Defense Metals drills 2.86% TREO over 65 metres, including 6.15% TREO over 20 metres at Wicheeda Rare Earth Project, British Columbia

• The 6.15% TREO over 20 metres represents a high-grade rare earth intercept that significantly outperforms the broader 2.86% TREO average over the 65-metre interval.
• The Wicheeda Rare Earth Project in British Columbia demonstrates continuity of rare earth mineralization at grades that warrant further development and exploration.
• Defense Metals' initial drilling results provide encouraging evidence for the project's potential, though full economic viability will depend on additional drilling and resource estimation.
• The substantial thickness of the 65-metre intercept indicates a significant mineralized zone rather than isolated high-grade pockets, which is favorable for mine planning considerations.