Algae.Tec Limited Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 22, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Algae.Tec Limited (OTCQX: ALGXY; ASX: AEB), a renewable energy company, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Algae.Tec began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Algae.Tec to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “The OTCQX platform offers investor-focused companies a winning combination of quality control, transparency, and broader visibility to U.S. investors.”

INTL Trading, Inc. will serve as Algae.Tec’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Algae.Tec Limited

Algae.Tec Limited (OTCQX: ALGXY; ASX: AEB) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “ALGXY”, where each ADR represents 10 ordinary shares. Algae.Tec is also trading on the ASX under the symbol “AEB”. Algae.Tec Limited (ASX:AEB, FWB:GZA:GR) an advanced algae to biofuels company with a high-yield enclosed algae growth and harvesting system has biofuels agreements with global airline Lufthansa, the Sri Lanka arm of cement giant Holcim, the Kerui Group in China, and Manildra Group in Australia. Algae.Tec has just completed a AU$5m capital raising, and has quadrupled its Atlanta-based Algae Development and Manufacturing Centre. To read more, please visit: http://algaetec.com.au/news-room/images/.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Aroway Energy, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 21, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Aroway Energy, Inc. (OTCQX: ARWJF; TSX.V: ARW), a Western Canadian junior oil and gas production and exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Aroway Energy began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX companies demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Aroway Energy to OTCQX.”

Greenberg Traurig LLP will serve as Aroway Energy’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Aroway Energy, Inc.

Aroway Energy, Inc. (OTCQX: ARWJF; TSX.V: ARW) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “ARWJF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “ARW”. Aroway Energy Inc is a Western Canadian junior oil and gas production and exploration company participating in the Peace River Arch located in Alberta, Canada. The Company is currently producing approximately 669 boe/day.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 16, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQX: NVLT), a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Novelos began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“Investors prefer the quality-controlled admission process on OTCQX which identifies the segment of OTC companies focused on valuation and transparency,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Novelos Therapeutics to OTCQX.”

Rodman & Renshaw, LLC will serve as Novelos’ Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Novelos Therapeutics, Inc.

Novelos Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQX: NVLT) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “NVLT”. Novelos Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company developing novel drugs for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. Novelos’ three cancer-targeted compounds are selectively taken up and retained in cancer cells (including cancer stem cells) versus normal cells. Thus, Novelos’ therapeutic compounds appear to directly kill cancer cells while minimizing harm to normal cells. This offers the potential for a paradigm shift in cancer therapy by providing efficacy versus all three major drivers of mortality in cancer: primary tumors, metastases and stem cell-based relapse. LIGHT is a small-molecule cancer-targeted PET imaging agent. Novelos believes that LIGHT has first-in-class potential and Phase 1-2 clinical trials are ongoing. HOT is a small-molecule, broad-spectrum, cancer-targeted molecular radiotherapeutic that delivers radiation directly and selectively to cancer cells and cancer stem cells. Novelos believes that HOT also has first-in-class potential. HOT Phase 1b dose-escalation trial is ongoing and Novelos expects HOT to enter Phase 2 trials in the first quarter of 2013 as monotherapy for solid tumors with significant unmet medical need, subject to additional funding. COLD, a cancer-targeted non-radioactive chemotherapy, works primarily through Akt inhibition. Novelos plans to file an IND for COLD in the first quarter of 2013, subject to additional funding. Together, Novelos believes that its compounds are able to “find, treat and follow” cancer anywhere in the body in a novel, effective and highly selective way. For additional information please visit www.novelos.com

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Eagle Hill Exploration Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 15, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Eagle Hill Exploration Corp. (OTCQX: EHECF; TSX.V: EAG), a Canadian mining exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Eagle Hill began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Eagle Hill to OTCQX.”

Casimir Capital L.P. will serve as Eagle Hill’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Eagle Hill Exploration Corporation

Eagle Hill Exploration Corp. (OTCQX: EHECF; TSX.V: EAG) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “EHECF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “EAG”. Eagle Hill Exploration Corporation is a Canadian mining exploration company focused on precious metal properties and acquisitions with the objective of building long-term growth utilizing an experienced management team and affiliates having proven track records in North American exploration, finance and capital markets.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX^® - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 13, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (OTCQX: TRER), a mining company, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Texas Rare Earth began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Premier. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Texas Rare Earth to OTCQX.”

Dorsey & Whitney LLP will serve as Texas Rare Earth’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp.

Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp. (OTCQX: TRER) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “TRER”. The Company is a mining company engaged in the business of the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Company currently holds a twenty year lease to explore and develop an 860 acre rare earth prospect located in Hudspeth County, Texas known as "Round Top" and prospecting permits covering an adjacent 9,670 acres

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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NEW YORK – February 9, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that CPI Corp. (OTCQX: CPIC), a company specializing in photography services, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

CPI began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“CPI Corp. has chosen to remain investor focused as they transition to trade on OTCQX, which allows them to continue to provide superior information and transparent trading on the quality-controlled OTCQX platform,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome CPI Corp. to OTCQX.”

McDermott Will & Emery LLP will serve as CPI’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About CPI Corp.

CPI Corp. (OTCQX: CPIC) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “CPIC”. For more than 60 years, CPI Corp. has been dedicated to helping customers conveniently create cherished photography portrait keepsakes that capture a lifetime of memories. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, CPI Corp. provides portrait photography services at approximately 3,000 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico and offers on location wedding photography and videography services through an extensive network of contract photographers and videographers. CPI’s digital format allows its studios and on location business to offer unique posing options, creative photography selections, a wide variety of sizes and an unparalleled assortment of enhancements to customize each portrait – all for an affordable price.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 7, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (OTCQX: NFRGF; TSX.V: NFR), a Canadian-based precious metals exploration and development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Northern Freegold to OTCQX.”

Northern Freegold began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“We are delighted to begin trading in the U.S. on the OTCQX,” said John Burges, President & CEO of Northern Freegold. “One of my priorities is to make it as easy as possible for investors to buy Northern Freegold stock. Our trading on OTCQX should, over time, help improve our presence in the U.S., which will offer significant benefits to all shareholders.”

Dorsey & Whitney LLP will serve as Northern Freegold’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Northern Freegold Resources Ltd.

Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (OTCQX: NFRGF; TSX.V: NFR) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “NFRGF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “NFR”. Northern Freegold is a well-financed, rapidly advancing Canadian-based precious metals exploration and development company. Northern Freegold brings wide-ranging expertise and strong management to focus on the development of economic mineral resources on the district-scale Freegold Mountain gold and copper project in the Yukon and the Burro Creek gold and silver property in Arizona. Management believes its Freegold Mountain Project is part of a large scale gold-rich porphyry system, which extends in an east-west direction for more than 8km. The system shows the same geological characteristics to other porphyry deposits in the region which host multi-million ounce gold resources and reserves with multi-billion pound copper resources.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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New York, NY – February 6, 2012 - OTC Markets Group (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced 2011 trading statistics and marketplace trends. 2011 was a strong year for growth in the OTC marketplace, including increases in the number of securities traded and the number of data providers offering OTC data to investors.

2011 highlights include:

· The OTC Link^® interdealer quotation system provided widespread price transparency in over 10,000 securities, with 789 securities added in 2011.

· The marketplace saw the value of securities traded by broker-dealers increase by 59% year-over-year, as dollar volume surpassed $229 Billion in 2011.

· OTCQX^®, the intelligent marketplace for the best OTC companies, grew by 98%, from 159 companies on December 31, 2010 to 314 companies on December 31, 2011.

· OTC Markets Group’s Market Data Services expanded its distribution network by partnering with NYSE Technologies’ SFTI^® Network and SuperFeed^TM to bring OTC Markets Group’s market data to a wider group of investors.

· Quote Access Payment (“QAP”™) One Statement service was introduced to provide real-time transparency of trading costs for market participants, control of access fees and rebates by individual liquidity providers and provide factoring services to participating broker-dealer firms.

”OTC Markets Group’s network expanded throughout 2011. In 2012, we will be looking to further build our community, scale our platform, and expand our data network with new redistributors,” stated R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO. “We will also be looking to add a broader range of securities to our platform, as I think our network model of competing liquidity and execution providers is a superior platform for many different asset classes.”

Broker-Dealers Increase Activity in International Securities; QAP, Market Order Manning and Limit Order Display Enter the OTC Marketplace

Throughout 2011, OTC Markets Group increased the number of securities quoted and traded on its OTC Link trading platform. Liquidity providers and cross border traders became increasingly active in foreign ordinary and ADR securities, executing over $189 Billion in transactions in these securities as compared to $102 Billion in 2010. In 2011, foreign ordinaries and ADRs made up over 80% of all dollar volume traded in OTC securities as compared to 71% in 2010. The rise in activity related to international securities shows a trend of more investors seeking international investment opportunities through their U.S. brokers.

