Apex Critical Metals Joins U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium

Apex Critical Metals Corp., based in Vancouver, has been admitted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC). This initiative, supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to enhance collaboration between industry, academia, and government to bolster technologies and supply chains crucial to U.S. national security. The DIBC focuses on strategic materials such as rare earth elements, vital for advanced manufacturing and defense applications.

Apex's interests align with U.S. priorities through their North American projects, including the Rift Rare Earth Project in Nebraska and the Cap Project in British Columbia. Membership in the DIBC offers Apex access to federal initiatives related to critical mineral exploration and supply chain development. Sean Charland, CEO of Apex, emphasized the increasing importance of secure North American supply chains amid global focus on defense readiness and manufacturing.