Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report
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ASX Announcement
29 July 2024
ASX: OD6
Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report
OD6 Metals Limited (OD6 or the Company) is pleased to present its Quarterly
Activities and Cashflow Report for the period ending 30 June 2024
Highlights (including subsequent events):
•
Total Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) doubles in size to
–
682Mt @ 1,338ppm TREO at 1,000ppm cut-off grade (Indicated + Inferred)
–
Including High Grade Indicated MRE at Inside Centre of 119Mt @ 1,632ppm TREO at
1,000ppm cut-off grade
–
•
Approximately 910 kilo-tonnes of contained TREO and 205 kilo-tonnes of contained MagREO
High Metallurgical Recoveries Continue at Splinter Rock
–
Achieved recoveries of up to 90%, of Magnet Rare Earth Elements (MagREE) in multiple
Prospect areas, across 60 new samples
–
Average ~60% MagREE recovery at 25g/l hydrochloric acid (HCl), with equivalent rrecoveries
achieved for all magnet rare earth oxides (MagREO), including Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb
•
Simple Beneficiation Lowers Acid Consumption and Costs at Splinter Rock
–
Removal of coarse material (greater than 75um) improves TREO grades by up to 224%
(157% average).
–
Metallurgical testing of screened material delivered up to 79% reduction in HCl
consumption (35% average reduction) to approximately 10kg HCl/t total screened ore.
•
Successful Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Co-Funded Drilling Application
–
OD6 has been offered the maximum of $180,000 under the WA State Government cofunded drilling program
•
Phase 4 ANSTO Metallurgical Tests commenced which are key to enabling completion of a Scoping
Study, due at the end of CY 2024
•
Cash balance at the end of the June quarter remains strong at A$2.325M.
For full details on the Mineral Resource Estimate, refer to ASX release dated 29 May 2024. OD6 confirms that it is not aware of any new
information or data that materially affects the information included in those releases. All material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning those releases continues to apply and has not materially changed.
Brett Hazelden, Managing Director, commented:
““It has been another excellent quarter of progress at OD6, which culminated in a doubling of our Mineral Resource
Estimate at Splinter Rock, in conjunction with continued metallurgical success.
The Inside Centre Prospect will be the basis of our Phase 4 metallurgical test program being conducted at ANSTO
with the aim of producing a Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC), which will form the basis of a Scoping Study
scheduled for completion by the end of the calendar year.”
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Exploration and Development (including subsequent events)
Mineral
During the quarter OD6 announced a Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) update for the
Resource
Splinter Rock Rare Earth Project located northeast of Esperance in Western Australia (refer
Estimate
ASX release, 29 May 2024), which delivered the following key outcomes:
Doubles at
Splinter Rock
•
Total Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) doubles in size to 682Mt @ 1,338ppm
TREO at 1,000ppm cut-off grade (Indicated + Inferred) including:
•
High Grade Indicated MRE at Inside Centre of 119Mt @ 1,632ppm TREO at
1,000ppm cut-off grade
•
High value Magnet Rare Earth Oxides (MagREO) represents an average of ~23%
of TREO grade
•
Approximately 910 kilo-tonnes of contained TREO and 205 kilo-tonnes of
contained MagREO
•
Substantial areas of identified clay basins with potential to further expand the MRE
through future exploration drilling
Mineral Resource Estimate Summary
The Splinter Rock project comprises 2,579 km2 of granted Exploration Licences located
approximately 150 km northeast of Esperance, Western Australia. The Project is located on
Unallocated Crown Land and the Company has a strong working relationship and
agreements with the traditional owners via the Ngadju and the Esperance Tjaltjraak Native
Title Aboriginal Corporations.
The Splinter Rock clay-hosted REE mineralisation is currently thought to be a mobilised
weathering product of the REE enriched Booanya granite suite, which underlies the Project
area. Historic work and examination of target geology indicates that the target area at
Splinter Rock is over 400km2.
