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Defense Metals Updates Metallurgical Test Work and Preliminary Feasibility Study Progress for its Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements Project

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The field-based geotechnical, geochemical and environmental test work required for the PFS has been completed and lab-based studies are in progress.

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  • The field-based geotechnical, geochemical and environmental test work required for the PFS has been completed and lab-based studies are in progress.
  • Eleven mixed rare earth precipitate samples from the hydrometallurgical test work have been sent to potential partners, processors or end-users.
  • Over the past 5 years, Defense Metals drilled 58 core holes totalling 12,073 metres (m; ~39,610 feet) to define the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit and provide samples for metallurgical test work.
  • From 2018 to date, about CAD$5 million has been spent on metallurgical test work and the development of the metallurgical flowsheets for the Wicheeda REE Project.

Defense Metals Files NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate Technical Report for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has filed the detailed Technical Report (the "Technical Report") of its updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("2023 MRE") for its 100% owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit located in British Columbia, Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has filed the detailed Technical Report (the "Technical Report") of its updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("2023 MRE") for its 100% owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit located in British Columbia, Canada.
  • The Technical Report is dated October 27, 2023, effective August 28, 2023, is entitled "Technical Report on the Wicheeda Property, British Columbia, Canada", and was prepared by APEX Geoscience Ltd.
  • Readers are encouraged to read the Technical Report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
  • ), Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberta, who is a director of Defense Metals and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.

Defense Metals Upgrades and Expands Mineral Resource Estimate for Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Table 1: Wicheeda Mineral Resource (effective date August 28, 2023)

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  • Table 1: Wicheeda Mineral Resource (effective date August 28, 2023)
    The 2023 MRE is classified according to the CIM "Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines" dated November 29th, 2019 and CIM "Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves" dated May 10th, 2014.
  • Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
  • There is no guarantee that any part of the mineral resources discussed herein will be converted to a mineral reserve in the future.
  • Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Defense Metals Continues to Drill High-Grades at Wicheeda with 106 metres of 2.53% Total Rare Earth Oxide; Including 59 metres of 3.42%; Participate in the 18th International Rare Earths Conference

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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Luisa Moreno, President and Director of the Company will be presenting on the "Wicheeda Deposit: The Next North American REE production".

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  • Luisa Moreno, President and Director of the Company will be presenting on the "Wicheeda Deposit: The Next North American REE production".
  • A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Drills High-Grades at Wicheeda including 124 metres of 3.58% Total Rare Earth Oxide

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate.

Key Points: 
  • A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Wicheeda Project, with a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Corp. Initial Drilling Results Yield 1.78% Over 192 Metres Total Rare Earth Oxide at Wicheeda; Including 3.13% Over 73 Metres

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate.

Key Points: 
  • A unique advantage of the Wicheeda REE Project is the production of a saleable high-grade flotation-concentrate.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Wicheeda Project, with a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Corp. Drills Longest High-Grade Intercept To Date 3.09% Total Rare Earth Oxide Over 251 Metres; Including 3.92% Over 80 Metres at Wicheeda

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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The analytical work reported on herein was performed by ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) at Langley (sample preparation) and Vancouver (ICP-MS fusion), B.C.

Key Points: 
  • The analytical work reported on herein was performed by ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) at Langley (sample preparation) and Vancouver (ICP-MS fusion), B.C.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Wicheeda Project, with a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Skyharbour’s Partner Company Valor Resources Intersects Elevated Radioactivity and Associated Alteration in Drilling at the Hook Lake Uranium Project, Saskatchewan

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Valors Executive Chairman George Bauk commented: We are encouraged by the alteration and elevated radioactivity seen in several of the holes drilled at S-Zone.

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  • Valors Executive Chairman George Bauk commented: We are encouraged by the alteration and elevated radioactivity seen in several of the holes drilled at S-Zone.
  • The same style of alteration was also intersected in hole DDHL22-001 from 4.0 to 15.0m downhole but with no elevated radioactivity.
  • Holes DDHL22-001 and -002 intersected elevated radioactivity and associated alteration in a zone that can be correlated between both holes.
  • Skyharbours Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
    To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Companys website at www.skyharbourltd.com .

Defense Metals Corp. Drills 2.50% Total Rare Earth Oxide Over 176 Metres; Including 6.14% Over 20 Metres From Surface at Wicheeda

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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The analytical work reported on herein was performed by ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) at Langley (sample preparation) and Vancouver (ICP-MS fusion), B.C.

Key Points: 
  • The analytical work reported on herein was performed by ALS Canada Ltd. (ALS) at Langley (sample preparation) and Vancouver (ICP-MS fusion), B.C.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Wicheeda Project, with a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Corp. Continues to Drill High Grade at Wicheeda With 3.23% Total Rare Earth Oxide Over 162 Metres; Including 4.21% Over 45 Metres From Surface - Confirms Significant Mineralization At Depth With Potential to Expand Mineral Resource

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Drill hole WI21-43 intersected several carbonate dykes, syenite and limestone host rocks above resource cut-off averaging 0.55% TREO over 113 metres (Figure 3).

Key Points: 
  • Drill hole WI21-43 intersected several carbonate dykes, syenite and limestone host rocks above resource cut-off averaging 0.55% TREO over 113 metres (Figure 3).
  • The Wicheeda REE Project yielded a robust 2021 PEA that demonstrated an after-tax net present value (NPV@8%) of $517 million, and 18% IRR3.
  • ALS is an ISO-IEC 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 accredited geoanalytical laboratory and is independent of the Defense Metals and the QP.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.