Mr. Richard Carleton reports

CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE REPORTS SEPTEMBER 2023 PERFORMANCE FIGURES

The Canadian Securities Exchange has released market statistics for September, 2023.

September, 2023, operating statistics:

• Trading volume of CSE-listed securities totalled 1.18 billion shares;
• Trading value of CSE-listed securities was $694-million;
• CSE issuers completed 61 financings that raised an aggregate $39-million;
• The CSE welcomed listings from five new companies, bringing total listed securities to 825 as at Sept. 30, 2023.

"Even though funding and secondary market liquidity conditions are challenging, the Canadian Securities Exchange continues to attract entrepreneurs from a wide variety of industries," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of the CSE. "In fact, the present market conditions underscore the benefits of the CSE's model for public companies -- service levels that reduce risk and improve time to market for financings, predictable costs and access to a global audience of investors."

What is on at the CSE

September was an extremely busy month for the CSE team as it participated in several conferences featuring its issuers: the Planet MicroCap Showcase in Vancouver, the Precious Metals Summit Beaver Creek in Colorado, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago and International Deal Gateway's Family Office Showcase in London, England. In addition, Mr. Carleton spoke on a webinar, entitled "Crowdfunding to an IPO," which discussed the process of raising growth capital on-line in order to become a publicly traded firm.

The CSE is pleased to be sponsoring the Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase 2023, taking place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, 2023. The event features presentations from more than 100 emerging mining companies as well as keynote speeches from high-profile leaders in the sector, including Frank Giustra and Rob McEwen. The conference also offers one-on-one meetings and networking sessions.

New listings in September, 2023

• Rumble Resources Inc. (RB);
• Lophos Holdings Inc. (MESC);
• U.S. Critical Metals Corp. (USCM);
• Web3 Ventures Inc. (WEBV);
• Blast Resources Inc. (BLST).

About the Canadian Securities Exchange

The CSE is a rapidly growing exchange invested in working with entrepreneurs, innovators and disruptors to access public capital markets in Canada. The exchange's efficient operating model, advanced technology and competitive fee structure help its listed issuers of all sectors and sizes minimize their cost of capital and enhance global liquidity.

The CSE's client-centric approach and corresponding products and services ensure businesses have the support they need to confidently realize their vision.

The CSE offers global investors access to an innovative collection of growing and mature companies.