Tinka Engages ICP Securities Inc. for Automated Market Making Services

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Tinka Resources (OTCQB: TKRFF) engaged ICP Securities Inc. to provide automated market making using its ICP Premium™ algorithm, effective October 24, 2025.

The agreement is for an Initial Term of four months with automatic one‑month renewals unless 30 days' notice is given. ICP will be paid C$7,500 per month plus taxes. There are no performance fees, stock options, or other compensation tied to the engagement. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in Tinka securities in the future. ICP will bear trading costs and act to correct temporary supply‑demand imbalances in Tinka shares, and is an arm's‑length party.

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• Automated market making engagement starts Oct 24, 2025
• Fixed monthly fee of C$7,500
• Agreement aims to correct temporary supply‑demand imbalances

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• Ongoing cash cost of C$7,500 per month
• ICP and clients may acquire Tinka securities, creating potential ownership changes
• Automatic one‑month renewals unless 30 days notice given

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 2025) - Tinka Resources Limited  (TSXV: TK) (OTCQB: TKRFF) ("Tinka" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has engaged the services of ICP Securities Inc. ("ICP") to provide automated market making services, including use of its proprietary algorithm, ICP Premium™, in compliance with the policies and guidelines of the TSX Venture Exchange and other applicable legislation. ICP will be paid a monthly fee of C$7,500, plus applicable taxes. The agreement between the Company and ICP was signed with a start date of October 24^th, 2025, and is for four (4) months (the "Initial Term") and shall be automatically renewed for subsequent one (1) month terms (each month called an "Additional Term") unless either party provides at least thirty (30) days written notice prior to the end of the Initial Term or an Additional Term, as applicable. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and no stock options or any other compensation in connection with the engagement. ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in the securities of the Company in the future.

ICP is an arm's length party to the Company. ICP's market making activity will be primarily to correct temporary imbalances in the supply and demand of the Company's shares. ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling the Company's shares, and no third party will be providing funds or securities for the market making activities.

About ICP Securities Inc.
ICP Securities Inc. is a Toronto based CIRO dealer-member that specializes in automated market making and liquidity provision, as well as having a proprietary market making algorithm, ICP Premium™, that enhances liquidity and quote health. Established in 2023, with a focus on market structure, execution, and trading, ICP has leveraged its own proprietary technology to deliver high quality liquidity provision and execution services to a broad array of public issuers and institutional investors.

About Tinka Resources Limited
Tinka is an exploration and development company focused on base and precious metals projects in Peru. The Company's flagship property is the Ayawilca zinc-silver-tin project which has substantial mineral resources of zinc (with silver-lead credits) and tin in separate zones. The nearby Silvia gold-copper project is the current focus of exploration drilling. The Company filed a NI 43-101 technical report on an updated PEA for the Ayawilca Project on April 15, 2024 (link to NI 43-101 report here).

On behalf of the Board, "Graham Carman" Dr. Graham Carman, President & CEO

Further Information: www.tinkaresources.com Mariana Bermudez 1.604.685.9316 info@tinkaresources.com Stay up to date by subscribing for news alerts at Contact Tinka and by following Tinka on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements: Certain information in this news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively "forward-looking statements"). All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and expectations of Tinka as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Tinka's management. Such statements reflect the current risks, uncertainties and assumptions related to certain factors including, without limitations: timing of planned work programs and results varying from expectations; delay in obtaining results; changes in equity markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; equipment failure, unexpected geological conditions; imprecision in resource estimates or metal recoveries; success of future development initiatives; competition and operating performance; environmental and safety risks; timing of geological reports; the preliminary nature of the Ayawilca Project PEA and the Company's ability to realize the results of the Ayawilca Project PEA; the political environment in which the Company operates continuing to support the development and operation of mining projects; risks related to negative publicity with respect to the Company or the mining industry in general; delays in obtaining or failure to obtain necessary permits and approvals from local authorities; community agreements and relations; and, other development and operating risks. Should any one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. Although Tinka believes that assumptions inherent in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, Tinka disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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FAQ

What did Tinka announce about market making for TKRFF on October 24, 2025?

Tinka engaged ICP Securities to provide automated market making using ICP Premium™ effective October 24, 2025.

How long is the initial ICP market making agreement for TKRFF and when does it start?

The agreement starts October 24, 2025 with an Initial Term of four months and automatic monthly renewals.

How much will Tinka pay ICP for market making services for TKRFF?

ICP will be paid C$7,500 per month plus applicable taxes.

Are there performance fees or equity compensation tied to the TKRFF market making deal?

No—there are no performance factors, stock options, or other compensation connected to the engagement.

Can ICP or its clients buy TKRFF shares under the market making arrangement?

Yes—ICP and its clients may acquire an interest in Tinka securities in the future, per the announcement.

Who bears trading costs for ICP’s market making activity in TKRFF?

ICP will be responsible for the costs it incurs in buying and selling Tinka shares.