OTC Markets Group Welcomes Barksdale Resources Corp. to OTCQX

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for over 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Barksdale Resources Corp. (TSX-V: BRO) (OTCQX: BRKCF), a company focused on exploring high quality precious and base metal projects in the Americas, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market. Barksdale Resources Corp. upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB® Venture Market.

Barksdale Resources Corp. begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol “BRKCF”.  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com .

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

About Barksdale Resources Corp.

Barksdale is a base metal exploration company headquartered in Vancouver, BC , that is focused on the acquisition, exploration and advancement of highly prospective base metal projects in North America . Barksdale is currently advancing the Sunnyside copper-zinc-lead-silver and San Antonio copper projects, both of which are in Patagonia mining district of southern Arizona , as well as the San Javier copper-gold project in central Sonora, Mexico .

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 11,000 U.S. and global securities.  Through OTC Link® ATS and OTC Link ECN, we connect a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services.  We 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 we create better informed and more efficient markets, visit www.otcmarkets.com .

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