Apex Critical Metals Corp. Enhances Executive Leadership Ahead of Expansion
Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC, OTCQX:APXCF, FWB:KL9), a Canadian mineral exploration company devoted to the identification and development of critical and strategic metals, announced on 18 February 2026 that it has strengthened its executive management team.
New appointments
Nathan Steinke – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Steinke joins the company immediately. With more than two decades of finance experience in the international resource sector, he previously served as CFO at Alpha Lithium, where he worked closely with Apex CEO Sean Charland. His expertise spans finance, growth and capital‑markets initiatives, positioning Apex to navigate the next phase of its development.
Jonesia Lang – Executive Vice President of Growth Strategy (EVP, Growth Strategy) Lang also assumes her role immediately. Her background in corporate growth, partnership development and strategic transactions will support Apex’s expansion plans and the execution of its critical‑metals portfolio.
Context and future plans
The leadership additions arrive as Apex pushes forward its portfolio of critical‑metals projects. The company is preparing for an ambitious exploration and drilling program at the Rift Rare Earth Project within the Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in southeast Nebraska, United States. This project is central to Apex’s strategy to advance critical minerals, enhance shareholder value, and secure a foothold in a market that is increasingly focused on supply‑chain resilience.
CEO Sean Charland noted, “We are very pleased to strengthen Apex’s executive leadership team with the appointments of Nathan and Joness. Nathan brings extensive financial and capital‑markets expertise, while Joness contributes a proven track record in corporate growth, partnerships, and strategic transactions. Together, their experience will be highly valuable as we execute on our strategy to advance our critical minerals portfolio and create long‑term shareholder value.”
Company profile
Apex Critical Metals Corp. is listed on the Canadian National Stock Exchange and trades in Canadian dollars. As of 16 February 2026, the company’s share price stood at CAD 2.50, with a market capitalization of approximately CAD 197.6 million. The company’s 52‑week high reached CAD 4.95 on 15 October 2025, while its lowest point was CAD 0.63 on 3 March 2025.
Through these leadership enhancements, Apex signals its commitment to leveraging seasoned expertise to accelerate exploration activities, secure strategic partnerships, and ultimately unlock the value of its critical‑metal assets.
