ATEX Commences Trading On OTCQX Best Market

ATEX Resources Inc. has successfully upgraded its U.S. trading status from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market, effective May 12, 2026. The company continues to trade under the symbol "ATXRF" on the OTC markets and "ATX" on the TSX following an uplisting announced in April 2026. This upgrade is intended to enhance visibility for North American investors and provide easier access to trade shares. The news reiterates the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project resource figures (Indicated: 475 Mt @ 0.88% CuEq; Inferred: 1,511 Mt @ 0.75% CuEq) as of September 23, 2025. Interim President and CEO Chris Beer stated this marks an important milestone for visibility and shareholder value delivery. This follows a sequence of corporate governance improvements including the TSX uplisting in April 2026 and significant cash inflows from warrant exercises earlier in 2026.

The OTCQX upgrade is classified as Routine - Positive because it represents a procedural milestone rather than a fundamental change to the company's asset base or financial position. The market had already priced in this progression following the TSX uplisting announcement on April 21, 2026, and the substantial cash infusion of $52.5 million from warrant exercises in February 2026. While OTCQX status improves liquidity access for institutional investors who may be restricted from OTCQB, it does not alter the project economics or resource estimates immediately. The news is consistent with previous expectations set by the company's strong balance sheet and regulatory compliance history. There are no new strategic investments disclosed in this release that would qualify as a "Game Changer," nor are there any negative surprises regarding operations or safety following the April fatality incident which was resolved in mid-April 2026.

ATEX Resources Inc. is an exploration company focused on the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project located in the Atacama Region, Chile. The flagship project is described as a world-class porphyry district with high-grade mineralization. Key resource metrics include 475 Mt Indicated at 0.88% CuEq and 1,511 Mt Inferred at 0.75% CuEq (as of Sept 2025). The project features a high-grade B2B Zone with intercepts exceeding 3-4% CuEq over significant intervals. Management is led by Interim CEO Chris Beer, with Ben Pullinger serving as President & CEO and Qualified Person for technical disclosure. The company has expanded its land package to approximately 25,000 hectares in the Valeriano district through recent acquisitions.