Ameriwest Critical Metals Engages APEX Geoscience Ltd. to Advance Its Bornite Project

Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. has announced two significant strategic engagements to advance its 100% owned Bornite Copper-Gold-Silver Project in Oregon and enhance its market visibility. The company has contracted APEX Geoscience Ltd., a full-service geological consulting firm with global operations, to execute a comprehensive three-phase work program designed to modernize the project's historical dataset and advance it toward a maiden NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate.

The APEX engagement represents a systematic approach to unlocking the Bornite Project's potential through modern geological practices. Phase 1 will focus on digitizing and validating historical drilling data while developing a preliminary geological model, with particular emphasis on re-assaying historical drill core using contemporary QA/QC standards. Phase 2 will involve creating a preliminary block model to optimize drill hole planning for a proposed 2026 drilling program, while Phase 3 encompasses technical reporting and potentially a maiden mineral resource estimate. This phased approach directly aligns with Ameriwest's stated Q1-Q2 2026 objectives and positions the company to systematically advance the project through recognized industry standards.

Concurrently, Ameriwest has secured a 12-month marketing agreement with GRA Enterprises Inc. (operating as National Inflation Association) for USD $100,000 to enhance investor awareness through email distribution, website content, and technical updates. This dual approach of technical advancement coupled with strategic marketing reflects a comprehensive corporate strategy to build shareholder value while maintaining focus on resource development.

The timing of these engagements is particularly significant as the critical minerals sector continues to attract heightened attention from investors and governments seeking secure supply chains. With Ameriwest's diverse portfolio including copper-gold-silver in Oregon, rare earths in British Columbia, and lithium properties in Arizona and Nevada, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing energy transition and critical minerals demand growth. The systematic approach to advancing Bornite through established geological consulting expertise demonstrates management's commitment to creating measurable value through disciplined exploration and resource development practices.