Copper Giant Resources Corp. Begins Trading on OTCQX Best Market

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NEW YORK, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Copper Giant Resources Corp. (TSX-V: CGNT; OTCQX: CGNRF), a mineral exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Copper Giant Resources Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

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Copper Giant Resources Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “CGNRF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

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Copper Giant is part of the Fiore Group, a private and well-established Canadian organization known for building successful, high-impact companies across the natural resource sector. Copper Giant was formed with a singular focus: to advance high-quality copper projects beyond resource definition responsibly, efficiently, and with long-term positive impact.

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The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

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“Trading on OTCQX marks an important step forward for Copper Giant as we continue to strengthen our presence in the U.S. capital markets,” stated Ian Harris, CEO of Copper Giant. “This milestone supports our strategy to broaden our shareholder base, improve accessibility for U.S. investors and increase the Company’s visibility and liquidity. As we continue to advance Mocoa, one of the largest undeveloped copper-molybdenum resources in the Americas, expanding our reach in the U.S. is particularly timely as demand for copper continues to grow against a backdrop of constrained new supply and a limited pipeline of large-scale development projects. We appreciate the continued support of our shareholders as we work to unlock the value of Mocoa.”

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Trading in non-U.S. North American securities on OTC Markets reached $23.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing an 88.25% increase over Q2 2025. OTC Markets recorded $453.34 billion in total dollar volume in the first half of the year. Canada ranked among the top home markets by trading volume during the quarter, highlighting sustained U.S. investor demand for internationally listed names.

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About Copper Giant Resources Corp.
Copper Giant Resources Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its flagship Mocoa project, a significant porphyry copper-molybdenum deposit located in Putumayo, Colombia. The company’s portfolio also includes Big Red, a greenfield porphyry copper discovery in the prolific Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada. Copper Giant is committed to developing its projects in stable jurisdictions throughout the Americas, contributing to the global demand for strategic metals.

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About OTC Markets Group Inc.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities. Our data-driven disclosure standards form the foundation of our public markets: OTCQX® Best Market, OTCQB® Venture Market, OTCID™ Basic Market and Pink Limited™ Market. Our OTC Link® Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) provide critical market infrastructure that broker-dealers rely on to facilitate trading. Our innovative model offers companies more efficient access to the U.S. financial markets.

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OTC Link ATS, OTC Link ECN, OTC Link NQB, OTC Overnight® and MOON ATS® are each an SEC regulated ATS, operated by OTC Link LLC, a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer, member SIPC.

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To learn more about how we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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