ATEX Resources Inc. reports exploration and corporate developments tied to the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project in the Atacama Region of Chile. News commonly centers on diamond drilling, assay results, copper-equivalent intervals, the B2B Zone, porphyry mineralization, and the scale of the mineralized system within the regional copper-gold porphyry belt between the El Indio and Maricunga belts.
Company updates also cover governance and leadership appointments, stock-option grants, health and safety matters, project operating status, and public-market listing or capital-structure developments affecting ATEX common shares on Canadian and OTC markets.
ATEX Resources (TSX: ATX / OTCQB: ATXRF) announced it will uplist from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange effective at market open on April 27, 2026, subject to final TSX approval. The Company will voluntarily delist from the TSXV effective close of market on April 24, 2026. Shareholders need take no action; share certificates and DRS advices remain valid. The Company will continue as a reporting issuer and maintain OTCQB trading under ATXRF. Annual financial statements, MD&A and AIF for the year ended December 31, 2025 were filed and are available on SEDAR+.
ATEX Resources (OTCQB: ATXRF) confirmed Chilean authorities lifted the temporary suspension at the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project on April 16, 2026. After completing an operational readiness review, ATEX began a phased return to work on April 20, 2026.
The company reinforced risk controls, maintained counselling and support services, and extended condolences to the deceased contractor's family while committing to measured reintroduction of field activities.
ATEX Resources (TSXV: ATX / OTCQB: ATXRF) reported a contractor fatality on April 15, 2026, involving a worker transporting road maintenance materials to the Valeriano Copper-Gold Project in the Atacama Region of Chile.
The company said it is cooperating with local authorities, has temporarily suspended Project activities as required by local regulations, and is providing support to employees, contractors and the deceased's family while the investigation continues.
ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX; OTCQB:ATXRF) reported March 16, 2026 drill results from Valeriano, extending the B2B mineralized footprint 135m to the east. Hole ATXD34 returned 172m of 0.80% CuEq within 834m of 0.66% CuEq. Porphyry-style mineralization now spans an ~1.8 km N–S corridor. Phase VI drilling has completed ~24,000m of a planned 25,000m and remains ongoing, with multiple assays pending.
ATEX (OTCQB: ATXRF) received approximately $52.5 million from the exercise of 21,057,477 warrants at $2.50, bringing cash to about $140 million and share count to ~368 million issued and outstanding.
There remain 42.3 million warrants at $4.00 expiring November 6, 2029 (potential ~$169 million if exercised). The company is expanding its Phase VI drill program by ~5,000 metres, with ~21,000 of the originally planned 25,000 metres completed.
ATEX (TSXV: ATX / OTCQB: ATXRF) reported that drill hole ATXD32 intersected a 56m interval at 2.36% CuEq within 592m at 1.04% CuEq in the B2B Zone, extending the high-grade core ~100m north. Final ATXD26B returned 186m at 2.15% CuEq within 887m at 1.06% CuEq. Phase VI is 80% complete (19,800m of 25,000m); assays delayed by seasonal lab demand.
ATEX Resources (TSXV: ATX / OTCQB: ATXRF) appointed Myrzah Bello as Vice President, People, Health and Safety effective February 11, 2026. Ms. Bello brings over 20 years of experience in regulated mining and infrastructure sectors and will lead culture, employee experience, safety, compliance, and governance.
The company granted 250,000 incentive stock options exercisable at $3.60 for five years, vesting one third on each of the first three anniversaries, under the Company Stock Option Plan.
ATEX (TSXV: ATX; OTCQB: ATXRF) announced a leadership transition on February 2, 2026: board member Chris Beer was appointed Interim President and CEO and a search for a permanent President and CEO has been launched. Ben Pullinger stepped down for personal reasons and will remain to assist for 90 days.
Mr. Beer, a director since June 2024, brings over 30 years of exploration and capital markets experience; the Board highlighted the Company’s growth under Mr. Pullinger, including Valeriano’s advancement and a market capitalization rise to over $1.3 billion in under four years.
ATEX Resources (TSXV: ATX / OTCQB: ATXRF) expanded its Valeriano district land package by acquiring the Nuevo Horizonte claims, increasing holdings by over 50% from ~16,500 ha to ~b>25,000 ha. The 8,600+ ha Nuevo Horizonte block adjoins Valeriano and includes two defined porphyry targets, Pachuy (~6 km surface signature) and Chollay (~2.5 km), with historical work and three shallow holes at Pachuy intersecting porphyry mineralization within 350 m of surface. ATEX is beginning geophysical surveys and evaluating near-term exploration to advance targets toward drill status while operating from existing Valeriano camp and infrastructure.
ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX / OTCQB:ATXRF) announced acceleration of the expiry for 21,057,477 warrants issued November 1, 2024. Each warrant is exercisable at C$2.50 and, because the 20-day VWAP exceeded C$3.00, holders received acceleration notices and now have until February 20, 2026 to exercise. If all warrants are exercised, ATEX will receive gross proceeds of approximately C$52.6 million. Any warrants not exercised by February 20, 2026 will be cancelled for no additional consideration.