Ameriwest Critical Metals Announces Uplisting to the OTCQB Venture Market
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Ameriwest Critical Metals (OTCQB:AWLIF) uplisted from the OTC Pink Basic Market to the OTCQB Venture Market, with trading beginning today under AWLIF. Shares continue on the CSE as AWCM and Frankfurt as 5HV.
The company is advancing its 100%-owned Bornite copper-gold-silver project in Oregon through geological modelling, land expansion, historical core work and drill planning, aiming to support a potential future NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate.
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- Uplisted to OTCQB Venture Market under symbol AWLIF
- Shares continue trading on CSE (AWCM) and FSE (5HV)
- Bornite project is 100%-owned copper-gold-silver asset in Oregon
- Bornite land package expanded and new breccia pipe targets identified in 2026
- Historical drill core re-logged and selectively re-assayed at Bornite
- Program aims to support potential future NI 43-101 mineral resource estimate
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OTCQB Trading Enhances Access for U.S. Investors as Ameriwest Advances Its
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (CSE:AWCM)(OTCQB:AWLIF)(FSE:5HV) ("Ameriwest" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares have been approved for uplisting in the United States from the OTCIDTM Basic Market to the OTCQB® Venture Market (the "OTCQB"). The shares will begin trading on the OTCQB at the market open today under the symbol "AWLIF." The Company's common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "AWCM" and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol "5HV."
The OTCQB is a U.S. trading market operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. for developing companies that meet applicable eligibility and ongoing disclosure standards. Ameriwest believes the OTCQB listing will provide improved access, visibility and transparency for U.S. investors as the Company advances its North American critical metals portfolio.
David Watkinson, the Chief Executive Officer of Ameriwest, stated, "Commencing trading on the OTCQB is an important step for Ameriwest as we continue to broaden our investor reach in the United States. Our primary focus is the Bornite copper-gold-silver Project in Oregon, and we believe U.S. investors should have efficient access to companies advancing critical metals projects in North American jurisdictions. The OTCQB listing supports that objective by improving Ameriwest's visibility and accessibility within the U.S. investment market."
"Ameriwest has made significant progress at Bornite during 2026," continued Mr. Watkinson. "The Company has completed a preliminary geological model, expanded the Bornite land package, identified additional breccia pipe-style exploration targets, commenced re-logging and re-assaying of preserved historical drill core, and recently released historical drill intercepts from the Bornite Project. Our objective is to continue systematically advancing Bornite through modern verification work, drill planning and further technical evaluation, with the goal of supporting a potential future mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 and CIM standards."
For additional information, investors are encouraged to visit Ameriwest's website or contact the Company at (416) 918-6785.
Ameriwest's U.S.-Focused Critical Metals Strategy
Ameriwest's near-term technical focus is the Company's
The Company is currently advancing Bornite through a disciplined technical program designed to modernize and verify the historical dataset. This work includes geological modelling, re-logging and selective re-assaying of preserved historical drill core, drill planning, permitting and additional technical studies.
Qualified Person Statement
David Watkinson, P.Eng., a non-independent qualified person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release. Mr. Watkinson is the CEO and a director of Ameriwest.
About Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc.
Ameriwest is an exploration company focused on identifying and acquiring strategic critical mineral projects for exploration and resource development. The Company is currently advancing its Bornite copper-gold-silver property in Oregon, its Xeno rare earth property in British Columbia and its Thompson Valley lithium clay property in Arizona. Ameriwest also owns a lithium clay property in Clayton Valley, Nevada, and is in the process of optioning its Railroad Valley lithium brine property in Nevada to Pure Energy Minerals Limited.
For more information on Ameriwest, investors should review the Company's filings available at www.sedarplus.ca.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
David Watkinson
Chief Executive Officer and Director
For further information, please contact:
Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc.
Tel: (416) 918-6785
Email: info@ameriwestcriticalmetals.com
The Canadian Securities Exchange has not in any way passed upon the merits of the matters referenced herein and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this news release may constitute forward‐looking information. Forward‐looking information is often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "may", "will", "intend", "should", and similar expressions. Forward‐looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward‐looking information. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in this forward‐looking information as a result of regulatory decisions, competitive factors in the industries in which the Company operates, prevailing economic conditions, changes to the Company's strategic growth plans, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward‐looking information are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward‐looking information should not be unduly relied upon. Any forward‐looking information contained in this news release represents the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and is subject to change after such date. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities legislation.
SOURCE: Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc.
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