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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 5, 2024 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQB:APXCF) ("Apex" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has completed the first tranche of a non-brokered private placement (see news release dated xxx), issuing a total of 2,500,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.40 per Unit, raising aggregate proceeds of $1,000,000 (the "Offering"). Each Unit consisted of one common share of the Company (each, a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"), with each Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Share at a price of $0.60 per Share for a period of one (1) year from closing of the Offering (the "Closing"). The proceeds of the Offering will be used for property exploration and general working capital.

All securities issued pursuant to the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period of four (4) months and a day from the Closing. In addition, the Company entered into an agreement with each subscriber whereby the Shares issued to such subscribers, and any Warrant Shares that may be issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants, are subject to a voluntary hold period of six (6) months from the date of issuance of the Units.

About Apex Critical Metals Corp.

Apex Critical Metals Corp.is a Canadian exploration company specializing in the acquisition and development of high potential rare earth elements (REE's) and niobium properties. Apex Critical Metals is publicly listed on the CSE, and its common shares currently trade under the symbol "APXC".

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.,

Sean Charland

Chief Executive Officer
Tel: 604.681.1568
Email: info@apexcriticalmetals.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements with respect to the Offering including, the closing date of the Offering, the potential participation of insiders in the Offering and the anticipated use of proceeds of the Offering. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the receipt of regulatory approval for the Offering, if required. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.