WEX.V · 2025-01-28 12:00:00

Western Exploration Inc. Named to 2025 OTCQX Best 50

Marketing Announcement

WESTERN EXPLORATION INC. NAMED TO 2025 OTCQX BEST 50

Reno, Nevada – January 28, 2025 –Western Exploration Inc. (OTCQX: WEXPF) is pleased to

announce it has been named to the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing

companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last year.

The OTCQX Best 50 is an annual ranking of the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded

on the OTCQX market. The ranking is calculated based on an equal weighting of one-year total

return and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year. Companies in the

2025 OTCQX Best 50 were ranked based on their performance in 2024.

Western Exploration’s CEO, Darcy Marud commented, “We are honored to be recognized by the

OTCQX and to be acknowledged in the company of so many excellent companies on the 2025

OTCQX® Best 50. The OTCQX has been instrumental in providing us with strong exposure to

U.S. markets and investors, which is invaluable for a company advancing a project within the

United States."

For the complete 2025 OTCQX Best 50 ranking, visit

https://www.otcmarkets.com/files/2025_OTCQX_Best_50.pdf.

The OTCQX Best Market offers transparent and efficient trading of established, investor-

focused U.S. and global companies. To qualify for the OTCQX market, companies must meet

high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate

compliance with applicable securities laws.

About Western Exploration

Western Exploration is focused on advancing the 100% owned Aura Project, located

approximately 120 kilometers/75 miles north of the city of Elko, Nevada. The Aura Project

includes three unique gold and silver deposits: Doby George, Gravel Creek, and Wood Gulch.

Western Exploration is comprised of an experienced team of precious metals experts that aim

to lead the company to becoming North America's premiere gold and silver development

company.

Additional information regarding Western Exploration can be found on Wester Explorations

corporate website (www.westernexploration.com) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under

Western Exploration’s issuer profile.

For more information please contact:

Darcy Marud

Chief Executive Officer

Telephone: (775) 329-8119

Nichole Cowles

Investor Relations

Telephone: 775-240-4172