OPEL Technologies Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 16, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that OPEL Technologies Inc. (OTCQX: OPELF; TSX.V: OPL), a leading global supplier of solar tracking systems, other solar related products and a semiconductor device and process developer, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

OPEL Technologies began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome OPEL Technologies to OTCQX.”

Pierce Atwood LLP will serve as OPEL Technologies’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About OPEL Technologies Inc.

OPEL Technologies Inc. (OTCQX: OPELF; TSX.V: OPL) of Toronto, Ontario, Canada trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “OPELF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “OPL”. OPEL Technologies is a leading global supplier of solar tracking systems and other solar related products for utility scale installations, and it is a semiconductor device and process developer. With its head office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and its operations office in Shelton, Connecticut, the Company through OPEL Solar, Inc. designs and markets dual- and single-axis solar trackers and other solar related products for PV and CPV systems for energy applications worldwide. Through ODIS Inc., a U.S. Company, it designs III-V semiconductor devices for military, industrial and commercial applications, including infrared sensor arrays and ultra-low-power random access memory. OPEL Technologies has various patents issued and pending in PV systems technologies and in the semiconductor POET process. The POET process enables the monolithic fabrication of integrated circuits containing both electronic and optical elements, with potential high-speed and power efficient applications in devices such as servers, tablet computers and smartphones.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Grace Keith, OTC Markets Group Inc., +1 (212) 896-4428, grace@otcmarkets.com

Functional Technologies Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 15, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Functional Technologies Corp. (OTCQX: FEBTF; TSX.V: FEB), a bioindustrial technology company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Functional Technologies began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Functional Technologies to OTCQX.”

Berns & Berns, Counsellors at Law will serve as Functional Technologies’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Functional Technologies Corp.

Functional Technologies Corp. (OTCQX: FEBTF; TSX.V: FEB) of Vancouver, British Columbia trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “FEBTF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “FEB”. Functional Technologies Corp. develops and commercializes proprietary, advanced yeast-based solutions to significant problems in the food, beverage and healthcare industries. The Company's technology platform and scientific know-how improves the performance of innate yeast functions, and prevents the formation of naturally occurring toxins and contaminants that either affect final product quality or are classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as probable human carcinogens. Functional Technologies Corp. markets its commercialized yeast products, primarily its hydrogen sulphide-preventing wine yeasts, through wholly owned subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe. The Company’s U.S. subsidiary, Phyterra Yeast Inc. and its associated sales office, is based in Napa Valley, California.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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OTC Markets Group Announces First Quarter 2012 Financial Results

NEW YORK – May 14, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) has issued the following press release: http://www.otcmarkets.com/content/doc/2012Q1ReportRelease.pdf.  

Champion Minerals Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 14, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Champion Minerals Inc. (OTCQX: CPMNF; TSX: CHM), an iron ore exploration and development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Champion Minerals began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Champion Minerals to OTCQX.”

Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. will serve as Champion Minerals’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Champion Minerals Inc.

Champion Minerals Inc. (OTCQX: CPMNF; TSX.V: CHM) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “CPMNF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “CHM”. Champion is an iron ore exploration and development company focused on developing its iron ore resources in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland & Labrador. Champion’s projects include: The Fermont Projects in Quebec and the Attikamagen Iron Property in Quebec and Labrador. Champion’s Fermont iron ore holdings comprise 17 properties, 4 of which – Fire Lake North, Bellechasse, Harvey-Tuttle and Moire Lake – host combined estimates of current Measured and Indicated Iron Mineral Resources totaling 564 Million Tonnes and Inferred Iron Minerals Resources totaling 2.2 Billion Tonnes. The Fermont Projects, including the flagship Fire Lake North Project, are located in Canada’s major iron ore producing district in close proximity to three producing mines. Champion’s team and advisory board includes mining and exploration professionals with substantial iron ore expertise to effectively advance the Fire Lake North Project into production.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Underground Energy Corporation Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 11, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Underground Energy Corporation (OTCQX: UGGYF; TSX.V: UGE), a company focused on developing and producing oil reserves from shale formations, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Underground Energy began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Underground Energy to OTCQX.”

Global Hunter Securities will serve as Underground Energy’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Underground Energy Corp.

Underground Energy Corporation (OTCQX: UGGYF; TSX.V: UGE) of Santa Barbara, California trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “UGGYF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “UGE”. Underground Energy's primary focus is to identify, acquire rights to, explore for, develop and produce oil reserves from shale formations principally in the Western US. Underground Energy focuses on identifying and acquiring sizable land positions and prospects in historically prolific but under-explored shale formations and in emerging shale plays that hold large volumes of oil and gas resources. The company has petroleum leases on 68,524 net acres in California and Nevada.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Proto Resources & Investments Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 9, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, announced that Proto Resources & Investments Ltd. (OTCQX: POOOY; ASX: PRW), a mining development and exploration company, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on OTCQX^®.