2011 ushered in three major changes to trading regulation with the introduction of Limit Order Display (“LOD”), Market Order Manning, and Access Fees. Early in the year, OTC Markets Group provided the necessary system enhancements for subscribers to remain compliant with LOD. OTC Markets Group recently released dynamic access fee display and the QAP One Statement service to meet broker-dealer needs in response to the new Access Fee rules. The QAP One Statement service provides factoring services related to access fee amounts due to and from other market makers. Access fees became the marketplace norm after dynamic access fee display was launched on December 1, 2011, with over 81% of quotes on OTC Link displaying an access fee or rebate.

During 2012, OTC Markets Group’s OTC Link subsidiary plans to become a broker-dealer member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA^®) and subsequently register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an Alternative Trading System (ATS). OTC Link will operate an open network business model and comply with FINRA Rules offering an exemption from certain broker-dealer trade reporting requirements.

On December 31, 2011, 10,166 equity securities were available for quoting and messaging on OTC Link, along with a number of TRACE-eligible fixed income securities. Additionally, 96.5% of all priced quotes in OTC equity securities were published on OTC Link, with an average of 8.59 market makers per security on the OTC Link platform versus 1.67 on the FINRA OTC Bulletin Board.

*Data as of December 30, 2011.

Data for Over 10,000 OTC Securities Increasingly Accessible to Investors

OTC Markets Group’s Market Data Services saw widespread growth throughout 2011, with increased subscriptions to real-time data on over 10,000 OTC securities. OTC Markets Group’s Market Data Services expanded the OTC distribution network by partnering with NYSE Technologies’ SFTI Network and SuperFeed, which offers subscribers access to detailed market data for all major trading venues and now includes data on OTC securities. In addition, Market Data Services anticipates that OTC Markets Group’s data will soon be available on NASDAQ’s UltraFeed^SM, which aggregates all North American equity, options, futures and index data feeds. These new partnerships continue OTC Markets Group’s tradition of providing transparent and efficient access to market data.

Market Data Services also released a new multicast data feed and anticipates the decommissioning of the QDIST data feed. The new multicast feed provides subscribers with product and implementation flexibility and includes QAP information. As access fees become a standard in the OTC marketplace, access to QAP data will remain a priority for all data vendors.

In October, OTC Markets Group announced a partnership with Edgar Online to create an OTC Financials data product that will increase the availability and usability of financial data posted through the OTC Markets Group disclosure system. The partnership, set to launch in the first quarter of 2012, will offer easily consumable data files and APIs to data distributors, financial portals and investors for over 600 OTC companies, including all OTCQX companies. All data will also be available on www.otcmarkets.com.

OTC Markets Group Sees Growth in Companies Quoted; 98% Growth in OTCQX; Increased Display of Tiers Across Financial Portals

OTC Markets Group’s Issuer Services saw impressive growth on all market tiers, with the number of securities quoted growing to 10,166, totaling over $229 Billion in annual volume.

OTC Market Trade Summary - 2011 Year-End Data

*Data as of December 31, 2011.

The most notable growth occurred on the highest tier of the OTC marketplace, OTCQX. The number of securities quoted on OTCQX grew to 314 in 2011, an increase of 98%. OTCQX securities now span 28 countries around the globe, as 2011 saw the addition of global leaders such as Canadian Oil Sands, Cielo, Danone, Publicis, Repsol, and Yamaha, as well as over 100 TSX-listed Canadian companies and a number of entrepreneurial U.S. companies. OTCQX recorded a record high of $24 Billion in dollar volume traded in 2011, a year-over-year increase of more than 60%.

High profile financial websites and online brokers continued to adapt to the OTC Markets Group three-tiered categorization system for OTC securities. These financial portals, including CNBC.com, FT.com, and a number of major online brokers, now display tier information for all securities on the OTC Link platform. The OTC Markets Group tiers have become a valuable tool for investors and broker-dealers in performing due diligence on OTC-traded companies, and market participants will continue to encourage financial sites to properly display the tiers.

Congress Focuses on Small Company Capital Formation

In 2011, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing small companies’ access to capital gained traction in Congress. Bills overwhelmingly passed by the House and currently under consideration by the Senate include proposals to: (i) raise the shareholder thresholds that trigger mandatory SEC reporting to allow small companies to grow before subjecting them to burdensome reporting obligations; (ii) raise the offering exemption under SEC Regulation A from $5 to $50 million to allow companies to raise meaningful capital without being subject to ongoing SEC reporting obligations; and (iii) allow general solicitation and advertising to accredited investors in certain private placements. OTC Markets Group will continue to monitor this important legislation as it moves through Congress.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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LiqTech International, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 3, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCQX: LIQT), an award winning cleantech company, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

LiqTech began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Premier. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX companies demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome LiqTech to OTCQX.”

