Apex Critical Metals Appoints Zayn Kalyan to Board of Directors

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Apex Critical Metals (OTCQX:APXCF) announced the immediate appointment of Zayn Kalyan to its Board of Directors on March 25, 2026. Kalyan brings capital markets, corporate strategy, and capital‑formation experience, having served as CEO and director of Scorpio Gold and on multiple public company boards.

The company said his background in restructuring, financing and scaling public explorers will support Apex’s advancement of its critical mineral projects and strategic growth initiatives.

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• Adds board experience in capital formation and corporate strategy
• Brings demonstrated restructuring and growth track record from Scorpio Gold
• Strengthens investor relations and financing capabilities for project advancement

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• No new operational or financing commitments tied to the appointment

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. ("Apex" or the "Company") (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Zayn Kalyan to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Kalyan is an experienced business development executive with a strong background in capital markets and corporate growth. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Scorpio Gold Corporation, where he has led the strategic restructuring and transformation of the company. Under his leadership, Scorpio Gold has been rebuilt from a distressed junior mining company into a rapidly growing gold exploration company. Mr. Kalyan began his career as a software engineer, developing startup technology companies from the ground up before transitioning into finance. Since 2014, he has served in senior management roles and on the boards of multiple public companies, bringing expertise in corporate strategy, capital formation, and scaling early-stage businesses into publicly traded growth platforms.

"We are pleased to welcome Zayn to the Board of Apex," said CEO Sean Charland. "His capital markets experience and track record in financing and developing public companies will be valuable as Apex continues to advance its portfolio of critical mineral projects and strengthen its strategic growth initiatives."

About Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC) (OTCQX:APXCF) (FWB:KL9)

Apex Critical Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects that support the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. The Company's flagship Rift Project, located within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium-REE deposits. Historical drilling across the complex has reported broad intervals of high-grade REE mineralization, including intercepts such as 155.5 m of 2.70% REO and 68.2 m of 3.32% REO.

In Canada, Apex continues to advance its 100%-owned Cap Project, located 85 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. The 2025 drill program confirmed a significant niobium discovery with 0.59% Nb₂O₅ over 36 metres, including 1.08% Nb₂O₅ over 10 metres, within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend. The Cap Project continues to demonstrate strong potential for niobium mineralization within a large and previously unrecognized carbonatite system.

With a growing portfolio of critical mineral projects in both Canada and the United States, Apex Critical Metals is strategically positioned to help strengthen domestic supply chains for the minerals essential to advanced technologies, clean energy, and national security. Apex is publicly listed in Canada on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol APXC and quoted on the OTCQX market in the United States under the symbol APXCF, and in Germany on the Borse Frankfurt under the symbol KL9 and/or WKN: A40CCQ. Find out more at www.apexcriticalmetals.com and watch our videos at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/apex-critical-metals-corporate-video/ and make sure to stay in touch by signing up for free news alerts at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/news/news-alerts/, or by following us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

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 (without limitation) statements regarding the Company's US-based prospective assets (more particularly described above), including the potential for additional acquisitions and the potential for exploration, and statements regarding the potential for future exploration and drilling to confirm the source of magnetic anomalies. 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. Risks that could change or prevent these events, activities or developments from coming to fruition include: the Company's properties are at an early stage of development and no current mineral resources or reserves have been identified by the Company thereof, that we may not be able to fully finance any additional exploration on the Company's properties; that even if we are able to raise capital, costs for exploration activities may increase such that we may not have sufficient funds to pay for such exploration or processing activities; the timing and content of any future work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumptions based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that, with further test work, may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful or samples derived from our properties may not yield positive results, and even if such tests are successful or initial sample results are positive, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the anticipated market demand for REE and other minerals may not be as expected; the availability of labour and equipment to undertake future exploration work and testing activities; geopolitical risks which may result in market and economic instability. 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 forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date hereof, and 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.

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FAQ

Who is Zayn Kalyan and why did Apex (APXCF) add him to the board on March 25, 2026?

He is a capital‑markets executive and CEO with board experience, appointed to strengthen strategy and financing expertise. According to Apex, Kalyan has led restructurings and capital formation at public exploration companies, bringing experience in scaling early‑stage businesses and corporate growth to Apex’s board.

How might Zayn Kalyan's appointment affect Apex Critical Metals (APXCF) financing prospects?

It may improve access to capital and deal execution through his investor networks and track record. According to Apex, Kalyan’s experience in capital formation and financing public companies is expected to support the company’s funding and strategic growth initiatives.

Does Zayn Kalyan hold any operational roles at Apex (APXCF) following the March 25, 2026 appointment?

He joined the Board of Directors and was not announced as an operating executive. According to Apex, his role is board-level, providing governance, strategy and capital markets guidance while management continues day-to-day operations.

What relevant experience does Zayn Kalyan bring from Scorpio Gold to Apex (APXCF)?

He led strategic restructuring and transformed Scorpio Gold from a distressed junior to a growing explorer. According to Apex, that track record includes corporate restructuring, financing and scaling public exploration businesses since 2014.

Will Zayn Kalyan’s board appointment trigger immediate project or strategy changes at Apex (APXCF)?

No immediate project or guidance changes were announced alongside the appointment. According to Apex, the appointment is intended to strengthen strategic growth and financing capabilities while the company continues advancing its critical mineral projects.

When did Apex Critical Metals (APXCF) officially announce Zayn Kalyan’s board appointment?

Apex announced the appointment on March 25, 2026, with the change effective immediately. According to Apex, Kalyan’s board membership is effective immediately and the company expects his capital markets experience to support ongoing initiatives.