Apex Critical joins U.S. defence consortium

Executive Summary

• Apex Critical Metals Corp. has been accepted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), a U.S. Department of Defense-supported initiative aimed at accelerating collaboration across industry, academia, and government to secure critical mineral supply chains.
• The membership strategically aligns Apex's North American projects (Rift in Nebraska and Cap in British Columbia) with U.S. and allied government priorities for domestic and allied sourcing of rare earth elements and niobium.
• DIBC membership provides Apex with access to a network of defense contractors, research institutions, and federal agencies, along with opportunities to participate in federally sponsored programs for critical mineral exploration, processing, and downstream supply chain development.

Key Details

• Consortium Details: U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), supported by the U.S. Department of Defense.
• DIBC Mission: Focuses on developing and securing strategic/critical material supply chains, including rare earth elements (REEs) and niobium, essential for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, energy transition, and defense applications.
• Strategic Alignment: Projects support U.S./allied priorities for securing domestic sources of critical minerals used in permanent magnets, advanced alloys, superconducting technologies, and defense systems.
• Membership Benefits: Access to a network of traditional/non-traditional defense contractors, technology developers, research institutions, and federal agencies; participation in federally sponsored initiatives for exploration, processing, and downstream supply chain development.
• Rift Project (Nebraska, U.S.): Located within the Elk Creek carbonatite complex; hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium/REE deposits. Historical drilling reported 155.5 metres of 2.70% REO and 68.2 metres of 3.32% REO.
• Cap Project (British Columbia, Canada): 100%-owned project located 85 km northeast of Prince George. 2025 drill program confirmed a significant niobium discovery with 0.59% Nb2O5 over 36 metres, including 1.08% Nb2O5 over 10 metres, within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend.
• Listing Information: Canadian Securities Exchange (APXC), OTCQX (APXCF), Borse Frankfurt (KL9 / WKN: A40CCQ).

Notable Quotes

• Sean Charland, President & CEO: "Apex's acceptance into the DIBC reflects the growing strategic importance of secure North American supply chains for rare earth elements and other critical minerals. With increasing global focus on defence readiness, advanced manufacturing and electrification, we believe Apex is well positioned to support U.S. and allied supply chain security initiatives through the advancement of our critical mineral projects."