Apex Critical Metals Corp. Advances Rift Rare Earth Project

Apex Critical Metals Corp. has provided a comprehensive update on its developments at the Rift Rare Earth Project in 2025 and outlined its plans for 2026. In the past year, the company expanded its holdings to 3,500 acres within the Elk Creek Carbonatite complex. Apex has undertaken significant technical work, addressing rare earth and niobium mineralization, supported by strategic financings.

The company secured necessary permits and an experienced drilling contractor for its Phase I drill campaign. This initial phase includes 8,000 meters of coring across 10 to 15 holes, with the aim of validating historical data from past drilling campaigns.

Apex's 2026 outlook includes the completion of a NI 43-101 Technical Report, geochemical testing, and the advancement of further exploration and drilling activities. CEO Sean Charland expressed confidence that the inaugural drill campaign will establish Rift as a crucial source of rare earth components for magnet production in the U.S.