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Production / Operations

Critical Infra uses autonomous comms, drone at Tanbreez

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Executive Summary

  • Critical Metals Corp. has acquired and deployed a fully autonomous Nexus 20 communications tower and integrated drone system at its Tanbreez Rare Earth Element (REE) project in Greenland.
  • The system, developed in partnership with K999 iEngineering and Fabrication and Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd., is scheduled for deployment in May and is custom-engineered for Arctic conditions.
  • The deployment aims to enhance operational safety, provide continuous site communications, and enable real-time geological reconnaissance and remote inspection capabilities.

Key Details

  • System Deployed: Fully autonomous Nexus 20 communications tower and integrated drone system.
  • Partners: K999 iEngineering and Fabrication; Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.
  • Deployment Location: Tanbreez REE project, Greenland.
  • Deployment Timeline: Scheduled for May.
  • Capabilities:
    • Continuous site communications and emergency response coverage.
    • Advanced optical surveillance with 360-degree optical scanning.
    • Autonomous drone operations remotely controlled from Perth, Western Australia.
    • Real-time imaging and geological reconnaissance across the entire project area.
    • Close-range inspection capability for instant evaluation of anomalies and prioritization of exploration activity.
  • Additional Infrastructure: Receipt of a fully integrated medical, emergency, and accommodation site package, fabricated in Thailand, designed to support field teams in remote operations.
  • Strategic Purpose: Accelerate exploration, improve safety, and enhance transparency for investors through video flyovers and real-time monitoring.

Notable Quotes

  • Tony Sage, CEO: "This represents another world-class technology addition to our Tanbreez project, significantly enhancing both operational safety and technical capability. The ability to monitor and assess site conditions in real time provides a major operational advantage. We also intend to use the drone system to deliver video flyovers for shareholders, enabling them to engage more closely with the project."
  • Dennis Hockin, Managing Director, K999: "This project brings together two of our strongest relationship partners. It is gratifying to see the Nexus platform we have already fabricated finding an immediate home -- albeit in a very remote place. The Tanbreez deployment highlights the flexibility and capability of the Nexus system in extreme environments."
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