Mr. Patrick Cruickshank reports

THISTLE RESOURCES COMMENCES TRADING ON THE OTCQB VENTURE MARKET UNDER THE SYMBOL TRCGF

Thistle Resources Inc.'s common shares commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market on July 6, 2026, under the ticker symbol TRCGF. The company's common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol TRCG.

The OTCQB is a leading market for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. Recognized as an established public market by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the OTCQB has helped companies build considerable shareholder value, including enhanced liquidity and valuation. Investors gain access to real-time quotes and benefit from efficient trading through their preferred on-line or full-service broker or financial advisor, using trusted disclosure that is made broadly available to broker-dealers and market data providers. To be eligible, companies must be current in their financial reporting, pass a minimum bid price test, and undergo an annual company verification and management certification process.

The company has also submitted an application to the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to make its common shares eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States. DTC eligibility, once obtained, is expected to simplify the process of trading and transferring the company's securities between brokerage firms, which may enhance liquidity and improve access for U.S. investors.

Engagement of market-making services

The company has entered into a market-making agreement dated June 15, 2026, with Independent Trading Group (ITG), Inc., pursuant to which ITG will provide market-making services in accordance with the policies of the TSX-V. ITG will trade common shares of the company on the TSX-V and other trading venues where the company's shares may trade, with the objective of maintaining a reasonable market and improving the liquidity of the company's common shares.

Under the agreement, the company will pay ITG compensation of $5,500 per month (plus applicable taxes), payable monthly in advance. The agreement is for an initial term of one month and will renew for additional one-month terms unless terminated. The agreement may be terminated by either party with 30 days notice. There are no performance factors contained in the agreement and ITG will not receive shares or options as compensation. ITG and the company are arm's-length parties and, at the time of the agreement, neither ITG nor its principals have an interest, directly or indirectly, in the securities of the company.

About Thistle Resources Inc.

Thistle Resources is a Canadian public mineral exploration company focused on precious metals and critical minerals (Cu (copper), Pb (lead), Zn (zinc), Ag (silver) and Au (gold)) exploration in the world-famous Bathurst mining camp, New Brunswick, Canada. The company's primary business objective is to explore its five projects: the Middle River gold project, the Brunswick antimony project, the Middle River VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) project, the Alba Forks gold project in the world-famous Bathurst mining camp, and Celtic Highland gold, located in Cape Breton, N.S.

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