Thistle Resources Commences Trading on The OTCQB Venture Market Under the Symbol TRCGF

Thistle Resources Inc. announced that its common shares commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker "TRCGF" on July 6, 2026, while continuing to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under "TRCG". To facilitate this expansion, the Company has submitted an application to The Depository Trust Company (DTC) to enable electronic clearing and settlement of its shares in the United States, a move expected to simplify trading and enhance liquidity for U.S. investors.

To support market stability, the Company entered into a market-making agreement with Independent Trading Group (ITG), a Toronto-based CIRO dealer-member. The agreement, effective June 15, 2026, requires ITG to trade common shares on the TSXV and other trading venues to maintain a reasonable market and improve liquidity. Compensation for these services is set at CAD$5,500 per month (plus applicable taxes), payable monthly in advance. The initial term is one month, renewing for additional one-month terms unless terminated by either party with 30 days' notice. The agreement specifies that ITG will not receive shares or options as equity compensation, and both parties are arm's-length with no direct or indirect interest in the Company's securities.

Commenting on the listing, the Company stated: "The OTCQB is a leading market for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. Recognized as an established public market by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the OTCQB has helped companies build considerable shareholder value, including enhanced liquidity and valuation."

Thistle Resources Inc. is a Canadian public mineral exploration company focused on precious and critical metals (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ag, Au) in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.