DY6 advances Malawian Critical Metals Portfolio (Tundulu & Machinga) - Gallium - Phosphate - REE - HREE - Niobium
- Noel Ong
- 24 minutes ago
- 7 min read
Announcement
DY6 Metals Ltd (ASX: DY6) has delivered a practical operational update across its Malawian projects (Figure 1), completing follow-up surface sampling at Tundulu and commencing a new grid-based program at Machinga. The work targets high-value mineralisation in gallium (Ga), rare earth elements (REEs), niobium (Nb), and phosphate, with assays in preparation for SGS Randfontein.
Figure 1: Location of Malawian Projects (source: DY6)
DY6 Metals CEO, Cliff Fitzhenry, commented:
"We are extremely pleased with the progress being made across our Malawian assets. The completion of follow-up sampling at Tundulu marks another important milestone in advancing what we believe is a highly strategic project, with significant exposure to gallium, rare earth elements, and phosphate. Early results and historical data continue to highlight the outstanding grade profile and scalability of Tundulu, and we see clear potential to define a globally relevant gallium and REE resource.
With only a fraction of the project area tested to date, the upside opportunity remains substantial. At the same time, our new sampling program at Machinga is targeting high-priority anomalies and building on recent successful drilling. The strong geological continuity we’re observing gives us growing confidence in the potential to expand mineralisation and unlock further value. DY6 Metals is systematically advancing a critical metals portfolio that aligns with global demand trends for clean energy and advanced technologies. We are excited by the momentum building across our projects and remain focused on delivering meaningful exploration results that drive shareholder value."
Key Highlights - The search for Gallium - Phosphate - REE - HREE - Niobium.
Tundulu sampling completed: 90 soil & rock-chip samples collected over 11 north–south lines (50 m line spacing; 50–100 m station spacing) focusing on known and prospective high-grade REE and gallium zones (Figure 2).
Historical high-grade context at Tundulu: prior drilling includes intercepts such as 25 m @ 64.63 g/t Ga₂O₃ & 1.03% TREO from 45 m, including 9 m @ 81.85 g/t Ga₂O₃ from 61 m (TU008), and spot grades up to 310.46 g/t Ga₂O₃ & 5.68% TREO at 97–98 m (TU043).
Under-tested upside: only ~40% of the most prospective area has been drill-tested to date, leaving scope for scale and extensions.
Machinga program underway: a 116-sample grid (400 m × 200 m) is targeting a strong radiometric anomaly and following up maiden RC/DD results; mineralised zones show strong correlation with radiometric highs, supporting systematic targeting.
Assays pending from both programs; samples being prepared in Zomba before dispatch to SGS Randfontein (South Africa).
Figure 2: Tundulu Project Location Map and Historical Drill Hole locations over Nathace Hill. (source: DY6)
Project Update — Tundulu: REE – Phosphate – Gallium
The completed work at Tundulu focused on Nathace Hill, where carbonatite units (sovite, bastnäsite/synchysite-bearing carbonatite, apatite-sovite, agglomerates, and syenites) host REE–P mineralisation with gallium potential. The current surface grid partially twins historical data points to validate earlier results while opening up previously untested ground (~60%). DY6 emphasizes the strategic nature of Tundulu, given the intersection of REE, Ga, and phosphate in one intrusion within the Chilwa Alkaline Province.
Figure 3: Nathace Hill at Tundulu Project Hill showing sampled points. (source: DY6)
📌Why this matters: Tundulu continues to screen as a multi-commodity carbonatite with high-grade Ga hits alongside meaningful TREO/phosphate. Confirmation sampling plus pending assays could tighten vectors for follow-up drilling and potential resource definition work.
Project Update — Machinga: HREE & Niobium
At Machinga (southern Malawi), DY6 has mobilised for a 116-station soil/rock-chip program on a 400 m × 200 m grid. The targeting relies on a pronounced radiometric anomaly that correlates with previously observed mineralisation from the maiden RC/DD campaign, increasing confidence in stepping out towards higher-grade areas. The company frames Machinga as significantly under-explored with HREE and Nb upside.
Operational Momentum & Next Steps
Laboratory workflow: Samples are being prepped in Zomba and dispatched to SGS Randfontein for ICP-MS (Na fusion) and XRF analyses; QA/QC will include blanks and certified standards.
Data integration: Pending assays from both Tundulu and Machinga will be layered over radiometrics, lithology mapping, and historical datasets to refine drill targets and validate historical high-grade gallium zones at depth.
Follow-up drilling: Validation drilling over key Tundulu positions is identified as a logical next step following assay results.
Samso Concluding Comments
It is good to see that DY6 is doing exploration here in Malawi. It was here that first brought me to look at DY6. In fact, it was the releases on the projects in Malawi created my awareness of DY6. The chase for the Gallium - Phosphate - REE - HREE - Niobium suite of commodities is going to be the focus.
Tundulu remains the standout — REEs, gallium and phosphate within a carbonatite system—with only a fraction of the footprint meaningfully drilled. Machinga adds leverage on HREE and niobium with a sensible radiometric-led target definition.
Near-term value hinges on assay quality and correlation. If SGS results confirm the historical high-grade gallium/TREO signatures at Tundulu and align with radiometric highs at Machinga, DY6 earns the right to drill with precision. If they don’t, the work still tightens vectors, saves metres later, and clarifies the next round of targeting. Either way, the program is set up to be decision-rich.
This is a very early stage exploration story, but as much as the jurisdiction is in question, this is also a place for great discoveries for DY6. As they say, No Pain No Gain.
Figure 4: The share price chart for DY6 Metals Limited as of 13th October 2025. (source: CommSec).
For investors, the outstanding assays will be the first milestone and the rest is a matter of funding and luck. Drilling and looking for the potential carbonatite is going to be the key highlight, and the next stage of exploration activities will determine the fate of the company.
The Company is still an AUD$20M market capitalised company, and as Figure 4 shows, there is still a fair bit of value left from the last boost in May 2025. The key for DY6 is to start advanced exploration and get some numbers to wave their hands around. I think with some solid discovery news, it could be at least nearer the AUD $100M mark based on the levels of market speculation observed lately on the ASX. Lion Rock has a market value of AUD $145M at the time of writing, so it is feasible for DY6 to get close to that level with some good numbers.
I have recently been told that the cornerstone investors are very supportive and are very "sticky" shareholders. These are good points for allowing DY6 management to get stuck into the rigours of mineral exploration.
Post 2025, I feel that the global markets and thus investors will start to have an appreciation of the level of scarcity of these critical commodities. The geopolitical situation does not look like it's going to settle down anytime soon, so as long as the uncertainty is present, there is going to be a critical nature to the Gallium - Phosphate - REE - HREE - Niobium suite of commodities.
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As always, investors should cross-reference this summary with the source announcement, examine JORC Table 1 details, and track subsequent assay disclosures to validate thesis strength and target evolution. #SamsoDYOR
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