Defense Metals Corp.·Basic Materials

VANCOUVER, BC, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been conditionally approved for up to C$1,878,250 in the second call for proposals under the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund ("CMIF"), which is now transitioning to the First and Last Mile Fund ("FLMF"), to advance its Wicheeda REE Clean Energy and Transportation Infrastructure Project. The funding is pending final due diligence and will support critical infrastructure planning initiatives for the Company's Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements ("REE") Project, located northeast of Prince George, British Columbia.

Robust Wicheeda Pre-Feasibility Economics Supported by Current Strong NdPr Price Environment VANCOUVER, BC, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to provide an update on certain key developments at its 100%-owned Wicheeda Project, including progress toward pilot-scale processing, ongoing technical studies, permitting initiatives, and strengthening rare earth market fundamentals. Current International NdPr prices have increased significantly since the release of the Wicheeda Preliminary Feasibility Study The Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS"), prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), demonstrates strong economics for Wicheeda as a long-life, open-pit rare earth operation producing a high-value mixed rare earth carbonate product, driven primarily by neodymium-praseodymium ("NdPr") revenues and low operating costs (refer to Company News Release February 18, 2025).

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce its participation in a strategic European trade delegation led by Natural Resources Canada ("NRCan") and Invest in Canada, aimed at strengthening critical mineral partnerships across Europe. The multi-city mission included stops in Rome, Munich, and Paris, bringing together key government officials, industry leaders, and strategic partners to advance collaboration in the critical minerals and rare earth sectors.

Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project to Receive Early Coordination Support VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project (Wicheeda Project), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that its has been selected by the Province of British Columbia to work with the B.C. Critical Minerals Office (CMO) as an advanced project.

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has appointed SGS Canada Inc. ("SGS") to undertake a comprehensive 30-tonne pilot-scale flotation testing program on two newly-prepared drill core composite samples from the Wicheeda deposit. The Company's metallurgical program is designed to further advance process flowsheet development and support future engineering studies for the Wicheeda Project.

VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Jones as Vice President, Projects. Mr. Jones is a senior mining executive and professional mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of international experience in the development and execution of complex mining and mineral processing projects.
Defense Metals Corp., a junior exploration company, engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada. It has an option to acquire 100% interest in the Wicheeda project consisting of six mining claims covering an area of 1,708 hectares located in British Columbia. The company was formerly known as First Legacy Mining Corp. and changed its name to Defense Metals Corp. in December 2018. Defense Metals Corp. was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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