ASTRA EXPLORATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GENTILE MINING INVESTOR FORUM AND MICHAEL GENTILE MINING & METALS EUROPEAN ROADSHOW Astra joins five other companies from Michael Gentile's portfolio across a five-city program running October 19 through 23, 2026
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ASTRA EXPLORATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GENTILE MINING
INVESTOR FORUM AND MICHAEL GENTILE MINING & METALS
EUROPEAN ROADSHOW
Astra joins five other companies from Michael Gentile's portfolio across a five-city program
running October 19 through 23, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia — September 18, 2026 — Astra Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: ASTR,
OTCQX: ATEPF, FSE: S3I) today announced its participation in the inaugural Gentile Mining
Investor Forum, a full-day investor conference in London on Monday, October 19, and the
Michael Gentile Mining & Metals European Roadshow, continuing to Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich,
and Munich from October 20 through 23. The program is presented by strategic junior mining
investor Michael Gentile in partnership with Amvest Capital Inc. ("Amvest Capital") and made
possible by the generous support of Flagship Sponsors ATB Cormark Capital Markets, Beacon
Securities Limited, and STIFEL. Full program details and registration are available at
gentileminingroadshow.com.
"I created this program to give serious investors direct, in-person access to a select group of
companies I've backed with conviction. Each one represents what I believe to be a high-potential
opportunity in the mining sector. These are names I have researched deeply, invested in
personally, and believe have the potential to deliver meaningful value. Amvest Capital has been an
outstanding partner in building a week of events that meets the standards these investors and
companies deserve," said Michael Gentile.
Astra Exploration is one of six companies from Gentile's portfolio participating in the full five-city
program. The program opens with the Forum on Monday, October 19 at 116 Pall Mall in Mayfair,
London, bringing together up to 150 investors, family offices, wealth managers, and sector-focused
high-net-worth individuals for a full day of structured one-on-one meetings and dedicated issuer
showcases alongside over 20 companies from Gentile's portfolio.
The day opens with a keynote breakfast featuring Michael Gentile, presented by session sponsor
Canaccord Genuity, followed by issuer showcases presented by TSX and TSX Venture Exchange,
an executive lunch and speaker panel, and an all-day investor lounge and networking reception
hosted by session sponsor Investor.Events. Crux Investor serves as the Forum’s media sponsor.
The Roadshow then continues to Paris (October 20), Frankfurt (October 21), Zurich (October 22),
and Munich (October 23), where Astra will take part in structured one-on-one investor meetings
and a hosted lunch presentation in each city, including a keynote by Gentile.
"Our team has spent years building relationships with resource investors across North and South
America, Europe, and Asia. This program puts that network to work, giving these companies direct
access to a global base of qualified investors in a single room," said Gabriel Alonso-Mendoza, Co-
Founder and Managing Partner of Amvest Capital. "Michael's conviction and hands-on approach to
these companies fit perfectly with our firm's philosophy. We are thrilled to once again partner with
Michael and his portfolio companies."
“Michael Gentile and Amvest Capital have organized a concentrated series of events focused on
quality and efficient use of resources for issuers and investors alike. We are very pleased to be
selected for such a high-profile event with some of the best names in the industry, particularly as
Astra commences its biggest drilling season ever,” said Astra’s CEO, Brian Miller.
Register Now
Investor registration is now open for events in all five cities. Investor attendance is free of charge;
registrations are reviewed prior to confirmation. Space is limited, and meetings are allocated on a
first-confirmed basis. Full program details and registration are available at
gentileminingroadshow.com.
About Astra Exploration
Astra Exploration Inc. is a precious metals exploration company based out of Vancouver, BC that is
actively building a portfolio of high -quality projects in some of the most important mining
jurisdictions in Latin America.
The 80% owned La Manchuria gold -silver project in Santa Cruz, Argentina , over which Astra has
an option to acquire 90% interest from Patagonia Gold Corp, is a high -grade gold and silver low
sulphidation epithermal (LSE) deposit located in the prolific Deseado Massif which hosts multiple
world-class LSE precious metals deposits including Cerro Vanguardia and Cerro Negro, Santa Cruz,
Argentina.
The 100% owned Pampa Paciencia gold and silver project in northern Chile is located in the
Paleocene mineral province in proximity to such major operating mines as Spence and Sierra Gorda.
The project shares several important geological similarities to other Paleocene LSE gold -silver
deposits including Faride and El Peñón.
The 100% owned Don Mario (renamed from Cerro Bayo) project in northern Chile is located in
the Maricunga belt approximately 20 km from the Refugio Mine. The project hosts a high sulphidation
epithermal (HSE) +/ - porphyry gold system with similarities to the La Coipa , Refugio, and Salares
Norte deposits in the same belt. The Maricunga belt is one of the most endowed regions in the world
for gold and copper deposits.
About Michael Gentile
Michael Gentile is widely recognized as a leading strategic investor in the junior mining sector. He
began his investing career in 2002 at Formula Growth Limited, where he spent 17 years, and from
2012 to 2018 co-managed one of Canada's largest market-neutral hedge funds alongside his
partner, Charles Haggar. In 2022 he co-founded Bastion Asset Management, a Montreal-based
investment firm that manages more than CAD $900 million in small and mid-cap equities across
the United States and Canada. Since 2018 he has applied a disciplined, portfolio-based approach
to junior mining, and today holds top shareholder positions in 35 companies in the sector and
serves on six boards.
About Amvest Capital
Amvest Capital is a New York-based investment bank and funds management firm focused solely
on natural resources. The firm partners with companies and management teams to develop and
finance high-quality natural resource assets worldwide, combining disciplined capital allocation
with strategic advisory expertise to advance responsible and sustainable resource development.
As part of its business, Amvest Capital conducts investor roadshows across North America,
Europe, Australia, and beyond for NYSE, TSX, TSX-V, ASX, and LSE-listed clients, with deep
relationships across the institutional investor community in global markets. Learn more at
amvestcapital.com.
For more information, please contact:
Brian Miller
Chief Executive Officer
Tel. 604.428.0939
Email: [email protected]
Katrina Damouni
Corporate Development
Tel. 604.428.0939
Email: [email protected]
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