Apex Critical Metals Corp · CSE:APXC
Apex Critical Metals — Investor Presentation (April 2026)
27 slides from Apex Critical Metals's investor presentation, April 2026
Slide 1: Emerging Rare Earth Growth Story in Nebraska, USA
CSE: APXC OTC.QX: APXCF FRANKFURT: KL9 WKN: A40CCQ ISIN: CA03753D1042 Emerging Rare Earth Growth Story in Nebraska, USA Contact: Apex Critical Metals info@apexcriticalmetals.com Q2 2026
Slide 2: Disclaimer/Forward Looking Information
Disclaimer/Forward Looking Information THIS MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION (THE "PRESENTATION") WAS PREPARED TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUSINESS, PROPERTY AND ACTIVITIES OF APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP. (“APEX” OR THE “COMPANY”) AND WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING PROSPECTIVE I
Slide 3: Investment Highlights
Investment Highlights China dominates ~90% of REE supply, driving $100B+ US Government investment to secure domestic supply chains Demand for Rare Earth Elements surging across Defense, Advanced Manufacturing, and EV’s ! Apex is uniquely positioned to rapidly define a globally significant Rare Earth
Slide 4: Rare Earth Elements Power Trillions in U.S. Industry
Rare Earth Elements Power Trillions in U.S. Industry $3–5 Trillion+ of U.S. Economic Activity Geopolitical Tension Depends on Rare Earth Elements China Dominates every step of the rare earth supply chain: from mining and beneficiation, to smelting and producing Rare earth elements such as neodymium,
Slide 5: Rare Earth Elements in Defense Systems
Rare Earth Elements in Defense Systems Critical Materials Enabling Modern Defense and Precision Weapons Systems Missile Guidance Radar & Targeting Aerospace & Missile Defense Electronics & Control Systems Materials & Sensors Nd, Pr, Sm, Dy, Tb Gd, Y, Eu Niobium, Scandium Lanthanum, Cerium, Terbium P
Slide 6: $100B+ U.S. Commitment to Critical Minerals
$100B+ U.S. Commitment to Critical Minerals Securing Domestic Rare Earth Supply a MAJOR PRIORITY for US Government. WHY APEX? Apex Critical Metals MP MATERIALS USA Rare Earth ✓ Uniquely positioned to rapidly define a ~$550M+ US GOVERNMENT ~$1.6B+ US GOVERNMENT globally significant Rare Earth deposit
Slide 7: The Opportunity
The Opportunity Limited US Rare Earth Deposits (Mineral Resource Estimates) MP Materials USA RARE EARTH UCORE RARE METALS RARE ELEMENT RESOURCES AMERICAN RARE EARTHS CALIFORNIA TEXAS ALASKA WYOMING WYOMING NYSE: MP | MKT CAP: ~$10B NASDAQ: USAR | MKT CAP: ~$4.3B TSX.V: UCU | MKT CAP: ~$550M OTCQX: R
Slide 8: The Opportunity
The Opportunity Apex has 100%-Control of Tier 1 REE Growth Story History Recent History Apex’s team completed private land deals more than a decade ago in the Over the past 15 months, Apex has assembled a same Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex NioCorp. contiguous/adjacent land position 2x the size of Ni
Slide 9: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project Overview ▪ Highly prospective rare earth element project located in southeastern Nebraska, USA, within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite near the village of Elk Creek ▪ Tier-1 jurisdiction, offering excellent infrastructure and geopolitical stability. Located in Ne
Slide 10: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project Recent Developments ▪ Diameter of 6–8 km, ranks among the largest carbonatite bodies in the world ▪ Commenced drilling in late January 2nd rig arrived in February – 2 rigs actively drilling. ▪ Spent last 1.5 years assembling 3,500 acres covering the best rare earth mineraliza
Slide 11: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project Standout REE Intercepts ▪ 106 drill holes completed with 20 within the Rift Rare Earth Project area ▪ Significant REE mineralization encountered in multiple holes: o 155.5 m of 2.70% REO, Including 54.9 m at 3.30% REO (EC- 93) o 236.2 m of 2.10% REO, including 68.2 m of 3.32%
Slide 12: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project Phase 1 Plan View • Strong grades over wide intervals in first assays received at Rift (RIFT26-002 highlights below) o 81.6 m at 2.02% REO(1), including 50.9 m at 2.40% REO. o 17 samples grading >3.00% REO. • ~100 m southern step-out from historical drill hole NEC11-004., • I
Slide 13: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project 13 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
