DY6 Metals (ASX:DY6) uncovers high-grade gallium at Tundulu, tapping into a critical mineral surge

In a timely discovery that aligns with soaring demand for critical minerals, DY6 Metals (ASX:DY6) has unearthed high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Tundulu Rare Earth and Phosphate Project in Malawi, following a review of historical drilling data.

Highlights:

• High-grade gallium intersected from surface, including 74m at 93.26g/t Ga₂O₃ and 14m at 202.79g/t Ga₂O₃
• Gallium mineralisation remains open at depth, with only ~40% of the prospective area drill-tested
• Rising global gallium prices driven by surging semiconductor and electronics demand
• Metallurgical testwork underway, results expected in coming weeks

In the words of DY6 metals, “a review of historical drilling and trenching at the Tundulu Rare Earth and Phosphate project, Malawi, has uncovered high-grade gallium mineralisation.”

Importantly, significant mineralisation has been identified from surface — a critical advantage in a sector hungry for new supply outside of China’s stranglehold on gallium production.

Drill highlights from the historical campaign include 74 metres at 93.26 grams per tonne (g/t) Ga₂O₃ from 72 metres in hole TU043, with an eye-catching internal hit of 14 metres at 202.79g/t Ga₂O₃.

Another standout, TU011, delivered 53 metres at 72.79g/t Ga₂O₃ from surface, including 12 metres at 145.07g/t.

Adding to the intrigue, only about 40% of the highly prospective Tundulu area has been drill-tested to date. Encouragingly, mineralisation appears open at depth, with deeper gallium potential yet to be assayed.

In a market increasingly sensitive to critical mineral supply chains, gallium has emerged as a strategic resource, thanks to its essential role in high-end electronics and semiconductors.

DY6 points out that “gallium prices have materially increased in recent years,” a trend driven by “growing demand in the electronics and semiconductor industries” and China’s dominance in raw supply.

DY6 has already commenced preliminary metallurgical testwork on bulk samples at Auralia Metallurgy in Perth to assess the project’s potential to produce separate rare earth and phosphate concentrates.

Results are expected in the coming weeks, potentially setting the stage for the next major move in DY6’s Tundulu development story.

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