Commerce Resources Corp. Announces Extension to $2,000,000 Private Placement

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Commerce Resources Corp. has received a 30-day extension from the TSX Venture Exchange for its non-brokered private placement until December 5, 2022. The Offering aims to issue up to 12,500,000 units at $0.16 each, raising a total of $2 million. Each unit includes one share and a warrant, allowing the purchase of additional shares at $0.25 for three years. Proceeds will support the prefeasibility study for the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit and general working capital. Insider participation is permitted under certain conditions.

Positive

• Extension allows more time to finalize the $2 million private placement.
• Offering includes up to 12,500,000 units, enhancing capital for the company.
• Funds from the Offering are targeted for strategic projects including the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit.

Negative

• Completion of the Offering is contingent on Exchange approval.
• Participation by insiders may raise concerns about related party transactions.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 4, 2022 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV:CCE)(FSE:D7H0) (the "Company" or "Commerce") announces that the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") has granted a thirty (30) day extension until December 5, 2022 for completion of the Company's non-brokered private placement (the "Offering"), previously announced in its news release dated August 16, 2022.

The terms of the Offering provide for the issuance of up to 12,500,000 units (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.16 per Unit for gross proceeds of up to $2,000,000. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company (each, a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant (each, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one additional Share of the Company at a price of $0.25 per Share for a period of three (3) years from closing of the Offering. The Offering is subject to the approval of the Exchange. Insiders may participate in the Offering.

Finder's fees may be payable in connection with the Offering in accordance with the policies of the Exchange.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day after closing of the Offering. Completion of the Offering is subject to the approval of the Exchange. Any participation by insiders in the Offering will constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") but is expected to be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101.

The aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of the Offering will be used towards continued work on the prefeasibility study for the Company's Ashram REE/ Fluorspar Deposit, the production of commercially marketable samples of Rare Earth concentrates as requested by industry majors and for general working capital purposes.

None of the securities sold in connection with the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and no such securities may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Commerce Resources Corp.

Commerce Resources Corp. is an exploration and development company with a particular focus on deposits of rare metals and rare earth elements. The Company is focused on the development of its Ashram Rare Earth Element/ Fluorspar Deposit in Quebec and the Upper Fir Tantalum-Niobium Deposit in British Columbia.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.commerceresources.comor email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

"Chris Grove"
Chris Grove
President and Director
Tel: 604.484.2700
Email: cgrove@commerceresources.com
Web: http://www.commerceresources.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes certain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the expectations of management regarding the proposed Offering, the expectations of management regarding the use of proceeds of the Offering, closing conditions for the Offering, the expiry of hold periods for securities distributed pursuant to the Offering, and Exchange approval of the proposed Offering. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements including that: the Company may not complete the Offering on terms favorable to the Company or at all; the Exchange may not approve the Offering; the proceeds of the Offering may not be used as stated in this news release; the Company may be unable to satisfy all of the conditions to the Closing; and those additional risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on these statements, which only apply as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Except where required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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FAQ

What is the $2 million private placement by CMRZF about?

The private placement aims to raise $2 million by issuing units at $0.16, with funds directed towards the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit.

When is the deadline for the completion of the CMRZF private placement?

The deadline for the private placement completion is extended to December 5, 2022.

What conditions apply to the CMRZF private placement?

The private placement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval and may involve insider participation that qualifies as a related party transaction.

How will the proceeds from the CMRZF Offering be used?

Proceeds will support the prefeasibility study for the Ashram REE/Fluorspar Deposit and general working capital needs.