Mr. Richard Carleton reports

CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE REPORTS JANUARY 2026 PERFORMANCE FIGURES

The Canadian Securities Exchange has released market statistics for January, 2026.

January, 2026, operating statistics:

• Trading volume of CSE-listed securities totalled 2.0 billion shares;
• Trading value of CSE-listed securities was $1-billion;
• CSE issuers completed 83 financings that raised an aggregate $446-million;
• The CSE welcomed listings from three new companies, bringing total listed securities to 737 as at Jan. 31, 2026.

"Monthly trading volume on the Canadian Securities Exchange exceeded two billion shares for the first time in four years in January, driven by continued strong investor interest in securities of emerging companies," said Richard Carleton, chief executive officer of the CSE. "With gold prices reaching unprecedented highs this year and other market headwinds remaining in place, we expect this momentum to continue. We are also pleased to note that the month of January featured one of the largest financings any CSE-listed company has completed in several months, as Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. raised $175-million (U.S.)."

What is on at the CSE

The world's biggest mining conference is right around the corner once again. The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention will take place in Toronto on March 1 to March 4, and the CSE is thrilled to be participating in the big show. The CSE team will be occupying its usual spot in booth No. 2542 on the conference floor and invites attendees to visit. In addition, Richard Carleton will make a presentation on March 1 at 10:30 a.m. that will highlight current financing trends and other important information for prospective CSE issuers and investors. Be sure to follow the CSE's social media channels for regular updates from the convention.

Right before the start of the PDAC convention, Red Cloud Financial Services will be hosting its Pre-PDAC 2026 Mining Showcase at the Omni King Edward Hotel in Toronto on Feb. 26 to Feb. 27. The CSE is pleased to be returning as a sponsor. The event, presented in partnership with PearTree Canada, features keynote speakers, mining company presentations, one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities. The CSE-listed companies participating in the conference include Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (FAT), Gold Hunter Resources Inc. (HUNT), LaFleur Minerals Inc. (LFLR), Loyalist Exploration Ltd. (PNGC), McFarlane Lake Mining Limited (MLM), Myriad Uranium Corp. (M), Pasinex Resources Ltd. (PSE), PTX Metals Inc. (PTX), Strathmore Plus Uranium Corp. (SUU), Talisker Resources Ltd. (TSK) and Western Uranium & Vanadium Corp. (WUC).

The Canadian Security Traders Association (CSTA) is holding its annual winter vendor fair at the TMX Market Centre in Toronto on Feb. 19. The CSE is pleased to be sponsoring the event, which is an important networking opportunity for the trading community.

The CSE team will be returning to sunny South Beach in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 26 for the latest in its series of Going Public and Raising Capital in Canada events, which will take place at the 1 Hotel South Beach. These events provide attendees with an in-depth look at the strategic, legal and business considerations involved in raising capital in the United States and Canada and listing on the CSE. The presenters in South Beach include Phillip Shum, the CSE's director of listings development and a CSE board member, Michael Bluestein (of Corporate Counsel LLP), David Stein, the chief executive officer of Kuya Silver Corp. (KUYA), and Sophy Cesar, the chief executive officer of Upside Gold Corp. (UG), will provide listed company perspectives. The event is presented by Cap Circle.

New listings in January, 2026:

• Upside Gold Corp. (UG);
• Titan Technology Corp. (TTC);
• Alaros Exploration Inc. (ALAR).

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