GR Silver Mining Commences Trading on OTCQX
MWN-AI** Summary
GR Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: GRSL, OTCQX: GRSLF), a Canada-based mining company focusing on silver-gold exploration in Mexico, has announced its commencement of trading on the OTCQX® Best Market effective February 24, 2026. This upgrade from the OTCQB Venture Market signifies the Company’s adherence to high financial standards and corporate governance practices, enhancing its visibility among U.S. investors. The company's common shares will now trade under the ticker "GRSLF."
Márcio Fonseca, President & CEO, expressed optimism regarding the company's growing support and trading volume in the OTC market, viewing the OTCQX upgrade as a logical progression to better engage with shareholders.
In a strategic move to streamline its operations, GR Silver Mining also announced the successful sale of 100% of its shares in Goldplay de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., which owns 12 non-core concessions. This transaction, completed on February 23, 2026, resulted in GR Silver Mining receiving a 1% NSR Royalty on these concessions and relieved the Company of ongoing taxes linked to non-core assets, allowing for greater focus on its principal Plomosas Project.
Additionally, GR Silver Mining has granted 750,000 incentive options to certain external consultants at an exercise price of $0.465 per share, reinforcing its commitment to aligning consultant performance with shareholder interests.
The Plomosas Project continues to show promise with recent high-grade silver discoveries and ongoing exploration efforts aimed at expanding resource growth. With the strategic upgrade to OTCQX and renewed focus on core operations, GR Silver Mining aims to enhance its market presence and shareholder value.
MWN-AI** Analysis
GR Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: GRSL) has recently commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol GRSLF. This upgrade from the OTCQB Venture Market is a significant arrangement for the company, as it indicates enhanced credibility and acceptance in the U.S. investment community. The OTCQX market specifically serves established, investor-focused companies that adhere to stringent financial standards and governance best practices, marking a pivotal step for GR Silver Mining.
Investors should view this transition positively, as it enhances the company’s visibility and potentially attracts a broader base of institutional and retail investors. The recent strategic move to dispose of non-core assets to focus on its flagship Plomosas Project also suggests a disciplined approach to resource allocation. By selling the 12 non-core concessions to a private Mexican company in exchange for a 1% NSR royalty, GR Silver eliminates ongoing liabilities while maintaining exposure to potential future income without incurring additional expenses.
Moreover, the ongoing exploration at the Plomosas Project, especially regarding the high-grade silver discoveries in the San Marcial area, should bolster investor confidence. The project’s strategic location in the Sierra Madre Occidental and the use of existing infrastructure reduces operational risks.
As the company engages Redwood Financial Communications for investor relations, it signals its intentions to improve communication and outreach, further enhancing investor trust. Given these developments, GR Silver Mining presents an intriguing opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the growth potential within the silver market, fueled by ongoing exploration and strategic consolidation. However, investors should remain cognizant of the inherent risks associated with resource exploration and market volatility. Diversification and a careful assessment of personal risk tolerance will be crucial when considering an investment in GR Silver Mining.
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Canada NewsWire
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ - GR Silver Mining Ltd. (TSXV: GRSL) (OTCQX: GRSLF) (FRA: GPE) ("GR Silver Mining" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced GR Silver Mining has been upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market.
GR Silver Mining Ltd. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "GRSLF". U.S investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.
The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. 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.
Márcio Fonseca, President & CEO commented: "Our daily trading volume and support from new shareholders has been growing consistently in the OTC market. To continue our commitment to offer the best platforms to our shareholders we believe that upgrading to the OTCQX is a natural next step and will help us better achieve that goal."
Disposition of Non-Core Assets:
The Company announces that it has closed a transaction on February 23, 2026 pursuant to which a private, arm's-length Mexican company ("PrivateCo") has acquired from the Company 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Goldplay de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ("Goldplay"). Goldplay is a private Mexican company which owns 100% of 12 non-core concessions. Pursuant to the Agreement GR Silver Mining has transferred to PrivateCo all existing assets and rights, as well as all outstanding undertakings, covenants, indemnities and obligations, in consideration for which GR Silver Mining has received a 1% NSR Royalty on the concessions owned by Goldplay. The Agreement eliminates ongoing taxes due on non-core concessions without diminishing its resource inventory, allowing GR Silver Mining to focus on resource growth and the potential development of the Company's core Plomosas Project (78 km2), including the San Marcial and Plomosas Mine.
