Critical Infra uses autonomous comms, drone at Tanbreez

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."