OD6 has identified four main prospect areas from drilling and geophysics that contribute to
the Mineral Resource estimate:
•
Centre: Large clay basin within an elevated tableland. Clays have potentially pooled
in this area from Booanya granite to the north. Sub-prospects include Inside Centre
and Centre Northwest
•
Scrum: Magnetic dipole, with the northern area, located over a magnetic high in
Booanya granite grading to a magnetic low in the south.
•
Prop: Located at the lowest elevation and is surrounded by Booanya to the north and
south and interpreted to be a glacial paleo-valley filled with clay.
•
Flanker: Sits on top of a magnetic high on the Booanya granite and most likely to
comprise some transported clays but is potentially related to a localised weathered
granite profile.
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The Mineral Resource is expressed as Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO), represented by:
TREO (Total Rare Earth Oxide) = La2O3 + CeO2 + Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Sm2O3 + Eu2O3 +
Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3 + Tm2O3 + Yb2O3 + Lu2O3 + Y2O3
MagREO (Magnetic Rare Earth Oxide) = Pr6O11 + Nd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3
HREO (Heavy Rare Earth Oxide) = Gd2O3 + Tb4O7 + Dy2O3 + Ho2O3 + Er2O3 + Tm2O3 +
Yb2O3 + Lu2O3
The key magnet rare earth elements Neodymium (Nd), Praseodymium (Pr), Terbium (Tb) and
Dysprosium (Dy) comprise the highest price and demand, driving the future economics of
the Project. The Mineral Resource is presented as elemental oxides (as opposed to
elements) in accordance with current industry practice.
Table 1: Splinter Rock Rare Earth project Mineral Resource Estimate - by Prospect at 1,000ppm TREO cut off grade
Prospect
Category
Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(ppm)
Pr6O11
(ppm)
Nd2O3
(ppm)
Tb4O7
(ppm)
Dy2O3
(ppm)
MREO
(ppm)
MREO/TREO
(%)
Inside Centre
Indicated
119
1,632
79
271
2
12
366
22.4%
Centre
Inferred
276
1,342
65
228
3
15
310
23.1%
Centre NW
Inferred
21
1,255
65
227
3
14
309
24.6%
Scrum
Inferred
126
1,228
58
210
3
15
285
23.2%
Prop
Inferred
94
1,160
53
190
2
13
259
22.3%
Flanker
Inferred
45
1,250
59
212
3
16
290
23.2%
Total
Indicated
& Inferred
682
1,338
64
226
3
14
307
22.9%
The Mineral Resource estimate for Splinter Rock has been reported at a 1,000 ppm TREO
cut-off grade. The cut-off grade was chosen on the basis of a preliminary review of the
parameters that would likely determine the economic viability of an open pit operation and
with comparison with other clay hosted REE deposits. The geological model and search
parameters are based both on drilling and the modelling of the electromagnetic data by the
CSIRO. The electromagnetic modelling, calibrated by drill data, has proven very reliable at
predicting clay basin thicknesses (refer below and ASX announcement: 15 November 2023).
The Mineral Resource was estimated cumulatively for consecutive grade groups which
allows for the results to be reported cumulatively for different cut-off grades and presented
for comparison purposes (refer Table 2 and Figure 1).
Table 2: Splinter Rock Rare Earth project Mineral Resource Estimate - by global cut off grade
Cut-off
ppm TREO
Tonnes
(Mt)
TREO
(ppm)
Pr6O11
(ppm)
Nd2O3
(ppm)
Tb4O7
(ppm)
Dy2O3
(ppm)
MREO
(ppm)
MREO/TREO
(%)
400
2,226
884
42.0
147.0
1.8
9.9
201
22.7%
600
1,654
1014
48.4
170.1
2.1
11.3
232
22.9%
800
1,125
1164
55.8
196.1
2.3
12.7
267
22.9%
1,000
682
1338
64.4
225.8
2.6
14.2
307
22.9%
1,200
394
1518
73.3
256.1
2.8
15.5
348
22.9%
1,400
226
1686
81.8
285.0
3.1
16.5
386
22.9%
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Figure 1: Splinter Rock Rare Earth project tonnage and grade curve
Inside Centre has provided a large Indicated Resource of 119Mt @ 1,632ppm TREO at 1,000ppm cut-off grade
as defined in Figures 2 and 3 below.
