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Apex Critical Metals Corp. (APXCF) news covers the activities of a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects in North America. Company releases describe work at the flagship Rift Rare Earth Project in the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., as well as at 100%-owned projects in British Columbia and Québec.
News updates frequently detail exploration milestones at the Rift Project, including re-logging and re-sampling of preserved historical drill core originally completed by Molycorp, drill permitting, contractor selection and planned mobilization for diamond drilling. These items provide insight into how Apex is building a modern analytical baseline for the Rift carbonatite system and refining geological models and drill targets.
Investors following APXCF can also expect news on the Cap Critical Minerals Project in central British Columbia, where Apex reports a niobium-in-soil trend, drill-confirmed niobium mineralization and results from high-resolution airborne geophysical surveys that outline a large magnetic anomaly associated with carbonatite-hosted mineralization. Additional releases describe surface sampling and new carbonatite discoveries at the Lac Le Moyne Project in Nunavik, Québec.
Beyond technical exploration results, Apex Critical Metals’ news flow includes corporate and capital markets updates such as non-brokered private placements, use of proceeds for exploration and general working capital, and investor relations and marketing agreements. For readers tracking APXCF stock, the news stream offers ongoing context on how the company advances its rare earth and niobium exploration portfolio in the basic materials sector.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) extended its marketing and investor awareness agreement with Rumble Strip Media for a 60-day term starting on or about May 1, 2026. Apex will pay CAD $500,000 for digital marketing, content creation, advertising, media planning and related investor relations services. The company said Rumble and its principals are arm's length and do not own, control, or direct any Apex securities, and all materials will be reviewed and approved by Apex before dissemination.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) reported assay results from RIFT26-001A and partial assays from RIFT26-003 on April 28, 2026, at the Rift Rare Earth Project.
Key results: RIFT26-003 returned 80.0 m at 2.29% REO, including 23.7 m at 4.02% REO within a broader 124 m at 1.94% REO. RIFT26-001A returned 45.0 m at 2.07% REO, including 24.9 m at 2.40% REO. Drilling remains ongoing; assays pending for 12 holes (7,038 m).
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) has been included in the newly launched Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF, a fund focused on rare earth supply chains outside China. Apex is listed alongside Lynas, MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Arafura, and NioCorp.
The company notes its Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska currently has 2 drills actively turning and additional assays pending; Apex says ETF inclusion may broaden investor awareness, support liquidity, and increase exposure to institutional and retail investors.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) will attend the Critical Materials Conference: Aerospace & Defence in Washington, DC on May 19-20, 2026 to engage strategic and institutional partners and highlight progress at the Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska.
In addition, Apex filed an NI 43-101 technical report for the CAP Project (effective date Feb 3, 2026), available on SEDAR+; the CAP Project is described as a carbonatite-hosted niobium system in British Columbia.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) reported assay results from drill hole RIFT26-002 at the Rift Rare Earth Project: 81.6 m at 2.02% REO, including 50.9 m at 2.40% REO, with 17 samples >3.00% REO. A 10 m zone averaged 49% NdPr distribution at 0.75% REO. Mineralization extends >700 m strike and remains open; eight holes (~5,868 m) completed with seven assays pending.
Company cautions NdPr enrichment seen in one hole only and additional drilling and assays are required to confirm continuity and scale.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) announced the immediate appointment of Zayn Kalyan to its Board of Directors on March 25, 2026. Kalyan brings capital markets, corporate strategy, and capital‑formation experience, having served as CEO and director of Scorpio Gold and on multiple public company boards.
The company said his background in restructuring, financing and scaling public explorers will support Apex’s advancement of its critical mineral projects and strategic growth initiatives.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) reports Phase I drilling progress at the Rift Rare Earth Project, Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex, Nebraska. To date 5,175 metres have been drilled across six completed holes and two in progress, representing over 50% of planned Phase I meterage.
Drilling consistently intersected the target carbonatite host; core logging, portable XRF, televiewer surveys, and two sample shipments to Activation Laboratories are complete. Assay results are pending and expected to be released through Q2 2026; the program is expected to finish in April.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) was accepted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) on February 23, 2026.
Membership links Apex's North American critical mineral projects, including the Rift Rare Earth Project (Nebraska) and Cap Project (British Columbia), to U.S. and allied supply‑chain initiatives for rare earths, niobium, and defense-relevant materials.
Apex (OTCQX:APXCF) appointed Nathan Steinke as Chief Financial Officer and Joness Lang as Executive Vice President, Growth Strategy, effective February 18, 2026. Apex said these hires strengthen executive capacity as the company advances critical-metals projects and plans aggressive exploration and drilling at the Rift Rare Earth Project in the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex, Nebraska.
Long-serving CFO Jody Bellefleur steps down from the CFO role but remains Corporate Secretary and on the board.
Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) mobilized a second drill rig for its Phase I program at the Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska. Drill hole RIFT26-002 intersected ~330 m of carbonatite starting at 178 m; RIFT26-001A is 110 m deep (target 600 m) and RIFT26-003 has commenced.
Drilling targets ~850 metres of north-south strike. Core processing is underway and assays are pending; interception of carbonatite is not confirmation of economic mineralization.