Imugene Ltd (ASX:IMU, OTC:IUGNF) welcomes the news that the first patients have been dosed in its Phase 1 MAST (metastatic advanced solid tumours) study evaluating the safety of novel cancer-killing virus CF33-hNIS (VAXINIA).
The patients were dosed in the intravenous and intratumoral cohorts of CF33-hNIS in combination with Pembrolizumab.
Namibia Critical Metals (TSX-V:NMI, OTC:NMREF) Inc said it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with SGS Canada to begin pilot plant testing on a five-ton sample from the Lofdal heavy rare earth element deposit in Namibia in 3Q 2023.
The company said the objective of the test program is to scale up laboratory flotation tests, including locked-cycle testing, for a higher level of confidence in metallurgy, confirm engineering design criteria for PFS capital and operating cost estimation, and provide a larger amount of material for hydrometallurgical testing.
Copper Fox Metals Inc (TSX-V:CUU, OTCQX:CPFXF) CEO Elmer B Stewart told shareholders that the company's emphasis in 2023 would be to advance the Schaft Creek copper-gold-molybdenum-silver project in northwestern British Columbia by augmenting the metallurgical, geotechnical, and environmental data.
The Schaft Creek project is managed through the Schaft Creek Joint Venture (SCJV). Teck Resources Limited, the operator of the SCJV, holds a 75% interest, with Copper Fox holding the remaining 25% interest.
TNR Gold Corp (TSX-V:TNR, OTC:TRRXF) said that it is seeing “significant developments” at the Los Azules copper project in Argentina operated by McEwen Mining Inc (TSX:MUX, NYSE:MUX).
TNR holds a 0.4% net smelter returns royalty on the project, of which 0.04% of the 0.4% NSR Royalty is held on behalf of a shareholder.
American Resources Corporation (NASDAQ:AREC) has announced that its subsidiary American Carbon Corporation, a leading producer of high-quality metallurgical and specialty carbon, has expanded production at its Carnegie 2 metallurgical carbon mine in Pike County, Kentucky, by adding a second operating section.
The company said production from this section is expected to initially ramp up to approximately 9,000 to 12,000 additional tons per month.
BioVie Inc (NASDAQ:BIVI) said its NM101 trial evaluating NE3107 in the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s Disease has achieved its revised enrollment target of 400 patients, with top-line results from the study expected to be announced in October 2023.
The company noted that the NM101 trial is a potentially pivotal Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate NE3107 in patients who have mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (NCT04669028).
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE:AGN, OTCQB:AGNPF) has engaged Dr David Brody, an expert neurologist, as a consultant to support the company’s clinical research program for the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Brody is a board-certified neurologist with both a research and a clinical specialization in TBI and neurodegenerative diseases, bringing extensive experience gained through a career that has included roles such as the NFL’s neurological player care safety director, Algernon highlighted in a statement.
Black Swan Graphene (TSX-V:SWAN) Inc has announced the initiation of a greenhouse gas modelling, decarbonization, and net-zero strategy project in partnership with Synergy Enterprises, a British Columbia-based firm specializing in greenhouse gas accounting and decarbonization.
Black Swan noted in a statement that strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and net-zero commitment will be a core element of the company’s positioning.
Sintana Energy (TSX-V:SEI, OTC:ZDEXF) has announced that Woodside Energy, Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX:WDS, LSE:WDS, OTC:WOPEF) has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 56% participating interest in Petroleum Exploration License 87 (PEL 87).
The company said the consideration for the option, among other things, includes paying the full cost for a 3D-seismic survey covering an area of at least 5,000 square kilometres within the PEL 87 licence area at an estimated cost of US$35 million.
Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE:NTAR, OTCQX:NEXCF) has announced the launch of new machine learning (ML) and computer vision technology for the Toggle3D platform.
The company said the new features will open up opportunities for developers looking for an efficient way to create complex virtual experiences with minimal effort or cost constraints.
ARway Corporation (CSE:ARWY, OTC:ARWYF) has announced a digital transformation pilot project for an Interactive Augmented Reality (AR) experience with wayfinding and content for the Donegal County Museum.
The pilot, which will run for 60 days, is part of a larger European digital transformation project through ERNACT (European Regions Network for the Application of Communications Technology), called The Public Link. It represents the first project in what is anticipated to be part of a much larger opportunity for similar projects all over the European Union.