Sunrise Securities Corp. will serve as LiqTech’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About LiqTech International, Inc.

LiqTech International, Inc. (OTCQX: LIQT) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “LIQT”. LiqTech International, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("LiqTech"), is an award winning cleantech company that for more than a decade has developed and provided state-of-the-art technologies for gas and liquid purification using ceramic silicon carbide filters, particularly, highly specialized filters for the control of soot exhaust particles from diesel engines and for liquid filtration. It also manufactures kiln furniture. Using nanotechnology, LiqTech develops proprietary products using patented silicon carbide technology. LiqTech's products are based on unique silicon carbide membranes which facilitate new applications and improve existing technologies. For more information, please visit www.liqtech.com.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB^® (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink^™ (the speculative trading marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Marina Biotech, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – February 2, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that Marina Biotech, Inc. (OTCQX: MRNA), a company focused on oligonucleotide-based therapeutics, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Marina Biotech began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“Marina Biotech has chosen to remain investor focused as they transition to trade on OTCQX, which allows them to continue to provide superior information and transparent trading on the quality-controlled OTCQX platform,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Marina Biotech to OTCQX.”

Pryor Cashman LLP will serve as Marina Biotech’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Marina Biotech, Inc.

Marina Biotech, Inc. (OTCQX: MRNA) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “MRNA”. Marina Biotech is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics utilizing multiple mechanisms of action including RNA interference and messenger RNA translational blocking.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB^® (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink^™ (the speculative trading marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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NEW YORK – February 1, 2012 – OTC MarketsGroup Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Golden Band Resources (OTCQX: GBRIF; TSX.V: GBN), a company engaged in mining and milling of gold from its properties in Saskatchewan, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®. 

Golden Band Resources began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International.  Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers,financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Golden Band Resources to OTCQX.”

INTL Trading, Inc. will serve as Golden Band Resources’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Golden Band Resources

Golden Band Resources (OTCQX: GBRIF; TSX.V: GBN) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “GBRIF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “GBN”. Golden Band is engaged in mining and milling of gold from its properties located in the La Ronge Gold Belt in northern Saskatchewan, having declared commercial production on April 1, 2011. The Company has 9 deposits with reserves and resources of 893,319 ounces as well as the Jolu mill, with a capacity of 700 tonnes per day.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks.  Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over10,000 OTC securities.  We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^®(the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide.  To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Dyesol Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 31, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Dyesol Ltd. (OTCQX: DYSOY; ASX: DYE, FWB: D5I), a global supplier of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) materials and technology, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Dyesol began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Dyesol to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “Investors prefer the quality-controlled admission process on OTCQX which identifies the segment of OTC companies focused on valuation and transparency.”

BNY Mellon will serve as Dyesol’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Dyesol Ltd.

Dyesol Ltd. (OTCQX: DYSOY; ASX: DYE, FWB: D5I) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “DYSOY”, where each ADR represents 20 ordinary shares. Dyesol is also trading on the ASX under the symbol “DYE” and the German Third Market under the symbol “D5I”. Dyesol is a global supplier of Dye Solar Cell (DSC) materials, technology, and know-how. DSC is a photovoltaic technology enabling metal, glass, and polymeric based products in the building, transport and electronics markets to generate energy and improve energy efficiency. Dyesol partners with leading multi-national companies who possess significant market share and established routes-to-market.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Northern Vertex Capital, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 30, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Northern Vertex Capital, Inc. (OTCQX: NHVCF; TSX.V: NEE), a Canadian based exploration and mining company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Northern Vertex began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“Investors prefer the quality-controlled admission process on OTCQX which identifies the segment of OTC companies focused on valuation and transparency,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Northern Vertex to OTCQX.”

Dorsey & Whitney LLP will serve as Northern Vertex’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Northern Vertex Capital, Inc.

Northern Vertex Capital, Inc. (OTCQX: NHVCF; TSX.V: NEE) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “NHVCF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “NEE”. Northern Vertex is a Canadian based exploration and mining company focused on the development of precious metals deposits in the United States and Canada. The Company comprises of an experienced management group with a strong background in all aspects of acquisition, exploration, development and financing of precious metal mining projects. The Company's stated mandate is to acquire, develop and advance asset-based gold projects that demonstrate near term production potential and long-term sustainable growth. The Company is advancing the Moss Gold-Silver property located in Arizona's historic Oatman Mining District, the Lemhi Gold Project located in Idaho and the Company’s Copley Gold property which is located in British Columbia.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Callinex Mines Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 27, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Callinex Mines Inc. (OTCQX: CLLXF; TSX.V: CNX), an exploration and development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Callinex Mines began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX companies demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Callinex to OTCQX.”

