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Breaking ground: MLIB and Defense Metals unite for rare earth project

British Columbia’s McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) has acquired an equity stake in Defense Metal’s Wicheeda project.

 McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief Harley Chingee, Defense Metals’ Craig Taylor and Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne were on hand for the announcement. Photo: Defense Metals

McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief Harley Chingee, Defense Metals’ Craig Taylor and Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Josie Osborne were on hand for the announcement. Photo: Defense Metals

The landmark strategic Equity Partnership and Co-Design Agreement will see the MLIB control 2.6 million common shares of Defense Metals. "McLeod Lake Indian Band values its partnership with Defense...

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