Gatekeeper to strategic capital for in‑ground critical minerals
Apex Critical Minerals & Metals is the front‑end gateway into a strategic vault program that unlocks mineral‑backed funding for credible copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, rare earth and uranium projects.
We are not a bank, broker‑dealer or investment adviser. We source, screen and conduit technically credible deposits into licensed platforms that can structure mineral‑backed bonds and strategic finance.
Mission
Our mission is to turn verifiable in‑ground critical minerals into leverageable collateral, fast‑tracking funding for projects that strengthen American and allied mineral security.
From assays to a liquid position
We work with owners of credible deposits and mineral rights to convert technical data into capital‑markets‑ready collateral profiles for mineral‑backed bonds and structured finance.
- Focus on critical and strategic minerals used in grids, EVs, defense and advanced manufacturing.
- Emphasize NI 43‑101, JORC and SK‑1300 quality reporting and independent Qualified Persons.
- Align geology, metallurgy and economics with institutional and policy‑driven capital.
Strategic minerals, strategic policy
We frame qualified deposits as part of a broader resource‑security agenda, supporting domestic production and allied supply‑chain resilience.
- Target commodities highlighted on recent critical mineral lists and executive‑order initiatives.
- Prioritize Tier‑1 and Tier‑2 jurisdictions with clear permitting and ESG pathways.
- Bridge technical teams, platform partners and mission‑aligned investors.
Critical and strategic minerals
Apex Critical Minerals & Metals focuses on the commodities that anchor energy transition, defense, grid reliability and industrial reshoring.
| Mineral | Strategic role | Indicative grade / volume signals |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Backbone metal for power grids, EV motors, data centers and defense electronics. | Many tens to hundreds of millions of tonnes at about 0.4–0.7% Cu in strong jurisdictions. |
| Lithium | Core component of EV and stationary batteries across the energy transition. | Hard‑rock deposits often targeted at roughly 1–1.5% Li₂O with resources in the tens of millions of tonnes. |
| Nickel & cobalt | High‑energy‑density batteries and advanced alloys for aerospace and energy. | Grades at or above global averages with multi‑year mine life and robust PEA/PFS‑level economics. |
| Rare earth elements (REEs) | Permanent magnets for EVs, wind turbines, precision weapons and sensors. | Hard‑rock REE projects commonly show 1–8% TREO, with economics driven by Nd, Pr, Dy and Tb content. |
| Uranium | Nuclear fuel critical to baseload power and grid stability. | Economic deposits span ISR and hard‑rock systems, with many projects around 0.05–0.2% U or higher. |
Vault program & qualification criteria
The Apex Critical vault program is built for deposits that can credibly support mineral‑backed structures once technical and commercial thresholds are met.
Eligibility signals
- Independent NI 43‑101, JORC or SK‑1300 technical reports.
- Defined resources and, where applicable, reserves with transparent cut‑off grades.
- Tier‑1 or Tier‑2 jurisdictions with clear permitting pathways and ESG practices.
Economic and strategic fit
- Scale and grade ranges that align with modern operating or advanced development projects.
- Clear use case within energy, defense or industrial reshoring strategies.
- Potential to support conservative price decks and long‑life production profiles.
