NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES  MONTREAL, May  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX:AMXEF) (&#34;Amex&#34; or

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Amex Exploration Announces up to C$43.5 Million Private Placement of Common Shares

Amex Exploration Announces Major Private Placement to Fund Gold Project

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 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AMX) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX:AMXEF) (&amp;#34;Amex&amp;#34; or
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 Amex Exploration plans a private placement to raise approximately $43.47 million, primarily funding the Perron Gold Project&#039;s bulk sampling phase. Eldorado Gold is expected to participate, enhancing project funding and confidence ahead of anticipated ore processing in 2027.
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 <ul><li>Amex Exploration plans a private placement for 9.66 million shares.</li><li>Shares priced at $4.50, expecting gross proceeds of $43.47 million.</li><li>Funds will support Perron Gold Project&#039;s bulk sampling phase.</li><li>Eldorado Gold expected to exercise participation rights in the offering.</li><li>Closing of the offering anticipated by May 21, 2026.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Eldorado Gold Corporation (ELD): Eldorado&#039;s expected participation boosts confidence and potential support.</li></ul>
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 This news falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039; as it reveals a strategic financing move significant for Amex’s growth trajectory.
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 <ul><li>Private placement expected to raise $43.47 million for project funding.</li><li>Eldorado Gold&#039;s participation may signal confidence in Amex’s future.</li><li>Market reaction likely to hinge on the offering’s completion success.</li><li>Advancement of Perron Gold Project could drive share price appreciation.</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Offering of 9,661,000 shares at $4.50 each.</li><li>Potential additional shares up to 1,449,150 for $6.52 million.</li><li>Funds primarily allocated for Perron Gold Project capital expenditures.</li><li>Expected closing date around May 21, 2026.</li><li>Project located 110 km from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.</li></ul>
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 Long AMXEF; projected proceeds support growth in a critical development phase.
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link>NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MONTREAL, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMX">AMX</a>) (FSE: MX0) (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMXEF">AMXEF</a>) (&#34;Amex&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with National Bank Financial Inc. and MDCP Securities Limited (together, the "Co-Lead Agents"), as joint bookrunners and co-lead agents, on behalf of a syndicate of agents to be appointed (collectively, the "Agents"), in connection with a "best efforts" private placement offering under the LIFE Exemption (as defined herein) for up to 9,661,000 common shares of the Company (the "Common Shares") at a price of $4.50 per Common Share (the "Offering Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $43,474,500 (the "Offering"). The Agents have also been granted an option, exercisable in full or in part up to 48 hours prior to the Closing Date (as defined herein), to sell up to an additional 1,449,150 Common Shares at the Offering Price for additional gross proceeds of up to $6,521,175. The Offering will be completed pursuant to the terms of an agency agreement to be entered into among the Company and the Agents on the Closing Date. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used for the funding of the capital expenditures for the bulk sampling development phase of the Perron Gold Project and general corporate purposes. Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement dated as of January 16, 2024, between the Company and Eldorado Gold Corporation ("Eldorado"), the Company anticipates that Eldorado will exercise its participation right to purchase Common Shares at the Offering Price. Victor Cantore, President and CEO of Amex, states, "With this equity financing, we are well positioned to advance the planned 40,000-tonne bulk sample at the Perron Gold Project in 2026, with the objective of initiating ore processing in 2027. This represents a significant milestone and a key derisking event for Amex as we execute our strategy to accelerate Phase 1 production at Perron. I will be maintaining my pro rata ownership and investing alongside our shareholders, and we anticipate continued support from Eldorado. We are also pleased to welcome new shareholders to the register as we move forward with this next exciting phase of growth at Perron." Mr. Cantore intends to participate in the Offering for an amount representing up to his pro rata interest in the Company. The Common Shares will be offered for sale to "accredited investors" (within the meaning of National Instrument 45-106 – Prospectus Exemptions ("NI 45-106") in reliance on the "listed issuer financing exemption" available under Part 5A of NI 45-106, as amended by Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 – Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (the "LIFE Exemption") in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. The securities issued in connection with the Offering are expected to be immediately freely tradeable under applicable Canadian securities legislation if sold to purchasers resident in Canada. The Common Shares may also be offered in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons, pursuant to one or more exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), and in jurisdictions outside of Canada and the United States on a private placement or equivalent basis, in each case in accordance with all applicable laws, provided that no prospectus, registration statement or other similar document is required to be filed in such jurisdiction. The Offering is expected to close on or about May 21, 2026, or such other date as the Company and the Co-Lead Agents may agree (the "Closing Date"). Completion of the Offering is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange"). In connection with the Offering, the Company will pay to the Agents a cash commission equal to 5.0% of the gross proceeds of the Offering. There is an offering document related to the Offering (the "Offering Document") that can be accessed under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on the Company's website at <a href="http://www.amexexploration.com" title="www.amexexploration.com">www.amexexploration.com</a>. Prospective investors should read this Offering Document and other documents on the Company's SEDAR+ profile before making an investment decision. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful, including any of the securities in the United States of America. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for account or benefit of, U.S. persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or an exemption from such registration requirements is available. "United States" and "U.S. person" have the meaning ascribed to them in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act. About Amex Amex Exploration Inc. has made significant high-grade gold discoveries, along with copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) zones, at its 100%-owned Perron Gold Project, located approximately 110 kilometres north of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The Perron Project in Quebec consists of 183 contiguous claims for a surface area of 65.75 km². The project hosts several zones of high-grade gold mineralization, VMS mineralization and &#39;hybrid&#39; gold-rich VMS mineralization. When combined with the adjacent and contiguous Perron West Project and Abbotsford and Hepburn Projects (including additional claims acquired through staking) in Ontario, the consolidated land package spans a district-scale 570.94 km². This extensive property lies within highly prospective geology favourable for both high-grade gold and VMS mineralization. The Project benefits from excellent infrastructure: it is accessible by a year-round road, located just 30 minutes from an airport, and approximately 6.5 km from the Town of Normétal. It is also in close proximity to several process plants owned by major gold producers. For further information, please contact: Victor Cantore President and Chief Executive Officer Amex Exploration Inc. Telephone: +1-514-866-8209 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 release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements The information contained herein contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. "Forward-looking information" includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements with respect to, the completion of the Offering; the expected gross proceeds of the Offering; the intended use of proceeds from the Offering; the potential exercise of the option granted to the Agents; the Company's anticipation that Eldorado will exercise its participation right under the Investor Rights Agreement dated as of January 16, 2024, between the Company and Eldorado ; the anticipated date for closing of the Offering; and the receipt of all necessary regulatory and other approvals, including approval of the Exchange. Generally, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative connotation thereof. Such forward-looking information is based on numerous assumptions including, among others, that the results of planned exploration activities are as anticipated; that the price of gold and other commodities, the anticipated cost of planned exploration activities, and general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; that financing will be available if and when needed and on reasonable terms; that third party contractors, equipment and supplies and governmental and other approvals required to conduct the Company's planned exploration activities will be available on reasonable terms and in a timely manner. Although the assumptions made by the Company in providing forward-looking information are considered reasonable by management at the time such assumptions were made, there can be no assurance that such assumptions will prove to be accurate. Forward-looking information and statements also involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events or results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future events or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information or statements including, among others: changes in the Company's share price, changes in world gold markets, negative operating cash flow and dependence on third party financing; uncertainty regarding the ability to obtain additional financing if and when needed and on reasonable terms; Aboriginal title and consultation issues; reliance on key management and other personnel; actual results of exploration activities being different than anticipated; changes in exploration programs based upon results; availability of third party contractors; availability of equipment and supplies; failure of equipment to operate as anticipated; accidents; effects of weather and other natural phenomena and other risks associated with the mineral exploration industry; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; environmental risks; changes in laws and regulations; community relations and delays in obtaining governmental or other approvals and the risk factors with respect to the Company set out in the Company's filings with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company's issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. 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Amex Exploration plans a private placement to raise approximately $43.47 million, primarily funding the Perron Gold Project's bulk sampling phase. Eldorado Gold is expected to participate, enhancing project funding and confidence ahead of anticipated ore processing in 2027.

Amex Exploration Announces up to C$43.5 Million Private Placement of Common Shares

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