Figure 2: Centre Mineral Resource shell on the basement model (from AEM data). Oblique view to the north. Cross
Section Figure 4-8 shown as A-A’ etc. Vertical Exaggeration x 5. (Source: OD6)
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Figure 3: Centre Prospect Cross Section A to A’ (refer Figure 18 for cross-section location). Vertical exaggeration x 5.
(Source: OD6)
High
During the quarter OD6 reported metallurgical leaching test results conducted by the
Metallurgical
Australian Nuclear Science Organisation (ANSTO) (refer ASX release, 13 May 2024) which
Recoveries
delivered the following key outcomes:
Continue at
Splinter Rock
•
Achieved excellent metallurgical recoveries of up to 90% of MagREE in multiple
Prospect areas, across 71 new samples.
•
Average ~60% MagREE recovered at 25g/l HCl (excluding basin edges and
carbonaceous shales):
•
–
Centre Prospect: 42% to 90% recovery of MagREE
–
Inside Centre Prospect: 44% to 76% recovery of MagREE
–
Prop Prospect: 41% to 77% recovery of MagREE
Importantly recoveries for all magnet rare earth oxides (MagREO) inclusive of
Nd, Pr, Dy, Tb are similar. This is the key to overall project economics for any clay
hosted rare earth project.
•
Further Phase 4 metallurgical leaching and processing optimisation work underway
at ANSTO
•
All reported assay results are based on the 4-acid soluble digestion method, aligning
with the reporting of geological drill assays and the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE).
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Figure 4: Centre Prospect REE Recovery by Element (>40% MagREO recovery)
Simple
OD6 reported metallurgical beneficiation test results conducted by ANSTO (refer ASX
Beneficiation
release,18 April 2024) which included the following key outcomes:
Lowers Acid
Consumption
and Costs at
Splinter Rock
•
Removal of coarse material (greater than 75um) improves TREO grades by up
to 224% (157% average)
•
Metallurgical testing of screened material delivered up to 79% reduction in HCl
consumption (35% average reduction) to approximately 10kg HCl/t total
screened ore.
•
Opportunity exists for screening size to be further optimised to maximise rare earth
recovery while reducing acid consumption.
•
Lowering acid consumption improves future potential project economics. A single
chlor-alkali electrolyser is indicatively capable of treating more than 5Mtpa of REE
bearing clay.
Phase 4 ANSTO
Phase 4 metallurgical testing commenced at ANSTO during the quarter. The focus of the
Metallurgical
works is summarised below based on two composite metallurgical samples originating from
Tests
multiple holes at Inside Centre and Prop.
Commenced
•
Bench Scale Tests: Perform bench scale tests to determine preferred slurry densities
and further optimize leach conditions.
•
Slurry Leach Tests: Conduct slurry leach tests to evaluate slurry handling, filtration,
and washing processes.
•
Impurity Removal Trials: Conduct impurity removal trials under various pH
conditions, temperatures, and with different reagents.
•
Assessment of Resin Use: Evaluate the potential use of resins in both pulp and liquid
phases to assist in impurity removal.
•
Ion Exchange Assessment: Assess ion exchange processes on "leach" liquor and
investigate selective elution of REE versus impurities such as Al and Fe.
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•
Nanofiltration Evaluation: Evaluate nanofiltration processes to produce a retentate
with increased REE concentration and a permeate containing clean acid for recycling.
