VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF) ("CoTec" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that Kings Chapel International ("Kings Chapel") has converted $2 million of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of its convertible loan to CoTec into 2,666,667 CoTec common shares based on a conversion price of CAD$0.75 per share. The conversion was completed pursuant to the terms of the amended and restated convertible loan agreement between CoTec and Kings Chapel dated November 19, 2024 ("Convertible Loan Agreement"). After giving effect to the conversion, the remaining outstanding principal amount owing by CoTec under the Convertible Loan Agreement is $4,351,387.

About CoTec

CoTec is a publicly traded investment issuer listed on the Toronto Venture Stock Exchange ("TSX-V") and the OTCQB and trades under the symbols CTH and CTHCF respectively. CoTec Holdings Corp. is a forward-thinking resource extraction company committed to revolutionizing the global metals and minerals industry through innovative, environmentally sustainable technologies and strategic asset acquisitions. With a mission to drive the sector toward a low-carbon future, CoTec employs a dual approach: investing in disruptive mineral extraction technologies that enhance efficiency and sustainability while applying these technologies to undervalued mining assets to unlock their full potential. By focusing on recycling, waste mining, and scalable solutions, the Company accelerates the production of critical minerals, shortens development timelines, and reduces environmental impact. CoTec's strategic model delivers low capital requirements, rapid revenue generation, and high barriers to entry, positioning it as a leading mid-tier disruptor in the commodities sector.

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Braam Jonker - (604) 992-5600

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SOURCE: CoTec Holdings Corp.