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Defense Metals Corp. Reinforces Leadership Following 100% Acquisition of Wicheeda REE Property

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VANCOUVER,BC, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) announces that it is reinforcing its leadership team, following the (100%) acquisition of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Property.

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  • VANCOUVER,BC, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) announces that it is reinforcing its leadership team, following the (100%) acquisition of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Property.
  • The Company has made the following additions to the Management Team and Board of Directors, as follows:
    Appointment of Dr. Luisa Moreno as President of Defense Metals.
  • (BC) Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, a director of Defense Metals and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.Mr.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada1.

Defense Metals Corp. Acquires 100% of the Wicheeda REE Project

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Friday, January 14, 2022
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Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals commented:

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  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals commented:
    "Since entering the option to acquire the exploration stage Wicheeda REE Project in late 2018 Defense Metals has advanced the project through metallurgical flowsheet development, and initial and updated mineral resource estimates.
  • Defense Metals now owns and controls 100% of the Wicheeda REE Project.
  • The scientific and technical information contained in this news release as it relates to the Wicheeda REE Project has been reviewed and approved by Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo.
  • Defense Metals owns 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Corp. files PEA NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Readers are encouraged to read the Technical Report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions and exclusions.

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  • Readers are encouraged to read the Technical Report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions and exclusions.
  • The Technical Report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context.
  • (BC) Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, AB, a director of Defense Metals and a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.Mr.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Completes Resource Expansion Drilling Program

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the completion of the 2021 drilling program at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the completion of the 2021 drilling program at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.
  • The Company's previous, and highly successful, 2019 drilling campaign resulted in a 49% increase in tonnage and a 30% increase in resource grade (see Defense Metals News Release Dated May 13, 2020).
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"We are pleased to have completed our 2021 drilling campaign.
  • is available under Defense Metals Corp.'s profile on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com )
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Defense Metals to Mobilize Second Drill to Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased announce plans for the mobilization of a second diamond drill to expedite its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit resource expansion and delineation diamond drill program.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased announce plans for the mobilization of a second diamond drill to expedite its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit resource expansion and delineation diamond drill program.
  • Defense Metals is currently advancing the road accessible Wicheeda Critical Rare Earth Element (REE) Property, which is located close to infrastructure approximately 80 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia (BC).The Wicheeda project has indicated mineral resources of 4,890,000 tonnes averaging 3.02% LREO (Light Rare Earth Elements) and inferred mineral resources of12,100,000 tonnes averaging 2.90% LREO[1].
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"We are extremely pleased to have secured a second diamond drill to expedite completion of our Wicheeda REE Deposit resource expansion and delineation program.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Provides Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project Economic Scenario Analysis Update

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide a progress update with respect to its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Project economic scenario analysis being conducted by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. ("SRK").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide a progress update with respect to its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Project economic scenario analysis being conducted by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. ("SRK").
  • Defense Metals is currently advancing the road accessible Wicheeda Critical Rare Earth Element (REE) Property, which is located close to infrastructure approximately 80 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia (BC).The Wicheeda project has indicated mineral resources of 4,890,000 tonnes averaging 3.02% LREO (Light Rare Earth Elements) and inferred mineral resources of12,100,000 tonnes averaging 2.90% LREO1.
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"We are extremely pleased with the progress of the defined stages of the scenario analysis.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Drills 215 Metres Carbonatite in First Hole At Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit

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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide an update with respect to its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit resource expansion and delineation diamond drill program.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to provide an update with respect to its ongoing Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit resource expansion and delineation diamond drill program.
  • The program is progressing on schedule and is currently on the 4th drill hole, with over 750 metres drilled to date.
  • is available under Defense Metals Corp.'s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com)
    Drill hole WI21-33 (350az/-80o) was designed to test the North Zone of the Wicheeda REE Deposit, which remains open to expansion, and collared into visually REE mineralized carbonatite, and remained in carbonatite to a depth of 220 metres downhole.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Commences 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit Resource Expansion and Definition Diamond Drill Program

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF)(FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce commencement of diamond drilling at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV:DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF)(FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce commencement of diamond drilling at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit.
  • The 2021 Wicheeda diamond drill program is designed to build on the successes of the 2019 campaign in support of future advanced economic studies.
  • Craig Taylor, CEO of Defense Metals, stated:"Defense Metals is excited to commence its 2021 resource expansion and delineation diamond drilling at Wicheeda.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Completes Drill Pad Construction In Advance Of 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit Drill Campaign

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has completed steep terrain drill pad construction in preparation for commencement of its 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Deposit resource expansion and definition diamond drill program.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has completed steep terrain drill pad construction in preparation for commencement of its 2021 Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Deposit resource expansion and definition diamond drill program.
  • Defense Metals has now completed four timber drill pads in preparation for the 2021 diamond drilling (Figure 1).
  • Further details regarding the 2021 drill plans will be released at that time.
  • Defense Metals has an option to acquire 100% of the 1,708 hectare Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada.

Defense Metals Announces Landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Sinosteel MECC for Information Sharing, Beneficiation Testwork, and Investigation into Establishing a Large-Scale Pilot Plant at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Property

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The proposed pilot plant will consist of both a beneficiation and hydrometallurgical process to produce bulk samples of rare earth concentrate, mixed rare earth carbonate, and high-purity rare earth oxides.

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  • The proposed pilot plant will consist of both a beneficiation and hydrometallurgical process to produce bulk samples of rare earth concentrate, mixed rare earth carbonate, and high-purity rare earth oxides.
  • DEFN will assess the cost value assigned to the EPC contract and will inform Sinosteel MECC as the proposed pilot plant progresses.
  • DEFN will review if additional related infrastructure will be required for the pilot plant can be included in the EPC contract for Sinosteel MECC.
  • It is envisioned the pilot plant will be fully constructed in modules in China before being transported and installed at Wicheeda.