Apex Critical begins resampling Rift historical core

Executive Summary

• Apex Critical Metals Corp. has launched an extensive 2025 resampling and relogging program of preserved historical drill core from its Rift rare earth project in Nebraska, utilizing modern analytical techniques to verify and update historical data from the 1970s and 1980s.
• The company has retained Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. to oversee the program, with samples analyzed by Actlabs using modern Fusion ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and XRF methods; initial results are expected in Q1 2026.
• This initiative aims to establish a modern analytical foundation for understanding the scale and grade potential of the Rift carbonatite system, supporting ongoing geological interpretation and modeling of significant rare earth element (REE) and niobium mineralization.

Key Details

• Program Scope: Extensive 2025 resampling and relogging of historical drill core from the Rift rare earth project near Elk Creek, Nebraska.
• Historical Context: Core material was originally drilled by Molycorp Inc. in the 1970s and 1980s; a substantial portion has been preserved by the University of Nebraska -- Lincoln.
• Technical Partner: Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. is overseeing the program; they previously completed similar verification work for Quantum Rare Earth Developments Corp. (2010-2011).
• Analytical Methods: Samples will be analyzed by Actlabs using modern Fusion ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and XRF (X-ray fluorescence).
• Timeline: Initial results are expected during the first quarter of 2026.
• Geological Target: The Rift project covers carbonatite and related intrusive rocks hosting significant REE and niobium mineralization within the broader Elk Creek district.
• Compliance Status: Historical results predate NI 43-101 standards and are not treated as current mineral resources or reserves; results should not be relied upon until Apex completes its own sampling and verification.
• Qualified Person: Nathan Schmidt, PGeo, geologist for Dahrouge Geological Consulting, has reviewed and approved the technical content.
• Cap Project Update (Canada): The 2025 drill program at the 100%-owned Cap project (85 km NE of Prince George, B.C.) confirmed a significant niobium discovery:
  • 0.59 per cent Nb2O5 over 36 metres.
  • Including 1.08 per cent Nb2O5 over 10 metres.
  • Located within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend.
• Historical Rift Intercepts (for context only): The "About" section notes historical drilling reported broad intervals including 155.5 metres of 2.70 per cent REO and 68.2 m of 3.32 per cent REO.

Notable Quotes

• Sean Charland, CEO: "We are grateful to the conservation and survey division, School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska -- Lincoln for ensuring the preservation of the historical Molycorp material. Having access to this material is a tremendous resource to draw from and our 2025 relogging and resampling program initiative at Rift will provide a modern analytical foundation for understanding the scale and grade potential of the system."