channels,
random chips, or specific specialised industry
standard measurement tools appropriate to the
minerals under investigation, such as down hole
gamma sondes, or handheld XRF instruments, etc).
These examples should not be taken as limiting the
broad meaning of sampling.
⢠Include reference to measures taken to ensure
sample representivity and the appropriate
calibration of any measurement tools or systems
used.
⢠Aspects of the determination of mineralisation that
are Material to the Public Report.
⢠In cases where âindustry standardâ work has been
done this would be relatively simple (eg âreverse
circulation drilling was used to obtain 1 m samples
from which 3 kg was pulverised to produce a 30 g
charge for fire assayâ). In other cases more
explanation may be required, such as where there
is coarse gold that has inherent sampling
problems. Unusual commodities or mineralisation
types (eg submarine nodules) may warrant
disclosure of detailed information
⢠Channel samples are chip-channels, where a line is
marked out and a representative sample is collected
with a geological hammer from 1m intervals along the
land.
Drilling techniques ⢠Drill type (eg core, reverse circulation, open-hole
hammer, rotary air blast, auger, Bangka, sonic,
etc) and details (eg core diameter, triple or
standard tube, depth of diamond tails, face-
sampling bit or other type, whether core is oriented
and if so, by what method, etc).
⢠No drilling reported
Drill sample recovery ⢠Method of recording and assessing core and chip
sample recoveries and results assessed.
⢠Measures taken to maximise sample recovery and
ensure representative nature of the samples.
⢠Whether a relationship exists between sample
recovery and grade and whether sample bias may
have occurred due to preferential loss/gain of
fine/coarse material.
⢠No drill sampling reported
Logging ⢠Whether core and chip samples have been
geologically and geotechnically logged to a level of
detail to support appropriate Mineral Resource
estimation, mining studies and metallurgical
studies.
⢠Whether logging is qualitative or quantitative in
nature. Core (or costean, channel, etc)
photography.
⢠The total length and percentage of the relevant
intersections logged.
⢠Geology recorded with each sample, as noted in Table 1
in the body of the release.
Sub-sampling techniques
and sample preparation
⢠If core, whether cut or sawn and whether quarter,
half or all core taken.
⢠If non-core, whether riffled, tube sampled, rotary
split, etc and whether sampled wet or dry.
⢠For all sample types, the nature, quality and
appropriateness of the sample preparation
technique.
⢠Quality control procedures adopted for all sub-
sampling stages to maximise representivity of
samples.
⢠Measures taken to ensure that the sampling is
representative of the in situ material collected,
including for instance results for field
duplicate/second-half sampling.
⢠Whether sample sizes are appropriate to the grain
size of the material being sampled.
⢠No sub-sampling reported
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Quality of assay data and
laboratory tests
⢠The nature, quality and appropriateness of the
assaying and laboratory procedures used and
whether the technique is considered partial or
total.
⢠For geophysical tools, spectrometers, handheld XRF
instruments, etc, the parameters used in
determining the analysis including instrument
make and model, reading times, calibrations
factors applied and their derivation, etc.
⢠Nature of quality control procedures adopted (eg
standards, blanks, duplicates, external laboratory
checks) and whether acceptable levels of accuracy
(ie lack of bias) and precision have been
established.
⢠Samples were delivered to ALS Global in Reno, NV for
preparation.
⢠Samples were dispatched, by the laboratory, for assay
by ALS Global in Vancouver using F-ELE82 technique for
fluorine content.
⢠The laboratory adhered to internal QA/QC techniques
with no discrepancies noted.
⢠Samples were consistent in grade with internal visual
estimates of observed mineral content and historic
work, and are hence considered reasonable in the
context with which they appear.
⢠All fluorine is assumed to report to CaF2. CaF2 is 48.7%
F. Results factor this stochiometric calculation based on
F results from the laboratory.
Verification of sampling
and assaying
⢠The verification of significant intersections by
either independent or alternative company
personnel.
⢠The use of twinned holes.
⢠Documentation of primary data, data entry
procedures, data verification, data storage
(physical and electronic) protocols.
⢠Discuss any adjustment to assay data.
⢠Samples are consistent with historic sampling as
reported by the Company 4 March 2026
Location of data points ⢠Accuracy and quality of surveys used to locate drill
holes (collar and down-hole surveys), trenches,
mine workings and other locations used in Mineral
Resource estimation.
⢠Specification of the grid system used.
⢠Quality and adequacy of topographic control.
⢠Data points located in NAD83 Zone 11 and using hand-
held GPS with assumed accuracy of +-5m.
Data spacing and
distribution
⢠Data spacing for reporting of Exploration Results.
⢠Whether the data spacing and distribution is
sufficient to establish the degree of geological and
grade continuity appropriate for the Mineral
Resource and Ore Reserve estimation procedure(s)
and classifications applied.
⢠Whether sample compositing has been applied.
⢠Sample spacing is indicative and not appropriate for
mineral resource or reserve estimates.
