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Defense Metals Corp. develops the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project, a 100%-owned rare earth elements project located near Prince George, British Columbia. Company news commonly covers drilling, resource and reserve work, metallurgical testing, environmental baseline studies, feasibility-study preparation, permitting coordination, and infrastructure planning tied to Wicheeda.
Recurring updates also address the project's role in critical minerals supply chains for defense, high-technology, clean energy, and permanent magnet applications. News may include government and industry engagement, rare earth market commentary, project-management appointments, and trading-related developments for the company's TSX Venture, OTCQB, and Frankfurt-listed shares.
Defense Metals announced results from six diamond drill holes totaling 845 meters at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit. Notable findings include drill hole WI21-40 with 3.23% TREO over 162 meters and WI21-33 with 3.17% TREO over 196 meters, marking the highest grades reported in the 2021 program. The drilling indicates a significant presence of high-grade mineralization and potential resource expansion. Further assay results are pending from the ongoing resource expansion campaign.
Defense Metals Corp. announced significant results from its recent drilling at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit. Drill holes WI21-37 and WI21-38 intersected the highest-grade REE mineralization to date, with WI21-38 yielding 6.01% TREO over 23.4 metres and WI21-37 returning 3.19% TREO over 138 metres. These results align with geological models, confirming the economic potential of the resource. The company anticipates further assay results in the near future, highlighting ongoing efforts in resource expansion.
Defense Metals Corp. announced promising results from the initial four drill holes of a 29-hole diamond drill program at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element deposit, totaling 795 meters. Notably, drill hole WI21-33 reported 3.17% TREO over 196 meters and extended mineralization beyond the current resource pit shell. The company anticipates further assay results in the coming weeks, which could enhance the existing resource categories. The project's economic assessment projects a substantial net present value of $517 million and an 18% internal rate of return.
Defense Metals Corp. has appointed John Goode, a rare earth element processing expert, to its advisory board. Goode brings over 50 years of experience in metallurgy, having previously worked for Kilborn Engineering and as a special consultant on the Wicheeda REE Project. His expertise is expected to enhance metallurgical processes and contribute to the advancement of the Wicheeda REE Project, which has a strong preliminary economic assessment showing an after-tax NPV of $517 million and an 18% IRR. The project forecasts a mill throughput of 1.8 Mtpa and substantial production of REE annually.
Defense Metals Corp. announced the shipment of 1,576 core samples from its Wicheeda rare earth element (REE) Project, representing 70% of its 2021 drilling program. The samples, totaling approximately 3,900 meters across 23 drill holes, were sent to ALS Canada for analysis. Initial assay results for the first four holes are expected by mid-February 2022, with further updates to follow. The Wicheeda Project has a positive preliminary economic assessment indicating an after-tax NPV of $517 million and 18% IRR. The company is focused on expanding its REE resources.
Defense Metals Corp. has outlined its strategic achievements for 2021 and key objectives for 2022, focusing on the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project. The Company finalized a 100% acquisition and filed a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) indicating a net present value of $517 million and an IRR of 18%. Goals for 2022 include resource upgrading, optimizing processing flowsheets, and initiating a pre-feasibility study. Additionally, Defense Metals aims to engage users, strengthen its balance sheet, and implement an environmental strategy to enhance community collaboration.
Defense Metals Corp. announced on January 17, 2022, the 100% acquisition of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Property, reinforcing its leadership team. Dr. Luisa Moreno has been appointed as President, bringing her extensive expertise in rare earths and strategic minerals. Dr. William Bird joins as a Director, enhancing the board's mineral-industry proficiency. This acquisition positions Defense Metals strategically within the critical minerals sector, leveraging the Wicheeda property, which spans 2,008 hectares near Prince George, British Columbia.
Defense Metals Corp. has successfully completed the acquisition of Spectrum Mining Corporation, securing a 100% interest in the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) Property. Under the terms of the November 22, 2018 Option Agreement, Defense Metals issued 78,115,549 common shares valued at approximately $17.68 million and paid $100,000 in cash to Spectrum's shareholders. This acquisition consolidates Defense Metals' control over the Wicheeda REE Project, which boasts a pre-tax NPV of CAD $760 million. The project is strategically located near key infrastructure in British Columbia.
Defense Metals Corp. announced the filing of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project in British Columbia, dated January 6, 2022. The report, prepared by SRK Consulting, shows significant metrics: pre-tax NPV at 8% of $760,585K CAD, post-tax NPV at 8% of $516,500K CAD, and pre-tax IRR at 22%. The Project has an estimated mine life of 16 years, with initial capital expenditure of $440,068K CAD and total cashflow of $1,668,640K CAD. The report is compliant with NI 43-101 standards and is accessible on SEDAR and the company's website.
Defense Metals Corp announced a successful Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element deposit, revealing a post-tax NPV of $512 million and an IRR of 16%. The project anticipates average revenues of $397 million annually from rare earth concentrate over its 16-year lifespan. Initial capital expenditures are estimated at $461 million, with significant potential for production rates averaging 25,423 tonnes of REO yearly. The updated mineral resource now includes 5 million tonnes of indicated resources at 2.95% TREO, marking a 36% increase compared to previous estimates.