Blue Lagoon GPR results indicate 50m of Sediments
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Geophysical Survey Confirms Sediment Depths up to 50m,
Expanding Blue Lagoon REE System
Ground Penetrating Radar identifies extensive sediment accumulations and
multiple new source-to-sink valleys for future exploration
Highlights
Independent Geophysical Survey Advances Blue Lagoon
Dalaroo Metals Ltd (ASX: DAL, OTCQB: DALMF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of
independent Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES) surveys across its 100%-
owned Blue Lagoon Rare Earth Project in southern Greenland.
The surveysrepresent a major step in defining thescale,geometry and continuity of the Blue Lagoon sedimentary
basin, providing the first comprehensive three-dimensional understanding of the rare earth-bearing system.
23 July 2026
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES) surveys completed at
Dalaroo's 100%-owned Blue Lagoon Rare Earth Project in Greenland
• Twenty-one GPR survey lines completed across five priority shoreline target areas.
• Thick unconsolidated sediment packages identified with interpreted depths of up to approximately
50 metres.
• Extensive sediment accumulations confirmed within the primary rare earth-bearing shoreline
environments.
• Multiplenewly identified sediment-filled valleys interpretedas additional source-to-sink pathways,
significantly expanding future exploration opportunities.
• Ten bathymetric survey lines completed across the Blue Lagoon, delivering the first detailed model
of the lagoon floor.
• Survey provides the first three-dimensional understanding of the sedimentary basin and will guide
future auger drilling, bulk sampling and resource evaluation.
• Results further strengthen Dalaroo's sediment-hosted rare earth exploration model and support
expansion of exploration across the broader Blue Lagoon district.
• Numerous sediment-filled eastern valleys identified extending beyond the current exploration
footprint, highlighting significant district-scale expansion potential.
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The survey results confirm that significant sediment accumulations occur throughout much of the Blue Lagoon
shoreline and provide the first detailed subsurface model of the basin.
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Extensive Sediment Basin Confirmed
Interpretation of the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey has confirmed the presence of extensive
unconsolidated sediment accumulations surrounding Blue Lagoon, significantly advancing Dalaroo's
understanding of the project's sedimentary architecture and reinforcing the Company's source-to-sink
exploration model for rare earth mineralisation.
The survey investigated five priority target areas where previous surface sampling identified widespread rare
earth element (REE), zirconium and hafnium mineralisation. Results demonstrate that the thickest sediment
packages occur within Sites A, B and C, where sediment thickness commonly ranges between 30 and 50 metres
and, in several locations,extends beyond the effective penetration depth of the GPR system. These deeper zones
remain open and may contain even greater sediment accumulations than currently interpreted.
The interpreted sedimentary sequences demonstrate that Blue Lagoon hosts extensive sedimentary
depocenters capable of preserving large volumes of transported heavy mineral-rich sediments derived from the
surrounding alkaline intrusive rocks. The geometry and distribution of these sediment packages are consistent
with long-lived depositional environments capable of concentrating resistant heavy minerals, including REE-
bearing minerals, zircon and hafnium-bearing phases.
Site A
• Bedrock interpreted between approximately 2 and 50 metres below surface.
• Multiple areas approach the effective penetration limit of the GPR system, indicating sediment thickness
may locally exceed 50 metres.
• Represents one of the most significant sediment accumulations identified within the survey and remains
open at depth.
Site B
• Extensive sediment package interpreted between approximately 2 and 50 metres.
• Displays similar geological characteristics to Site A, with several deeper zones extending beyond the
interpreted limits of the GPR data.
• The continuity of thesediment package suggests a favourable environment for the accumulation of heavy
mineral-rich sediments.
Site C
• Sediment thickness progressively increases towards the shoreline and adjacent peninsula.
• Bedrock interpreted between approximately 2 and 50 metres below surface.
• The broad, continuous sediment package highlights another highly prospective area for follow-up
exploration.
Site D
• Moderate sediment accumulation.
• Bedrock generally interpreted between 1 and 30 metres below surface.
• Represents a secondary target with potential for localised heavy mineral concentration.
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Site E
• Relatively thin sediment cover.
• Maximum interpreted sediment thickness of approximately 10 metres.
• Provides an important comparison with the thicker sedimentary systems identified elsewhere around the
lagoon.
Overall, the GPR survey confirms the presence of an extensive sedimentary basin surrounding Blue Lagoon and
provides the first comprehensive picture of the subsurface architecture of the lagoon system. The identification
of widespread sediment packages exceeding 30 metres in thickness, together with several areas potentially
extending beyond 50 metres, represents a significant advancement in the Company's understanding of the
project. When integrated with geological mapping, surface geochemistry, sediment sampling and forthcoming
assay results, these datasets are expected to refine high-priority drill targets and further strengthen Dalaroo's
source-to-sink exploration model for rare earth mineralisation.
