• Vortex Metals closed the second tranche of its non-brokered private placement on October 14, 2026, raising $605,000.
• The 12,100,000 units, priced at $0.05 each, comprise one common share and half a common share purchase warrant per unit.
• Each whole warrant allows the purchase of one additional common share at $0.06 for 36 months, subject to accelerated expiry.
• Insiders purchased 2,800,000 units for $140,000.
• Proceeds will fund exploration in Chile and Mexico, corporate development initiatives and general working capital.

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