Vortex Metals Closes Upsized Non-Brokered Private Placement

Core Viewpoint - Vortex Metals Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement, raising a total of $700,000 through the issuance of 17,500,000 units at a price of $0.04 per unit [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable into one additional share at a price of $0.08 for 36 months [2]. - The company can accelerate the expiry date of the warrants if the trading price of the shares exceeds $0.15 for 10 consecutive trading days [2]. - No finders' fees were paid in connection with the offering [2]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Approximately 40% of the gross proceeds will be allocated to mining concession fees, another 40% to exploration fees, and the remaining 20% for general working capital [3]. Group 3: Related Party Transactions - Certain directors purchased a total of 2,200,000 units as part of the offering, which is classified as a related party transaction [4]. - The participation of these directors is exempt from formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements under MI 61-101 [4]. Group 4: Securities and Regulatory Information - All securities issued are subject to a hold period expiring on February 7, 2026, and are not registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 [5][6]. - The offering is still subject to final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange [5]. Group 5: Company Overview - Vortex Metals Inc. focuses on copper-gold exploration and development, holding interests in projects in Chile and Mexico [7]. - The company has an option to acquire up to 80% interest in the Illapel Copper Project in Chile and owns 100% interest in two drill-ready properties in Mexico [7].