Figure 1. Location map of Blue Lagoon showing GPR survey areas.
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Source-to-Sink Model Continues to Strengthen
One of the most significant outcomes of the survey was the recognition of numerous sediment-filled valleys
extending beyond the currently defined exploration areas.
These valleys represent additional source-to-sink transport pathways capable of transporting, concentrating
and preserving REE-bearing heavy minerals derived from the surrounding alkaline granites.
The GPR survey demonstrates that the Blue Lagoon sedimentary system is considerably larger than originally
recognised and extends well beyond the areas currently targeted by exploration.
These newly recognised valleys provide multiple high-priority exploration opportunities and will form an
important component of Dalaroo's expanded exploration strategy during the 2027 field season.
The Company believes these valleys have the potential to host additional heavy mineral accumulations similar
to those already identified within the main Blue Lagoon basin, significantly increasing the district-scale potential
of the project.
Figure 2. Eastern sediment-filled valley interpreted as a source-to-sink transport pathway into the Blue Lagoon basin.
Importance of Thick Sediment Packages
Unlike conventional hard-rock rare earth projects, Blue Lagoon is being explored as a sediment-hosted heavy
mineral system. In these systems, the thickness and continuity of mineralised sediments are fundamental
controls on the potential scale of the project. The GPR survey has now confirmed that extensive sedimentary
packages occur throughout the Blue Lagoon basin and has identified additional sediment-filled valleys that
significantly expand the Company's exploration search space.
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In parallel with defining the sedimentary basin, Dalaroo's geological team continues to map and sample the
surrounding alkaline intrusive rocks to better understand the source of the rare earth-bearing heavy mineral
assemblages and refine the Company's source-to-sink exploration model.
Bathymetric Survey Completes Basin Model
The SBES survey successfully mapped the entire Blue Lagoon using ten survey traverses.
The resulting bathymetric model provides the first detailed understanding of lagoon depth and basin morphology
and will assist in interpreting sediment transport pathways and depositional environments responsible for
concentrating heavy mineral sands.
Figure 3. Team conducting survey at Blue Lagoon.
When combined with geological mapping, surface geochemistry and sediment thickness data, the survey
provides an integrated three-dimensional framework for ongoing exploration.
Figure 4. Lagoon Survey Lines.
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Major Advancement of Blue Lagoon Exploration Model
Since acquiring the project, Dalaroo has progressively developed a unique exploration model based on the
erosion of REE-enriched alkaline granites into downstream sedimentary environments.
Exploration completed to date has demonstrated:
• Widespread rare earth mineralisation within shoreline sediments.
• Significant enrichment in zirconium and hafnium.
• Multiple REE-bearing heavy mineral assemblages.
• Extensive alkaline granite source rocks surrounding Blue Lagoon.
• Large sedimentary traps capable of concentrating heavy minerals.
The GPR survey confirms that the sedimentary packages hosting the previously identified surface mineralisation
extend to significant depths and that the broader source-to-sink system continues well beyond the current
exploration footprint.
This substantially enhances Dalaroo's understanding of the overall scale of the Blue Lagoon system and provides
an important platform for future exploration and resource evaluation.
Geological Setting
The Project lies within the Paleoproterozoic rift province of South Greenland, which comprises sedimentary
sequences intruded by a variety of alkaline volcanic and plutonic igneous rocks. This rift setting was
subsequently intruded by Mesoproterozoic Gardar-age alkaline intrusive complexes, which are recognised
globally for their association with critical mineral systems.
Blue Lagoon is located within the Helene alkaline granite, forming the westernmost exposure of the Nunarsuit
Complex. The Nunarsuit Complex is the largest, and among the youngest, of the Gardar-age intrusions in South
Greenland and is comprised predominantly of alkaline syenitic and granitic units. The Project area is bounded to
the east by extensive alkalic syenite, further reinforcing the prospectivity of the geological setting for zirconium,
niobium and rare earth element enrichment.
The combination of fertile alkaline intrusive rocks, extensive drainage catchments and an enclosed lagoon
environment provides a compelling geological setting for the concentration of heavy mineral assemblages
containing rare earth elements, zirconium and hafnium.
Importantly, the newly recognised sediment-filled valleys drain extensive REE-enriched alkaline granite
catchments, providing additional targets where heavy mineral accumulation may have occurred over geological
time.
The integration of geological mapping, geochemistry, GPR and bathymetric data provides a robust exploration
framework for systematically evaluating the broader Blue Lagoon district.