•
Mixed Rare Earth Precipitation: Investigate mixed rare earth precipitation methods,
including carbonates and hydroxides.
•
Process Modelling and Techno-Economic Comparison: Develop process models
and conduct techno-economic comparisons of various flowsheet options.
Exploration
OD6 Metals Limited was also delighted to announce that it has been notified as a successful
Incentive
applicant for the Western Australian Government’s Exploration Incentive Scheme (EIS) Co-
Scheme (EIS)
funded drilling program (refer ASX release, 1 May 2024)
Co-Funded
Drilling
Successful
Application
•
The EIS is a State Government initiative that aims to encourage exploration in
Western Australia for the long-term sustainability of the State’s resources sector.
•
The Co-funded Exploration Drilling Program is a flagship program of the EIS. It is a
competitive program, open for applications twice a year, which offers up to a 50 per
cent refund for innovative exploration drilling projects, capped at specific amounts.
•
OD6 has been offered the maximum of $180,000 under the co-funded drilling
program
•
Drill funding is for the Tighthead and Loosehead prospective targets.
Mineralogy
Mineralogy characterisation and testing is currently being conducted in conjunction with
characterisation
CSIRO, ANSTO and Murdoch University. REE and clay host mineralogy is important in
aiding an understanding of why higher recoveries can be achieved in particular Prospect
areas.
Geometallurgy (GeoMet) refers to the practice of combining variables such as geology,
grade, volume, geochemistry, mineralogy and metallurgy to combine economic models with
exploration. The aim is to optimise the economics of a deposit to facilitate the identification
and ranking of preferred initial mining areas across clay hosted prospects. As Splinter
Rock’s GeoMet relationships are systemically mapped, clay areas containing the highest
grades and metallurgical recoveries of rare earth elements can be identified and targeted for
advanced stage work streams.
Various mineralogy testing methods are being undertaken, which include quantitative XRD,
SEM/EDS and QEMSCAN. Determining the mineralogical composition of the high-grade
areas is key to designing an economically successful processing facility.
During the quarter OD6 and Monash University was also advised that an application for use
of the X-ray fluorescence microscopy beamline at the Australian Synchrotron was
approved. The application approval is inclusive of grant valued at $131,136. The works are
due to be undertaken in October 2024.
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Corporate
General Meeting OD6 Metals Limited held a General Meeting of shareholders on 9 May 2024 with all
Resolutions Carried (refer ASX release, 8 April 2024 and 9 May 2024).
Notice
ESG Foundation
Initiatives
Continue
OD6 acknowledges the significance of integrating environmental, social and governance
(ESG) practices within its operations, recognising that they are essential for driving positive
environmental and social impacts while ensuring robust governance standards. The Company
is pleased to announce the completion of foundational sustainability and ESG initiatives
during the quarter ended 30 June 2024.
Governance review
ESG-related policies are essential for integrating environmental, social and governance factors
into decision-making processes and operations. OD6 completed a governance review to
identify improvement areas to enhance sustainability practices in governance structure. This
review involved examining board oversight, management accountability, disclosure practices
and stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure alignment with ESG goals and best
practices. Potential enhancement areas were identified to strengthen OD6’s environmental
and social management systems.
Future Plans
In the next quarter, OD6 will be preparing its sustainability disclosure in its Annual Report for
the year ended on 30 June 2024. The disclosure will highlight the company's ESG progress
and performance to reflect its commitment to transparency and sustainable practices.
REIA Conference OD6 participated in a panel discussion at the Rare Earth Indiustry Association (REIA)
Conference held in Tokyo. The conference was an opportunity to present to various
investors and offtakers interested in the Rare Earth sector (refer ASX release, 19 June 2024).
Asian Rare Earth OD6 participated at the Asian Rare Earths Conference held in Singapore. The conference
was an opportunity to present to various investors and offtakers interested in the Rare Earth
Conference
sector (refer ASX release, 22 April 2024).
