Critical Metals to deploy fully autonomous drone system at Tanbreez

Critical Metals (CRML) announced the acquisition and deployment of a fully autonomous Nexus 20 communications tower and integrated drone system from K999 iEngineering and Fabrication, in partnership with CiTech, for its Tanbreez REE Project in Greenland. The Nexus 20 system, scheduled for deployment in May, will provide continuous site communications, emergency response coverage, and advanced optical surveillance across the Tanbreez tenement. The project marks one of the first Nexus platforms fabricated by K999 to be custom-engineered for Arctic conditions and long-range autonomous operation. As part of the deployment, Critical Metals will also receive a fully integrated medical, emergency, and accommodation site package, fabricated in Thailand and designed to support field teams operating in one of the world’s most remote and strategically important REE districts. The Nexus 20 will deliver full radio and emergency communications, combined with 360-degree optical scanning of the Tanbreez site. The system’s autonomous drone will be remotely operated from Perth, Western Australia, enabling real-time imaging and geological reconnaissance across the entire project area. The drone’s close-range inspection capability will allow Critical Metals’ technical team to instantly evaluate anomalies and prioritize exploration activity.