Macarthur to re-list on OTCQB imminently

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Macarthur Minerals Limited (TSX-V: MMS) (ASX: MIO) (the "Company" or "Macarthur") announces that Northland Securities, Inc. ("Northland") who act as the OTCQB Sponsor and Advisor to the Company confirmed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") Form 211 which was submitted pursuant to FINRA Rule 6432 and Rule 15c2-11 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("SEA") in connection with its application to reinstate trading on the OTCQB, has been considered by FINRA. This is the final regulatory hurdle that needs to be cleared to enable Northland to initiate a price quotation on OTCQB under the ticker code "MMSDF".

Macarthur will provide a further announcement to the market confirming the date for commencement of trading on OTCQB.

Cameron McCall, President and Executive Chairman of Macarthur Minerals commented:

"This has been an important quarter for the Company with many major milestones achieved. I would like to thank the Board, Management and employees for their valuable contributions to the material progress that has been made for the Company and its shareholders during the course of the year.

Macarthur's many successes in 2020 have been amplified by the fact they have been achieved in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. With our focus now on the many more successes which need to follow, we are more committed than ever to the successful delivery of the Lake Giles Iron Project."

Pursuant to the Company's Share Compensation Plans, the Company has also granted a total of 3,000,000 bonus shares ("Bonus Shares") to directors, employees and consultants of the Company, with a deemed price on grant of A$0.27 per share. The issue of the Bonus Shares, following grant, shall be subject to 6 months voluntary escrow from the date of issue and may be subject to shareholder approval, if required.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, Mr Cameron McCall, Executive Chairman

About Northland Capital Markets

Northland Capital Markets is the trade name for certain capital markets and investment banking services of Northland Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Northland Securities is registered with SEC and MSRB, and is a diversified financial services firm, including investment banking and full-service broker-dealer divisions, offering investment and finance services for government entities, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, and individual investors. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Northland Securities has branch offices in Iowa, California, Colorado, Missouri, New York, and Wisconsin.

Company profile

Macarthur is an iron ore development, gold and lithium exploration company that is focused on bringing to production its Western Australia iron ore projects. The Lake Giles Iron Project mineral resources include the Ularring hematite resource (approved for development) comprising Indicated resources of 54.5 million tonnes at 47.2% Fe and Inferred resources of 26 million tonnes at 45.4% Fe; and the Moonshine magnetite resource of 710 million tonnes (Inferred). Macarthur has prominent (~721 square kilometer tenement area) gold, lithium and copper exploration interests in Pilbara region of Western Australia. In addition, Macarthur has lithium brine Claims in the emerging Railroad Valley region in Nevada, USA.

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