Outcomes of
SPP
During the quarter, OD6 completed a successful Share Purchase Plan that raised A$292,000.
Funds raised will be used to advance the flagship Splinter Rock Project.
Cash Holdings
The Company had A$2.325M million of cash on hand at 30 June 2024
Securities on
Issue
Fully Paid Ordinary Shares
128,690,173
Performance rights
OPTIONS
2,800,000
38,750,371
47,435,249 Fully paid ordinary shares were released from escrow on 22 June 2024
During the quarter the Company issued 5,000,000 options to the Euroz Hartleys Limited.
As announced on 31 May 2024, the performance milestone of the 1,000,000 Class A
Performance Rights was met, and these were subsequently converted to ordinary shares by
the holder on 19 June 2024.
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Options on issue comprise:
•
22,050,371 Founder Options exercisable at A$0.30 on or before 31 October 2025.
•
3,850,000 Incentive Options exercisable at A$0.30 on or before 31 March 2026.
•
300,000 Contractor Options exercisable at A$0.30 on or before 13 April 2025.
•
1,500,000 Performance Options exercisable at A$0.50 on or before 31 March 2026.
•
2,500,000 Lead Manager Options exercisable at A$0.30 on or before 20 June 2025.
•
900,000 Performance Options exercisable at A$0.30 on or before 09 October 2026
•
2,650,000 Incentive Options exercisable at A$0.27 on or before 08 December 2026.
•
5,000,000 Broker Options exercisable at A$0.114 on or before 9 May 2027.
At 30 June 2024 none of the performance milestones of the Performance Rights still on
issue have been met, nor had any shares been issued on conversion of Performance Rights.
A summary of the performance milestones is outlined below:
Borrowings
CLASS
NUMBER
MILESTONE
EXPIRY DATE
B
1,500,000
Upon completion of a scoping study on a Project (prepared
in accordance with the guidelines prescribed by the JORC
Code and independently verified by an independent
competent person under the JORC Code) that
demonstrates an internal rate of return (IRR) of more than
20%.
22 June 2025
C
1,000,000
The Company announcing to ASX a JORC Code Compliant
inferred (or greater) Mineral Resource (as defined in the
JORC Code) of not less than 1,000,000,000 tonnes (of which
at least 400,000,000 tonnes must be an indicated Mineral
Resource), grading a minimum of 1000 ppm total rare earth
oxides (TREO).
08 December
2026
D
300,000
The rights vest on the Company announcing to ASX the
results of a Scoping Study (as defined in the JORC Code)
showing the potential to generate an internal rate of return
(IRR) of more than 20% using consensus prices and Board
approved assumptions.
08 December
2026
The Company has no borrowings.
Expenditure
Comparison to
In accordance with Listing Rule 5.3.4, as the June 2024 quarter was in a period covered by a
IPO Prospectus
“Use of Funds” statement in the IPO Prospectus, below is a comparison of the Company’s
actual expenditure to 30 June 2024 compared with the “Use of Funds” statement.
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Use of Funds
EXPENDITURE ALLOCATED
ACTUAL EXPENDITURE TO
UNDER PROSPECTUS -
DATE 30 JUNE 2024
2 YEAR PERIOD (A$’000)
(A$’000)
Exploration on the Splinter Rock Project
5,802
4,529
Exploration on the Grass Patch Project
1,510
1,690
Expenses of the Offer
656
603
Expenses for capital raise in April 2024
-
168
General working capital1
1,304
2,711
Totals
9,272
9,701
USE OF FUNDS UNDER PROSPECTUS
under
DATED 10 MAY 2022
Prospectus
1
Includes purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment
Exploration
Exploration and Evaluation expenditure during the quarter was A$336k. Expenditure
Expenditure
included site visits, heritage surveys, ANSTO metallurgical testing, mineralogy and
geological investigation.
