Gold$2,045.30+0.52%
Silver$23.84-0.18%
Copper$3.85+1.23%
Platinum$912.40-0.33%
Iron Ore$118.50+2.14%
Nickel$16,892-0.89%
Defense Metals Corp. logo

Defense Metals Corp.

DEFN.VSmall CapRare Earths

Price History

Loading chart...

About Defense Metals Corp.

Defense Metals is advancing the Wicheeda rare earth element project in British Columbia, one of Canada's most advanced REE development projects with high light rare earth concentrations. The project is strategically positioned for future commercial production of critical minerals for defense and technology applications.

Primary Commodities

Rare Earths

Project Economics

Wicheeda Rare Earths Project

Rare Earth Elements (REE)· Canada· Development
Pre-Feasibility
Feb 2025
NPV (After-Tax) @ 8%$957M
NPV (Pre-Tax)$1.75B
IRR (After-Tax)18.6%
Initial Capex$1.44B
Payback3.7 yrs
Mine Life15 yrs
Head Grade2.37% TREO
Mine TypeOpen-pit
Strip Ratio3.21:1
Mineral Reserves
26.34 Mt at 2.37% TREO (Proven + Probable) as of February 28, 2025
Mineral Resources
Measured: 6.4 Mt at 2.86% TREO; Indicated: 27.8 Mt at 1.84% TREO; Inferred: 11.1 Mt at 1.02% TREO (2023 MRE, cutoff 0.5% TREO)

Wicheeda Rare Earth Project

Rare Earth Elements (NdPr, Tb, Dy)· Canada, British Columbia (approx. 80 km northeast of Prince George)· Development
Pre-Feasibility
Feb 2025
NPV (After-Tax) @ 8%$992M
NPV (Pre-Tax)$1.80B
IRR (After-Tax)18.9%
Initial Capex$1.44B
Payback3.7 yrs
Mine Life15 yrs
Annual Production4.4 ktpa NdPrO equivalent in MREC
Head Grade2.43% TREO (LOM average)
Recovery76.7%
Mine TypeOpen-pit
Strip Ratio3.3:1
Ownership100%
Mineral Reserves
25.5 Mt at 2.43% TREO (Proven: 5,688 kt at 2.90% TREO; Probable: 19,775 kt at 2.30% TREO)
Mineral Resources
M&I: 29,150 kt at 2.27% TREO; Inferred: 5,500 kt at 1.42% TREO
Royalties / Streams
LOM royalties of $90M (undiscounted) or $1.36/kg NdPrO equivalent

Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project

Rare Earth Elements (NdPr)· British Columbia, Canada· Development
Pre-Feasibility
Feb 2025
NPV (After-Tax) @ 8%$992M
NPV (Pre-Tax)$1.80B
IRR (After-Tax)18.9%
Initial Capex$1.44B
Payback3.7 yrs
Mine Life15 yrs
Annual Production5.2 ktpa TREO in MREC
Head Grade2.43% TREO
Recovery76.7%
Mineral Reserves
25.5 Mt at 2.43% TREO (Proven 5,688 kt at 2.90% TREO + Probable 19,775 kt at 2.30% TREO)
Mineral Resources
Measured + Indicated: 29.15 Mt at 2.27% TREO; Inferred: 5.5 Mt at 1.42% TREO

Wicheeda

Rare Earth Elements (REE)· Canada, British Columbia (80 km from Prince George)· Development
Pre-Feasibility
Feb 2025
NPV (After-Tax)$1.00B
NPV (Pre-Tax)$1.80B
IRR (After-Tax)18.9%
Payback3.7 yrs
Head Grade2.3% TREO (project stage grade)
Strip Ratio3.3:1
Ownership100%
Mineral Reserves
25.5 Mt @ 2.43% TREO (Proven & Probable)
Mineral Resources
M&I: 29.3 Mt @ 2.27% TREO; Inf: 5.50 Mt @ 1.40% TREO

Project figures are automatically extracted from company filings and presentations and reflect the most recent disclosure found. They may contain errors — always verify against the linked source document.

Financial Metrics

Loading financial data...

Press Releases

PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Enters Rare Earths Agreement with South Korea's Hanwha Ocean

Defense Metals (DEFN.V) has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with South Korean

Yahoo Finance5/27/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals and Hanwha Corporation Sign Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding To Advance Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) today announced that it has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Hanwha Ocean Co. Ltd ("Hanwha") and its affiliate Hanwha Corporation, signed on May 25, 2026, to explore a strategic collaboration involving the future supply of rare earth elements ("REEs") and potential investment opportunities.

Yahoo Finance5/27/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Begins Pilot Flotation Test Program at SGS Lakefield for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project

Defense Metals (DEFN.V) has begun a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test program for its Wicheeda

Yahoo Finance5/12/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Commences Pilot Flotation Test Program at SGS Lakefield for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D), a company focused on the development of its wholly-owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Project (the "Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce the commencement of a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test program for its Wicheeda Project. The program will be conducted at the SGS Canada Inc. metallurgical facility in Lakefield, Ontario.

Yahoo Finance5/12/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Commences Pilot Flotation Test Program at SGS Lakefield for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D), a company focused on the development of its wholly-owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Project (the "Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce the commencement of a confirmatory pilot flotation plant test program for its Wicheeda Project. The program will be conducted at the SGS Canada Inc. metallurgical facility in Lakefield, Ontario.

Yahoo Finance5/12/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Announces Commencement of the Spring 2026 Drill Program at Wicheeda Rare Earths Project

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of its wholly-owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Project (the "Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that mobilization of field crews was completed on May 1, 2026 and its spring 2026 core drill program has started.

Yahoo Finance5/6/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Announces Inclusion in New Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been included in the newly launched Sprott Rare Earth Ex-China ETF ("ETF" or "REXC"), the only ETF providing focused exposure to rare earths companies outside of China.

Yahoo Finance4/16/2026
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Receives Conditional Approval for up to C$1.88 Million in Funding for Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements Clean Energy and Transportation Infrastructure Project

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce that it has been conditionally approved for up to C$1,878,250 in the second call for proposals under the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund ("CMIF"), which is now transitioning to the First and Last Mile Fund ("FLMF"), to advance

Yahoo Finance2 days ago
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Provides Update on Wicheeda Project Development

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to provide an update on certain key developments at its 100%-owned Wicheeda Project, including progress toward pilot-scale processing, ongoing technical studies, permitting initiatives, and strengthening rare earth market fundamentals.

Yahoo Finance4 days ago
PRESS RELEASE

Defense Metals Provides Update on Wicheeda Project Development

Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project ("Wicheeda Project"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to provide an update on certain key developments at its 100%-owned Wicheeda Project, including progress toward pilot-scale processing, ongoing technical studies, permitting initiatives, and strengthening rare earth market fundamentals.

Yahoo Finance3/2/2026

Quick Facts

Ticker Symbol
DEFN.V
Market Cap
Small Cap
Category
Rare Earths
Commodities
Rare Earths

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

◆ ◆ ◆