Western Exploration Commences Trading ON the OTCQX
WESTERN EXPLORATION COMMENCES TRADING ON THE OTCQX
Vancouver, British Columbia – March 14, 2022 – Western Exploration Inc. (the "Company" or
"Western Exploration ") (TSXV: WEX) (OTCQX: WEXPF) is pleased to announce that it has
successfully completed the up-listing of its comm on shares from the OTC Pink Sheets to the
OTCQX Best Markets (the " OTCQX"). The Company's common shares are now trading on the
OTCQX under the ticker symbol "WEXPF". In vestors can find real-time quotes and market
information for WEXPF on www.otcmarkets.com. The Company continues to trade on the TSX
Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol "WEX".
In addition, Western Exploration is in the process of securing Depository Trust Company ("DTC")
eligibility for its common shares. DTC manages electronic clearing and settlement of publicly
traded companies across the United States and in 131 other countries. Trading through DTC
allows for cost-effective clearing and guaranteed settlement, simplifying and accelerating the
settlement process of daily trades.
Darcy Marud, Chief Executive Officer of Western Exploration commented: "The Company's listing
on the OTCQX is another significant milestone for the Company that will provide a large United
States investor base with the opportunity to participate directly in Western Exploration's growth
and will continue to enhance our share liquidity and broaden our reach within the investment
community in the U.S.".
About OTC Market Group Inc.
The OTCQX is operated by the OTC Markets Group Inc. (the " OTC") out of New York City, New
York, and is recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the " SEC")
as an established public market providing the public with price and financial information. The
OTCQX trades over 10,000 United States and global securities and is recognized as the highest
market tier of the OTC. To be eligible to trade on the OTCQX, companies must meet high financial
standards, follow best practice corporate gover nance, demonstrate compliance with United
States securities laws, be current in their disclosure, and have a professional third-party sponsor
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The OTCQX provides convenience to United States investors, brokers and institutions seeking to
trade in common shares of Western Exploration. Inclusion on the OTCQX enables United States
investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice and allows companies to improve the
quality of information available for investors.
About Western Exploration
Western Exploration is Nevada-focused precio us metals exploration company, aiming to be a
premier gold and silver development company in No rth America. The Company was born out of
a 25-year history of advancing exploration projects in Nevada as a private company. Its principal
asset is the Aura gold-silver project, located in Elko County, Nevada, approximately 120
kilometers north of the city of Elko, Nev ada. Additional information regarding the Company and
the Aura gold-silver project is av ailable on the Company's website at
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www.westernexploration.com or on SEDAR ( www.sedar.com) under the Company's issuer
profile.
For more information please contact:
Nichole Cowles
Investor Relations
Phone: 775-240-4172
Email: [email protected]