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EON 0.020 −nan% EMO 0.420 −1.2% WGF 0.150 −3.2% SXL 0.070 +16.7% LITH 0.500 −15.2% CLZ 0.045 +0.0% HMR 0.500 −2.0% NAU 1.84 +2.2% PPTA 34.86 +1.1% PA 0.155 −3.1% FAIR 0.055 +0.0% EMR 0.080 +23.1% AEF 0.140 +0.0% TIGR 0.770 +4.0% VTEN 0.700 +0.0% SGML 16.16 +2.7% EON 0.020 −nan% EMO 0.420 −1.2% WGF 0.150 −3.2% SXL 0.070 +16.7% LITH 0.500 −15.2% CLZ 0.045 +0.0% HMR 0.500 −2.0% NAU 1.84 +2.2% PPTA 34.86 +1.1% PA 0.155 −3.1% FAIR 0.055 +0.0% EMR 0.080 +23.1% AEF 0.140 +0.0% TIGR 0.770 +4.0% VTEN 0.700 +0.0% SGML 16.16 +2.7%
Drill Results

Apex Critical Metals drills 36 m of 0.59% Nb2O5 at Cap

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Aug 27, 2025 · 12:02 APXC · 1.18 Apex Critical Metals Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Apex Critical Metals Corp. announced a significant niobium discovery in drill hole CAP25-006 at its 100%-owned Cap project in British Columbia, part of the 2025 diamond drill program.
  • The discovery highlights 36 meters at 0.59% Nb2O5, including a higher-grade interval of 10 meters at 1.08% Nb2O5, starting from only 33.5 meters downhole.
  • Due to these early successes, the company has expanded the fully financed 2025 exploration program from an original 1,500 meters to over 1,700 meters across six holes, with additional assays pending.

Key Details

  • Drill Hole CAP25-006 Highlights:
    • Interval: 33.5 m to 69.5 m (36 m total).
    • Grade: 0.59% Nb2O5.
    • High-Grade Sub-interval: 10 m averaging 1.08% Nb2O5.
  • Program Status:
    • Total holes completed to date: 6.
    • Total meters drilled to date: 1,763 m.
    • Assays pending for: 1,691 m of drilling.
    • Original program plan: 1,500 m; expanded due to strong early results.
  • Geological Context:
    • Project: Cap critical minerals project, central British Columbia.
    • Tenure: 100% owned by Apex.
    • Area: Approximately 2,500 hectares.
    • Location: 85 km northeast of Prince George, B.C.
    • Mineralization Type: Carbonatite-associated niobium and rare-earth elements (REE).
    • Status: Mineralization remains open in all directions; heart of the system untested.
  • QA/QC Protocols:
    • Lab: Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Kamloops, B.C.).
    • Methods: Code 8 (XRF Nb2O5, ZrO2, Ta2O5) and Code 8 -- REE Assay (ICP/ICP-MS).
    • Controls: Certified reference materials and silica blanks inserted at ~5% rate; duplicate analyses on pulp and reject splits at ~5% rate.
  • Qualified Person: Nathan Schmidt, PGeo, of Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd.

Notable Quotes

  • "The global niobium supply chain has been dominated by Brazil with a limited number of global producers and developers. The need to secure domestic sources in North America has never been more important, and it's with that backdrop that we are incredibly pleased to see such early returns and a new significant niobium discovery emerging at our Cap project from the recent drilling campaign by Apex." — Sean Charland, CEO
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