Slide 14: Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration
Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration RIFT26-006 RIFT26-007 Phase 1 drilling has consistently encountered hematite alteration and favorable carbonatite host rocks. Readers are cautioned that encouraging visual core observations should not be relied upon until assay results are reporte
Slide 15: Rift Rare Earth Project Outlook
Rift Rare Earth Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex Project Outlook ▪ ▪ 2 Drill rigs actively turning (since early Feb) 8 Drill holes completed to-date (5,868 m) ▪ Assays remain pending for 7 holes (5,266 m) ▪ Program plan 8,000 m, but likely to expand based on initial results and core visuals ▪ Near-term
Slide 16: CAP Project
Project CAP Project Location ▪ 85 km northeast of Prince George, BC ▪ Accessible year-round, 25km² in size ▪ Located 250km SE of Taseko Aley niobium Deposit CAP25-006 (TSX: TKO - $1.3B Market Cap) 36 m at 0.59% Nb₂O₅ Incl. 2025 Exploration Program 10 m of 1.08% Nb₂O₅ ▪ 1.8km niobium trend identified
Slide 17: Capital Markets Strength
Capital Markets Strength Management & Board of Directors Sean Charland, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Joness Lang, EVP – GROWTH STRATEGY, DIRECTOR Mr. Charland has worked for over 15 years in capital markets & resource exploration. His Mr. Lang is an experienced executive leader with
Slide 18: Technical Expertise
Technical Expertise Management & Board of Directors Cont’d Jody Dahrouge, P.Geo, DIRECTOR Darren L. Smith, M.SC., P.Geo, DIRECTOR Mr. Dahrouge is a professional geologist with over twenty-five years of experience and has a successful background With more than 20 years experience in the industry, Mr.
Slide 19: Corporate Snapshot
Corporate Snapshot Capital Structure (Feb. 2026) Share Ownership Shares Outstanding: 83,973,875 Fully Diluted: 110,018,372 9.7% STOCK OPTIONS POTENTIAL PROCEEDS 9.1% Zimtu 10.75 M CAD $8.32M WARRANTS POTENTIAL PROCEEDS Management & 12.3 M CAD $17.7M 58.1% Directors CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF 23.0% Fou
Slide 20: Milestones
Milestones Assay Results from 12-month Plan: Phase 1 Drilling Additional Drill Rig (Rift) Q3 2025 Added (Feb 2026) ▪ Niobium Discovery at CAP Project ▪ Acquired Rift REE Project Drill Permits Received at Rift ▪ Financing ($10M) Project, Drill Q4 2025 Contractor Secured ▪ CAP Project Results Released
Slide 21: Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways Critical Mineral & Supply Risk China controls ~90% of global REEs and Brazil ~91% of niobium — prompting $100B+ in US investment to secure domestic critical mineral supply Rift Project Globally significant rare element (REE, Nb) carbonatite complex with strong historical results, activ
Slide 22: Contact Us
Contact Us CSE: APXC OTC.QX: APXCF FRANKFURT: KL9 WKN: A40CCQ ISIN: CA03753D1042 1450-789 West Pender St, V6C1H2, Vancouver BC, Canada Advancing high-demand, info@apexcriticalmetals.com critical mineral projects in North America 22
Slide 23: Appendix
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Slide 24: Rare Earth Elements & Niobium Supply Risk
Rare Earth Elements & Niobium Supply Risk Refined REE Supply 8% CANADA ▪ 98% of supply BIANCO PROJECT concentreated in Asia Niobium Supply ▪ Concentrated in one country (Brazil) ▪ Supply risk Demand ▪ Driven by defense, EVs, and tech CAP PROJECT LAC LE MOYNE PROJECT 87% CHINA ▪ Critical Minerals ini
Slide 25: Carbonatites
Carbonatites What are they? Carbonatite Deposits ▪ Type of rock enriched in elements like REE’s, Niobium, Tantalum, Carbonatite Deposits Support Phosphorus, Fluorine and occasionally scandium, titanium, copper, Major Market Caps nickel, gold, iron, and others. Catalão II carbonatite complex ▪ Carbon
Slide 26: Niobium Demand
Niobium Demand Drivers of Demand ENERGY MOBILITY CONSTRUCTION EV Batteries (fast charging, longer High-strength steel, Small addition of niobium reduces charges). Wind Turbines (longer life), Solar lighter cars, press-hardened steels amount of total structural steel used Panels (ultra-compact, highl
Slide 27: Rare Earth Elements Are Critical To…
Rare Earth Elements Are Critical To… ▪ NdFeB Magnets ▪ Electric Vehicles ▪ Defense Technology ▪ Robotics Surging Global Demand ▪ Fusion Power for NdFeB Magnets ▪ Industry, Metallurgy and Alloys REE Market ▪ ~90% of refined supply from China ▪ REE Magnet Demand expected to rise ~3.4x by 2040. ▪ Domes
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