Apex Critical Metals Corp · CSE:APXC
Apex Critical Metals — Investor Presentation (May 2026)
24 slides from Apex Critical Metals's investor presentation, May 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 to NdFeB magnets, while tightening quotas and Rare earth elements such as neodymium
Slide 5: $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 6: 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 7: The Opportunity: Limited US Rare Earth Deposits
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: 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 9: Rift Rare Earth Project: Recent Developments
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 10: Standout Historical REE Intercepts
Rift Rare Earth Project Standout Historical 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
Slide 11: Rift Rare Earth Project Phase Plan View
Rift Rare Earth Project Phase 1 Plan View • Strong grades over wide intervals continue at Rift, with western step-out drilling demonstrating scale and continuity of the upper “Trinity Zone”: o RIFT26-005A: 11.8 m at 4.23% REO within 23.1 m at 3.47% REO and a broader 137.2 m at 2.01% REO o RIFT26-006
Slide 12: Two-Horizon REE System Emerging
Rift Rare Earth Project Two-Horizon REE System Emerging • Upper Trinity Zone: significant >2% REO mineralization demonstrated over approximately 300 m strike • Recent Trinity Zone highlights: • 11.8 m at 4.23% REO within 137.2 m at 2.01% REO • 34.1 m at 3.05% REO within 210.0 m at 1.33% REO • 23.7 m
Slide 13: Rift Rare Earth Project
Rift Rare Earth Project May 15, 2026. RIFT26-005A & RIFT26-003 assay results at the Rift Project highlighting the Trinity Zone 13 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
Slide 14: Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration
Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration RIFT26-010 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 February 15 Drill holes completed to-date (11,000 m) ▪ Assays remain pending for 9 holes ▪ Program has already expanded beyond the original >8,000 m plan based on strong initial results and vi
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 (May 2026) Share Ownership Shares Outstanding: 83,973,875 Fully Diluted: 110,018,372 8.8% Warrants Exercise Price Total Proceeds 9.0% Zimtu 906,000 $0.667 $604,000 3,200,000 $0.75 $2,400,000 Management & 800,000 $2.50 $2,000,000 57.7% Directors 4,000,000 $3.00 $1
Slide 20: Corporate Milestones
Milestones Corporate Milestones 12-month Plan: 20 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
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 REE and niobium-bearing carbonatite complex with active drilling at Rift and Pha
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: Case Study: Arafura Rare Earths
Case Study Arafura Rare Earths (ASX:ARU) ▪ Nolans project hosts a 56Mt Resource @ 2.6% TREO, with 26.4% NdPr enrichment, hosted primarily in apatite (fluorapatite) with subordinate monazite and allanite. ▪ Arafura secured binding NdPr offtakes with Hyundai/Kia, Siemens Gamesa, and Traxys. ▪ Traxys a
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