Market Opens

Jason Kosec, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Hemlo Mining Corp. (“Hemlo” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HMMC) and his executive team, joined Tim Babcock, President, TSX Venture Exchange, TMX Group, to open the market and celebrate the Company's new listing on TSX Venture Exchange. Hemlo Mining Corp. (previously Carcetti Capital Corp.) recently closed the acquisition of the Hemlo Gold Mine in Ontario, Canada from Barrick Mining Corp. for aggregate consideration of up to ~US$1.1bn. Hemlo is located 35 kilometers east of the town of Marathon, Ontario and has produced approximately 25 million ounces of gold from both underground and open pit operations since production began in 1985. The Company is looking to establish itself as a leading Canadian mid-tier growth-focused gold producer with an immediate focus on maximizing the value of Hemlo’s existing infrastructure through a fit-for-purpose operating approach, while unlocking new opportunities through an aggressive brownfields exploration. The Company is led by experienced mining executives including Jonathan Awde, Jason Kosec, Robert Quartermain, Audra Walsh, Glenn Kumoi, Jon Case, Eric Tremblay, and Raphael Dutaut.

Matt Proud, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Avjit Kamboj, Director and Chief Financial Officer of MAK Acquisition Corp. (“MAK” or the “Company”) (TSX: MAK), joined Richard Goodman, Managing Director, Business Development, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) to celebrate the Company's new listing on TSX. MAK is a newly formed Special Purpose Acquisition Company, and is focused on niche-market businesses providing critical solutions, with strong revenue retention and diversified customer bases. Their team targets unique opportunities where operational expertise can unlock growth and long-term shareholder value. MAK plans to focus on companies positioned to benefit from private-sector growth initiatives and public-sector investment in defense and space, while maintaining flexibility to pursue opportunities across different industry segments and geographic regions.

Todd Minerson, Country Director at Movember Canada (“Movember” or the “Charity”), his team and Movember supporters, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to close the market to celebrate the Charity’s 2025 fundraising campaign to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Since 2003, Movember has challenged the status quo, shaken up men's health research, and transformed the way that health services reach and support men. With the help of their global network of supporters, they have raised over $1.3 billion for men's health, funding more than 1,300 men's health projects worldwide – including some of the largest prostate cancer registries in the world. Movember is committed to advancing this work by pioneering new research, supporting cutting-edge treatments, promoting healthy behaviours, and advocating for gender-responsive healthcare that better meets the unique needs of men. By improving men's health, we can have a profoundly positive impact on men, their families, and their communities.

Jonathan M. Wellum, President & CEO, Rocklinc Investment Partners Inc. (“Rocklin” or the “Company”), and his team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), to open the market to celebrate Canada’s newest ETF provider and the launch of their first ETF: Rocklinc Principled Equity ETF (TSX: RKLC). The Rocklinc Principled Equity ETF is designed for Canadian investors seeking prudent, long-term total returns (income and capital gains). The ETF holds a concentrated portfolio of 15–25 global stocks, using a disciplined, research-driven approach to identify and patiently hold high-quality securities trading below their intrinsic value. Rocklinc Investment Partners Inc. is an independent research-driven investment management firm based in Burlington, Ontario, focusing solely on creating portfolios of high-quality assets customized to clients’ investment goals and objectives. Founded in 2010, Rocklinc emphasizes value investing principles, serving private individuals, families, corporations, and foundations with a commitment to honesty, transparency, confidentiality, and consistent results.