Orientation of data in
relation to geological
structure
⢠Whether the orientation of sampling achieves
unbiased sampling of possible structures and the
extent to which this is known, considering the
deposit type.
⢠If the relationship between the drilling orientation
and the orientation of key mineralised structures is
considered to have introduced a sampling bias, this
should be assessed and reported if material.
⢠The channel sample reported in this release is not
representative of mineral width. Indeed mapping,
which was reviewed, showed a mineral system up to
60m wide.
Sample security ⢠The measures taken to ensure sample security. ⢠Samples were collected under the supervision of the
Competent Person, and were personally delivered to
the laboratory by the Competent Person.
Audits or reviews ⢠The results of any audits or reviews of sampling
techniques and data.
⢠No audits and reviews undertaken.
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Section 2 Reporting of Exploration Results
(Criteria listed in the preceding section also apply to this section)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Mineral tenement and
land tenure status
⢠Type, reference name/number, location and
ownership including agreements or material issues
with third parties such as joint ventures,
partnerships, overriding royalties, native title
interests, historical sites, wilderness or national
park and environmental settings.
⢠The security of the tenure held at the time of
reporting along with any known impediments to
obtaining a licence to operate in the area.
⢠48 state of Nevada Mining Claims under option
⢠Staked in 2025 and filed in early 2026.
⢠Projects fall on Federal Land (National Forest) but are
outside of the designated Wilderness Study Areas
⢠The transaction terms include a 2% NSR on future
production. Applicable State Royalties will apply.
⢠Future work such as drilling requires permitting
through the US Forest Service
⢠62 new claims applied for as noted in release 16 March
2026
Exploration done by other
parties
⢠Acknowledgment and appraisal of exploration by
other parties.
⢠As noted in previous release dated 4 March 2026
Geology ⢠Deposit type, geological setting and style of
mineralisation.
⢠Principal host rocks are Paleozoic limestones and
dolomites which have been altered by epithermal
activity from Cenozoic volcanism and intrusions.
⢠Fluorspar is in replacement/breccia deposits in
limestone, epithermal veins and vein/breccias.
Drill hole Information ⢠A summary of all information material to the
understanding of the exploration results including
a tabulation of the following information for all
Material drill holes:
o easting and northing of the drill hole collar
o elevation or RL (Reduced Level â elevation
above sea level in metres) of the drill hole
collar
o dip and azimuth of the hole
o down hole length and interception depth
o hole length.
⢠If the exclusion of this information is justified on
the basis that the information is not Material and
this exclusion does not detract from the
understanding of the report, the Competent Person
should clearly explain why this is the case.
⢠No drilling reported
Data aggregation methods ⢠In reporting Exploration Results, weighting
averaging techniques, maximum and/or minimum
grade truncations (eg cutting of high grades) and
cut-off grades are usually Material and should be
stated.
⢠Where aggregate intercepts incorporate short
lengths of high grade results and longer lengths of
low grade results, the procedure used for such
aggregation should be stated and some typical
examples of such aggregations should be shown in
detail.
⢠The assumptions used for any reporting of metal
equivalent values should be clearly stated.
⢠The channel sample reported was subparallel to the
mineralization and taken from outcrop exposed. The
width of the mineralization is up to 60m as noted in the
body of the release.
Relationship between
mineralisation widths and
intercept lengths
⢠These relationships are particularly important in
the reporting of Exploration Results.
⢠If the geometry of the mineralisation with respect
to the drill hole angle is known, its nature should
be reported.
⢠If it is not known and only the down hole lengths
are reported, there should be a clear statement to
this effect (eg âdown hole length, true width not
knownâ).
⢠The mineralized width is substantially greater than the
channel sample intercept reported for reasons outlined
above and in the body of the release.
Diagrams ⢠Appropriate maps and sections (with scales) and
tabulations of intercepts should be included for any
significant discovery being reported. These should
include, but not be limited to a plan view of drill
hole collar locations and appropriate sectional
views.
⢠Diagrams are included at relevant sections in this
Report
Balanced reporting ⢠Where comprehensive reporting of all Exploration ⢠All samples collected by the CP are reported.
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Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
Results is not practicable, representative reporting
of both low and high grades and/or widths should
be practiced to avoid misleading reporting of
Exploration Results.
Other substantive
exploration data
⢠Other exploration data, if meaningful and material,
should be reported including (but not limited to):
geological observations; geophysical survey
results; geochemical survey results; bulk samples â
size and method of treatment; metallurgical test
results; bulk density, groundwater, geotechnical
and rock characteristics; potential deleterious or
contaminating substances.
⢠As reported in the body of the release.
Further work ⢠The nature and scale of planned further work (eg
tests for lateral extensions or depth extensions or
large-scale step-out drilling).
⢠Diagrams clearly highlighting the areas of possible
extensions, including the main geological
interpretations and future drilling areas, provided
this information is not commercially sensitive.
⢠As part of due diligence, the Company has completed
initial sampling
⢠The Company intends to commence on-ground surface
exploration in the near-future.
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