Star Metro - Apex Critical Metals Confirms Significant Magnetic Anomaly at Cap Project, British Columbia

Highlights

• Strong magnetic high measuring approximately 2.2 km x 1.8 km with northwest offshoot

• Magnetic anomaly roughly correlates with the 1.8 km niobium-in-soil trend identified in 2024 and confirmed in 2025 drilling

• Helicopter borne magnetic and radiometric survey completed by Precision GeoSurveys Inc

• 781 line-km flown at 40 m spacing

• Assays remain pending for 2,251 m of core, with results expected shortly

Sean Charland, CEO of Apex Critical Metals, commented, "The new airborne survey has provided valuable insight into the scale and geometry of the magnetic anomaly, giving us a stronger foundation to evaluate future drill targets and plan the next phase of exploration in 2026. We anticipate receiving assays from the remaining drillholes shortly, which will further guide our understanding of the mineralized system."

The helicopter-borne survey was completed by Precision GeoSurveys Inc. of Langley, British Columbia, on September 15 and 16, 2025, and covered a total of 781 line-km at 40-m line spacing. The program was designed to provide detailed magnetic and radiometric data to assist in mapping the extent and geometry of carbonatite-hosted mineralization at the Cap Project.

The airborne magnetic survey delineates a large, well-defined magnetic high measuring approximately 2.2 km by 1.8 km, with a smaller magnetic offshoot extending northwest (Figure 1). The offshoot roughly correlates with the 1.8 km niobium-in-soil trend identified during the 2024 exploration program, which was subsequently confirmed in the subsurface during 2025 drilling. All drillholes completed in 2025 intersected carbonatite and/or associated alteration, with drillhole CAP25-006 returning 0.59 % Nb₂O₅ over 36.0 m, demonstrating a spatial correlation between magnetic intensity and niobium mineralization.

Historical drilling completed by the previous operator in 2017 tested the magnetic feature but is interpreted to have not drilled deep enough to intersect the primary source of the anomaly. The offshoot is interpreted to connect to the main magnetic body, suggesting a more extensive carbonatite system than previously recognized.

Magnetic anomalies in carbonatite systems are commonly caused by high magnetite content and associated iron-rich minerals such as pyrrhotite, which can act as geophysical markers for niobium and rare earth element-bearing carbonatites. The strong, coherent magnetic feature at CAP supports and enhances the current geological interpretation developed from Apex's drilling and surface mapping programs.

The interpretation of geophysical data is preliminary in nature. While the magnetic anomaly described is spatially associated with previously intersected carbonatite and niobium mineralization, there is no certainty that the anomaly itself is directly related to mineralization or that it represents the full extent of the carbonatite system. Additional drilling will be required to confirm the source of the magnetic feature.

Qualified Person

The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Nathan Schmidt, P. Geo. (EGBC Licence 48336), Geologist for Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. (EGBC Permit to Practice 1003035), and a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 on standards of disclosure for mineral projects. Mr. Schmidt has verified all scientific and technical data disclosed in this news release and certified analytical data underlying the technical information disclosed. Mr. Schmidt noted no errors or omissions during the data verification process.

About Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE: APXC) (OTCQX: APXCF) (FWB: KL9)

Apex Critical Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects that support the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. The Company's flagship Rift Project, located within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium-REE deposits. Historical drilling across the complex has reported broad intervals of high-grade REE mineralization, including intercepts such as 155.5 m of 2.70% REO and 68.2 m of 3.32% REO.

In Canada, Apex continues to advance its 100%-owned Cap Project, located 85 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. The 2025 drill program confirmed a significant niobium discovery with 0.59% Nb₂O₅ over 36 metres, including 1.08% Nb₂O₅ over 10 metres, within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend. The Cap Project continues to demonstrate strong potential for niobium mineralization within a large and previously unrecognized carbonatite system.

With a growing portfolio of critical mineral projects in both Canada and the United States, Apex Critical Metals is strategically positioned to help strengthen domestic supply chains for the minerals essential to advanced technologies, clean energy, and national security. Apex is publicly listed in Canada on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol APXC and quoted on the OTCQX market in the United States under the symbol APXCF, and in Germany on the Borse Frankfurt under the symbol KL9 and/or WKN: A40CCQ. Find out more at www.apexcriticalmetals.com and to sign up for free news alerts please go to https://apexcriticalmetals.com/news/news-alerts/, or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.,

Sean Charland
Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 604.681.1568
Email: [email protected]

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SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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