Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX | OTC: VTECF | FSE: AA3) announced on October 15, 2026, that it has extended its marketing services agreement with MCS Market Communication Service GmbH for an expected term of 45 days, commencing October 19, 2026. The extension follows an initial engagement announced on July 24, 2026, and involves a payment of €100,000 to MCS for digital promotional activities. Investors in the mineral exploration company may be watching how the campaign supports visibility for its salt and energy storage projects in Atlantic Canada and Saskatchewan.

Key Points

  • Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company advancing salt and energy storage projects in Newfoundland and Labrador and Saskatchewan.
  • The company has extended its digital marketing engagement with MCS Market Communication Service GmbH for an expected 45-day term beginning October 19, 2026.
  • Vortex will pay MCS €100,000 for services including AdWords campaign management, landing page optimisation, and promotion via email, Facebook, and Google.
  • Investors may watch whether management exercises its discretion to extend or shorten the marketing term based on campaign performance.

Scope of MCS Marketing Services and Payment Terms

Under the extended agreement, MCS will continue to perform a range of digital marketing activities on behalf of Vortex Energy Corp. These include maintenance and optimisation of AdWords campaigns, adaptation of bidding strategies, keyword research, device-specific optimisation across mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms, and the creation and optimisation of landing pages. Promotional activity will be conducted through digital channels including email, Facebook, and Google. The company will pay MCS €100,000 in consideration for these services. The release states that no securities of the company will be issued to MCS as compensation.

Arm's Length Relationship and MCS Share Ownership Confirmed

Vortex Energy Corp. confirmed that, to its knowledge, MCS Market Communication Service GmbH — including its directors and officers — does not own any securities of the company as of the announcement date. The release describes the relationship between Vortex and MCS as arm's length, an important disclosure under Canadian securities regulations governing issuer marketing arrangements. Management retains discretion to extend or shorten the 45-day term depending on, among other factors, the efficiency of the services delivered.

Vortex's Mineral Projects Underlying the Investor Awareness Campaign

Vortex Energy Corp. is an exploration-stage company advancing three key properties. Its Robinsons River Salt Project, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, is prospective for salt and potential hydrogen storage in salt caverns. The company has also acquired the Meadows Project, comprising approximately 21,609 hectares across 338 Crown parcels in west-central Saskatchewan, targeting salt with potential compressed air and hydrogen storage applications. Additionally, the company holds its Fire Eye Uranium Property in the Wollaston Domain of northern Saskatchewan.