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Andean Precious Metals Announces Inclusion in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2026) - Andean Precious Metals Corp.  (TSX: A...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Andean Precious Metals Announces Inclusion in VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2026) - Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSX: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) (\"Andean\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce that the Company will be added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ), a leading exchange-traded fund providing exposure to small- and mid-cap companies primarily focused on gold and silver mining, effective at the close of trading on March 20, 2026, in connection with the ETF’s quarterly rebalance.Inclusion in GDXJ reflects Andean’s continued growth, increasing scale, and growing relevance within the global precious metals sector. The ETF is widely followed by institutional and retail investors and serves as a key benchmark for junior mining equities.Alberto Morales, Executive Chairman and CEO stated, “Our inclusion in GDXJ marks an important milestone for Andean and reflects the significant progress we have made in rapidly scaling the business into a growing, multi-asset precious metals producer. Over a short period, we have strengthened our operational and financial foundation, delivered meaningful cash flow, and expanded our presence across key mining jurisdictions. Importantly, recent steps to increase our public float have enhanced the accessibility and liquidity of our shares, positioning the Company to benefit from increased institutional participation. This inclusion enhances our visibility among a broader global investor base and supports our continued execution on a disciplined growth strategy, including advancing our asset base and pursuing accretive opportunities.”Additional information about GDXJ can be found on VanEck's website at vaneck.com/us/en/investments/junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj/.About Andean Precious MetalsAndean is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolome processing facility in Potosí, Bolivia and the Golden Queen mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth opportunities. Andean's leadership team is committed to creating value; fostering safe, sustainable and responsible operations; and achieving our ambition to be a multi-asset, mid-tier precious metals producer.For more inform...