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'Demand is staggering' - Defense Metals' Craig Taylor on rare earth sector
video Western governments need to invest more in the rare earth sector, said Defense Metals CEO Craig Taylor. On Tuesday Taylor spoke to Kitco. Defense Metals (TSX-V: DEFN) is advancing its 100%-owned Wicheeda rare-earth project in central British Columbia. Last year the company completed its preliminary economic assessment showing a NPV post-tax (@ 8%) of $397 million and an internal rate of return post tax at 18%. The company is advancing to preliminary feasibility study. "We should be finished that first quarter of 2024, and then we will be one of the very few rare earth projects in North America and really in ... (full story)