OD6 Metals Limited is an Australian mineral exploration and development company specializing in the critical minerals sector, primarily focusing on rare earth elements and copper. The company holds 100% interests in the Splinter Rock Project and Grass Patch Project in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, targeting clay-hosted rare earths with substantial deposits totaling 682 million tonnes at 1,338 ppm total rare earth oxides (TREO), including high-grade magnetic rare earths such as neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium. It also owns the Gulf Creek Copper-Zinc volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) project in New South Wales, covering 23 square kilometers, with recent copper discoveries enhancing its critical minerals portfolio. OD6 Metals produces premium rare earth products, including high-quality Mixed Rare Earth Carbonate (MREC) and Mixed Rare Earth Hydroxide (MREH), characterized by high magnetic rare earth content, minimal impurities, and extremely low uranium and thorium levels, positioning the company as a potential premium global supplier. The company employs innovative and scalable processing technologies developed in collaboration with the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), including nanofiltration, ion exchange, and impurity removal, which improve efficiency, reduce acid consumption, and boost product quality.
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Subiaco, Western Australia, OD6 Metals has recently completed a significant acquisition of the Gulf Creek Copper Project and commenced drilling programs to explore copper-zinc potential. It has advanced its rare earth projects with metallurgical diamond drilling and successfully integrated new processing flowsheets to enhance recoveries and product quality. OD6 Metals has actively engaged in capital raising to support its expansion and exploration activities, exemplified by placements and strategic project development initiatives throughout 2024 and 2025. The company targets strategic markets in energy transition technologies, defense, electronics, and renewable energy sectors, leveraging its geographically diverse Australian mining assets to position itself as a growing supplier of critical minerals essential for clean energy and advanced technologies. OD6 Metals operates as a publicly listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker OD6.AX.