A1 Lithium Admitted to US Defense Industrial Base Consortium
| Stock | Anson Resources Ltd (ASN.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 11 May 2026, 8:43 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
Anson's A1 Lithium Admitted to US Defense Industrial Base Consortium
- A1 Lithium admitted as member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium
- Membership enhances engagement with U.S. government agencies including DOE and DoW
- Supports access to strategic funding, grant opportunities, and domestic supply chain partnerships
Anson Resources Ltd (ASX: ASN) has announced that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, A1 Lithium Inc., has been admitted as a member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). The DIBC is a U.S. Department of War supported consortium that facilitates collaboration between government agencies and private industry to accelerate development of strategically important domestic supply chains, including critical minerals and battery materials. Membership of the DIBC provides A1 Lithium with enhanced access to U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of War (DoW), and supports engagement on programs focused on critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and domestic supply chain resilience. A1 Lithium has previously submitted applications under several U.S. Department of Energy grant and funding initiatives, which are currently pending, and continues to actively evaluate additional opportunities aligned with the development of the Green River Lithium Project in Utah. The company also recently received positive feedback from the DIBC following submission of a Quad Chart for its Yellow Cat Vanadium-Uranium Project, which was assessed by the U.S. Government and rated 'Met', indicating that the project is technically feasible and eligible to progress to the next stage. Anson's Executive Chairman and CEO, Bruce Richardson, commented that the DIBC membership represents an important milestone for the company and further strengthens its engagement with key U.S. government initiatives focused on critical minerals and domestic supply chain development.
The company will continue to assess applicable U.S. government funding programs and strategic initiatives relevant to the Green River Lithium Project and broader U.S. critical minerals portfolio.