# 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/APXC.CN/press-releases/5161148128399693 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-08T07:01:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Apex Critical Metals Corp. - Ticker: APXC.CN - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Nebraska - Primary commodity: Rare earth oxides - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-08 08:03:02 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 approximately 120 m further down-dip to the west. Reasoning: The step-out hole RIFT26-019 returned a very wide and high-grade REO interval, extending the known mineralization significantly down-dip. - Positive factor: significant step-out extension of Trinity Zone - Positive factor: strong grade x width intercept in RIFT26-019 - Positive factor: continuity of mineralization demonstrated - Positive factor: visual hematite alteration consistent with mineralization - Negative factor: true widths not yet determined 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 includes details on certified lab \(Actlabs\), insertion of standards, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > A Quality Assurance/Quality Control protocol was incorporated into the program and included the insertion of certified reference material and silica blanks **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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-0) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### 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 - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-1) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### 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 - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 sub-interval #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-2) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### 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 - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 sub-interval #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-3) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-019 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### 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 - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 high grade. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-4) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-016 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 1.74 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 46.1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-016:0-46.1 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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: Confirms mineralization to the south. - Positive factor: extends footprint #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-5) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-017 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 1.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 77.3 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-017:0-77.3 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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: Continuous mineralization to the south. - Positive factor: extends footprint #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-6) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-018 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 33.7 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-018:0-33.7 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 intercept in the southern fence. - Positive factor: extends footprint #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ### 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--9924bb17-ceeb-48e1-9ab2-e279ad33908f#fact-drill-facts-7) Rift Rare Earth · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-015 - Project: Rift Rare Earth - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC.CN #### Geometry - Grade: 1.54 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 64.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-015:0-64.4 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### 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 a different carbonatite breccia host rock. - Negative factor: different host rock #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "\# Apex Expands Trinity Zone with Step-out Hole Returning 197.5 m Interval of 2.12% REO at the Rift Rare Earth Project in" ## 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.