Mr. Daniel Rodriguez reports

MERCADO MINERALS ANNOUNCES OTCQB LISTING AND RECEIVES DTC ELIGIBILITY

Mercado Minerals Ltd.'s common shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol MRMNF, thereby enhancing visibility and accessibility for U.S. investors. The company's shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol MERC and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol M2R.

The OTCQB Venture Market is the premier marketplace for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies, including those in the mining and natural resource sectors. Companies listed on OTCQB are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find real-time quotes and market information for the company on the OTC Markets website.

The company also announces that its common shares are eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States through the Depository Trust Company. DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of the company's common shares in the United States.

About Mercado Minerals Ltd.

Mercado is a silver-focused exploration company targeting the next world-class discovery in Mexico's emerging Western silver belt, part of the prolific Sierra Madre Occidental mining district. With a proven team boasting extensive experience in Mexican exploration, Mercado is actively advancing multiple projects across more than 3,000 hectares. The company is committed to creating shareholder value through disciplined exploration, strategic growth and discovery-driven results.

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