Defense Metals receives support from MLIB to advance Wicheeda Project

Defense Metals (DFMTF) recognizes the continued support of the Government of Canada and the McLeod Lake Indian Band, MLIB, in the development of its Wicheeda Rare Earth Project. This support underscores the growing importance of responsibly developed critical minerals to Canada’s economic future, clean-technology transition, and Indigenous-led partnerships. “We greatly appreciate the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to strengthening Canada’s critical minerals ecosystem, which helps create the conditions necessary for responsible development and long-term economic opportunities,” said Mark Tory, CEO of Defense Metals Corp. “Our partnership with the McLeod Lake Indian Band is central to the responsible advancement of the Wicheeda Project and we immensely value McLeod Lake Indian Band’s leadership, their stewardship perspective, and their commitment to building transparent, mutually beneficial pathways for development.”