OTC Markets Group Welcomes Capitan Silver Corp. to OTCQX

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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that Capitan Silver Corp. (TSX-V: CAPT; OTCQX: CAPTF) qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and began trading today under the ticker CAPTF. The company upgraded from OTCQB to OTCQX to increase visibility and meet higher disclosure and governance standards.

Capitan Silver cited expectations of enhanced access to U.S. investors, greater liquidity, and increased visibility while it advances the largest drill program in the company’s history at the Cruz de Plata silver-gold project.

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• Qualified to trade on OTCQX, signaling higher disclosure and governance standards
• Trading starts under CAPTF, increasing U.S. market visibility
• Largest drill program launched at Cruz de Plata, indicating active exploration

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NEW YORK, March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Capitan Silver Corp. (TSX-V: CAPT; OTCQX: CAPTF), a Canadian silver exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Capitan Silver Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

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

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market from the OTCQB Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

Alberto Orozco, CEO of Capitan Silver, commented:

“We are pleased to be upgrading to the OTCQX Market, which we expect will provide Capitan with enhanced access and visibility among U.S. investors, as well as increased liquidity. This graduation comes at an exciting time in Capitan’s growth trajectory, as we have launched the largest drill program in the Company’s history with the goal of further growing our high-grade Cruz de Plata silver-gold project at depth and demonstrating the large-scale potential of the asset.”

About Capitan Silver Corp.
Capitan Silver is defining a new high-grade silver system at its Cruz de Plata project, located in the heart of Mexico’s primary silver belt. The Company is led by a proven and accomplished management team that has previously advanced three projects into production, on time and on budget. The Company has been diligent in maintaining a tight share structure and has one of the tightest share structures among its peer group, with the top three shareholders owning approximately 37% of the Company’s share capital. Capitan Silver is fully funded and actively drilling at its Cruz de Plata silver project.

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 Capitan Silver’s move to OTCQX (CAPTF) mean for U.S. investors?

Capitan Silver’s OTCQX listing means improved access and visibility for U.S. investors. According to the company, the upgrade follows higher disclosure and governance standards and is intended to provide enhanced market access, Real-Time Level 2 quotes, and broader investor visibility on otcmarkets.com.

When did Capitan Silver begin trading on OTCQX under the symbol CAPTF?

Capitan Silver began trading on OTCQX on March 26, 2026 under the symbol CAPTF. According to the company, the listing upgrade from OTCQB to OTCQX became effective and trading commenced on that date to increase U.S. investor engagement.

How does OTCQX qualification affect Capitan Silver’s disclosure requirements?

OTCQX qualification requires meeting higher financial and governance standards than OTCQB. According to the company, qualifying firms must meet strict disclosure, corporate governance, and applicable securities law compliance to trade on the OTCQX market.

Will Capitan Silver’s OTCQX listing increase liquidity for CAPTF shares?

The company expects increased liquidity and visibility from the OTCQX upgrade. According to the company, upgrading is intended to enhance access to U.S. investors and provide Real-Time Level 2 quotes, which can support improved trading activity over time.

What exploration activity is Capitan Silver undertaking after the OTCQX upgrade?

Capitan Silver launched its largest drill program in company history at Cruz de Plata to test depth and scale. According to the company, the program aims to grow high-grade silver-gold mineralization and demonstrate the project’s large-scale potential.

Where can U.S. investors find Capitan Silver’s financials and real-time quotes for CAPTF?

U.S. investors can view financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com. According to the company, current financial disclosure and live quote data for CAPTF are available on the OTC Markets website for investor review.