# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in SE Nebraska Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f Original source: https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197.5-m-interval-of-2.12-r-1217304 Publisher: accesswire Original announcement: 2026-09-08T07:15:39.691Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Apex Critical Metals Corp. - Ticker: APXC - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Nebraska - Primary commodity: Rare earth oxide - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-08 07:18:26 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Apex Critical Metals reported significant step-out drill results at the Rift Rare Earth Project, with hole RIFT26-019 returning 197.5 m at 2.12% REO. This result extends the Trinity Zone mineralization by approximately 120 m to the west and demonstrates strong continuity of high-grade REO. Reasoning: The step-out hole RIFT26-019 returned a very high-grade and wide interval, significantly extending the known Trinity Zone footprint. - Positive factor: significant step-out extension of 120m - Positive factor: strong grade x width interval \(197.5m @ 2.12% REO\) - Positive factor: continuity demonstrated across multiple holes - Positive factor: high-grade core identified - Negative factor: true widths remain unknown Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: RIFT26-019 extends Trinity Zone mineralization ~120 m further down dip to the west. Evidence · text > RIFT26-019 extends Trinity Zone mineralization ~120 m further down dip to the west **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release details insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates at specific rates. Evidence · text > included the insertion of certified reference material and silica blanks at a rate of approximately 5% and 5% **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: All reported intervals are downhole core lengths and do not represent true widths. Evidence · text > All reported intervals are downhole core lengths, and do not represent true widths **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("CIL"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### RIFT26-019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-0) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.12 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 197.5 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-019:0-197.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 197.5 m at 2.12% REO is a very strong intercept for a step-out hole. - Positive factor: exceptional grade x width - Negative factor: apparent width only Evidence · text > RIFT26-019 returns 2.12% REO \(1\) over 197.5 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-1) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-019:0-197.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: high grade core Evidence · text > 4.60% REO over 5.1 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-2) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-019:0-197.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: high grade Evidence · text > 3.15% REO over 12.9 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-019 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-3) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.87 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 55.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-019:0-197.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant width at good grade. - Positive factor: good width and grade Evidence · text > 2.87% REO over 55.9 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-016 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-4) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-016 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.74 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 46.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Contributes to southern strike extension. - Positive factor: extends footprint Evidence · text > 1.74% REO over 46.1 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-017 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-5) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-017 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 77.3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide interval contributing to southern extension. - Positive factor: extends footprint Evidence · text > 1.38% REO over 77.3 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-018 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-6) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-018 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 33.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong grade contributing to southern extension. - Positive factor: extends footprint Evidence · text > 2.00% REO over 33.7 m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### RIFT26-015 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-expands-trinity-zone-with-step-out-hole-returning-197-5-m-interval-of-2-12--702d9d93-e773-4526-b1ce-696b5252486f#fact-drill-facts-7) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxide #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-015 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxide - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 64.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Location: Trinity Zone - Loc. Confidence: medium - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Actlabs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Encountered different host rock but still returned mineralization. Evidence · text > 64.4 m of 1.54% REO #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.