Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – January 11, 2024) – Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQX: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the “Company” or “Appia”) is pleased to announce the extension of its existing mining claims at the PCH project in Goias, Brazil from 17,551.07 hectares to an expansive 40,963.18 hectares across a total of 22 claim blocks. This substantial 133% increase in the current land package includes 12 new claims independently staked by the Company, but included as part of the project acquisition (details available HERE), incurring minimal costs. This strategic expansion provides Appia with an exceptional opportunity to explore this promising geological corridor to the north of its current claim zones, unveiling new avenues for potential critical mineral resource discoveries.

“The expansion of our exploration rights to 40,963.18 hectares marks a pivotal moment for Appia in Brazil as we build on the momentum achieved through our initial drilling program at the Target IV and Buriti zones,” commented Stephen Burega, President, “Our dedicated Brazilian team is eager to explore the untapped potential of the northern corridor, where similar geological and geophysical features have been identified.”

Burega adds, “There is huge potential in these new claim blocks as we can draw clear parallels to the favourable geology that hosts the critical rare earth minerals that initially convinced us to enter into our agreement on the PCH project. Doubling the size of our overall land package within the prolific alkali province not only reflects our commitment but also strengthens the Company’s strategic plans. We aim to develop a series of potential target zones, extending the project focus for the benefit of our valued shareholders. This expansion underscores our dedication to unlocking the full spectrum of opportunities in Brazil’s mineral-rich landscape.”

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Target IV represents a unique high-grade critical REE mineralization zone, with the southwest quadrant displaying exceptional drill results, further details available HERE. Appia’s new Scandium and Cobalt discovery zone, Buriti (south of Target IV) revealed substantial findings in hole PCH-RC-116, from surface to 24 metres and remains open at depth, additional details are available HERE.

ANM* n°	Permits n°	Area (ha)	Status
1	860058/2018	5445	1874.60	GRANTED
2	860059/2018	5446	1864.41	GRANTED
3	860060/2018	5447	1901.19	GRANTED
4	860464/2020	3627	983.40	GRANTED
5	860465/2020	2251	1978.45	GRANTED
6	860466/2020	–	1005.85	Application
7	860467/2020	3626	1984.03	GRANTED
8	860468/2020	7270	1972.94	GRANTED
9	860469/2020	7271	1995.29	GRANTED
10	860498/2020	7099	1990.87	GRANTED
11	860307/2023	4462	1982.69	GRANTED
12	860333/2023	4705	1984.98	GRANTED
13	860334/2023	9424	1983.50	GRANTED
14	860335/2023	9425	1980.50	GRANTED
15	860336/2023	9426	1984.98	GRANTED
16	860337/2023	9427	1983.87	GRANTED
17	860338/2023	9428	1964.45	GRANTED
18	860339/2023	9429	1982.73	GRANTED
19	860340/2023	9430	1969.12	GRANTED
20	860341/2023	9431	1982.13	GRANTED
21	860342/2023	9432	1965.26	GRANTED
22	860343/2023	9433	1647.94	GRANTED
	Total:		40963.18	ha

The Company remains committed to maintaining open communication with local communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies throughout the exploration process and will continue to disseminate information relating to our exploration activities on a timely basis.

About Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (Appia)

Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company is currently focusing on delineating high-grade critical rare earth elements and gallium on the Alces Lake property, as well as exploring for high-grade uranium in the prolific Athabasca Basin on its Otherside, Loranger, North Wollaston, and Eastside properties. The Company holds the surface rights to exploration for 113,837.15 hectares (281,297.72 acres) in Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in 13,008 hectares (32,143acres), with rare earth elements and uranium deposits over five mineralized zones in the Elliot Lake Camp, Ontario. Lastly, the Company holds the right to acquire up to a 70% interest in the PCH Project which is 17,551.07 ha. in size and located within the Goiás State of Brazil. (See June 9^th, 2023 Press Release – Click HERE).

The Company successfully added 23,412.11 ha to the PCH project’s total hectares with the approval of 12 new claims, bringing the overall project size to 40,963.18 ha.

Appia has 136.3 million common shares outstanding, 144.1 million shares fully diluted.

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Contact:

Tom Drivas, CEO and Director
(c) (416) 876-3957
(f) (416) 218-9772
(e) tdrivas@appiareu.com

Stephen Burega, President
(c) (647) 515-3734
(e) sburega@appiareu.com

SOURCE: Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp