Rio2 Announces Inclusion in MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index
Rio2 is set to join the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, which may broaden its investor reach and trading liquidity.
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Rio2 (RIOFF) has been added to the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, effective September 18, 2026.
This index serves as the benchmark for the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, which tracks small-cap gold and silver mining companies. The company expects that inclusion will enhance its visibility among investors, improve trading liquidity, and increase exposure to global capital markets.
Rio2 describes itself as a diversified precious metal and copper producer, currently producing gold at the Fenix Gold heap leach mine in Chile and copper/gold/silver at the Condestable underground mine in Peru.
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- Inclusion in MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index effective September 18, 2026
- Index is benchmark for VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, potentially boosting visibility and liquidity
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 14, 2026) - Rio2 Limited (TSX: RIO) (OTCQX: RIOFF) (BVL: RIO) ("Rio2" or "the Company") announces that it has been added to the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index), effective September 18. This index benchmarks the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, which tracks small-cap gold and silver mining companies.
Inclusion is expected to enhance Rio2's visibility among investors, improve trading liquidity, and increase exposure to global capital markets.
ABOUT RIO2 LIMITED
Rio2 is a diversified precious metal and copper producer focused on building and operating mines with a management team that has proven technical skills as well as a successful capital markets track record. The Company is currently producing gold at its Fenix Gold heap leach mine in Chile and copper/gold/silver at its recently acquired Condestable underground mine in Peru. Rio2 and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Fenix Gold Limitada and Condestable S.A., are companies that operate with the highest environmental standards and responsibility with the firm conviction that it is possible to develop mining projects that respect the three pillars (Social, Environment, Economics) of responsible development. As related companies, we reaffirm our commitment to apply environmental standards beyond those mandated by regulators, seeking to protect and preserve the environment in the territories where we operate.
To learn more about Rio2 Limited, please visit: www.rio2.com or Rio2's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF RIO2 LIMITED
Alex Black
Executive Chairman of the Board
Email: alex.black@rio2.com
Tel: +51 99279 4655
Kathryn Johnson
Executive Vice President, CFO & Corporate Secretary
Email: Kathryn.johnson@rio2.com
Tel: +1 604 762 4720
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When does Rio2's inclusion in the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index take effect?
Rio2's inclusion in the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index is effective September 18, 2026.
What investment product uses the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index as its benchmark?
The MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index benchmarks the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, which tracks small-cap gold and silver mining companies.
Where are Rio2's current mining operations located?
Rio2 is producing gold at its Fenix Gold heap leach mine in Chile and copper/gold/silver at its Condestable underground mine in Peru.