OTC Markets Group Welcomes FUTURE FUELS INC to OTCQX

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Future Fuels Inc (TSX-V: FTUR; OTCQX: FTURF) qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and upgraded from the OTCQB Venture Market, effective January 7, 2026. The company begins trading on OTCQX under the symbol FTURF and will provide U.S. investors with current financial disclosure and Real‑Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com.

The OTCQX designation reflects meeting higher financial standards, corporate governance expectations, and securities compliance requirements, and is presented as a step to increase visibility with U.S. investors while advancing exploration at the Hornby Uranium Project and other mineral assets.

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• Qualified to trade on OTCQX effective Jan 7, 2026
• Upgraded from OTCQB to OTCQX, indicating higher market tier
• Begins trading under symbol FTURF with Real‑Time Level 2 quotes available

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NEW YORK, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced FUTURE FUELS INC (TSX-V: FTUR; OTCQX: FTURF), a Canadian mineral exploration and development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. FUTURE FUELS INC upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

FUTURE FUELS INC begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “FTURF.” 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 marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

“Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks another important step forward in our mission to build a leading North American mineral exploration company,” stated Rob Leckie, CEO of Future Fuels Inc. “This upgrade reflects the financial strength of our company, our commitment to transparent disclosure, and our intention to engage a broader base of U.S. investors as we continue to advance exploration and development at our Hornby Uranium Project and other strategic mineral assets.”

About FUTURE FUELS INC
Future Fuels’ principal asset is the Hornby Project, covering the entire 3,407 km² Hornby Basin in north-western Nunavut, a geologically promising area with over 40 underexplored uranium showings, including the historic Mountain Lake System. Additionally, Future Fuels holds the Covette Project in Quebec’s James Bay region, comprising 65 mineral claims over 3,370 hectares.

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

When did Future Fuels (FTURF) begin trading on OTCQX?

Future Fuels began trading on OTCQX under symbol FTURF on January 7, 2026.

What does the FTURF upgrade from OTCQB to OTCQX mean for shareholders?

The upgrade signals qualification for the OTCQX market tier, which may improve visibility and access to U.S. investors.

Where can U.S. investors find FTURF financial disclosure and quotes?

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real‑Time Level 2 quotes on otcmarkets.com.

What symbol will Future Fuels use on OTCQX and Canadian exchanges?

On OTCQX the company trades as FTURF; the TSX Venture symbol is FTUR.

Does the OTCQX qualification indicate regulatory compliance for FTURF?

OTCQX qualification requires meeting higher financial standards and demonstrating compliance with applicable securities laws.

How might the OTCQX listing affect Future Fuels' investor engagement?

The company says the OTCQX upgrade is intended to help engage a broader base of U.S. investors and build visibility.