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
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Defense Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
- 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 11:21:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Defense Metals Corp. announced positive assay results from its 2026 resource upgrade and infill drilling program at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project in British Columbia, Canada. All eleven reported drill holes intersected significant widths of high to moderate grade rare earth element mineralization, including a highlight of 6.15% TREO over 20.3 metres within a broader interval of 2.86% TREO over 65.1 metres. These results are expected to contribute to a resource classification uplift within the existing Preliminary Feasibility Study pit confines, advancing the project towards a Feasibility Study.
Reasoning: The drill results consistently show significant widths of high-grade rare earth element mineralization from infill drilling within the existing pit design, directly supporting an upgrade of the resource classification and de-risking the project as it moves towards a Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts (e.g., 6.15% TREO over 20.3m)
- Significant widths (e.g., 184.4m at 1.70% TREO)
- Infill drilling targeting resource upgrade within PFS pit shell
- All holes intersected significant mineralization
- Good QA/QC and QP sign-off
- True width estimated to be 70-100% of drilled interval
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Resource Upgrade Drilling' and that results 'are expected to contribute positively to a resource classification uplift'.
Evidence · text
“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”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drill program is described as 'Resource infill drill hole' and 'resource upgrade and infill drilling'.
Evidence · text
“Resource infill drill hole WI26-96”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The news release states that Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (B.C.), a 'Qualified Person' as defined in NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“Kristopher J. Raffle, P.Geo. (B.C.), Principal and Consultant of APEX Geoscience Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberta, and a consultant to the Company, who is a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document includes a dedicated section on 'Methodology and Quality Assurance/Quality Control' detailing procedures, lab accreditation, and sample insertion.
Evidence · text
“Defense Metals follows industry standard procedures for the work carried out on the Wicheeda Project, with a quality assurance/quality control ("QA/QC") program. Blank, duplicate, and standard samples were inserted into the sample sequence sent to the laboratory for analysis.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document provides an estimate for the true width of mineralization relative to the drilled interval.
Evidence · text
“The true width of REE mineralization is estimated to be 70-100% of the drilled interval.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 3.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-86
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 69.8 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-86:1.0-70.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 exceptional grade and continuous width, contributing significantly to the resource upgrade efforts within the PFS pit shell.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (3.69% TREO)
- Continuous width (69.8m)
- High grade-thickness product (257.56 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“3.69”
Context: 69.8
WI26-86Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 5.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-86
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-86:3.0-35.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-86 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a very rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (5.03% TREO)
- Strong continuity width (32.0m)
- High grade-thickness product (160.96 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“5.03”
Context: 32.0
WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 184.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-93
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 184.4 m
- From
- 91.6 m
- To
- 276 m
- Intercept Depth
- 91.6 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-93:91.6-276.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 275 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 broad intercept of strong grade mineralization significantly contributes to the resource base and supports the goal of resource classification uplift.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.70% TREO)
- Exceptional width (184.4m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (313.48 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.70”
Context: 184.4
WI26-93Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-93
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 56.7 m
- From
- 96.4 m
- To
- 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 275 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-93 demonstrates excellent mineralization within the broader zone, reinforcing the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (2.52% TREO)
- Continuous width (56.7m)
- High grade-thickness product (142.88 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.52”
Context: 56.7
WI26-94Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-94
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.9 m
- From
- 77.1 m
- To
- 135 m
- Intercept Depth
- 77.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-94:77.1-135.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 284 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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, while moderate in grade, contributes to the overall resource definition with a significant width, supporting resource upgrade.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade (0.82% TREO)
- Continuous width (57.9m)
- Good grade-thickness product (47.48 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 57.9
WI26-95Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-95
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 36 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 100 m
- Intercept Depth
- 64 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-95:64.0-100.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 provides strong grade and width, reinforcing the continuity of mineralization for resource upgrade purposes.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.42% TREO)
- Strong continuity width (36.0m)
- High grade-thickness product (87.12 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“2.42”
Context: 36.0
WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-96
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 65.1 m
- From
- 60.9 m
- To
- 126 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-96:60.9-126.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 exceptional grade and continuous width intercept is a key highlight, significantly contributing to the resource upgrade and de-risking the project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (2.86% TREO)
- Continuous width (65.1m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (186.19 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“2.86”
Context: 65.1
WI26-96Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 6.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-96
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20.3 m
- From
- 93 m
- To
