Avanti Gold Announces Eligibility for Depository Trust Company Services for Shares Traded on the OTCQB Venture Market

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Avanti Gold (OTCQB: AVTGF) announced that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) in the United States.

This DTC eligibility enables faster settlement, simplified electronic transfers, and broader access to U.S. brokerages and investors, supporting improved liquidity and market presence for the shares.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 3, 2026) - Avanti Gold Corp. (CSE: AGC) (FSE: X370) (OTCQB: AVTGF) ("Avanti" or the "Company") is pleased to report that pursuant to its release on December 8, 2025, in connection with its listing of shares on the OTCQB Venture Market (the "OTCQB") under the trading symbol AVTGF, its common shares have now been made eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") in the United States.

DTC eligibility streamlines the process of trading the Company's shares, allowing for faster settlement, simplified electronic transfers, and broader access to U.S brokerage firms & investors. This milestone enhances the Company's market presence and supports improved liquidity of traded securities. The Company's shares will now be able to trade electronically on broker platforms that utilize DTC services.

ABOUT THE OTCQB VENTURE MARKET

The OTCQB Venture Market is a US trading platform run by OTC Markets Group. It is designed for early-stage and developing companies. Eligibility for trading on the OTCQB requires that companies are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process.

ABOUT AVANTI GOLD CORP

Avanti Gold Corp. is a gold exploration company with a robust portfolio of projects in Africa. The Company's flagship asset is the Misisi Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), home to the Akyanga gold deposit. The Akyanga deposit has an Inferred Mineral Resource of 44.3 million tonnes (Mt) at an average gold grade of 2.37 grams per tonne (g/t), totaling 3.1 million ounces (Moz) of gold. The Misisi Project spans three contiguous 30-year mining leases covering 133 square kilometers (km²) along the 55-kilometer-long Kibara Gold Belt, a prominent metallogenic province known for hosting significant gold deposits.

QUALIFIED PERSONS STATEMENT

Ephraim Masibhera, a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), has reviewed the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release and has approved the disclosure herein. Historical information contained in this news release cannot be relied upon as the Company's Qualified Person, as defined under NI 43-101, has not prepared nor verified the historical information.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For Inquiries: Mohamed Cisse Acting Chief Executive Officer info@avantigoldcorp.com

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release includes "forward-looking statements", including statements regarding the benefits of OTC listing, forecasts, estimates, expectations and objectives for future operations that are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of Avanti. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual future results may vary materially.

The Company's forward-looking statements and information are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management as of the date of this news release, and other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements and information if circumstances or management's assumptions, beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, or changes in any other events affecting such statements or information.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/282453

FAQ

What does DTC eligibility mean for Avanti Gold (AVTGF) shareholders?

DTC eligibility means Avanti Gold shares can be cleared and settled electronically through DTC. According to the company, this allows faster settlement and simpler transfers, improving access for U.S. brokerages and potentially supporting tighter bid-ask spreads and better trading efficiency for AVTGF shares.

When did Avanti Gold (AVTGF) become eligible for DTC services?

Avanti Gold announced DTC eligibility on February 3, 2026. According to the company, the eligibility follows the December 8, 2025 OTCQB listing and now permits electronic clearing and settlement for AVTGF shares on U.S. broker platforms using DTC.

How might DTC eligibility affect liquidity for AVTGF shares?

DTC eligibility can improve liquidity by enabling easier electronic transfers and faster settlement. According to the company, broader access to U.S. brokerages and streamlined clearing may increase trading participation and reduce settlement friction for AVTGF shares.

Will DTC eligibility change how I hold Avanti Gold (AVTGF) shares?

DTC eligibility allows Avanti Gold shares to be held and moved electronically through brokerages that use DTC. According to the company, shareholders using U.S. broker platforms may see simplified custody and transfer processes for AVTGF shares.

Which trading platforms will be affected by Avanti Gold's (AVTGF) DTC eligibility?

Broker platforms that utilize DTC clearing and settlement can now support electronic trades of Avanti Gold shares. According to the company, this opens broader access across U.S. brokerages and electronic trading systems for AVTGF.