Apex Critical Metals Nears Key Drilling Phase at U.S. Rare Earths Project

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Apex Critical Metals is advancing toward a pivotal operational milestone at its U.S.-based exploration asset. The company has secured a central regulatory approval in Nebraska, clearing the path for an imminent drilling campaign at its Rift Rare Earth Project. The upcoming work program aims to validate historical high-grade intercepts, a process that could establish the site as a significant North American source of critical minerals.

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment granted a crucial exploration permit to Apex Critical Metals on January 5, 2026. This authorization pertains specifically to the Rift Rare Earth Project, situated within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex, and covers an exploration area of approximately 3,500 acres.