Mr. Julian Treger reports

COTEC HOLDINGS CORP. UPGRADES TO OTCQX(R) BEST MARKET

Cotec Holdings Corp. has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM). Cotec upgrades to OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market, effective today.

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused United States 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.

Julian Treger, chief executive officer of Cotec, commented: "Graduating to the OTCQX Best Market is a meaningful milestone for Cotec and reflects the significant progress we have made as a company. As we advance HyProMag USA toward commercial production of recycled rare-earth magnets and continue to build our broader portfolio of critical mineral technologies, OTCQX provides us with a platform to engage a wider community of U.S. investors who recognize the strategic importance of domestic supply chain resilience."

About Cotec Holdings Corp.

Cotec Holdings is redefining the future of resource extraction and recycling. Focused on rare-earth magnets and strategic materials, Cotec integrates breakthrough technologies with strategic assets to unlock secure, sustainable and low-cost supply chains.

Cotec's mission is clear: accelerate the energy transition while strengthening strategic mineral supply chains for the countries the company operates in. By investing in and deploying disruptive technologies, the company delivers capital-efficient, scalable solutions that transform marginal assets, tailings, waste streams and recycled products into high-value critical minerals.

From its HyProMag USA magnet recycling joint venture in Texas, to iron tailings reprocessing in Quebec, to next-generation copper and iron solutions backed by global majors, Cotec is building a diversified portfolio with long-term growth, rapid cash flow potential and high barriers to entry. The result is a differentiated platform at the intersection of technology, sustainability and strategic materials.

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