# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/DEFN/news/6218722414564777/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-08-31T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Defense Metals Corp.

- Ticker: DEFN

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: British Columbia, Canada

- Primary commodity: Rare earth elements

- Secondary commodities: Cerium oxide, Lanthanum oxide, Neodymium oxide, Praseodymium oxide, Samarium oxide, Gadolinium oxide, Europium oxide, Dysprosium oxide, Terbium oxide, Holmium oxide

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 18:24:46 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Defense Metals announced initial assay results from an 11-hole, 1,633-meter drill program at its Wicheeda Rare Earth Project in British Columbia, Canada. All reported holes intersected significant widths of high to moderate grade rare earth element mineralization, with a highlight of 2.86% TREO over 65.1 meters, including 6.15% TREO over 20.3 meters in hole WI26-96. This resource infill drilling is expected to contribute to an uplift in resource classification within the pit confines defined by the 2025 Preliminary Feasibility Study.

Reasoning: The drill program successfully intersected significant rare earth element mineralization with high grades over substantial widths, aimed at upgrading the resource classification within the existing pit design, indicating positive progress for the project.

- Positive factor: Significant widths of high to moderate grade REE mineralization intersected in all reported holes

- Positive factor: Drilling is resource infill, designed to upgrade inferred resources to indicated or better category

- Positive factor: Intersections are within the pit confines defined by the 2025 Preliminary Feasibility Study

- Positive factor: Accredited laboratory \(ALS\) used for analysis

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC program including blanks, duplicates, and standards

- Positive factor: Qualified Person \(QP\) has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate \(70-100%\) rather than precisely stated for each intercept

- Negative factor: Assays for remaining 47m of hole WI26-102 are still pending

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 129

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 129. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (129)

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 3.69
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong intercept with good grade and width, contributing to resource upgrade efforts.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 3.69

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-1)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.81
- 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: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for cerium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for cerium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.81

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-2)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.26
- 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: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for lanthanum oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for lanthanum oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.26

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-3)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- 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: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for neodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for neodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-4)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- 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: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for praseodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for praseodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-5)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 382
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 382

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-6)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 169
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 169

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-7)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 79
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 79

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-8)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 38
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 38

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-9)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 14

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-10)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 69.8 m
- From: 1 m
- To: 70.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:1-70.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 4

Context: 69.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 5.03
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 5.03

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for cerium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for cerium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.46

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.74
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for lanthanum oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for lanthanum oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.74

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for neodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for neodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for praseodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for praseodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 479
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 479

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 211
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 211

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 102
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 102

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 51
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 51

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 18

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-86

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-86
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 32 m
- From: 3 m
- To: 35 m
- Intercept Depth: 1 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-86:3-35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 5

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.7
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very broad intercept with moderate grade, indicating significant mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.70

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.83
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Cerium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.83

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.52
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Lanthanum oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Neodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Praseodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 274
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 274

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 137
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 137

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 60
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 60

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 41
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 41

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 5

Context: 184.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.52
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.52
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.52

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for cerium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for cerium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.23

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.73
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for lanthanum oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for lanthanum oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.73

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for neodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for neodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for praseodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for praseodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 456
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 456

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 224
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 224

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 102
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 102

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 76
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 76

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 22
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 22

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-93

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-93
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 56.7 m
- From: 96.4 m
- To: 153.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 91.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-93:96.4-153.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 10

Context: 56.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 0.82
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate grade intercept over a good width, contributing to the overall resource definition.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Rare earth elements present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Cerium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Lanthanum oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Neodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Praseodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 159
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 159

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 93
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 93

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 38
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 38

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 42
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 42

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 10

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-94

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-94
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this moderate grade intercept.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to other intercepts

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 6

Context: 57.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.42
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong intercept with good grade and width, contributing to resource upgrade efforts.

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.42

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for cerium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for cerium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.78
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for lanthanum oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for lanthanum oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.78

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for neodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for neodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for praseodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for praseodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 350
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 350

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 166
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 166

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 66
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 66

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 44
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 44

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 14
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 14

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-95

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-95
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 64 m
- To: 100 m
- Intercept Depth: 64 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-95:64-100
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 5

Context: 36.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.86
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A strong intercept with high grade and significant width, contributing to resource upgrade efforts.

