Mercado Minerals Announces CFO Transition
Trading Symbol (CSE: MERC)
615-625 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6C 2T6
Tel: (604) 353 4080
www.mercadominerals.com
Mercado Minerals Announces CFO Transition
Vancouver, BC, October 31, 2025 – Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) ("Mercado" or the
"Company") announces that Mr. Dennis Cojuco will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer
("CFO") and Director of the Company effective October 31, 2025, in order to focus on his other
endeavours. The Mercado team and Board of Directors wish all the best in his future. Effective
immediately, Mercado announces the appointment of Mr. Mathew Lee as CFO of the Company.
Mr. Mathew Lee brings over 15 years of corporate finance, governance, and capital markets
experience. A CPA Charterholder and graduate of the University of British Columbia, Mat has
delivered outsourced CFO services to growth-stage public issuers. Mat has advised and managed
finance functions for public companies across technology, mining, cannabis, and ESG industries. His
career includes leadership roles at Raymond James Ltd., AP Capital Management, and Smythe LLP,
where he built expertise in M&A accounting, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Daniel Rodriguez, CEO and Director, comments, “I would like to thank Dennis for his hard work and
help getting Mercado to where it is today and we wish you nothing but the best. I also would like to
welcome Mat to the team. I am looking forward to working along side you as we continue to grow
Mercado.”
About Mercado Minerals Ltd.
Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) is a company involved in the business of acquiring and
exploring mineral properties in the Americas. Mercado has been primarily involved in the exploration
and evaluation of the Porter Property, located within the Alberni Mining Divisions of British Columbia.
For further information, contact:
Daniel Rodriguez
CEO & Director
Phone: (604) 353-4080
Email: [email protected]
John Fraser
VP Business Development & Director
Phone: (604) 838-7677
Email: [email protected]
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