Blue Moon Metals Announces Graduation to the OTCQX Market
TORONTO, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Moon Metals Inc. ('Blue Moon' or the 'Company') (TSXV: MOON; OTCQX: BMOOF) is pleased to announce that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQX® Best Market under the ticker symbol 'BMOOF'. This represents an upgrade from the OTCQB® Venture Market and marks another milestone in the Company's continued growth.
The OTCQX Market is the highest tier of the U.S. OTC markets and is designed for established, investor-focused companies. Trading on the OTCQX is expected to enhance the Company's visibility and provide improved accessibility for U.S investors.
'We are proud to have achieved this next step in our market presence,' said Christian Kargl-Simard, CEO of Blue Moon. 'This upgrade strengthens our exposure in the U.S capital markets and reflects the ongoing progress of our team in building a critical metals mining business in the U.S. initially around the Blue Moon Mine. We're excited about the increased opportunity this brings to connect with like-minded investors and partners.'
About Blue Moon
Blue Moon is advancing 3 brownfield polymetallic projects, including the Nussir copper-gold-silver project in Norway, the Blue Moon zinc-gold-silver-copper project in the United States and the NSG copper-zinc-gold-silver project in Norway. All 3 projects are well located with existing local infrastructure including roads, power and historical infrastructure. Zinc and copper are currently on the USGS and EU list of metals critical to the global economy and national security. More information is available on the Company's website ( www.bluemoonmetals.com ).
For further information:
Blue Moon Metals Inc.
Christian Kargl-Simard
CEO and Director
Phone: (416) 230 3440
Email: [email protected]
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