Smooth ROCK Ventures Announces NAME Change to Catalyst One Exploration Corp. and New Trading Symbol
1130 West Pender St.-Suite 555
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4A4
Tel : 888 909-5548
Fax : 888 909-1033
Trading Symbols: TSXV: SMRV US-OTC: SMRVF
NEWS RELEASE
SMOOTH ROCK VENTURES ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE
TO CATALYST ONE EXPLORATION CORP. AND NEW TRADING SYMBOL
Vancouver, British Columbia – September 18, 2026 – Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. (the “Company”)
(TSXV: SMRV; US-OTC: SMRVF) announces that, further to its news release dated September 10, 2026,
it will be changing its name from “Smooth Rock Ventures Corp.” to “Catalyst One Exploration Corp.” (the
“Name Change”), effective after the close of market on September 21, 2026.
As such, the Company’s common shares will commence trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the
new name and the new trading symbol “CATX” at the opening of markets on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
In connection with the Name Change, the new CUSIP number for the Company’s common shares is
14888K103 and the new ISIN is CA14888K1030.
The Name Change does not affect the Company’s share structure, or the rights of the Company’s
shareholders, and no action is required to be taken by shareholders with respect to the Name Change. All
currently outstanding share and warrant certificates will continue to be valid under the new name.
The Name Change was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with the Company’s
Articles and the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia).
About Smooth Rock Ventures Corp.
Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. is a Canadian -based exploration-stage company engaged in the acquisition
and exploration of mineral properties in the United States, primarily in the prolific Walker Lane mineral
belt located in Nevada. The Company owns a 100% undivided interest in the Palmetto Gold Project, which
consists of 116 unpatented mining claims totalling 2,217 acres located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. The
Project hosts a N ational Instrument 43 -101 compliant mineral resource estimat e (WSP Canada Inc.
McCraken 10-15-2020). Palmetto has seen significant exploration work completed to date by numerous
companies including Newmont Gold, Phelps Dodge Corp ., Romarco Minerals, and most recently by ML
Gold Corp. The initial “Discovery Hole” in 1988 was drilled by Phelps Dodge and bonanza gold -silver
veins were subsequently drilled by Romarco Minerals in 1997 -2002. For more information, visit
www.smoothrockventures.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Chris Hobbs, CFO & Director
Tel: 416.276.6689
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.smoothrockventures.com
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 release.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward Looking Information
This news release contains certain “forward-looking information ” and “forward-looking statements ”
(collectively, “forward-looking statements ”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward -looking
statements. Forward -looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words suc h as
“expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “potential” or “possible”, or statements that
certain events, conditions or results “will”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur or be achieved.
Forward-looking statements in this news release relate to, among other things: the Name Change becoming
effective after the close of market on September 21, 2026; the commencement of trading of the Company's
common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange under the name “Catalyst One Exploration Corp.” and the
trading symbol “CATX” at the opening of markets on September 22, 2026; the continued validity of the
Company's outstanding share and warrant certificates under the new name; the expectation that no action
will be required to be taken by shareholders in connection with the Name Change; and the use of the new
CUSIP number and ISIN in the clearing and settlement of the Company's common shares.
These statements are based on assumptions that the Company considers reasonable in the circumstances,
including that the TSX Venture Exchange will effect the Name Change on the terms accepted and on the
date anticipated, and that no regulatory, administrative or operational matter will delay the commencement
of trading under the new name and trading symbol.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The commencement
of trading under the new name and trading symbol may be delayed or may occur on a date other than the
date anticipated; the Company's securities may be subject to administrative or operational steps in connection
with the Name Change that are not currently anticipated; registrars, intermediaries, market data providers
and other third parties may not reflect the Name Change on a timely basis; and shareholders may be required
to take steps not currently anticipated. Additional risk factors are described in the Company's continuous
disclosure documents filed under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are made as of the
date of this news release. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
applicable securities laws.