Mr. Adrian McArthur reports

MERIDIAN GRADUATES TO OTCQX BEST MARKET

Meridian Mining U.K. Societas's common shares are now trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol MRRDF, having graduated from the OTCQB Venture Market.

The OTCQX is the highest tier of OTC Markets, which operates markets on which more than 12,000 United States and international securities trade. Trading on OTCQX enhances visibility and accessibility to U.S. investors. The company's common shares continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol MNO.

Gilbert Clark, executive chairman, comments: "We are delighted with our graduation to the OTCQX Market and the greater opportunity this provides for institutional and retail investors to invest in Meridian's ongoing growth. The company's advanced gold-copper project, Cabacal, provides an exciting opportunity for those investors looking for exposure in gold equities but also the opportunity to invest in a company with strong exposure to the electrification future via its clean copper. Cabacal is located in Brazil, the South American powerhouse where the company benefits from the exposure to this expanding economy."

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 Best Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.

About Meridian Mining U.K. Societas

Meridian Mining is focused on:

• The development and exploration of the advanced-stage Cabacal VMS (volcanic massive sulphide) gold-copper project;
• Regional-scale exploration of the Cabacal VMS belt;
• Exploration in the Jauru and Araputanga greenstone belts (the above all located in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil);
• Exploring the Espigao polymetallic project in Rondonia, Brazil.

We seek Safe Harbor.