Apex Critical Metals Reports Significant Exploration Breakthrough in Quebec

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The strategic hunt for critical minerals has yielded a promising development for Apex Critical Metals. The company announced this Monday a notable geological discovery at its Lac Le Moyne project in Quebec, confirming the area's potential and triggering an immediate expansion of its land holdings.

In a direct response to the initial findings, Apex Critical Metals has moved to consolidate its position. The company has staked an additional 77 mineral claims, covering approximately 3,609 hectares. This decisive action is grounded in the geology: the high-grade rock samples recovered do not align with known historical surface exposures. Company geologists hypothesize a previously concealed source for the mineralization. The newly acquired claims are strategically positioned over geophysical anomalies that may point to this hidden source beneath the surface.

High-Grade Assay Results for Niobium and Rare Earths

The core of the announcement revolves around assay results from a summer 2025 exploration program focused on an area north of the established Eldor carbonate complex. Analysis of 151 rock samples returned significant results:
* Four samples contained niobium oxide (Nb₂O₅) grades exceeding 0.20%, with a peak value of 0.40%.
* Thirteen samples showed total rare earth oxide (REO) concentrations above 0.25%, reaching a high of 0.50%.

CEO Sean Charland contextualized the discovery, noting that with only about 600 known carbonate systems globally, confirming this type of mineralization in the first pass is a success that surpassed internal expectations. The results were particularly concentrated within a newly defined target corridor in the northeastern section of the property, marking it as a priority for follow-up.

Market Performance and Project Context

Despite the positive news, investor sentiment toward the sector has recently been cautious. Apex Critical Metals shares are currently trading at 1.18 euros, having retreated roughly 30% over the past 30 days. Taking a longer view, however, the stock still shows a year-to-date gain of more than 88%, reflecting both the high volatility and the underlying market interest in critical mineral ventures.

The Lac Le Moyne project benefits from its location in a proven mining jurisdiction near Kuujjuaq, in close proximity to deposits like the Ashram Rare Earth deposit. For Apex, this asset complements its existing portfolio, which includes projects in the United States (Nebraska) and British Columbia.

Next Steps and 2026 Outlook

With the new land package secured, the company is planning its next phase of work aimed at locating the suspected source of the high-grade material. Targeted follow-up investigations are scheduled for the 2026 field season to systematically test the identified corridor across the newly staked ground.