Orex Minerals Inc. Joins the OTCQX Market in the United States

VANCOUVER, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ -  Orex Minerals Inc. – (TSX-V: REX; OTCQX: ORMNF) ("Orex"), with OTC Markets Group Inc. is pleased to announce that Orex has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.  Orex upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink® market.

Orex begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "ORMNF."  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are pleased to welcome Orex Minerals Inc. to our OTCQX Best Market," said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group.  "Upgrading to OTCQX will allow Orex Minerals to broaden its visibility with new investors through transparent trading, convenient access to its news and financial disclosure and dedicated capital market support."

Gary Cope, President & CEO of Orex said, "We are pleased to begin trading on the OTCQX Best Market today and would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support."

SecuritiesLawUSA, PC serves as Orex Minerals' OTCQX Advisor, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the OTCQX® Best Market, the OTCQB® Venture Market, and the Pink® Open Market for 10,000 U.S. and global securities.  Through OTC Link® ATS, OTC Markets Group connects a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services.  They enable investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice and empower companies to improve the quality of information available for investors. To learn more about how OTC Markets Group creates better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com

OTC Link ATS is operated by OTC Link LLC, member FINRA/SIPC and SEC regulated ATS.

ABOUT OREX MINERALS INC.

Orex is a Canadian-based junior exploration company comprised of highly qualified mining professionals. Orex has several current projects: the Coneto Gold-Silver Project in Durango, Mexico, a joint venture with Fresnillo PLC, the Jumping Josephine Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia, Canada, plus the Sandra Escobar Silver Project in Durango, Mexico, with Canasil Resources Inc. 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Cope
President

This News Release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements and Orex undertakes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Orex Minerals Inc.

Orex Minerals Inc. at [phone] x227, email [email protected] or visit our website at www.orexminerals.com