Core Viewpoint - Apollo Silver Corp. has been accepted into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC), highlighting the strategic importance of U.S.-based critical mineral assets, particularly silver, barite, and zinc, in supporting national security and defense priorities [5][4]. Company Overview - Apollo Silver is advancing one of the largest undeveloped primary silver projects in the U.S., the Calico Project, which contains significant silver mineralization along with barite and zinc, classified as critical minerals essential for various industrial and defense applications [3][6]. - The company also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Mexico, which features a major high-grade carbonate replacement deposit [6]. Industry Context - The DIBC focuses on enhancing the resilience and security of domestic critical mineral supply chains, which are vital for U.S. defense and industrial applications [2]. - Membership in the DIBC allows Apollo Silver to engage in federally sponsored initiatives related to the mining and processing of critical minerals, aligning with U.S. priorities on supply-chain security and industrial resilience [4][5].