NEW YORK, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Fitzroy Minerals Inc. (TSX-V: FTZ; OTCQX: FTZFF), a mineral exploration company with properties located in the Province of British Columbia, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Fitzroy Minerals Inc. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

Fitzroy Minerals Inc. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “FTZFF.” 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 from the OTCQB Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

Campbell Smyth, Chairman of Fitzroy, commented: “We are excited to have qualified for graduating to the OTCQX Market. This graduation improves our visibility to U.S. investors, increases liquidity, and highlights our commitment to creating long-term value for shareholders, as we advance the Buen Retiro and Caballos Copper Projects in Chile.”

About Fitzroy Minerals Inc.
Fitzroy Minerals Inc. is a mineral exploration company with properties located in the Province of British Columbia. Fitzroy Minerals Inc. is focused on exploring and developing mineral assets with substantial upside potential in the Americas. The Company’s current property portfolio includes the Buen Retiro Copper Project located near Copiapó, Chile, the Caballos Copper and Polimet Gold-Copper-Silver projects located in Valparaiso, Chile, the Taquetren Gold Project located in Rio Negro, Argentina, and the Caribouo Project in British Columbia, Canada.

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