Viscount Mining Corp (TSX-V:VML, OTCQB:VLMGF). has announced that the company's quotation on the OTCQB Venture Market has been upgraded and its common shares will begin trading today on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker symbol VLMGF.
In a statement, Jim Mackenzie, CEO of Viscount Mining commented: "We have had significant interest from US-based investors and believe that our graduation from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market marks an important milestone in the Company's history."
"The OTCQX Best Market is the highest market tier of OTC Markets, and we believe that trading on OTCQX will enhance the visibility to US investors. We look forward to engaging with new US investors as we grow the Company for all stakeholders," he added.
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The company said it is extremely pleased to have qualified for the OTCQX where companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.
The OTCQX market includes both multinational companies seeking access to US investors and domestic growth companies. To be traded on this tier, companies must undergo a qualitative review by OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM)
There will be no change to Viscount Mining's Canadian listing as the company's common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol VML.
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