- 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 93 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-96:93.0-113.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 320 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 bonanza-grade sub-interval is a standout result, indicating a very high-quality zone of mineralization that will significantly impact resource economics.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade (6.15% TREO)
- Strong continuity width (20.3m)
- Exceptional grade-thickness product (124.84 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“6.15”
Context: 20.3
WI26-97Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 116.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-97
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 116.2 m
- From
- 2.9 m
- To
- 119 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-97:2.9-119.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -70 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 long intercept with strong grade further confirms the continuity of mineralization, supporting resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.96% TREO)
- Exceptional width (116.2m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (227.75 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.96”
Context: 116.2
WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 119 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-98
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 119 m
- From
- 3.1 m
- To
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-98:3.1-122.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 long intercept with strong grade further confirms the continuity of mineralization, supporting resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.55% TREO)
- Exceptional width (119.0m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (184.45 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.55”
Context: 119.0
WI26-98Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-98
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 53 m
- From
- 3.1 m
- To
- 56 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.1 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-98:3.1-56.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-98 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.34% TREO)
- Continuous width (53.0m)
- High grade-thickness product (123.02 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 53.0
WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 111.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-99
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 111.6 m
- From
- 3.4 m
- To
- 115 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-99:3.4-115.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 long intercept with strong grade further confirms the continuity of mineralization, supporting resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.63% TREO)
- Exceptional width (111.6m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (182.09 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 111.6
WI26-99Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 57.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-99
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 57.6 m
- From
- 3.4 m
- To
- 61 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-99:3.4-61.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-99 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (2.65% TREO)
- Continuous width (57.6m)
- High grade-thickness product (152.64 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.65”
Context: 57.6
WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 148.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-100
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 148.7 m
- From
- 2.3 m
- To
- 151 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-100:2.3-151.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 very long intercept with strong grade further confirms the continuity of mineralization, supporting resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.55% TREO)
- Exceptional width (148.7m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (230.49 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.55”
Context: 148.7
WI26-100Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 84.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-100
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 84.6 m
- From
- 2.3 m
- To
- 86.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-100:2.3-86.9
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 140 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-100 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.40% TREO)
- Continuous width (84.6m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (203.04 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.40”
Context: 84.6
WI26-101Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 108.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-101
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 108.8 m
- From
- 2.3 m
- To
- 111 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-101:2.3-111.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 long intercept with strong grade further confirms the continuity of mineralization, supporting resource upgrade efforts.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (1.99% TREO)
- Exceptional width (108.8m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (216.51 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.99”
Context: 108.8
WI26-101Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 85.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-101
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 85.8 m
- From
- 2.3 m
- To
- 88 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-101:2.3-88.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 170 °
- Dip
- -60 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-101 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong grade (2.40% TREO)
- Continuous width (85.8m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (205.92 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“2.40”
Context: 85.8
WI26-102Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 73.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-102
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 73.4 m
- From
- 5.7 m
- To
- 79.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-102:5.7-79.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 exceptional grade and continuous width intercept is a key highlight, significantly contributing to the resource upgrade and de-risking the project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (2.62% TREO)
- Continuous width (73.4m)
- Very high grade-thickness product (192.41 %·m)
- Infill drilling for resource upgrade
Evidence · table
“2.62”
Context: 73.4
WI26-102Wicheeda Rare Earth Project · rare earth elementsGrade: 3.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WI26-102
- Project
- Wicheeda Rare Earth Project
- Commodity
- rare earth elements
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- DEFN.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 34.3 m
- From
- 5.7 m
- To
- 40 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.7 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WI26-102:5.7-40.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Azimuth
- 200 °
- Dip
- -45 °
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/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 high-grade sub-interval within WI26-102 further enhances the overall positive result, indicating a very rich zone of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade (3.25% TREO)
- Strong continuity width (34.3m)
- High grade-thickness product (111.48 %·m)
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · table
“3.25”
Context: 34.3
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