Grant of Options
GR Silver Mining announces that it has granted incentive options to certain external consultants of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 750,000 common shares of the Company pursuant to its omnibus long-term incentive plan. These options are exercisable for a period of five years at a price of $0.465 per share. Pursuant to TSX Venture Exchange policies, 300,000 of these options granted to a principal of Redwood, an investor relations consultant (see below), will vest as to 25% on each of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months from their date of grant. All other options are fully vested.
Engagement of Redwood Financial Communications
GR Silver Mining announces that it has entered into a consulting agreement with Redwood Empire Financial Communications LLC ("Redwood") pursuant to which Redwood will provide investor relations services to the Company commencing January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026, subject to either party being able to terminate the agreement after July 1, 2026 and following any 3-month period thereafter for any reason, or immediately in the event of breach by either party. Redwood focuses on global investor relations for junior and small cap companies specializing at exposing companies to a wide audience of investment professionals.
Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay US$7,500/month to Redwood to provide services to the Company, including liaison with the financial community and shareholders, development and implementation of corporate presentations and other communications, and other public relations services. The fee to be paid by the Company to Redwood under the agreement is for services only. The Company and Redwood act at arm's length. Redwood has no present interest, directly or indirectly, in the Company or its securities.
About the Plomosas Project
The Plomosas Project, including the recent high-grade silver discovery in the San Marcial SE Area, is progressing in 2026 as an emerging high-grade silver district located on the southwestern edge of the Sierra Madre Occidental, at the border of Durango and Sinaloa, Mexico. The Plomosas Project, covering 7,823 ha and including the historical Plomosas underground mine, benefits from mine infrastructure, road access and existing permits associated with past-producing mining sites. The district contains intermediate to low-sulfidation epithermal silver and gold mineralization, hosted in hydrothermal breccias and veins. Recent success in exploration and drilling has delineated wide, high-grade, shallow hydrothermal breccias in the San Marcial Area, including the SE Area discovery, where step-out drilling is underway in 2026, aiming for continuous resource growth. At the historical Plomosas Mine, where Grupo Mexico operated the underground mine from 1985 to 2000, exploration, underground sampling and metallurgical programs are being conducted to support future decisions regarding the implementation of a Bulk Sampling Test Mining Program.
Qualified Person
The Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects for this news release is Márcio Fonseca, P. Geo., President & CEO of GR Silver Mining, who has reviewed and approved its contents.
About GR Silver Mining Ltd.
GR Silver Mining is a Canadian-based, Mexico-focused mineral exploration company engaged in cost-effective silver-gold resource expansion on its 100%-owned assets, located on the eastern edge of the Rosario Mining District, at the border of Durango and Sinaloa States, Mexico. GR Silver Mining controls 100% of the Plomosas Project, including the former Plomosas underground mine and wide, high-grade silver mineralized zones at the San Marcial Area. Recent discoveries in the 78 km² of highly prospective, advanced-stage exploration concessions position the Company well for resource expansion at the Plomosas Project.
GR Silver Mining Ltd.
Márcio Fonseca, President & CEO
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and information that are based on the beliefs of management and reflect the Company's current expectations. When used in this press release, the words "estimate", "project", "belief", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "plan", "predict", "may" or "should" and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Such statements and information reflect the current view of the Company. Risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in those forward-looking statements and information. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
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FAQ**
How does GR Silver Mining Ltd GRSLF plan to leverage its upgrade to the OTCQX Best Market to enhance its visibility and attract more U.S. investors?
What specific benefits does GR Silver Mining Ltd GRSLF expect to gain from the recent disposition of non-core assets compared to any previous obligations associated with those assets?
Can you provide further details on the incentive options granted to consultants and how GR Silver Mining Ltd GRSLF believes this will impact its operational strategy in 2026?
What milestones or progress updates can investors expect from GR Silver Mining Ltd GRSLF regarding the development of the Plomosas Project, particularly following recent drilling results?
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