Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Wicheeda REE Project
Agreement Number:
N-CMIF-0017
Agreement Value:
$853,825.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 5, 2026 - Oct 31, 2027
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is to support the development of clean energy and/or transportation infrastructure that will enable the development of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results are enhanced clean energy and transportation infrastructure that increases critical mineral production in Canada, reduced emissions from critical minerals production through renewable energy (energy projects only), and advanced reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Location:
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, CA V6C 2V6
Reference Number:
115-2025-2026-Q4-18704
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
748919693
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
DEFENSE METALS CORP.
Program:
The Critical Minerals First and Last Mile Fund (previously The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund Program)
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) is to support the development of clean energy and transportation infrastructure that will enable the development and expansion of priority critical mineral projects in Canada.