Berenbaum Weinshienk PC will serve as Callinex Mines’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Callinex Mines Inc.

Callinex Mines Inc. (OTCQX: CLLXF; TSX.V: CNX) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “CLLXF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “CNX”. The company consists of the former exploration division of what is now Callinan Royalties. The company is dedicated to the exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Xmet, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 26, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Xmet, Inc. (OTCQX: XMTTF; TSX.V: XME), a gold focused exploration and development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Xmet began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Xmet to OTCQX.”

Berns & Berns, Counsellors at Law, will serve as Xmet’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Xmet, Inc.

Xmet, Inc. (OTCQX: XMTTF; TSX.V: XME) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “XMTTF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “XME”. Xmet is a gold focused exploration and development company focused on advanced projects with resources and easy access to infrastructure.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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China Education Alliance, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 25, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, today announced that China Education Alliance, Inc. (OTCQX: CEAI), a leading educational services company, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

China Education Alliance began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“Investors prefer the quality-controlled admission process on OTCQX which identifies the segment of OTC companies focused on valuation and transparency,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome China Education Alliance to OTCQX.”

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference, LLP will serve as China Education Alliance’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About China Education Alliance, Inc.

China Education Alliance, Inc. (OTCQX: CEAI) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “CEAI”. China Education Alliance, Inc. is a leading educational service company offering high-quality online education materials and on-site training and tutoring to students aged 6 to 18 and adults (university students and professionals) aged 18 and over in China. The Company distributes online test preparation materials, researchers' materials, study guides, audio recordings, and provides vocational skills and certifications training.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace for investor friendly companies), OTCQB^® (the U.S. reporting company marketplace for development stage companies), and OTC Pink^™ (the speculative trading marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Wavefront Technology Solutions, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 24, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Wavefront Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: WFTSF; TSX.V: WEE), a company focused on oil recovery and well stimulation, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Wavefront began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform offers investor-focused companies a winning combination of quality control, transparency, and broader visibility to U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Waverfront to OTCQX.”

Casimir Capital L.P., a full service international investment bank specializing in natural resources, will serve as Wavefront’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Wavefront Technology Solutions, Inc.

Wavefront Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTCQX: WFTSF; TSX.V: WEE) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “WFTSF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “WEE”. Wavefront Technology Solutions Inc.'s principal business activities involve the licensing and utilization of the Corporation's patented process for the enhancement and improvement of oil recovery and well stimulation (Powerwave™), and the optimization of groundwater remediation approaches (Primawave™). In the oil sector the Corporation's strategy is to leverage its intellectual property through the granting of licenses to oil producers. In the environmental sector the Corporation's strategy is to provide site licenses to service providers, consultants, and stakeholders involved in site specific groundwater clean-up.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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EurOmax Resources Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 23, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that EurOmax Resources Ltd. (OTCQX: EOXFF; TSX.V: EOX), a company focused on three core properties in Bulgaria, Serbia and Macedonia, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

EurOmax began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome EurOmax Resources to OTCQX.”

Berns & Berns, Counsellors at Law will serve as EurOmax’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About EurOmax Resources Ltd.

EurOmax Resources Ltd. (OTCQX: EOXFF; TSX.V: EOX) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “EOXFF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “EOX”. EurOmax is a Canadian company with three core properties in Bulgaria, Serbia and Macedonia. We are focused on identifying, acquiring and developing mineral resources in Southeastern Europe with the objective of becoming a world-class mining company in that region. Our strength is our local staff, knowledge and technical expertise in Bulgaria, Serbia and Macedonia.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Hunter Bay Minerals PLC Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – January 19, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the financial information and technology services company that provides the world’s largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Hunter Bay Minerals PLC (OTCQX: HTBNF; TSX.V: HBY), a mineral exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Hunter Bay began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Hunter Bay to OTCQX.”

Berns & Berns, Counsellors at Law will serve as Hunter Bay’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Hunter Bay Minerals PLC

Hunter Bay Minerals PLC (OTCQX: HTBNF; TSX.V: HBY) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “HTBNF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture under the symbol “HBY”. Hunter Bay Minerals Plc is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of early-stage and/or undervalued gold properties throughout the Americas. An experienced management team is complimented by a strong team of field-based exploration geologists and an experienced advisory committee with a proven track record in corporate governance, project review and valuation, and corporate finance.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the intelligent marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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