OTC Markets Group Welcomes WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD. to OTCQX

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OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd (TSX-V: WRLG; OTCQX: WRLGF) qualified to trade on the OTCQX market effective December 22, 2025.

West Red Lake upgraded from OTCQB to OTCQX and begins trading under the symbol WRLGF. U.S. investors can access current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on the OTC Markets website. Management said the company is "within sight of commercial production at the Madsen Mine" and expects to trade as a gold producer in 2026.

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• Qualified to trade on OTCQX effective Dec 22, 2025
• Upgraded from OTCQB to OTCQX, improving U.S. visibility
• Begins trading on OTCQX under symbol WRLGF
• Company states expectation to be a gold producer in 2026

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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD. (TSX-V: WRLG; OTCQX: WRLGF), a gold exploration and development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “WRLGF.” 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.

“We welcome this graduation to the OTCQX, a platform that will give investors greater access to West Red Lake Gold,” said Shane Williams, President and CEO. “We are within sight of commercial production at the Madsen Mine and are excited to trade as a gold producer in 2026.”

About WEST RED LAKE GOLD MINES LTD.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a gold exploration and development company that is publicly traded and focused on its flagship Madsen Gold Mine and the associated 47 km2 highly prospective land package in the Red Lake Gold District of Ontario. The highly productive Red Lake Gold District has yielded over 30 million ounces of gold from high-grade zones and hosts some of the world's richest gold deposits. WRLG is also advancing its wholly owned Rowan Property towards production as a complementary gold mining operation in Red Lake.

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 West Red Lake Gold (OTCQX: WRLGF) begin trading on OTCQX?

West Red Lake began trading on OTCQX on December 22, 2025 under the symbol WRLGF.

What does the WRLGF upgrade from OTCQB to OTCQX mean for U.S. investors?

The upgrade provides greater U.S. visibility, access to current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes on OTC Markets.

Which tickers list West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd after the OTCQX qualification?

The company is listed on TSX-V as WRLG and on OTCQX as WRLGF.

Did West Red Lake provide any timeline for production (WRLG/WRLGF)?

Management said the company is "within sight of commercial production at the Madsen Mine" and expects to trade as a gold producer in 2026.

Where can investors find West Red Lake financial disclosure and quotes?

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

Which OTC Markets entity announced West Red Lake's qualification?

OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM) announced that West Red Lake qualified to trade on the OTCQX market.