Western Exploration Inc. Named to 2025 OTCQX Best 50

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Western Exploration (OTCQX: WEXPF) has been named to the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of top-performing companies on the OTCQX Best Market. The ranking evaluates companies based on an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth during 2024.

CEO Darcy Marud expressed honor at the recognition, highlighting the OTCQX's important role in providing exposure to U.S. markets and investors, particularly valuable for a company advancing a project within the United States.

The OTCQX Best Market is designed for established, investor-focused companies meeting strict criteria, including high financial standards, best practice corporate governance, and securities law compliance.

RENO, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 Western Exploration’s corporate website (www.westernexploration.com) and SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) under Western Exploration’s issuer profile.

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Darcy Marud

Chief Executive Officer

Telephone: (775) 329-8119

Email: dmarud@westernexploration.com

Nichole Cowles

Investor Relations

Telephone: 775-240-4172

Email: nicholecowles@westernexploration.com

Source: Western Exploration Inc.

FAQ

What achievement did Western Exploration (WEXPF) receive in the 2025 OTCQX rankings?

Western Exploration was named to the 2025 OTCQX® Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market based on their performance in 2024.

How is the OTCQX Best 50 ranking calculated for companies like WEXPF?

The OTCQX Best 50 ranking is calculated based on an equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year.

What are the requirements for companies to qualify for the OTCQX Best Market?

Companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws to qualify for the OTCQX Best Market.

How does the OTCQX listing benefit Western Exploration's U.S. market presence?

According to CEO Darcy Marud, the OTCQX provides Western Exploration with strong exposure to U.S. markets and investors, which is particularly valuable for advancing their U.S.-based project.