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Challenger Gold Limited (OTCQX: CLLEF) began trading on the OTCQX Best Market on September 15, 2026. The company, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the symbol CEL, upgraded its listing status from the OTCQB Venture Market. The change was announced by OTC Markets Group Inc., the operator of the regulated markets for trading U.S. and international securities.

Challenger Gold Limited is a gold and copper exploration company. Its primary asset is the Hualilan Gold project. This project comprises 15 mining leases and an exploration license application. The assets cover an area of 26 square kilometers. The project is located in San Juan, Argentina. The company stated that the upgrade to the OTCQX Best Market is an important milestone. It reflects the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in North American capital markets.

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for this market, companies must meet high financial standards. They must also follow best practice corporate governance. Companies must demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies. It enables them to demonstrate their qualifications. It also helps build visibility among U.S. investors.

Yohann Bouchard, the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Challenger Gold Limited, commented on the upgrade. He stated that the graduation to the OTCQX Best Market is an important milestone. He said it reflects Challenger Gold’s commitment to expanding its presence in North American capital markets. He added that the company believes the OTCQX quotation will enhance its visibility with U.S. investors. He said it will broaden market participation. He stated it will contribute to increased liquidity in the company’s shares. He described the move as an important step in the company’s strategy. The strategy aims to access additional trading platforms. It also aims to access a wider pool of institutional investors. This is done as the company advances the Hualilan Gold Project toward commercial production.

U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure for the company on www.otcmarkets.com. They can also find Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the shares. The company trades under the symbol CLLEF on the OTCQX.

The upgrade comes as trading in Asia Pacific securities on the OTC Markets reached U.S. $19.49B in the second quarter of 2026. This represents a 34.1% increase over the second quarter of 2025. OTC Markets recorded U.S. $453.34B in total dollar volume in the first half of the year. Australia ranked among the top home markets by trading volume during the quarter. This highlights sustained U.S. investor demand for internationally listed names.

For investors, the upgrade to the OTCQX Best Market signals that the company has met rigorous disclosure and governance standards. This status may make the shares more accessible to institutional investors who have restrictions on lower-tier markets. The move is intended to increase liquidity and visibility for the company’s exploration activities in Argentina.

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