Related Party
During the quarter ended 30 June 2024, payments to related parties amounted to A$135k,
Transactions
comprising of Managing Director Fees, Non-Executive Director fees, Superannuation and
geological consulting fees to GeoSpy Pty Ltd, which is an entity controlled by Darren
Holden.
Mineral Interests
Exploration
Schedule of Exploration Licenses (E) held end of June 2024 Quarter
Tenements
PROJECT
TENEMENT
NUMBER
HOLDER
STATUS
GRANTED
OWNERSHIP
Splinter Rock
E 63/2115
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
4 Feb 22
100%
Splinter Rock
E 69/3904
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
15 Feb 22
100%
Splinter Rock
E 69/3905
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
15 Feb 22
100%
Splinter Rock
E 69/3907
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
14 Feb 22
100%
Splinter Rock
E 69/3893
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
20 Jan 22
100%
Splinter Rock
E 69/3894
Odette Six Pty Ltd
Granted
20 Jan 22
100%
Grass Patch
E 63/2185
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Granted
1 Mar 22
100%
Grass Patch
E 63/2151
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Granted
2 Dec 21
100%
Grass Patch
E 63/2152
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Granted
3 Dec 21
100%
Grass Patch
E 63/2154
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Granted
6 Dec 21
100%
Grass Patch
E 63/2153
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Application
-
100%
Grass Patch
E 74/693
Grass Patch Metals Pty Ltd
Application
-
100%
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Figure 8: OD6 Granted and Application exploration Licenses in the Esperance region of Western Australia
Quarterly ASX Announcements (including Subsequent Events)
This Quarterly Activities Report contains information extracted from ASX market announcements reported in accordance with the
2012 edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves” (2012 JORC
Code). Further details (including 2012 JORC Code reporting tables where applicable) of exploration results referred to in this
Quarterly Activities Report can be found in the following announcements lodged on the ASX:
19/06/2024 Presentation – Rare Earth Industry Association
17/06/2024 Release of Securities from Escrow
31/05/2024 Vesting of Performance Rights
29/05/2024 Mineral Resource Estimate Upgrade Presentation
29/05/2024 Mineral Resource Estimate Doubles at Splinter Rock
13/05/2024 High Metallurgical Recoveries Continue at Splinter Rock
09/05/2024 Results of Meeting
01/05/2024 Successful Exploration Incentive Scheme Application
26/04/2024 Outcome of Share Purchase Plan
22/04/2024 Presentation – Asian Rare Earths Conference
18/04/2024 Simple Beneficiation Lowers Acid Consumption and Costs
08/04/2024 General Meeting Notice
08/04/2024 Placement Cleansing Notice
03/04/2024 Share Purchase Plan – Letter to Eligible Shareholders
03/04/2024 Share Purchase Plan Cleansing Notice
These announcements are available for viewing on the Company’s website https://www.od6metals.com.au/. OD6 confirms that it is
not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in any original ASX announcement.
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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 ‘project’, ‘foresee’, ‘plan’, ‘expect’, ‘aim’, ‘intend’, ‘anticipate’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘may’,
‘should’, ‘will’ 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).
No new information
Except where explicitly stated, this announcement contains references to prior exploration results, all of which have been crossreferenced to previous market announcements made by the Company. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new
information or data that materially affects the information included in the relevant market announcements.
The information in this report relating to the Mineral Resource estimate for the Splinter Rock Project is extracted from the
Company’s ASX announcements dated 18 July 2024. OD6 confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that
materially affects the information included in the original announcement and that all material assumptions and technical
parameters underpinning the Mineral Resource estimate continue to apply.
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of OD6 Metals Ltd
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About OD6 Metals
OD6 Metals is an Australian public company pursuing exploration
and development opportunities within the critical mineral
sector. The Company has successfully identified clay hosted rare
earths at its 100% owned Splinter Rock and Grass Patch Projects,
which are located in the Esperance-Goldfields region of Western
Australia - about 30 to 150km northeast of the major port and
town of Esperance.
