Core Viewpoint - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. has received a $40,000 grant from the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development to support exploration on the California Lake East VMS Project [1][4]. Exploration Plans - The company submitted a proposal in April 2025 for specific exploration on the California Lake East VMS Project, where previous drilling in 2022 confirmed the presence of a VMS system [2]. - Planned exploration will focus on the stratigraphic horizon and EM strong late-time conductors, with ground-based geophysics to define prioritized drill targets [2][6]. - Target 6 has been identified as a high-priority new target, potentially the source of the previously successful VMS drill program at Target 8 [2][8]. Support and Community Engagement - The New Brunswick government continues to support the mining community in the Bathurst Mining Camp through the Junior Mining Assistance Program, which funds projects of high interest [4]. - The company expresses gratitude for the ongoing support from the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and the local mining community [8]. Company Overview - Nine Mile Metals Ltd. is focused on Critical Minerals VMS exploration in the Bathurst Mining Camp, with projects including Nine Mile Brook, California Lake, Canoe Landing Lake, and Wedge VMS Projects [9]. - The company aims to position itself for the demand in EV and green technologies, which require critical minerals such as Copper, Silver, Lead, and Zinc, while also having a hedge on Gold [9].

Core Viewpoint - Apex Resources Inc. is advancing its drilling plans for critical minerals and gold at the Jersey-Emerald Property, with an initial program of seven holes targeting minerals on Canada's Critical Minerals List [1][2]. Group 1: Drilling Plans and Targets - The drilling program will consist of approximately 955 meters, with the first two holes focused on zinc mineralization (including germanium and gallium), while the remaining five holes will target two zones of gold mineralization associated with bismuth, tellurium, tungsten, and molybdenum [1][2]. - Four of the seven drill holes are situated on the company's private land, facilitating the permitting process, and road access is available to most proposed sites [3]. Group 2: Potential and Historical Context - The Jersey-Emerald Property is noted for its potential to host additional deposits, with five gold and six tungsten zones identified, located near key transportation routes and historical mining sites [4][7]. - Historical drilling has revealed significant gold values, including 24.98 grams per tonne (g/T) over 10.2 meters in a previous drill hole [4]. Group 3: Other Projects and Strategic Location - Apex's flagship project, the Lithium Creek Project, is strategically located near Reno, Nevada, within proximity to major players in the lithium-ion battery supply chain, including the Tesla Gigafactory [6]. - The Lithium Creek Project encompasses extensive placer claims and naturally flowing lithium brine groundwater, indicating strong potential for lithium extraction [6].