Defense Metals Corp. Announces Closing of its $12.5 Million Private Placement, Including $6.6 Million Strategic Financing with RCF Opportunities Fund II L.P.

Defense Metals Corp. Announces Private Placements for Aggregate Proceeds of $12.5 Million With Lead Order from RCF Opportunities Fund II L.P. of $6.6 Million

Defense Metals Announces Commencement of Phase II Hydrometallurgical Pilot Plant Testing

Defense Metals Completes Successful Phase I Pilot Plant Work

Defense Metals Joins Discovery Group and Appoints a New Director