APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.

Apex Critical Metals Corp. announced positive assay results from its Rift Rare Earth Project, extending the Trinity Zone to the west and northwest. Drillholes RIFT26-026 and RIFT26-025 returned significant intervals of rare earth oxide (REO) mineralization, including 2.52% REO over 223.3 m and 2.49% REO over 123.3 m, respectively. Further drilling has extended the mineralization footprint approximately 90 m to the west and 100 m to the northwest. Drilling continues with a single rig, and the company plans to release an inaugural mineral resource estimate by the end of Q1/2027.

Apex Critical Metals Corp. has filed a short form base shelf prospectus to enable the offering of up to C$100,000,000 in various securities, including common shares, warrants, subscription receipts, units, and debt securities. This prospectus provides the company with flexibility to raise capital over a 25-month period. The company also announced its application to list Common Shares, represented by ADRs, on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which would result in cessation of trading on OTCQX.