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Defense Metals Showcases Rare Earth Leadership in European Trade Mission Led by Canadian Government
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nDefense Metals Showcases Rare Earth Leadership in European Trade Mission Led by Canadian Government\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nVANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Defense Metals Corp. (\"Defense Metals\" or the \"Company\") (TSXV: DEFN) (OTCQB: DFMTF) (FSE:35D), a company focused on the development of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Project (\"Wicheeda Project\"), located near Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, is pleased to announce its participation in a strategic European trade delegation led by Natural Resources Canada (\"NRCan\") and Invest in Canada, aimed at strengthening critical mineral partnerships across Europe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe multi-city mission included stops in Rome, Munich, and Paris, bringing together key government officials, industry leaders, and strategic partners to advance collaboration in the critical minerals and rare earth sectors.The delegation comprised 17 select Canadian companies, with Defense Metals honored to be one of only two rare earth-focused companies included. The mission featured formal pitch sessions and targeted business-to-business (\"B2B\") meetings designed to foster direct engagement with European stakeholders seeking the secure and sustainable supply of critical minerals.In Paris, the delegation was joined by the Honourable Timothy Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources further underscoring the importance of strengthening Canada–Europe partnerships in the development of resilient critical mineral supply chains.Throughout the mission, Defense Metals presented its rare earth development strategy to government representatives, investors, and industrial partners, highlighting Canada's role as a reliable and responsible supplier of critical materials essential to clean energy, defense, and advanced technologies.Participation in this high-profile delegation reinforces Defense Metals' growing international visibility and positions the Company to capitalize on increasing European demand for diversified rare earth supply sources.About Defense Metals Corp. and ...