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Production / Operations

Critical Metals Corp to Deploy Fully Autonomous Communications and Drone System at Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 27, 2026 · 10:30 CTTT · 0.69 Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Critical Metals Corp. announced the acquisition and upcoming deployment (May 2026) of a fully autonomous Nexus 20 communications tower and integrated drone system for its Tanbreez REE Project in Greenland.
  • The system will provide continuous radio, emergency communications, 360‑degree optical surveillance, and real‑time geological reconnaissance via a remotely operated drone based in Perth, Australia.
  • A complementary medical, emergency, and accommodation package fabricated in Thailand will support field teams operating in the remote Arctic environment.

Key Details

  • Acquisition: Nexus 20 platform purchased from K999 iEngineering and Fabrication, with partnership involvement from CiTech (CN: CTTT).
  • Deployment Schedule: Installation slated for May 2026 at the Tanbreez tenement, Greenland.
  • System Capabilities:
  • Continuous site communications and emergency response coverage.
  • Integrated 360° optical scanning of the entire project area.
  • Autonomous drone capable of real‑time imaging, geological reconnaissance, and close‑range inspection of anomalies.
  • Operational Benefits: Enhances safety, enables rapid evaluation of exploration targets, and provides video fly‑overs for shareholder engagement.
  • Supporting Package: Fully integrated medical, emergency, and accommodation module fabricated in Thailand to sustain field personnel in the remote Arctic location.
  • Remote Operations Center: Drone control will be conducted from Perth, Western Australia.

Notable Quotes

“This represents another world‑class technology addition to our Tanbreez Project, significantly enhancing both operational safety and technical capability… We also intend to use the drone system to deliver video fly‑overs for shareholders, enabling them to engage more closely with the project.” – Tony Sage, CEO, Critical Metals Corp.

“The Tanbreez deployment highlights the flexibility and capability of the Nexus system in extreme environments.” – Dennis Hockin, Managing Director, K999 iEngineering and Fabrication.

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