NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Emerita Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EMO; OTCQX: EMOTF), a natural resource company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Emerita Resources Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

Emerita Resources Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “EMOTF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

The OTCQX Market is designed for established, investor-focused U.S. and international companies. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

David Gower, P.Geo., Chief Executive Officer of Emerita Resources, states, “Our transition to the OTCQX Market represents an important milestone for the Company, enhancing our visibility with U.S. investors and providing improved access for a broader shareholder base as we continue to advance our Iberian Belt West project through permitting and prefeasibility that will ultimately lead towards a production decision.”

About Emerita Resources Corp.
Emerita is a natural resource company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties in Europe, with a primary focus on exploring in Spain.

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