Resolution Accepted Into Membership in the US Defense Industrial Base Consortium (Or “DIBC”)

written by Raj Shah | June 22, 2026

Membership provides Resolution with access to a range of grant and other funding programs targeting the critical metals sector

June 22, 2026 (Source) — Highlights

  • Resolution Minerals Ltd has been admitted as a member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium, providing access to a broad range of U.S. defense supply chain initiatives and funding opportunities.
  • DIBC membership supports Resolution’s engagement with the U.S. Department of Defense and related critical minerals programs, which remain a strategic priority of the U.S. Government.
  • Resolution has submitted a funding application related to its tungsten development strategy and is evaluating additional opportunities to support the advancement of its antimony supply chain initiatives.
  • Membership provides opportunities to collaborate with government agencies, industry participants, research institutions, and other organisations involved in strengthening domestic critical mineral supply chains.

Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX: RML; OTCQB: RLMLF) (“Resolution” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has been admitted as a member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (“DIBC”), as it continues to advance its U.S.-focused antimony and tungsten strategy aligned with U.S. national security priorities.

About the Defense Industrial Base Consortium

The Defense Industrial Base Consortium is a U.S. Department of Defense-supported consortium established to strengthen, expand, and modernise the U.S. defense industrial base through enhanced collaboration among government agencies, industry, academia, and emerging suppliers.

Operating under an Other Transaction Authority (“OTA”) framework and managed by Advanced Technology International (“ATI”), the DIBC provides a flexible mechanism to accelerate research, development, prototyping, and production activities that support critical national security objectives.

The consortium supports the mission of the Department of Defense’s Warfighter Investment, Resourcing and Execution (“WIRE”) Office by helping address supply chain vulnerabilities, strengthening critical manufacturing capabilities, developing the industrial workforce, accelerating the commercialisation of research and development, and supporting the deployment of emerging technologies.

The DIBC currently includes approximately 1,500 member organizations across a broad range of strategic sectors and was established to:

  • Strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience;
  • Support Defense Production Act and related strategic investments;
  • Accelerate commercialization of innovative technologies;
  • Expand and develop the industrial workforce;
  • Facilitate participation by non-traditional suppliers in the defense market; and
  • Promote collaboration and rapid innovation across the defense industrial ecosystem.

The consortium forms an important component of the U.S. Government’s broader strategy to develop secure, resilient, and scalable domestic supply chains for materials and technologies considered critical to national security.

DIBC members have expertise in a wide range of critical sectors as follows:

Source: Defense Industrial Base Consortium (www.dibconsortium.org)

Strategic Importance for Resolution

Resolution believes that membership in the DIBC will enhance the Company’s ability to engage with stakeholders across government and industry as it advances its U.S.-based antimony and tungsten development strategy.

Antimony and tungsten are both recognised as critical minerals by the U.S. Government due to their importance in defense, aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing applications. Resolution’s Horse Heaven Project in Idaho is strategically positioned to contribute to the development of domestic sources of these critical materials.

It is part of the DoD’s broader strategy to build a resilient, secure, and scalable industrial ecosystem capable of responding to national security crises.

Craig Lindsay, Resolution’s CEO – US Operations, commented:

“Resolution’s acceptance into the Defense Industrial Base Consortium represents an important milestone in our strategy to help establish secure domestic supplies of antimony and tungsten in the United States.

Through DIBC membership, we gain access to a network of government agencies, industry participants, and potential funding opportunities that can support the advancement of our projects.

We believe the consortium provides an effective platform to demonstrate the strategic importance of our assets and to engage with stakeholders focused on strengthening U.S. critical mineral supply chains.

As the United States continues to prioritise domestic production of critical minerals, Resolution is committed to working collaboratively with government agencies, regulators, industry partners, and local communities to advance responsible exploration and development activities that contribute to national security and economic resilience.”

Next Steps

As previously announced, Resolution’s drilling program at the Horse Heaven Project in Idaho is progressing as planned. The program is designed to advance the Company’s understanding of the project’s antimony and tungsten potential and support future development planning.

In parallel with its exploration activities, Resolution intends to expand its engagement with government agencies, members of Congress, industry stakeholders, and defense-related organizations to further highlight the strategic importance of establishing domestic supplies of critical minerals within the United States.

The Company will continue to evaluate funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and government-supported initiatives that may assist in accelerating the development of its critical minerals’ portfolio.

Authorised for release by the Board of Resolution Minerals Ltd.

For further information, please contact:

Ari Zaetz
Executive Director
Resolution Minerals Ltd
M: +61 493 254 526
Email: [email protected]

Jane Morgan
Investor Relations
Jane Morgan Management
M: +61 405 555 618
Email: [email protected]

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