Dalaroo expands to offshore critical minerals potential
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT:
ASX: DAL | OTCQB: DALMF 23 April 2026
Dalaroo Expands Blue Lagoon Exploration Model to Target
Offshore Critical Minerals Potential
Dalaroo Metals Ltd (ASX: DAL; OTCQB: DALMF) (“Dalaroo” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the
expansion of its Blue Lagoon Rare Earth Project in south-west Greenland, following the securing of additional
prospective licence areas adjacent to its existing tenure.
The expanded landholding strengthens Dalaroo’s position within a highly prospective coastal corridor for rare
earth elements (REE), zirconium (Zr), niobium (Nb) and hafnium (Hf). The increased footprint provides
greater scale across key geological targets and supports systematic evaluation of a potential district-scale
critical minerals system.
This announcement builds on the Company’s recent expansion of the Blue Lagoon Project landholding and
subsequent technical update, which confirmed a geological model consistent with a sediment-hosted critical
minerals system associated with lagoon and drainage environments.
This expansion extends the model into adjacent nearshore and offshore environments, which are considered
prospective for the continued transport and concentration of heavy minerals.
Highlights:
• Additional highly prospective licence area applied for adjacent to the Blue Lagoon Project
• Expansion targets coastal and shallow marine sedimentary environments
• Offshore areas interpreted as potential heavy mineral accumulation zones
• Positions Dalaroo to evaluate a potential district-scale sediment-hosted critical minerals system
Dalaroo’s CEO John Morgan commented:
“Expanding the Blue Lagoon Project is a logical step in testing the broader scale potential of this emerging
system.
Our work indicates that mineralised sediments may extend beyond the lagoon into offshore environments,
which are recognised as favourable settings for heavy mineral concentration.
This expansion positions Dalaroo to assess what could represent a significantly larger sediment-hosted critical
minerals system.”
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Figure 1. Map of Dalaroo's Blue Lagoon Project with exploration licenses application M-516, M- 517 and M-523 shown in red. Gardaq A/S
licenses shown in green.
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Rationale for Licence Expansion
The decision to expand the Blue Lagoon Project into adjacent offshore areas is supported by recent
exploration results and geological interpretation1,2, which identified elevated zirconium and associated
critical minerals within lagoon and drainage sediments. The spatial distribution of anomalism, particularly
along drainage pathways exiting the lagoon, indicates continued transport of mineralised material from
upstream alkaline source rocks.
These drainage systems act as conduits, moving weathered material from surrounding alkaline and granitic
terrains through the lagoon and toward the coast. As transport energy decreases, dense heavy minerals are
expected to settle and concentrate within favourable depositional environments.
Accordingly, adjacent nearshore and shallow marine settings are considered prospective for the
accumulation of heavy mineral-rich sediments. Offshore environments represent the next logical extension
of this system, acting as effective traps where hydraulic sorting processes may result in further concentration
and potential natural upgrading of heavy minerals.
The licence expansion has been targeted to capture these downstream depositional environments and
enable evaluation of a broader sediment-hosted critical minerals system.
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Figure 2. Conceptual cross-section illustrating sediment transport pathways from elevated source rocks to lagoon and offshore depositional
environments. (Conceptual only.)
Offshore Exploration Potential
Recent exploration results highlight the potential for heavy mineral concentration within downstream
environments associated with the Blue Lagoon system.
Geochemical results, supported by geological interpretation, suggest mineralised sediments may extend
beyond the lagoon into adjacent nearshore and shallow marine settings.
These environments are recognised as favourable depositional settings where dense minerals, including
zircon-bearing phases, may accumulate under reduced energy conditions.
Strategic Licence Expansion
The expansion consolidates Dalaroo’s landholding across a broader coastal system prospective for sediment-
hosted critical minerals system.
The newly applied areas cover extensions of key drainage pathways and coastal depositional environments
considered favourable for heavy mineral accumulation derived from upstream alkaline intrusive sources.
