NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 U.S. and international securities, today announced Pecoy Copper Corp. (TSX-V: PCU; OTCQX: PCUUF), a Canadian exploration and development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Pecoy Copper Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.
Pecoy Copper Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “PCUUF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.
Pecoy Copper is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing one of Peru’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry deposits. Positioned within the prolific southern Peru copper belt, Pecoy Copper is focused on delivering a world-class copper exploration and development project that supports the global demand for critical minerals and battery metals essential to the clean energy transition.
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 Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among U.S. investors.
“Graduating to the OTCQX Best Market is an important milestone for Pecoy Copper as we continue to broaden our visibility and improve access for U.S. investors. This achievement reflects the progress we have made as a public company and our commitment to maintaining strong disclosure, governance and investor engagement standards. As we advance one of Peru’s largest undeveloped copper-gold-molybdenum porphyry projects, we believe OTCQX provides an important platform to support greater market awareness and participation in Pecoy’s growth story,” said Vincent Metcalfe, CEO and President of Pecoy Copper.
Trading in non-U.S. North American securities on OTC Markets reached $23.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing an 88.25% increase over Q2 2025. OTC Markets recorded $453.34 billion in total dollar volume in the first half of the year. Canada ranked among the top home markets by trading volume during the quarter, highlighting sustained U.S. investor demand for internationally listed names.
About Pecoy Copper Corp.
Pecoy Copper is advancing the Pecoy Copper-Gold-Molybdenum-Silver Project and the Tororume Project, which together cover approximately 19,800 hectares in southern Peru’s Arequipa region.
Prior to the Company’s 2026 drill program, less than 49,000 metres of historical drilling had been completed at Pecoy, defining a broad and continuous mineralized system with potential for expansion along strike and at depth. The project benefits from its favourable elevation of approximately 1,650 metres above sea level, providing year-round access and reduced operating complexity compared to many high-altitude Andean deposits.
Strategically located near the Pacific coast, Pecoy enjoys excellent infrastructure, with close proximity to highways, power lines, and water sources, and good access to the deep-water ports of Matarani (approximately 240 km southwest) and Ilo. This infrastructure advantage positions Pecoy Copper to advance the project efficiently from exploration toward future development within one of the world’s most established and mining-friendly jurisdictions.
The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol PCU, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol D5E and on the OTCQB under the symbol PCUUF.
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