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West Red Lake Gold Added To GDXJ Junior Gold Miners ETF

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to announce that, effective at the close of markets on March 20, 2026, the Company has been included in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners (“GDXJ”) exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), pursuant to the GDXJ quarterly rebalance. The GDXJ is an ETF that tracks an index of small- and mid-cap companies primarily involved in precious metals mining, providing retail investors indirect exposure to precious metals through junior and mid-tier mining equities.

Mar 23, 2026 &03562323202631; 14:56 UTC www.bnnbloomberg.ca Trending 2/5

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Neutral impact

Sentiment score: +15/100

Moderate impact Short-term (days)

WHAT THIS MEANS

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG) has been added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) effective March 20, 2026, following the fund's quarterly rebalance. This inclusion provides the company with increased visibility and potential liquidity from retail investors tracking junior mining equities.

AI CONFIDENCE

65% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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WRLG

WRLGStock

Expected to rise

ETF inclusion typically drives modest inflows from passive tracking; however, impact is often temporary and already partially priced in by market participants aware of rebalancing schedules

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GDXJ

GDXJStock

High volatility expected

Rebalancing activity may create short-term volatility; broader junior gold miner sentiment depends on gold prices and macro conditions

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Gold Futures

GC=FCommodity

High volatility expected

Gold prices remain the primary driver for junior mining equities; ETF inclusion alone does not change fundamental gold supply/demand dynamics

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Monitor WRLG for short-term inflow-driven momentum in the days following March 20, 2026, but do not overweight this as a fundamental positive. Validate any position with gold price outlook and company fundamentals. Consider that junior mining ETF inclusion is routine and often already reflected in forward-looking valuations.

KEY SIGNALS

ETF inclusion provides liquidity boost but is a mechanical event, not a fundamental catalystGDXJ quarterly rebalance is predictable; market may have already positioned ahead of announcementSuccess depends on gold price direction and company's operational execution, not ETF membership aloneRetail inflows from ETF tracking could provide temporary support

SECTORS INVOLVED

Precious Metals MiningJunior MiningCommodities

Analysis generated on Mar 23, 2026 at 10:59 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by BNN Bloomberg. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

West Red Lake Gold Added To GDXJ Junior Gold Miners ETF

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