Spartan Metals (TSX-V:SPM) has joined the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) as it advances its tungsten and critical minerals portfolio in the US.
The DIBC is a collaborative initiative focused on advancing secure, innovative, and resilient solutions for the US defence industrial base. As a member, Spartan will work alongside DIBC partners to share best practices, contribute to research, and support national security efforts through industrial collaboration.
Spartan President and CEO Brett Marsh says joining the DIBC is a ‘meaningful step’ for Spartan.
“Tungsten is critical to defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and industrial applications, and North America needs secure, allied supply,” Marsh says.
“We’ve purposely built a portfolio that can satisfy those supply needs. We’re excited to be a DIBC member and look forward to working with other DIBC partners.”
Spartan intends to use its membership to monitor consortium opportunities, evaluate potential collaboration pathways, and engage with strategic and critical materials stakeholders. The platform provides access to an ecosystem of government, industry, academic, and non-traditional members.
Other companies that have recently joined the consortium include Mont Royal Resources (ASX:MRZ), Green Technology Metals (ASX:GT1), Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) subsidiary A1 Lithium, Volt Resources (ASX:VRC) subsidiary Volt Energy, and SAGA Metals (TSX-V:SAGA).
The company cautions that DIBC membership does not constitute a grant, funding award, government contract, project approval, procurement decision, or endorsement by the DIBC or the US Government. There is no assurance that Spartan will submit a proposal through the consortium or secure any resulting contracts, awards, or agreements.
Spartan Metals is an explorer and developer focused on developing critical minerals projects in well-established and stable mining jurisdictions in the western US, with an emphasis on including tungsten, rubidium, antimony, bismuth, and arsenic.
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