Proto Resources began trading today on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are thrilled to welcome Proto Resources to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “OTCQX companies demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards.”

Berns & Berns, Counsellors at Law will serve as Proto Resources’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Proto Resources & Investments Ltd.

Proto Resources & Investments Ltd. (OTCQX: POOOY; ASX: PRW) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “POOOY”, where each ADR represents 50 ordinary shares. Proto Resources' flagship is the Barnes Hill nickel-cobalt-iron project located in northern Tasmania, which is steadily advancing towards production. Subject to a successful feasibility outcome, Barnes Hill is slated to commence mining in early 2013 with a potential 26 year mine life at 250,000t per annum.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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U3O8 Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 8, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that U3O8 Corp. (OTCQX: UWEFF; TSX.V: UWE), a Canadian uranium exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

U3O8 Corp. began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform offers investor-focused companies a winning combination of quality control, transparency, and broader visibility to U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome U3O8 Corp. to OTCQX.”

INTL Trading, Inc. will serve as U3O8 Corp.’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About U3O8 Corp.

U3O8 Corp. (OTCQX: UWEFF; TSX.V: UWE) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “UWEFF”, and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “UWE”. U3O8 Corp. is a Canadian-based exploration company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and related "green commodities" in South America – a promising new frontier for uranium exploration and development. U3O8 Corp. has one of the most advanced portfolios of uranium projects in the region comprising mineral resources in Colombia, Guyana and Argentina.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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NEW YORK – May 7, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) today announced that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012 after the close of the U.S. capital markets on Monday, May 14, 2012.

In addition, the Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will discuss the financial results in further detail. The conference call and replay of the conference call may be accessed as follows:

Dial-in numbers: 1-877-407-0789 (Domestic); 1-201-689-8562 (International)

Replay Dial-in Numbers (Available until May 29, 2012): 1-877-870-5176 (Domestic); 1-858-384-5517 (International); Replay Pin Number: 394045

A live webcast and webcast replay of the call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the corporate web site at www.otcmarkets.com.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world’s largest Open, Transparent and Connected marketplace platform, delivering price transparency in over 10,000 OTC securities. Our OTC Link trading system directly links broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks – OTCQX^® - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform provides the information to intelligently trade through any broker at the best possible price, and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent and Connected marketplaces, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

Investor Contact:

Wendy Fraulo

Chief Financial Officer

Phone: (212) 220-2215

Email: wendy@otcmarkets.com

NEW YORK – May 7, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, announced that Volkswagen AG (OTCQX: VLKAY & VLKPY; Frankfurt: VOW & VOW3), the German automaker, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on OTCQX^®.

Volkswagen began trading today on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX International Premier. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are thrilled to welcome Volkswagen to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “Volkswagen joins our list of over 350 world-class companies trading on OTCQX.”

JP Morgan will serve as Volkswagen’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG (OTCQX: VLKAY & VLKPY; Frankfurt: VOW & VOW3) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “VLKAY”, where each ADR represents 0.2 ordinary shares. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg (Germany) is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. In 2011, the Group increased the number of vehicles delivered to customers to 8.265 million (2010: 7.203 million), corresponding to a 12.3 percent share of the world passenger car market.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks. Our OTC Link^™ platform supports an open network of competing broker-dealers that provide investors with the best prices in over 10,000 OTC securities. We categorize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers - OTCQX (the quality-controlled marketplace), OTCQB^® (the venture marketplace), and OTC Pink^™ (the open marketplace) - so investors can identify the level and quality of information companies provide. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group makes the unlisted markets more transparent, informed, and efficient, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Yippy, Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 4, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Yippy, Inc. (OTCQX: YIPI), a provider of fast, family friendly search engine and educational reference portals, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Yippy began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Yippy to OTCQX.”

Lucosky Brookman LLP will serve as Yippy’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Yippy, Inc.

Yippy, Inc. (OTCQX: YIPI) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “YIPI”. Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Yippy, Inc. is a new economy technology company that develops search technologies, content aggregation services and application services environments for both consumer and commercial market segments. The Company operates several online web properties and educational reference portals. Yippy, Inc. started operations in 2009 and focuses on providing family friendly web destinations. For more information please visit www.yippy.com.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Providence Resources Corp. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 3, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Providence Resources Corp. (OTCQX: PRVSF; TSX.V: PV), a precious and base metal junior exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Providence Resources began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Providence Resources to OTCQX.”

Merriman Capital, Inc. will serve as Providence Resources’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Providence Resources Corp.

