TARIFFS LATEST US, China to slash tariffs for 90 days Frankfurt - Delayed Quote • EUR Defense Metals Corp. (35D.F) Follow Add holdings 0.0850 -0.0008 (-0.93%) As of 8:06:38 AM GMT+2. Market Open. All News Press Releases SEC Filings Defense Metals Signs MoU with Strategic Partner Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the signing of a non-binding memorandum of understanding dated April 25, 2025 with a major potential strategic partner for entering into a supply agreement representing a significant portion of its planned output. DEFENSE METALS ANNOUNCES BEST EFFORTS PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF UP TO $8 MILLION AND CONCURRENT NON-BROKERED FINANCING FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF UP TO $1,000,000 Defense Metals Corp. (TSX.V: DEFN) ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Paradigm Capital Inc. as lead agent and sole bookrunner, for and on behalf of a syndicate of agents (collectively, the "Agents"), in connection with a proposed "best efforts" private placement financing (the "Offering") for total proceeds of up to approximately $8 million, consisting of up to 11,765,000 flow-through units of the Company (the "FT Units") at a pr Defense Metals Announces Share-Based Interest Payment Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) announces that it will issue 640,097 common shares of the Company (the "Interest Shares") to certain holders of secured convertible notes (the "Notes") in full satisfaction of the interest payable thereunder as of April 11, 2025 in the aggregate amount of C$98,632.55 (the "Interest Payment"). The Notes mature on October 11, 2025. Additional details regarding the Notes can be found in the Company's new Defense Metals Files NI 43-101 Pre-Feasibility Study Technical Report for Wicheeda Project Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"); (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the filing of an independent Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) technical report (the "Report") for its 100% owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Deposit, located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada. The effective date of the report is February 28, 2025. Defense Metals Secures Funding from Natural Resource Canada's Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund for its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that it has been named as a recipient for funding of up to C$853,825 from Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan) Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) to support the advancement of infrastructure for its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit, located northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. Defense Metals - Robust Economics from Wicheeda Rare Earth Deposit PFS Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to release the results of its independent Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) concerning the on-going development of its 100%-owned Wicheeda Rare Earth Element (REE) deposit located in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Important Improvement To Defense Metals Process Flowsheet Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"); (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D) is pleased to advise that it has added to the flowsheet of its hydrometallurgical plant a solvent extraction ("SX") circuit in order to remove low-value Cerium ("Ce") and Lanthanum ("La"). This additional circuit would increase the Neodymium and Praseodymium ("NdPr") oxide assay of the mixed rare earth carbonate ("MREC") from 14% on a total rare earth oxide ("TREO") basis to at least 85%. Defense Metals Announces New Executive Appointments and Board Changes Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Tory has arrived in Vancouver and officially commenced his role with the Company. Mr. Tory will serve as both President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dr. Luisa Moreno in the President role. Defense Metals - Chairman Message For 2025 Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) today issued a letter to shareholders from its Executive Chairman, Guy de Selliers, highlighting recent developments and the progress of the pre-feasibility study for the Company's Wicheeda Project. The full letter is embedded in this news release below. Top Penny Stocks On The TSX To Watch In January 2025 While recent shifts in bond yields have influenced the Canadian market, they also hint at potential opportunities for stronger performance in fixed-income investments. For investors exploring beyond traditional options, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain a relevant area of interest. Despite their vintage name, these stocks can offer surprising value and growth potential when backed by solid financials. Defense Metals Grants Incentive Stock Options Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) announces the grant of 9,950,000 incentive stock options ("Options") to directors, officers and consultants of the Company, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. 8,850,000 options are exercisable, each to purchase one common share of the Company for five years at a price of C$0.125 per common share, 400,000 options are exercisable, each to purchase one common share of the Company for five years at Defense Metals Announces AGM Results Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the voting results of its annual general meeting of shareholders that took place December 18, 2024 (the "AGM"). Defense Metals Provides Update Regarding Its AGM and the Canada Post Strike Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) wishes to notify shareholders that the Company's Annual General Meeting is set to take place on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Suite 1012, 1030 West Georgia St., Vancouver, British Columbia, V6E 2Y3 for the following purposes: Defense Metals Announces Release Date of its Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project PFS Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to confirm that it expects to release the results of its Pre-feasibility Study ("PFS") for the Wicheeda Rare Earth Element Project during the week of February 10, 2025. The full PFS report will be prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 standards and filed within 45 days of the initial announcement. 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("Defense Metals" or the "Company"); (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) wishes to notify shareholders that in case of disruption due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, the Company's Annual General Meeting materials may be viewed on the Company's SEDAR+ corporate website page at www.sedarplus.ca and are also available electronically on the Company's website at https://www.defensemetals.com/downloads. Defense Metals Announces Appointment of Mark Tory as CEO Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Tory to the position of Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). Mr. Tory will commence his new role January 1, 2025, and will be relocating to Vancouver. Defense Metals Announces Closing of Fully Subscribed Convertible Bridge Financing; Raises Gross Proceeds of $4 Million & Provides Update on Prefeasibility Study and CEO Search Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) today announced the successful closing of its previously announced non-brokered bridge financing of secured convertible notes (the "Notes"), raising $4,000,000 in gross proceeds (the "Offering"). Defense Metals and The Saskatchewan Research Council Enter into a MOU to Enhance the Domestic Rare Earth Element Supply Chain Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company"; (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with The Saskatchewan Research Council ("SRC") that will benefit both parties by promoting a collaborative and strategic approach to help strengthen the rare earth element ("REE") supply chain within Canada. Defense Metals Announces Convertible Bridge Financing Defense Metals Corp. ("Defense Metals" or the "Company";(TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE: 35D) is pleased to announce a proposed non-brokered bridge financing of secured convertible notes (the "Notes") for minimum gross proceeds of CAD$2,500,000 and maximum gross proceeds of up to CAD$4,000,000 (the "Offering"). The Company will not proceed with its previously announced private placement of units most recently disclosed in the Company's news release dated August 6, 2024. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 5/12/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P/TSX Composite index (^GSPTSE) Return 35D.F S&P/TSX Composite index (^GSPTSE) YTD -15.00% +2.99% 1-Year -39.29% +13.67% 3-Year -45.65% +28.73%