# Apex Extends Trinity Zone 200 m with 3.55% REO over 116.0 m and 2.35% over 171.5 m in Western Step-out Drilling at Rift Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3260-cse/apxc/212245-apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m-in-western-step-out-drilling-at-rift.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-05T02:01:03.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T08:20:54.121Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T08:20:54.121Z - Company: Apex Critical Metals Corp. - Ticker: APXC - Exchange: CSE - Region: Nebraska - Primary commodity: Rare earth oxides - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-05 08:20:54 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Apex Critical Metals has reported significant western step-out drill results at the Rift Rare Earth Project, extending the Trinity Zone by approximately 200 m. Key intercepts include 3.55% REO over 116.0 m in RIFT26-024 and 2.35% REO over 171.5 m in RIFT26-022. Reasoning: The results represent a significant western step-out extension of the Trinity Zone with high-grade REO intercepts that exceed previous project averages. - Positive factor: Significant step-out extension of the Trinity Zone - Positive factor: High-grade intercepts \(up to 4.75% REO\) in western step-out holes - Positive factor: Demonstrated continuity of high-grade core - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and independent lab \(Actlabs\) disclosed - Negative factor: True widths remain unknown \(all intercepts are downhole lengths\) Facts used in scoring: 11 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The results from RIFT26-022 and RIFT26-024 extend the Trinity Zone approximately 200 m west of previously reported drilling. Evidence · text > representing material intersections of greater than 4.00% REO and further validation of the broader mineralized Trinity Zone **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: The release details QA/QC protocols including certified reference materials, silica blanks, and sample 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: The document explicitly states that 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, which remain unknown ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (11) ### RIFT26-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-0) Rift · rare earth oxides Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-024 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.55 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 116 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-024:0-116.0 - 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: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3.55% REO over 116m is a significant high-grade intercept for a step-out hole. - Positive factor: High-grade intercept in step-out drilling - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > RIFT26-024 returned two high-grade intervals of 3.99% REO over 18.8 m and 4.75% REO over 22.9 m within a broader 116.0 m interval of 3.55% 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 ### RIFT26-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-1) Rift · rare earth oxides Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-024 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.99 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 18.8 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-024:0-116.0 - 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: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 3.99% REO over 18.8 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 ### RIFT26-024 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-2) Rift · rare earth oxides Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-024 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.75 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-024:0-116.0 - 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: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade intercept in a step-out hole. - Positive factor: Bonanza-style high-grade intercept - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 4.75% REO over 22.9 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 ### RIFT26-022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-3) Rift · rare earth oxides Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-022 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.35 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 171.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-022:0-171.5 - 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: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-08-12T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large width intercept confirming continuity of the Trinity Zone. - Positive factor: Significant width and continuity - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > RIFT26-022 returned a high-grade interval of 4.07% REO over 37.0 m within a broader intersection of 171.5 m at 2.35% 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 ### RIFT26-022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-4) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-022 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 4.07 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 37 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-022:0-171.5 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 4.07% REO over 37.0 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 ### RIFT26-023 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-5) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-023 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.82 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 48.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-023:0-48.9 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept on the southern fence. - Positive factor: Higher grade than adjacent holes on this fence Evidence · text > RIFT26-023 returned an interval of 1.82% REO over 48.9 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 ### RIFT26-023 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-6) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-023 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.66 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-023:0-48.9 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval within the southern fence intercept. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including a higher-grade interval of 2.66% REO over 8.5 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 ### RIFT26-021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-7) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-021 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.37 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 20.4 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-021:0-20.4 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lower grade intercept on the southern fence. Evidence · text > RIFT26-021 returned elevated intervals of 1.38% REO over 16.7 m, and 3.17% REO over 4.1 m, within a broader 20.4 m interval of 1.37% 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 ### RIFT26-021 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-8) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-021 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.17 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-021:0-20.4 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the southern fence intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 3.17% REO over 4.1 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 ### RIFT26-020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-9) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-020 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.71 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 42.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-020:0-42.7 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept on the southernmost fence. - Positive factor: Deeper zone identified Evidence · text > RIFT26-020 intersected a discrete, deeper zone of 2.47% REO over 19.5 m within a wider interval of 42.7 m at 1.71% 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 ### RIFT26-020 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/apex-extends-trinity-zone-200-m-with-3-55-reo-over-116-0-m-and-2-35-over-171-5-m--f49cc38e-e238-4e81-bcec-74e99f1adf6a#fact-drill-facts-10) Rift · rare earth oxides #### Identity - Hole ID: RIFT26-020 - Project: Rift - Commodity: rare earth oxides - Region: nebraska - Reported Region: nebraska - Ticker: APXC #### Geometry - Grade: 2.47 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 19.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: RIFT26-020:0-42.7 - 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: 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the deeper zone. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 2.47% REO over 19.5 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 ## 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. 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