Drilling and geological analysis at its flagship Splinter Rock has
shown widespread, thick, high-grade clay hosted REE deposits that
extend over hundreds of square kilometres. Metallurgical testing
using hydrochloric acid to leach the rare earths have resulted in
positive REE recoveries with optimisation ongoing.
The Company aims to delineate and define economic resources
and reserves of Rare Earth Elements (REE), in particular Neodymium (Nd), Praseodymium (Pr), Dysprosium (Dy) and Terbium
(Tb), which can be developed into a future revenue generating mine. Clay REE deposits are currently economically extracted
in China, which is the dominant world producer of REEs.
REE are becoming increasingly important in the global economy, with uses including advanced electronics and permanent
magnets in electric motors. As an example, a neodymium magnet used in a wind turbine or electric vehicle motor is 18
times stronger than a standard ferrite magnet significantly increasing energy use efficiency.
As part of the exploration process the Company has entered into heritage agreements with Esperance Tjaltrjraak Native Title
Aboriginal Corporation and the Ngadju Native Title Aboriginal Corporation that serves to both enable exploration and protect
important cultural sites on Country.
Corporate Directory
Managing Director
Mr Brett Hazelden
Non-Executive Chairman
Dr Darren Holden
Non-Executive Director
Mr Piers Lewis
Non-Executive Director
Dr Mitch Loan
Financial Controller/ Joint Company Secretary
Mr Troy Cavanagh
Joint Company Secretary
Mr Joel Ives
Exploration Manager
Tim Jones
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, 50 Kings Park Road, West Perth, WA 6005
PO Box 277, North Beach, WA 6920
PO Box 2009, Esperance, WA 6450
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Rule 5.5
Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity
quarterly cash flow report
Name of entity
OD6 Metals Limited
ABN
Quarter ended (“current quarter”)
34 654 839 602
30 June 2024
Consolidated statement of cash flows
Current quarter
$A’000
1.
Cash flows from operating activities
1.1
Receipts from customers
1.2
Payments for
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
-
-
(a) exploration & evaluation
-
-
(b) development
-
-
(c) production
-
-
(d) staff costs
(88)
(373)
(e) administration and corporate costs
(123)
(885)
-
-
10
66
1.3
Dividends received (see note 3)
1.4
Interest received
1.5
Interest and other costs of finance paid
-
-
1.6
Income taxes paid
-
-
1.7
Government grants and tax incentives
-
-
1.8
Other (provide details if material)
-
-
1.9
Net cash from / (used in) operating
activities
(201)
(1,192)
2.
Cash flows from investing activities
2.1
Payments to acquire or for:
-
-
(4)
(240)
-
(34)
(480)
(2,478)
(e) investments
-
-
(f)
-
-
(a) entities
(b) tenements
(c) property, plant and equipment
(d) exploration & evaluation
other non-current assets
ASX Listing Rules Appendix 5B (17/07/20)
+ See chapter 19 of the ASX Listing Rules for defined terms.
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Appendix 5B
Mining exploration entity or oil and gas exploration entity quarterly cash flow report
Consolidated statement of cash flows
2.2
Current quarter
$A’000
Year to date
(12 months)
$A’000
Proceeds from the disposal of:
(a) entities
-
-
(b) tenements
-
-
(c) property, plant and equipment
-
-
(d) investments
-
-
(e) other non-current assets
-
-
2.3
Cash flows from loans to other entities
-
-
2.4
Dividends received (see note 3)
-
-
2.5
Other (R&D Tax refund and Government
grants)
168
1,130
2.6
Net cash from / (used in) investing
activities
(316)
(1,622)
3.
Cash flows from financing activities
3.1
Proceeds from issues of equity securities
(excluding convertible debt securities)
1,792
1,792
3.2
Proceeds from issue of convertible debt
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