# 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... Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4 Original source: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/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-805387126.html Publisher: cnw Original announcement: 2026-08-31T11:32:46.671Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade intercepts for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant widths of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift - Positive factor: Results within PFS pit confines - Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure Facts used in scoring: 157 ## Classification and evidence No classification tags are available. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 157. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (157) ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-0) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 3.69 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-1) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.81 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-2) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.26 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-3) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-4) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-5) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 382 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-6) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 169 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-7) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 79 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-8) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 38 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-9) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 14 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-10) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 4 Context: 69.8 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-11) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Exceptional-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 5.03 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-12) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 2.46 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-13) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.74 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-14) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.53 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-15) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-16) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 479 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-17) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 211 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-18) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 102 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-19) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 51 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-20) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 18 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-86 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-21) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 5 Context: 32.0 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-22) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 1.70 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-23) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.83 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-24) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.52 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-25) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.22 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-26) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.07 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-27) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 274 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-28) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 137 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-29) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 60 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-30) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 41 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-31) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 12 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-32) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 5 Context: 184.4 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-33) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.52 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-34) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.23 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-35) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.73 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-36) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.36 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-37) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-38) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 456 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-39) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 224 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-40) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 102 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-41) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 76 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-42) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 22 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-93 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-43) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 10 Context: 56.7 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-44) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.82 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-45) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.41 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-46) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.23 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-47) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-48) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.04 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-49) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 159 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-50) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 93 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-51) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 38 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-52) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 42 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-53) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 10 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-94 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-54) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 6 Context: 57.9 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-55) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.42 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-56) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.18 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-57) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.78 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-58) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-59) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.10 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-60) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 350 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-61) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 166 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-62) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 66 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-63) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 44 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-64) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 14 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-95 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-65) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 5 Context: 36.0 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-66) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.86 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-67) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-68) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.84 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-69) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-70) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.13 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-71) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 519 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-72) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 252 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-73) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 109 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-74) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 80 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-75) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 24 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-76) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 10 Context: 65.1 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-77) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Exceptional-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 6.15 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-78) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 2.98 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-79) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.78 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-80) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.89 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-81) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.29 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-82) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for samarium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1138 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-83) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for gadolinium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 530 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-84) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for europium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 236 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-85) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for dysprosium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 146 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-86) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for terbium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 48 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-96 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-87) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for holmium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 17 Context: 20.3 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-88) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 1.96 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-89) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.95 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-90) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.63 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-91) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.24 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-92) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.08 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-93) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 292 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-94) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 144 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-95) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 67 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-96) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 38 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-97) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 13 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-97 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-98) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 4 Context: 116.2 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-99) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 1.55 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-100) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.76 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-101) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.49 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-102) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-103) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-104) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 213 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-105) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 110 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-106) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 47 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-107) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 39 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-108) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 11 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-109) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 5 Context: 119.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-110) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.34 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-111) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.14 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-112) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.79 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-113) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.27 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-114) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-115) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 282 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-116) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 130 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-117) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 58 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-118) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 34 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-119) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 12 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-98 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-120) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 4 Context: 53.0 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-121) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 1.63 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-122) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.79 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-123) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.52 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-124) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-125) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.07 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-126) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 242 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-127) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 131 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-128) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 50 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-129) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 45 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-130) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 12 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-131) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 6 Context: 111.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-132) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.65 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-133) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.29 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-134) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.88 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-135) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for neodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.31 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-136) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for praseodymium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-137) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 354 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-138) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 174 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-139) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 67 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-140) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 47 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-141) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 14 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-99 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-142) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 5 Context: 57.6 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-143) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: Strong-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 1.55 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-144) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.76 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-145) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.49 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-146) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · neodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.19 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-147) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · praseodymium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.06 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-148) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · samarium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 226 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-149) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · gadolinium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 109 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-150) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · europium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 48 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-151) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · dysprosium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 32 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-152) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · terbium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 10 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-153) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · holmium #### 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 factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 4 Context: 148.7 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-154) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare\_earth\_elements #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for rare earth elements - Positive factor: Exceptional width of mineralization - Positive factor: Drilling aimed at resource classification uplift Evidence · table > 2.40 Context: 84.6 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-155) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · cerium #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for cerium - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 1.16 Context: 84.6 ### WI26-100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/07-00-et-defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-m--a7c27a81-1f66-441c-87e0-43fca5c10da4#fact-drill-facts-156) Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · lanthanum #### 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 factor: High-grade intercept for lanthanum - Positive factor: Significant width of mineralization Evidence · table > 0.79 Context: 84.6 ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.