Vancouver – October 11, 2026 -- Rio Silver Inc. (TSX.V: RYO) has received approval to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol "RYOOF", and has granted 850,000 incentive stock options to consultants.
OTCQB listing opens U.S. retail and institutional access to Rio Silver shares
The OTCQB is a U.S. trading platform operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. for developing and entrepreneurial-stage companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission recognizes it as an "established public market" for determining the public market price when registering securities for resale.
Rio Silver says the listing gives U.S. retail and institutional investors improved access to its shares. The company frames the move as coming at a point when global silver production is decreasing and interest in pure-play silver producers is accelerating, particularly where the majority of the co-product is gold. The company provided no market data to support either claim.
Rio Silver grants 850,000 consultant options exercisable at 35 cents
The company granted an aggregate of 850,000 incentive stock options to consultants. The options are exercisable at 35 cents, with exercise periods of one year and three years from the date of grant. The grant remains subject to exchange approval.
Peru-focused developer targets near-term silver production
Rio Silver is a Canadian resource company advancing high-grade, silver-dominant assets in Peru, the world's second-largest silver producer. Its forward-looking statements reference the Maria Norte Project and the company's ability to advance it toward potential production and cash flow. The company cites permitting, community relations, commodity prices and financing availability among the key risks.