This expanded footprint positions the Company to assess the scale and continuity of the mineral system
beyond the lagoon.
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Planned Exploration Activities
Dalaroo is evaluating a range of low-impact exploration techniques to assess offshore potential, including:
• Seabed sediment sampling programs (including Van Veen grab sampling)
• Bathymetric and depth profiling surveys
• Additional geochemical sampling across coastal and nearshore environments
The objective of this work is to determine whether the Blue Lagoon system extends into a broader sediment-
hosted critical minerals system with potential for district-scale continuity.
Jurisdictional Significance
The Blue Lagoon Project aligns with Dalaroo’s strategy to build exposure to critical minerals within stable and globally
significant jurisdictions.
Greenland is increasingly recognised as an emerging supplier of critical minerals, including rare earth elements,
niobium and zirconium, supported by favourable geology and a developing regulatory framework.
Growing global focus on supply chain security highlights the importance of new, transparent and responsibly sourced
mineral provinces. Within this context, Blue Lagoon provides exposure to a region attracting increasing strategic
interest.
Early-stage exploration has identified geological characteristics considered prospective for critical minerals, supporting
continued systematic evaluation.
Figure 3. Schematic of how a Van Veen grab sampler works from the back of a vessel.
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Management Commentary
Exploration Manager – Greenland and Western Australia, Trystan Hughes, commented:
“Our current geological model, developed from recent sampling and interpretation, supports the transport
of heavy mineral-rich sediments beyond the lagoon into downstream environments.
The expansion into offshore areas represents a logical next step in testing this model, particularly where
reduced energy conditions may facilitate further concentration.
This work will help refine our understanding of the scale and continuity of the broader sediment-hosted
system.”
Reference:
1. Refer to ASX Announcement (DAL), “Sampling Reveals District Scale Critical Minerals – Greenland”, 16
January 2026.
2. ASX Announcement (DAL), “Dalaroo Appoints Exploration Manager and Provides Blue Lagoon
Technical Update”, 20 April 2026.
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the Company's Board of Directors.
ENDS
For more Information:
Please visit our website for more information: Dalaroo Metals Website
John Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
T: +61 410 774 319
E: info@dalaroometals.com.au
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About Dalaroo Metals
Dalaroo Metals Limited is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on the discovery and development of
high-quality gold and critical minerals projects across Australia and international jurisdictions.
The Company’s portfolio includes the Blue Lagoon Project in south-west Greenland, prospective for rare
earth elements (REE), zirconium and niobium, a growing suite of gold exploration assets in Côte d’Ivoire
located within the highly endowed Birimian Greenstone Belt of West Africa, and the Lyons River Project and
Namban Project in Western Australia.
Dalaroo’s strategy is to systematically advance its projects through modern exploration techniques, resource
definition and strategic partnerships, with a strong focus on value creation for shareholders. The Company
is committed to responsible exploration, strong corporate governance and building long-term stakeholder
relationships in the regions in which it operates.
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this report that relates to exploration results is based on information compiled by John
Morgan, a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and the CEO of Dalaroo
Metals Ltd. Mr Morgan has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit
under consideration and to the activity undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012
Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
(JORC Code). Mr Morgan consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on this information in
the form and context in which it appears.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, exploration success,
geological interpretation, commodity price fluctuations, regulatory approvals, permitting timelines,
operational risks and market conditions.
Any statements regarding potential mineralisation, exploration targets, grades, scale or development
concepts are conceptual in nature and based on early-stage surface sampling only. These statements do not
constitute, and should not be construed as, a Mineral Resource or Ore Reserve estimate as defined under
the JORC Code. References to peer projects, market pricing, strategic significance or potential future
development pathways are provided for contextual purposes only and should not be interpreted as a
forecast of future performance or valuation. Commodity pricing information is indicative only, subject to
market volatility and should not be relied upon as a projection of future prices. Investors are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Dalaroo Metals Limited undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
The Company confirms it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information
included in this announcement.
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