Kodiak Upgraded to Trade on OTCQX

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Kodiak Copper (OTCQX: KDKCF) qualified for and began trading on the OTCQX Best Market on December 4, 2025, upgrading from the OTCQB Venture Market.

The company's shares will continue to trade under the symbol KDKCF. Management said the upgrade reflects governance and business strength and will enhance visibility, accessibility and transparency with U.S. investors. The OTCQX designation requires meeting higher financial standards, corporate governance practices, and compliance with applicable securities laws.

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• Upgraded to OTCQX on December 4, 2025
• Shares continue under symbol KDKCF
• Improved visibility with U.S. investors and greater accessibility

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• None.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2025) - Kodiak Copper Corp. (TSXV: KDK) (OTCQX: KDKCF) (FSE: 5DD1) (the "Company" or "Kodiak") reports that the Company has qualified and will begin to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market today, upgrading from the OTCQB® Venture Market. Kodiak's shares will continue to trade under the symbol KDKCF.

Claudia Tornquist, President and CEO of Kodiak said, "Graduating to the OTCQX Best Market reflects the strength of our business, the quality of our governance, and our commitment to building long-term value for shareholders as we continue to advance our copper-gold projects. Trading on the OTCQX enhances our visibility with U.S. investors and provides improved accessibility and transparency. We are pleased to reach this higher tier and look forward to the opportunities it will help unlock for Kodiak."

The OTCQX is designed for established, investor-focused United States and international companies. To qualify for the OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

About Kodiak Copper

Kodiak is focused on its 100% owned copper porphyry projects in Canada and the USA that have been historically drilled and present known mineral discoveries with the potential to hold large-scale deposits. Kodiak Copper's most advanced asset is the 100% owned MPD copper-gold porphyry project in the prolific Quesnel Terrane in south-central British Columbia, Canada, a mining district with producing mines and excellent infrastructure. MPD exhibits all the hallmarks of a major, multi-centered porphyry district with the potential to become a top-tier mine. To date, drilling has outlined seven substantial mineralized zones across the property, and Kodiak is delivering an Initial Resource estimate for MPD in 2025. The Initial Resource estimate for the first four mineralized zones announced in June 2025, has already highlighted the project's scale and potential. Drill results on the remaining three zones from Kodiak's 2025 exploration program will be incorporated into the full Initial Resource estimate, expected by year end. With known mineralized zones open to expansion and multiple untested targets, Kodiak continues to systematically explore the district-scale potential of MPD to build critical mass and make the next discovery.

Kodiak's founder and Chairman is Chris Taylor who is well-known for his gold discovery success with Great Bear Resources. Kodiak is also part of Discovery Group led by John Robins, one of the most successful mining entrepreneurs in Canada.

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On behalf of the Board of Directors

Kodiak Copper Corp.

Claudia Tornquist
President & CEO

For further information contact:
Nancy Curry, VP Corporate Development
ncurry@kodiakcoppercorp.com
+1 (604) 646-8362

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

Forward-Looking Statement (Safe Harbor Statement): This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. The use of any of the words "anticipate", "plan", "continue", "expect", "estimate", "objective", "may", "will", "project", "should", "predict", "potential" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company's exploration plans. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company cannot give any assurance that they will prove correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, they involve inherent assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of assumptions, factors and risks. These assumptions and risks include, but are not limited to, assumptions and risks associated with conditions in the equity financing markets, and assumptions and risks regarding receipt of regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Management has provided the above summary of risks and assumptions related to forward-looking statements in this press release in order to provide readers with a more comprehensive perspective on the Company's future operations. The Company's actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive from them. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and, other than as required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

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FAQ

When did Kodiak Copper begin trading on OTCQX under the symbol KDKCF?

Kodiak began trading on the OTCQX Best Market on December 4, 2025 and continues to use the symbol KDKCF.

What does the OTCQX upgrade mean for Kodiak Copper (KDKCF) shareholders?

The upgrade signals higher disclosure and governance standards and is intended to increase visibility and accessibility for U.S. investors.

Did Kodiak Copper change its trading symbol when moving to OTCQX?

No, Kodiak's shares will continue to trade under the symbol KDKCF.

Why did Kodiak Copper qualify for OTCQX instead of staying on OTCQB?

Companies qualify for OTCQX by meeting higher financial and governance standards and demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws.

Will the OTCQX listing affect Kodiak Copper's Canadian TSXV listing (KDK)?

Kodiak continues to be listed on the TSXV under KDK; the OTCQX upgrade provides a U.S. trading tier for the same shares.

How might the OTCQX upgrade affect KDKCF trading liquidity?

Management expects the OTCQX tier to enhance visibility and accessibility, which can support improved U.S. investor interest and potential liquidity.