# OD6 Metals Joins US Defense Industrial Base Consortium

OD6 Metals, an Australian company developing a fluorspar mining project in Nevada, has been accepted into the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). This membership enhances OD6's access to US government funding and partnership opportunities aimed at securing domestic sources of critical minerals. Given the US's strategic reliance on imported fluorspar, particularly from China, and recent federal initiatives prioritizing domestic critical mineral supply chains, OD6 is positioned to advance its project through upcoming drilling and permitting activities with potential government support.

- **Why this matters:** Inclusion in the DIBC signals increased federal interest in diversifying and securing critical mineral supply chains, creating procurement opportunities for companies involved in domestic mineral development.
- Procurement professionals should note the growing emphasis on domestic sourcing of fluorspar, a mineral essential for defense and industrial applications, which may influence future contract solicitations and funding priorities.
- Contractors and suppliers in mining and mineral processing sectors can leverage DIBC membership to engage with federal agencies such as the Defense Logistics Agency and Department of War for potential contracts.
- Organizations involved in permitting, drilling, and environmental compliance in Nevada may see increased activity and should prepare for collaboration with government stakeholders supporting critical mineral projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC)
- US Department of War
- US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- US Forest Service

### Vendors
- OD6 Metals (awardee)

### Sources
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        OD6 accepted into US Defense Industrial Base Consortium
      
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