Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL)'s wholly owned US subsidiary Zenolith (USA) has been accepted as a member of the Defense Industrial Base Consortium, a US initiative to strengthen national security through innovation, industrial collaboration and resilient domestic supply chains.
The membership aligns the North America‑focused lithium developer with US government priorities to secure domestic sources of lithium and creates access to collaboration with industry leaders, technology developers, research institutions and government stakeholders.
"Membership strengthens Bradda's alignment with U.S. efforts to secure domestic critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources of strategic materials," Ian Stalker, Executive Chair, said.
As a DIBC member Zenolith can contribute technical expertise, participate in collaborative research and development initiatives and engage with organisations shaping US critical minerals policy and industrial strategy.
The move builds on Bradda's recent strategic transactions, notably the definitive option to joint venture with Kennecott Exploration Company (KEX) at the Whistlejacket Project and an MOU with US battery‑technology developer Tyfast.
Bradda said its portfolio of assets across Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Texas is intended to support federal efforts to strengthen domestic battery-materials and defence supply chains.
Bradda said it will work with fellow DIBC members to identify collaborative opportunities, share best practice and support the Consortium's mission of supply‑chain resilience.