Providence Resources Corp. (OTCQX: PRVSF; TSX.V: PV) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “PRVSF”, in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “PV”. Providence Resources is a precious and base metal junior exploration company focused on creating shareholder value through acquisition and aggressive exploration in established, highly endowed mineral belts. On March 1st 2012, Providence exercised its option with Eagle Plains and earned a 60% undivided right, title and interest in and to the Iron Range Project.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Midas Medici Group Holdings Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 2, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Midas Medici Group Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: MMED), an innovative, global IT company in the fields of virtualization, cloudcomputing and data management, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Midas Medici began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Midas Medici to OTCQX.”

Merriman Capital, Inc. will serve as Midas Medici’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Midas Medici Group Holdings Inc.

Midas Medici Group Holdings Inc. (OTCQX: MMED) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “MMED”. Midas Medici Group Holdings, Inc. is a global managed IT services and infrastructure company that supplies mid-sized and select enterprises and institutions with leading-edge IT solutions in the fields of virtualization, cloud computing and data management, as well as working with utilities and other institutions to transform the electric grid through digital technologies in the United States and Brazil. Across its CIMCORP, Consonus and UtiliPoint brands, Midas works with its customers by optimizing IT and data center investments, cutting energy usage and preventing data loss, all while maximizing productivity. Through a management team with decades of experience, Midas is positioning itself to take advantage of the high-growth IT industry through its unique specialized services. For more information on Midas Medici, please visit: www.midasmedici.com.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Teras Resources Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – May 1, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Teras Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRARF; TSX.V: TRA), a junior mining exploration & development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Teras Resources began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX companies demonstrate their commitment to providing superior information to investors and maintaining the highest quality standards,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Teras Resources to OTCQX.”

Berenbaum Weinshienk PC will serve as Teras Resources’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Teras Resources Inc.

Teras Resources Inc. (OTCQX: TRARF; TSX.V: TRA) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “TRARF”, in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “TRA”. Teras Resources Inc is a junior mining exploration & development company headquartered in Calgary, Canada, focused on the creation of exceptional shareholder value through applying advanced geology, geochemistry and geophysics to explore and develop high-quality gold and base metal properties in known producing areas of North America.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 30, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, announced that Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (OTCQX: FSUGY; ASX: FMG), the world's fourth largest iron ore producer, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Forescue began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International Premier. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Fortescue to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “The OTCQX platform offers investor-focused companies a winning combination of quality control, transparency, and broader visibility to U.S. investors.”

Citi will serve as Fortescue’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Fortescue Metals Group Ltd

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (OTCQX: FSUGY; ASX: FMG) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “FSUGY”, where each ADR represents 0.5 ordinary shares. Fortescue Metals is principally engaged in the operation of an integrated logistics chain starting with the mining of iron ore from Co.'s Cloudbreak mine site, the railing of product along Co.'s heavy haul rail line through to the loading of ships at the Co.'s port facility at Port Hedland. Co.'s second mine at Christmas Creek has commenced operations with product being trucked to the Cloudbreak ore processing facility for inclusion in the product blend. Co. also maintains an aggressive exploration and metallurgical program which is progressively developing tenement areas outside of the current mining sites.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Nautilus Minerals Inc. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 27, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Nautilus Minerals Inc. (OTCQX: NUSMF; TSX: NUS),  a seafloor exploration company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Nautilus Minerals began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Nautilus Minerals to OTCQX.”

Dahlman Rose & Co., LLC will serve as Nautilus Minerals’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Nautilus Minerals Inc.

Nautilus Minerals Inc. (OTCQX: NUSMF; TSX: NUS) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “NUSMF”, in Canada on the TSX under the symbol “NUS”. Nautilus Minerals Inc., an exploration stage company, engages in the exploration of the ocean floor for copper, gold, silver, and zinc seafloor massive sulphide deposits. The company primarily focuses on the Solwara 1 project located in the territorial waters of Papua New Guinea in the western Pacific Ocean. It holds approximately 154,637 square kilometers of applications for tenements; and 448,033 square kilometers of applications for tenements in the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone of Papua New Guinea, Tonga, the Solomon Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, Vanautu, and the Clarion Clipperton Zone. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Casablanca Mining Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 26, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, today announced that Casablanca Mining Ltd. (OTCQX: CUAU), a company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties in South America, is now trading on the OTC market’s highest tier, OTCQX^®.

Casablanca Mining began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX U.S. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Casablanca Mining to OTCQX.”

Merriman Capital, Inc. will serve as Casablanca Mining’s Designated Advisor for Disclosure (“DAD”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Casablanca Mining Ltd.

