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Core Critical gains US foothold via OTCQB listing

Core Critical Metals (TSX-V:CCMC) has secured approval for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under ticker CCMCF.

The North American mineral acquisition and exploration company has announced its common shares have achieved Depository Trust Company eligibility, facilitating electronic clearing and settlement of shares in the United States.

The OTCQB provides enhanced visibility and access to American retail and institutional investors for early-stage and developing companies.

Core Critical shares continue trading on the TSX-V under CCMC and on the FRA under 1XI0.

Market liquidity services

The company engages DS Market Solutions to provide market liquidity services commencing 1 June 2026. DS, owned by arms-length party David Sears, will enhance market depth by entering orders and providing trading pattern information.

Core Critical will pay C$10,000 for the first month and C$5,000 monthly thereafter under the ongoing engagement, which either party may terminate with 30 days’ notice.

The company will not issue securities to DS as compensation.

Marketing engagement

Core Critical confirms Rumble Strip Media Inc., owned by Rishi Savera, will provide marketing and investor awareness services, including content creation, digital advertising, and social media distribution.

The company will pay up to C$500,000 for services, with C$50,000 paid upon commencement.

Lucky Mike exploration commitments

The company outlines exploration expenditure timelines under its option agreement with First Atlantic Nickel (TSX-V:FAN) for the Lucky Mike property.

Core Critical must incur C$300,000 in qualified expenditures before the first anniversary of the effective date and C$5.7 million ($5.74 million) before the fifth anniversary.

Upon satisfying initial consideration and expenditure requirements, the company will earn a 70% interest in the Lucky Mike property.

Core Critical focuses on developing drill-ready critical metal properties with high upside and expansion potential across North America.

Write to JC Villarba at Mining.com.au

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