North Atlantic Titanium Corp. (CSE: NATO) (OTCQB: NATQ.F) (FSE: Y33) has joined the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a collaborative initiative focused on advancing secure, innovative, and resilient solutions for the defense industrial base. The announcement, made on July 6, 2026, highlights the Company's commitment to strengthening North American critical-mineral supply chains.
The DIBC operates through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) established by the U.S. Department of War's Warfighting Investments, Resourcing, and Execution (WIRE) directorate. The OTA enables rapid research, access to commercial solutions for defense requirements, and innovations from industry, academia, and non-traditional contractors. With a 10-year period of performance and no funding ceiling, the DIBC provides a platform for members to engage in research, technical discussions, and collaborative projects aimed at enhancing industrial-base capabilities.
Dwayne Yaretz, CEO and Director of North Atlantic Titanium, stated: "Joining the Defense Industrial Base Consortium reflects North Atlantic Titanium's commitment to contributing to secure and resilient North American critical-mineral supply chains. Titanium, vanadium, and phosphate each have important industrial and strategic applications, and the Company looks forward to participating in technical collaboration, supply-chain discussions, and potential future critical-mineral opportunities."
North Atlantic Titanium is focused on developing the Everett titanium-vanadium project in Québec, targeting the production of high-quality titanium feedstocks with potential value-added vanadium and phosphate coproducts. The Company also holds a 100-per-cent interest in the Sleeping Giant South gold project in the Abitibi greenstone belt. By joining the DIBC, the Company gains access to a network that includes non-traditional contractors and small businesses, enabling it to work with government and access research and prototyping teaming opportunities.
The DIBC is managed by Advanced Technology International (ATI), which serves as the consortium manager. According to ATI, the DIBC aims to diversify and expand the defense industrial base, addressing supply chain issues, developing the industrial workforce, sustaining critical production, commercializing R&D efforts, and rapidly scaling emerging technologies. The consortium's focus aligns with North Atlantic Titanium's strategic goals of contributing to a robust and resilient defense industrial base.
Membership in the DIBC does not imply U.S. Government endorsement, project approval, funding, or the award of any contract or agreement. However, it positions North Atlantic Titanium to participate in potential future opportunities that could support the production of critical minerals essential for defense applications.
The Company also announced a live investor webinar scheduled for Monday, July 6th at 4PM ET / 1PM PT, hosted by Radius Research. The event will feature a deep-dive presentation and audience Q&A. Registration is available at https://bit.ly/NATO-webinar.
For more information about North Atlantic Titanium, visit its website at www.natitanium.com.
