Blue Moon Reports High Germanium, Gallium and Copper at Apex Mine

Blue Moon Metals Inc. has released assay results from its maiden bulk sample at the past-producing Apex germanium-gallium-copper mine in Utah, reporting 0.180% germanium, 0.0273% gallium and 1.96% copper. The results are the first since the company closed the acquisition of Apex from a subsidiary of Teck Resources Limited on March 16, 2026. The bulk sample program was designed to confirm historical grades and provide material for metallurgical testing, with these initial assays indicating that the mineralization remains consistent with past production records.

These critical minerals are in high demand for advanced technologies, including semiconductors, infrared optics and solar panels. Germanium and gallium are classified as critical minerals by the U.S. government, and domestic supply sources are strategically important. The Apex mine, which historically produced these metals, could help reduce reliance on imports, particularly from China. Germanium is used in fiber optics and night-vision devices, while gallium is essential for gallium arsenide semiconductors used in 5G and radar systems. Investors tracking commodity prices on NowPrice can monitor how these results may influence the market for specialty metals, especially given recent export controls by China on gallium and germanium.

The company plans to conduct further metallurgical testing to optimize processing methods, including recovery rates and flowsheet design. Blue Moon is also advancing other aspects of the project, including permitting and infrastructure assessment. The next steps will be closely watched by investors focused on critical mineral supply chains and the potential for Apex to become a producing mine again. Key milestones include completion of a preliminary economic assessment and securing offtake agreements, which could significantly de-risk the project and attract strategic partners.