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.86

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.39
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for cerium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for cerium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.39

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.84
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for lanthanum oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for lanthanum oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.84

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for neodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for neodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept for praseodymium oxide, contributing to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Good grade for praseodymium oxide

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 519
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 519

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 252
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 252

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 80
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 80

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 24
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 24

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 10

Context: 65.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 6.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 6.15
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A bonanza grade sub-interval, significantly enhancing the overall rare earth mineralization of the hole.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 6.15

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.98
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval for cerium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high grade for cerium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.98

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.78
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval for lanthanum oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high grade for lanthanum oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.78

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.89
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval for neodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high grade for neodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.89

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval for praseodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptionally high grade for praseodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1138
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High samarium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High samarium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1138

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 530
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gadolinium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High gadolinium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 530

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 236
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High europium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High europium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 236

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 146
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High dysprosium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High dysprosium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 146

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 48
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High terbium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High terbium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 48

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-96

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-96
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 20.3 m
- From: 93 m
- To: 113.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 60.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WI26-96:93-113.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High holmium oxide content contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: High holmium oxide content

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 17

Context: 20.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.96
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very broad intercept with moderate grade, indicating significant mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.96

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.95
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Cerium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.95

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.63
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Lanthanum oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.24
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Neodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Praseodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 292
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 292

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 144
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 144

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 67
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 67

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 38
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 38

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 13

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-97

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-97
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 4

Context: 116.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.55
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very broad intercept with moderate grade, indicating significant mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.55

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.76
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Cerium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.76

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.49
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Lanthanum oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Neodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Praseodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 213
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 213

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 110
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 110

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 47
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 47

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 39
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 39

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 11

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 5

Context: 119.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 2.34
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 2.34

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.14
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for cerium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for cerium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.79
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for lanthanum oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for lanthanum oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for neodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for neodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval for praseodymium oxide, contributing significantly to the overall rare earth mineralization.

- Positive factor: High grade for praseodymium oxide

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 282
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 282

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 130
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 130

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 58
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 58

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

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Wicheeda Rare Earth · dysprosium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: dysprosium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Dysprosium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Dysprosium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 34

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-119)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · terbium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: terbium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Terbium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Terbium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-98

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-120)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · holmium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-98
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: holmium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Holmium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization in this high-grade sub-interval.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Holmium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 4

Context: 53.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-121)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · rare\_earth\_elements

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: rare\_earth\_elements
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Metal Eq. Grade: 1.63
- Metal Eq. Unit: % TREO
- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very broad intercept with moderate grade, indicating significant mineralization continuity.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate grade for rare earth elements

- Positive factor: Resource infill drilling supporting resource upgrade

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 1.63

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-122)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · cerium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: cerium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.79
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cerium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Cerium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-123)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · lanthanum\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: lanthanum\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.52
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lanthanum oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Lanthanum oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-124)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · neodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: neodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Neodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Neodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-125)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · praseodymium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: praseodymium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Praseodymium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Praseodymium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-126)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · samarium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: samarium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 242
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Samarium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Samarium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 242

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-127)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · gadolinium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: gadolinium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 131
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gadolinium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Gadolinium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 131

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### WI26-99

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/defense-metals-resource-upgrade-drilling-intersects-2-86-treo-over-65-metres-inc--a28549f9-398f-4b04-8069-08264fe8d182#fact-drill-facts-128)

Wicheeda Rare Earth · europium\_oxide

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WI26-99
- Project: Wicheeda Rare Earth
- Commodity: europium\_oxide
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: canada\_bc
- Ticker: DEFN

#### Geometry

- Grade: 50
- Grade Unit: ppm
- 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
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Wicheeda Deposit
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Canada Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Europium oxide contributes to the overall rare earth mineralization over a very broad interval.

- Positive factor: Very significant intercept length

- Positive factor: Europium oxide present

- Negative factor: True width is an estimate

Evidence · table

> 50

Context: 111.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.