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MLIB and Defense Metals unite for rare earth project

Landmark Equity Partnership Agreement sees McLeod Lake Indian Band acquire stake in REE project

Georgia Williams
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

British Columbia's McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) has acquired an equity stake in Defense Metals Wicheeda project.  The landmark strategic Equity Partnership and Co-Design Agreement will see the MLIB...

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