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Figure 5. Location of the Blue Lagoon project in South-West Greenland.
Upcoming Catalysts
Following completion of the GPR and bathymetric surveys, Dalaroo will:
• Integrate the GPR model with geological mapping and assay results.
• Complete mineralogical and metallurgical studies.
• Develop a three-dimensional geological model.
• Evaluate bulk sampling opportunities.
• Assess the newly identified source-to-sink valleys during the 2027 exploration season.
• Continue evaluating the broader Blue Lagoon district for additional sediment-hosted rare earth
targets.
Conclusion
The successful completion of the GPR and SBES surveys represents a major advancement in Dalaroo's
understanding of the Blue Lagoon Rare Earth Project. The confirmation of extensive sediment accumulations,
together with the recognition of multiple new source-to-sink valleys beyond the current exploration
footprint, significantly enhances the project's scale potential and provides a strong technical foundation for
the next phase of exploration.
The GPR survey provides Dalaroo with a significantly improved understanding of the geometry, thickness and
continuity of the Blue Lagoon sedimentary basin. Combined with ongoing geological mapping and
geochemical sampling, the survey results will allow the Company to prioritise future auger drilling, bulk
sampling and metallurgical studies while expanding exploration into the newly recognised sediment-filled
valleys surrounding the main lagoon.
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Management Commentary
Dalaroo Metals CEO, John Morgan, commented:
"The completion of this independent geophysical survey marks another significant milestone in the systematic
advancement of the Blue Lagoon Rare Earth Project.
Our 2025 exploration program confirmed widespread rare earth mineralisation within shoreline sediments. This
latest work now demonstrates that those sedimentary environments are substantially thicker than originally
understood, with sediment accumulations extending to approximately 50 metres in several priority areas.
Importantly, the survey has done much more than simply define sediment thickness. It has identified numerous
previously unrecognised sediment-filled valleys extending beyond the current exploration footprint. These
valleys represent additional source-to-sink pathways draining the surrounding REE-enriched alkaline granites
and provide exciting new exploration opportunities well beyond the main Blue Lagoon basin.
Together with our geological mapping, surface geochemistry and ongoing mineralogical studies, the GPR results
significantly strengthen our geological model and reinforce our view that Blue Lagoon represents a district-scale
sediment-hosted critical minerals system.
With the geological framework now becoming increasingly well defined, our focus will turn to systematic testing
of these newly identified sedimentary environments through auger drilling, bulk sampling and continued
evaluation of the broader Blue Lagoon district.
Every phase of exploration continues to strengthen our geological understanding of Blue Lagoon and increase
our confidence in the scale of this emerging critical minerals system. The systematic application of
geochemistry, geological mapping and geophysics is providing a strong technical foundation for the next stage
of exploration."
Exploration Manager, Trystan Hughes, commented:
"The GPR survey has significantly advanced our understanding of the Blue Lagoon sedimentary system and has
provided valuable information that simply could not be obtained through surface mapping alone.
From a geological perspective, one of the most encouraging outcomes is the confirmation that several shoreline
environments contain thick sediment accumulations extending to approximately 50 metres. This provides
important evidence that the basin has the capacity to preserve substantial volumes of sediment capable of
hosting heavy mineral concentrations.
Equally exciting has been the recognition of numerous sediment-filled valleys extending from the surrounding
alkaline granite terrain into the Blue Lagoon basin. During the field season, geological mapping identified many
of these eastern valleys as important drainage systems transporting weathered material from the fertile source
granites.
The GPR survey has now demonstrated that these valleys contain significant sediment accumulations and
reinforces our source-to-sink exploration model. Rather than representing isolated depositional environments,
these valleys appear to form part of a much larger interconnected sedimentary system that remains largely
unexplored.
Integrating the GPR results with geological mapping, geochemistry, bathymetry and ongoing mineralogical
studies has provided a robust three-dimensional framework that will allow us to efficiently prioritise future auger
drilling, bulk sampling and exploration across the broader Blue Lagoon district."
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Reference:
1. Refer to ASX Announcement (DAL), “Sampling Reveals District Scale Critical Minerals – Greenland”, 16 January 2026.
This announcement has been authorised for release to the ASX by the Company's Board of Directors.
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John Morgan
Chief Executive Officer
T: +61 410 774 319
E: info@dalaroometals.com.au
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. Dalaroo Metals Limited
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in
the referenced market announcements and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning those
announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed.
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 rapidly growing portfolio of
gold exploration assets in Côte d’Ivoire, including the Bondoukou and Bongouanou Gold
Projects within the highly endowed Birimian Greenstone Belt of West Africa, and the Lyons
River and Watheroo Projects 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.
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