Forte Minerals Graduates to OTCQX(TM) Best Market

Executive Summary

• Forte Minerals Corp. has graduated from the OTCQB® Venture Market to the OTCQX® Best Market under the ticker symbol “FOMNF.”
• The transition is intended to increase transparency, improve liquidity, and provide access to U.S.-based institutional investors and professional capital.
• The move signals the company's achievement of "institutional grade" status within the OTC Markets.

Key Details

• Ticker Symbol: FOMNF
• Market Transition: Moved from OTCQB® Venture Market to OTCQX® Best Market.
• Investor Access: The OTCQX designation allows for full institutional and broker eligibility, reducing "compliance friction" for U.S. broker-dealers.
• Compliance Standards: The new market tier requires higher financial standards, more rigorous corporate governance, and stricter adherence to securities laws.
• Real-Time Data: Investors can access real-time Level 2 quotes at OTCMarkets.com/stock/FOMNF.
• Operational Context: The company remains focused on its 2026 exploration goals at the Alto Ruri High-Sulfidation gold target and the Esperanza Copper-Moly Project in Peru.

Notable Quotes

"Graduating to the OTCQX is a definitive step in our evolution as we advance our copper and gold portfolio in Peru. For our investors, this move provides significantly greater transparency and a more efficient trading platform. For Forte, it signals that we have reached the 'institutional grade' of the OTC Markets, allowing us to broaden our reach to U.S.-based funds and institutional investors who are often restricted to top-tier markets." — Patrick Elliott, President and CEO