07:00 ET Defense Metals Resource Upgrade Drilling Intersects 2.86% TREO over 65 Metres; Including 6.15% TREO over 20 Metres at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"); (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to announce assay results for an initial...

Original announcement by cnw on Aug 31, 2026

Bullish

Company: Defense Metals Corp.
Ticker: DEFN
Exchange: Unavailable
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Primary commodity: Rare earth elements
Secondary commodities: Cerium, Lanthanum, Neodymium, Praseodymium, Samarium, Gadolinium, Europium, Dysprosium, Terbium, Holmium
Document categories: Drill results, Resource update
Extracted: 2026-08-31 11:40:08 UTC

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Defense Metals Corp. announced assay results from initial drill holes at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Project, with all eleven holes intersecting significant widths of high to moderate grade rare earth element mineralization. Notably, hole WI26-96 returned 2.86% TREO over 65.1 metres, including 6.15% TREO over 20.3 metres. These resource infill drilling results are expected to upgrade inferred resources to an indicated or better category within the 2025 Preliminary Feasibility Study pit design.

Reasoning: The drill results show significant widths and high grades of rare earth elements, which are explicitly stated to contribute positively to resource classification uplift within the existing PFS pit design. This indicates strong potential for de-risking and advancing the project. Comprehensive QA/QC procedures enhance confidence in the results.

Positive factors

High-grade intercepts for rare earth elements
Significant widths of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift
Results within PFS pit confines
Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure

Facts used in scoring: 157

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 157. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (157)

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 3.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 3.69
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“3.69”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.81
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.81”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.26
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.26”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.15
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 382Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 382
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“382”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 169Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 169
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“169”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 79Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 79
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“79”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 38Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 38
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“38”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 14Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 14
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“14”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 69.8 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 4
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 69.8 m
From: 1 m
To: 70.8 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:1.0-70.8
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“4”

Context: 69.8

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 5.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5.03
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional grade of TREO over a significant width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

Exceptional-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“5.03”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 2.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.46
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“2.46”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.74
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.74”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.53
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 479Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 479
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“479”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 211Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 211
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“211”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 102Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 102
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“102”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 51Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 51
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“51”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 18Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 18
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“18”

Context: 32.0

WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 32 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-86
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 32 m
From: 3 m
To: 35 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-86:3.0-35.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 32.0

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.7
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of TREO over an exceptional width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“1.70”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.83
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.52
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.22
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.07
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 274Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 274
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“274”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 137Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 137
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“137”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 60Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 60
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“60”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 41Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 41
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“41”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 12Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 12
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“12”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 184.4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 184.4 m
From: 91.6 m
To: 276 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:91.6-276.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 184.4

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.52
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.52”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.23
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.73
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.36
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 456Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 456
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“456”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 224Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 224
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“224”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 102Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 102
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“102”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 76Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 76
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“76”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 22Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 22
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“22”

Context: 56.7

WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 10Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 56.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-93
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 10
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 56.7 m
From: 96.4 m
To: 153.1 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“10”

Context: 56.7

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.82
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate grade of TREO over a significant width, contributing to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.82”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.41
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.23
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.04
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 159Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 159
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“159”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 93Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 93
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“93”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 38Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 38
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“38”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 42Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 42
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 10Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 10
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“10”

Context: 57.9

WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.9 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-94
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 6
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.9 m
From: 77.1 m
To: 135 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-94:77.1-135.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“6”

Context: 57.9

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.42
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.42”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.18
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.18”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.78
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.78”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 350Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 350
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“350”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 166Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 166
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“166”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 66Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 66
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“66”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 44Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 44
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“44”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 14Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 14
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“14”

Context: 36.0

WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 36 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-95
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 36 m
From: 64 m
To: 100 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-95:64.0-100.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 36.0

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.86
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.86”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.39
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.39”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.84
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.84”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.13
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 519Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 519
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“519”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 252Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 252
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“252”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 109Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 109
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“109”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 80Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 80
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“80”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 24Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 24
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“24”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 10Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 65.1 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 10
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 65.1 m
From: 60.9 m
To: 126 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:60.9-126.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“10”

Context: 65.1

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 6.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 6.15
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional grade of TREO over a significant width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

