Apex Critical Metals Corp · CSE:APXC
Apex Critical Metals — Investor Presentation (June 2026)
27 slides from Apex Critical Metals's investor presentation, June 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: Nebraska Infrastructure Advantage
Nebraska Infrastructure Advantage The Rift Project benefits from private land, low-cost power, direct access, nearby rail and district-scale infrastructure synergies. INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANTAGES Private Land Low-Cost Power Road Access Reduced federal agency Nebraska industrial power: ~7.12¢/kWh Paved
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: Recent Developments
Rift Rare Earth Project Recent Developments ▪ Commenced drilling in late January 2nd rig arrived in February – 2 rigs actively drilling. ▪ Spent last 1.5 years assembling 3,957.5 acres covering the best rare earth mineralization in historical drilling (announced Q4/2025) ▪ Relogged and re-assayed hi
Slide 11: Standout REE Intercepts
Rift Rare Earth Project Standout REE Intercepts Hole High-Grade Intervals Broad Intervals Status 12.3 m at 5.63% REO within 52.2 RIFT26-008 191.9 m at 2.63% REO Current m at 3.54% REO 14.9 m at 5.09% REO within 72.6 RIFT26-010 239.7 m at 1.62% REO Current m at 2.03% REO NEC11-004 68.2 m at 3.32% REO
Slide 12: Plan View
Rift Rare Earth Project 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 RIFT26-008: 191.9 m at 2.63% REO, including 52.2 m at 3.54% REO and 12.3 m at 5.63% REO o RIFT26-010: 239.7 m at 1.
Slide 13: High-Grade Trinity Zone
Rift Rare Earth Project High-Grade Trinity Zone • Recent drilling continues to confirm and expand the upper Trinity Zone. • RIFT26-008 extended strong mineralization approximately 400 m down-dip and 50 m south. • RIFT26-010 extended mineralization approximately 120 m east from the historical discove
Slide 14: Two-Horizon REE System Emerging at Rift
Two-Horizon REE System Emerging at Rift Upper high-grade trinity and deeper ndpr enriched neo zone remain wide open. 14 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
Slide 15: Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration
Assays Pending: Carbonatite with Hematite Alteration RIFT26-019 RIFT26-022 RIFT26-024 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
Slide 16: Rift Rare Earth Project Expanded 2026 Drilling
Rift Rare Earth Project Expanded 2026 Drilling 2026 Drilling • 2026 drill program expanded to target 22,000 to 25,000 m of total drilling at Rift • 22 drillholes completed to date for approximately 14,500 m • Assays reported for 10 holes, with assays pending for 12 drillholes • Two rigs expected to
Slide 17: CAP Project
Project CAP Project Location ▪ 85 km northeast of Prince George, BC ▪ Accessible year-round, 25km² in size 2025 Exploration Program CAP25-006 36 m at 0.59% Nb₂O₅ ▪ 1.8km niobium trend identified Incl. 10 m of 1.08% Nb₂O₅ ▪ 9 holes, 2,323 m drilled in 2025 ▪ Niobium Discovery: CAP25-006 – 36 m at 0.5
Slide 18: 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 19: 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 20: Corporate Snapshot
Corporate Snapshot Capital Structure (June 2026) Share Ownership 96,405,541 Shares Outstanding: 3.5% 8.8% Fully Diluted: 126,828,162 Warrants Exercise Price Total Proceeds 9.0% 906,000 $0.667 $604,000 Zimtu 3,200,000 $0.75 $2,400,000 Management & 800,000 $2.50 $2,000,000 Directors 4,000,000 $3.00 $1
Slide 21: Corporate Milestones
Milestones Corporate Milestones 12-month Plan: 21 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
Slide 22: 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 23: 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 23
Slide 24: Appendix
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Slide 25: 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
Slide 26: Nebraska: Emerging U.S. Technology & Infrastructure Hub
Nebraska: Emerging U.S. Technology & Infrastructure Hub Major technology and infrastructure capital is flowing into Nebraska, supported by low-cost power, expanding data-center demand and U.S. supply-chain priorities. Strategic takeaway $4.4B 3 KEY MARKETS The Rift Project is located in a state attr
Slide 27: 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 27 CSE: APXC | OTCQX: APXCF
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