OTC Markets Group Welcomes Empire Metals LTD to OTCQX

Company Overview - Empire Metals LTD has upgraded to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market from the OTCQB® Venture Market, enhancing its visibility among U.S. investors [1][3] - The company focuses on the development of the Pitfield titanium project in Western Australia, which is characterized by a significant high-grade titanium discovery [5] Market and Trading Information - Empire Metals LTD begins trading on OTCQX under the symbol "EPMLF," providing U.S. investors with access to current financial disclosures and real-time quotes [2] - The OTCQX Market is designed for established companies that meet high financial standards and corporate governance practices, marking an important milestone for companies transitioning from OTCQB [3] Project Details - The Pitfield project features a massive titanium resource, with airborne surveys indicating a gravity and magnetics anomaly extending over 40km by 8km by 5km deep [5] - An Exploration Target for Pitfield was declared in 2024, estimated to contain between 26.4 to 32.2 billion tonnes of titanium ore with a grade range of 4.5 to 5.5% TiO₂ [5] - The in-situ weathered sandstone zone is estimated to contain between 4.0 to 4.9 billion tonnes with a grade range of 4.8 to 5.9% TiO₂, extending from surface to an average depth of 30m to 40m [5] Management Commentary - Shaun Bunn, Managing Director of Empire Metals, expressed enthusiasm about the upgrade to OTCQX, highlighting the increased accessibility and visibility for U.S. institutional and retail investors [4]