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

New Exploration Targets with Potential to Expand Wicheeda REE Deposit Defined by Defense Metals

Defense Metals Advances Pre-feasibility Study

Defense Metals Engages Hatch Ltd. and SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc. for Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project Preliminary Feasibility Study

Defense Metals Completes Hydrometallurgical Pilot Plant Testing and Initiates Pre-feasibility Study Design Work