OTC Markets Group Welcomes Alaska Silver Corp. to OTCQX

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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Alaska Silver Corp. (TSX-V: WAM; OTCQX: WAMFF) has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market, upgrading from the Pink® market. The company, focused on North America's next major silver and critical minerals district, began trading under the symbol "WAMFF" on October 2, 2025.

The upgrade to OTCQX provides enhanced transparency for U.S. investors, with streamlined market standards allowing the company to utilize home market reporting. Alaska Silver Corp. met high financial standards, corporate governance requirements, and securities law compliance to qualify for the upgrade.

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• Upgrade from Pink to OTCQX Best Market indicates higher financial and governance standards
• Enhanced trading liquidity and accessibility for U.S. investors
• Streamlined reporting process through home market reporting utilization

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• None.

NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Alaska Silver Corp. (TSX-V: WAM; OTCQX: WAMFF), a pioneer in North America’s next major silver and critical minerals district, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Alaska Silver Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

Alaska Silver Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “WAMFF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

"We are thrilled to announce that Alaska Silver Corp. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, a significant milestone for our company as we continue to unlock the potential of North America's next major silver and critical minerals district. This upgrade will provide increased trading liquidity and facilitate an easier way for US investors to buy & sell Alaska Silver shares. We look forward to welcoming new US investors into our company with new avenues for connecting, communicating and growing our company.” – Kit Marrs, CEO of Alaska Silver Corp.

About Alaska Silver Corp.
Alaska Silver is one of the pioneers of North America’s next major silver and critical minerals district at the Illinois Creek Project, a prolific 8-km mineral corridor hosting two stand-alone deposits with a new Warm Springs discovery zone in between (the “IC project”). The claims of the IC project cover a 100% owned land package of 73,535 acres (115 square miles or 29,758 hectares), located approximately 38 kilometers from the region’s marine highway, the Yukon River.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, and MOON ATS™ are each SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC. To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Media Contact:
OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, media@otcmarkets.com

FAQ

What does Alaska Silver Corp's upgrade to OTCQX mean for investors?

The upgrade to OTCQX provides U.S. investors with improved transparency, enhanced trading liquidity, and easier access to buy and sell Alaska Silver shares through the OTCQX Best Market.

What requirements did Alaska Silver Corp (WAMFF) meet to qualify for OTCQX?

Alaska Silver Corp met high financial standards, best practice corporate governance requirements, and demonstrated compliance with applicable securities laws to qualify for OTCQX.

When did Alaska Silver Corp (WAMFF) begin trading on OTCQX?

Alaska Silver Corp began trading on the OTCQX Best Market on October 2, 2025 under the symbol WAMFF.

Where can investors find financial information about Alaska Silver Corp (WAMFF)?

Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for Alaska Silver Corp on www.otcmarkets.com.

What is Alaska Silver Corp's focus as a company?

Alaska Silver Corp is a pioneer in North America's next major silver and critical minerals district, focusing on silver and critical minerals exploration and development.