Exceptional-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“6.15”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 2.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.98
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“2.98”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.78
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.78”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.89
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.29
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 1138Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1138
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of samarium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for samarium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1138”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 530Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 530
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of gadolinium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for gadolinium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“530”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 236Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 236
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of europium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for europium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“236”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 146Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 146
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of dysprosium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for dysprosium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“146”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 48Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 48
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of terbium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for terbium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 20.3

WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 17Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20.3 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-96
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 17
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20.3 m
From: 93 m
To: 113.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-96:93.0-113.3
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of holmium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for holmium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“17”

Context: 20.3

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.96
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of TREO over an exceptional width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“1.96”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.95
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.63
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.24
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.08
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.08”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 292Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 292
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“292”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 144Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 144
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“144”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 67Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 67
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“67”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 38Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 38
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“38”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 13Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 13
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“13”

Context: 116.2

WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 116.2 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-97
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 4
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 116.2 m
From: 2.9 m
To: 119 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-97:2.9-119.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“4”

Context: 116.2

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.55
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of TREO over an exceptional width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“1.55”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.76
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.49
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.19
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.06
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 213Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 213
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“213”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 110Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 110
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“110”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 47Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 47
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“47”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 39Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 39
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“39”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 11Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 11
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“11”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 119 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 119 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 122 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-122.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 119.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.34
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.34”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.14
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.14”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.79
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.27
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.27”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.09
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 282Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 282
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“282”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 130Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 130
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“130”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 58Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 58
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“58”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 34Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 34
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“34”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 12Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 12
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“12”

Context: 53.0

WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 53 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-98
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 4
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 53 m
From: 3.1 m
To: 56 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-98:3.1-56.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“4”

Context: 53.0

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.63
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of TREO over an exceptional width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“1.63”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.79
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.52
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.52”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.2
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.07
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 242Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 242
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“242”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 131Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 131
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“131”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 50Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 50
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“50”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 45Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 45
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“45”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 12Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 12
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“12”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 111.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 6
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 111.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 115 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-115.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“6”

Context: 111.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.65
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of TREO over a significant width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Significant width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.65”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.29
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.29”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.88
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.88”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.31
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of neodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for neodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.11
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of praseodymium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for praseodymium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 354Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 354
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows samarium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“354”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 174Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 174
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows gadolinium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“174”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 67Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 67
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows europium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“67”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 47Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 47
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows dysprosium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“47”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 14Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 14
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows terbium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“14”

Context: 57.6

WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 57.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-99
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 5
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 57.6 m
From: 3.4 m
To: 61 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-99:3.4-61.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows holmium mineralization over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“5”

Context: 57.6

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.55
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade of TREO over an exceptional width, contributing positively to the resource upgrade efforts for the project.

Positive factors

Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“1.55”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.76
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows cerium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.49
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows lanthanum mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymiumGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: neodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.19
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows neodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymiumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: praseodymium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.06
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows praseodymium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samariumGrade: 226Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: samarium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 226
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows samarium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“226”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadoliniumGrade: 109Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: gadolinium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 109
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows gadolinium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“109”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europiumGrade: 48Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: europium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 48
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows europium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosiumGrade: 32Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: dysprosium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 32
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows dysprosium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“32”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbiumGrade: 10Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: terbium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 10
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows terbium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“10”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmiumGrade: 4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 148.7 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: holmium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 4
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 148.7 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 151 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-151.0
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept shows holmium mineralization over an exceptional width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“4”

Context: 148.7

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare_earth_elementsGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84.6 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: rare_earth_elements
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 2.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 84.6 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 86.9 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-86.9
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of TREO over an exceptional width, further enhancing the positive implications for resource upgrade.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for rare earth elements
Exceptional width of mineralization
Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift

Evidence · table

“2.40”

Context: 84.6

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · ceriumGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84.6 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: cerium
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 1.16
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 84.6 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 86.9 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-86.9
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of cerium over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for cerium
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 84.6

WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanumGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84.6 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: WI26-100
Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
Commodity: lanthanum
Region: canada_bc
Reported Region: British Columbia, Canada
Ticker: DEFN

Geometry

Grade: 0.79
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 84.6 m
From: 2.3 m
To: 86.9 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: WI26-100:2.3-86.9
Mining Method: open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
Lab Certified: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: blanks, duplicates, standards

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a high grade of lanthanum over a significant width, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

Positive factors

High-grade intercept for lanthanum
Significant width of mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: 84.6

How Atlas produces this analysis

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