Casablanca Mining Ltd. (OTCQX: CUAU) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “CUAU”. Casablanca Mining, through its wholly owned subsidiary Santa Teresa Minerals, S.A., engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of precious metal properties in South America. Santa Teresa Minerals currently has, directly and indirectly through various equity interests, mining rights in 80 different mining and mineral exploration properties.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Grupa ADV S.A. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 25, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Grupa ADV S.A. (OTCQX: GPVSY; WSE: ADV), a holder of innovative companies operating in digital communications, innovative technologies and e-commerce, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Grupa ADV began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Grupa ADV to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “The OTCQX platform supports a transparent marketplace with high quality issuers, financial information disclosure and efficient trading for U.S. investors.”

BNY Mellon will serve as Grupa ADV’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Grupa ADV S.A.

Grupa ADV S.A. (OTCQX: GPVSY; WSE: ADV) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “GPVSY”, where each ADR represents 1 ordinary share. Grupa ADV is a holding of innovative companies operating in three areas: digital communications, innovative technologies and e-commerce. Within the confines of integrated marketing communication, the Grupa ADV provides a full range of services connected with all communication channels. Company competences in the domain of innovative technologies include IT outsourcing and creation of: dedicated applications, software for mobile devices, websites and GIS systems. E-commerce activities consist in Internet sales support via a unique affiliate system and creation of strategies and implementation of on-line sales programs.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 24, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (OTCQX: ADPXY; ASX: AKP), a developer of a revolutionary digital technological platform for reproducing sound, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Audio Pixels began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Audio Pixels to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “The superior information and visibility of the OTCQX marketplace allows companies to efficiently build investor confidence and expand their shareholder base.”

Merriman Capital, Inc. will serve as Audio Pixels’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd

Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (OTCQX: ADPXY; ASX: AKP) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “ADPXY”, where each ADR represents 1 ordinary share. Audio Pixels has developed a revolutionary digital technological platform for reproducing sound, thus enabling the production of entirely new generation of speakers that will exceed the performance specifications and design demands of the world's top consumer electronic manufacturers.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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MEO Australia Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 23, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) the financial information and technology services company that provides the world's largest electronic marketplace for broker-dealers to trade unlisted stocks, announced that MEO Australia Ltd. (OTCQX: MEOAY; ASX: MEO), an Australian oil and gas company, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) traded on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

MEO began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome MEO Australia to OTCQX,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “The OTCQX platform offers investor-focused companies a winning combination of quality control, transparency, and broader visibility to U.S. investors.”

BNY Mellon will serve as MEO’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About MEO Australia Ltd.

MEO Australia Ltd. (OTCQX: MEOAY; ASX: MEO) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “MEOAY”, where each ADR represents 10 ordinary shares. MEO Australia is an independent Australian oil and gas company focused on building a substantial Australian and international business servicing the rapidly growing Asian energy markets. MEO has built a material portfolio of hydrocarbon exploration, appraisal and development opportunities in Australia and internationally, across a spectrum of gas, oil/condensate, LNG and other GTL opportunities.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the marketplace by categorizing the wide spectrum of OTC-traded companies into three tiers: OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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Klondex Mines Ltd. Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK – April 23, 2012 – OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the company that operates the world's largest electronic marketplace for OTC-traded equities, announced that Klondex Mines Ltd. (OTCQX: KLNDF; TSX: KDX), a Nevada gold exploration and development company, is now trading on the highest tier of the OTC market, OTCQX^®.

Klondex Mines began trading today on the OTC market’s prestigious tier, OTCQX International. Investors can find current financial disclosures and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the Company on www.otcmarkets.com.

“OTCQX provides services to companies which enable them to communicate with and engage their investors, while providing them with transparent trading and easy access to company information,” said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of OTC Markets Group. “We are pleased to welcome Klondex Mines to OTCQX.”

Troutman Sanders LLP will serve as Klondex Mines’ Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing guidance on OTCQX requirements and U.S. securities laws.

About Klondex Mines Ltd.

Klondex Mines Ltd. (OTCQX: KLNDF; TSX: KDX) trades in the United States on OTCQX under the symbol “KLNDF”, in Canada on the TSX under the symbol “KDX”. Klondex Mines Ltd. is engaged in owning, acquiring, exploiting, exploring, developing and evaluating mineral properties, and either joint venturing or developing these properties further disposing of them when the evaluation is completed. Klondex is currently focused on the exploration and development of its 100% owned Fire Creek gold deposit in North Central Nevada.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the world's largest OTC marketplace for equity securities. Our OTC Link^® trading system delivers price transparency in over 10,000 securities and enables direct interaction between broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services. We organize the wide spectrum of OTC-traded equity securities into three marketplaces to inform investors of opportunities and risks - OTCQX - The Intelligent Marketplace for the Best OTC Companies; OTCQB^® - The Venture Marketplace; and OTC Pink^® - The Open Marketplace. Our information-driven platform makes it easy for investors to trade at the best price through the broker of their choice and empowers companies to build the best markets for their investors. To learn more about our Open, Transparent, and Connected marketplace, visit www.otcmarkets.com.

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