Andean Precious Metals Announces Inclusion IN the Vaneck Junior GOLD Miners ETF (Gdxj)
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ANDEAN PRECIOUS METALS ANNOUNCES INCLUSION IN THE VANECK
JUNIOR GOLD MINERS ETF (GDXJ)
TORONTO, ON – March 18, 2026 – Andean Precious Metals Corp. (“Andean” or the “ Company”)
(TSX: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) is pleased to announce that the Company will be added to the VanEck
Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), a leading exchange-traded fund providing exposure to small- and mid-
cap companies primarily engaged in gold and silver mining, effective at the close of tradi ng on March
20, 2026, in connection with the ETF’s quarterly rebalance.
Inclusion in GDXJ reflects Andean’s continued growth, increasing scale, and increasing relevance within
the global precious metals sector. The ETF is widely followed by institutional and retail investors and
serves as a key benchmark for junior mining equities.
Alberto Morales, Executive Chairman and CEO stated, “Our inclusion in GDXJ marks an important
milestone for Andean and reflects the significant progress we have made in rapidly scaling the business
into a growing, multi -asset precious metals producer. Over a short period, we have strengthened our
operational and financial foundation, delivered meaningful cash flow, and expanded our presence
across key mining jurisdictions. Importantly, recent steps to increase our public float have enhanced the
accessibility and liquidity of our shares, positioning the Company to benefit from increased institutional
participation. This inclusion enhances our visibility among a broader global investor base and supports
our continued execution on a disciplined growth strategy, including advancing our asset base and
pursuing accretive opportunities.”
Additional information about GDXJ can be found on VanEck’s website at
vaneck.com/us/en/investments/junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj/.
About Andean Precious Metals
Andean is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top -tier jurisdictions in the
Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolom e processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia
and the Golden Queen mine in Kern County, California, and is well -funded to act on future growth
opportunities. Andean’s leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable and
responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi -asset, mid -tier precious metals
producer.
For more information, please contact:
Amanda Mallough
Director, Investor Relations
T: +1 647 463 7808
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the
meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws and “forward-looking information” within the meaning of
applicable Canadian securities laws, which we refer to collectively as “forward-looking statements”.
Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or
results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future economic conditions and courses
of action. All statements and information other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking
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statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as
“seek”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “budget”, “plan”, “estimate”, “continue”, “forecast”, “intend”, “believe”,
“predict”, “potential”, “target”, “may”, “could”, “would”, “might”, “will” and similar words or phrases
(including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-
looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements and information regarding
the anticipated effects of the Company’s inclusion in the GDXJ and the Company’s growth strategy.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including,
but not limited to: the Company's ability to carry on exploration and development activities; the
Company's ability to secure and to meet obligations under property and option agreements and other
material agreements; the timely receipt of required approvals and permits; that there is no material
adverse change affecting the Company or its properties; that contracted parties provide goods or
services in a timely manner; that no unusual geological or technical problems occur; that plant and
equipment function as anticipated and that there is no material adverse change in the price of silver,
price of gold, costs associated with production or recovery. Forward-looking statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or
achievements, or industry results, to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking
statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are
reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct, and you are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein. Some of the
risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements contained in this release include, but are not limited to: risks and
uncertainties relating to the interpretation of drill results, the geology, grade and continuity of mineral
deposits and conclusions of economic evaluations; results of initial feasibility, pre-feasibility and
feasibility studies, and the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be
consistent with the Company’s expectations; risks relating to possible variations in reserves, resources,
grade, planned mining dilution and ore loss, or recovery rates and changes in project parameters as
plans continue to be refined; mining and development risks, including risks related to accidents,
equipment breakdowns, labour disputes (including work stoppages and strikes) or other unanticipated
difficulties with or interruptions in exploration and development; the potential for delays in exploration or
development activities or the completion of feasibility studies; risks related to the inherent uncertainty of
production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; risks related to
commodity price and foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the uncertainty of profitability based upon the
cyclical nature of the industry in which the Company operates; risks related to failure to obtain adequate
financing on a timely basis and on acceptable terms or delays in obtaining governmental or local
community approvals or in the completion of development or construction activities; risks related to
environmental regulation and liability; political and regulatory risks associated with mining and
exploration; risks related to the uncertain global economic environment; and other factors contained in
the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s MD&A for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2025.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or
events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, you are cautioned
that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other factors that the Company has not identified.
Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
included in this release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change,
except as otherwise required by applicable law.