Group Eleven Resources Corp (TSX-V:ZNG). said it has intersected a wide zone of zinc-lead-silver mineralization 60 metres to the east of the discovery hole at its Ballywire zinc prospect at the 100%-owned PG West Project in Ireland.
"We are excited that initial follow-up drilling at the recent Ballywire zinc discovery is indicating robust grades and thicknesses over an area of approx. 150m by 200m, hypothesized to continue at least 400m SW towards mineralization intersected in G11-468-01 and wide open for 3 kilometres to the NE. This suggests good continuity and high-priority exploration potential, especially along strike," said Bart Jaworski, Group Eleven CEO in a statement.
Falcon Gold Corp (TSX-V:FG, OTC:FGLDF) said it has appointed Brian Crawford as its chief financial officer (CFO) effective immediately. Crawford, who replaces Geoff Balderson, is a chartered professional accountant (CPA), and has extensive experience as a senior financial executive in both public and private accounting. He was formerly a partner with national firm of chartered professional accountants, and has been a director, CFO and founder of several in connection with founding companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchanges.
Los Andes Copper Ltd (TSX-V:LA) said that, in accordance with the terms of the US$5 million, US$4 million, and US$5 million 8% convertible debentures issued to Queen's Road Capital Investment Ltd. on June 2, 2021, April 4, 2022, and September 2, 2022, it has elected to issue 11,984 common shares in the capital of the company at a deemed price of US$8.76 (C$11.75) to Queen's Road Capital as payment for US$104,979 (C$140,721) in interest owing on the convertible debentures. Under the terms of the Convertible Debentures, interest is payable quarterly, 5% in cash and 3% in shares, at the greater of: (i) the 20-day volume weighted average price prior to the interest payment date; or (ii) the Discounted Market Price. The issuance of the common shares as payment for interest owing on the convertible debentures is subject to the terms and conditions of the debentures as well as the receipt of all requisite approvals, including, without limitation, the approval of the TSX-V.
Fobi AI (TSX-V:FOBI, OTCQB:FOBIF) has said it will hold a webinar with chief executive officer Rob Anson, chief financial officer Annie Chan and chief revenue officer Colby McKenzie to review the company's interim financial results and highlights from the interim quarter on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 9.00am PST/12,00pm EST. Registration for the webinar is on-line. The company will answer presubmitted questions at the conclusion of the prepared remarks. Investors are asked to submit their questions in advance to ir@fobi.ai.
Nickel North Exploration Corp (TSX-V:NNX) has invited shareholders and stakeholders to visit it at Booth #2704 at The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention (PDAC) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) on Sunday March 5 to Wednesday March 8, 2023.
Usha Resources Ltd (TSX-V:USHA) said it has determined March 24, 2023 to be the share distribution record date with respect to the plan of arrangement for the spin-out of Formation Metals Inc. Under the terms of the arrangement, Usha shareholders of record at the close of business on that dare will receive one common share of Formation Metals with respect to every five common shares of Usha held then, with fractions rounded down to the nearest whole number. Usha shareholders will continue to own the same number of USHA common shares as they did on the record date. The Formation Metals shares will be issued to Usha shareholders on or around April 3, 2023 (t Formation Metals will hold the company’s interest in the Nicobat Nickel Project and will focus on the advancement of this project, while Usha will retain and focus on the advancement of exploration projects in the lithium space, including the Jackpot Lake Lithium Brine Project.
CareRx Corporation (TSX:CRRX) has said it will host a conference call, including a slide presentation, to discuss its fourth quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 8.30am Eastern Time (ET). The company expects to report its fourth quarter 2022 financial results via news release at approximately 7.00am ET on Thursday, March 9, 2023. To join the conference call without operator assistance, interestedd parties can register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/3Y6lLz2 to receive an instant automated call back. To dial direct and enter the call through an operator, dial 416-764-8659 or 1-888-664-6392. A live webcast of the conference call, including the slide presentation, will be available on the Events and Presentations page of the Investors section of the company's web site at https://carerx.ca/presentations. The webcast with slide presentation will be archived for 90 days on the Events and Presentations page of the Investors section of the company's web site.
New Age Metals Inc (TSX-V:NAM, OTCQB:NMTLF) said it now plans to complete the River Valley Project PFS as an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) instead. The 2019 PEA concept of a large open pit-based mining and processing operation at River Valley has not held-up to PFS level scrutiny. The 2023 updated PEA will include optimization of the mine plan and methods, production schedule, mineral processing and tailing storage facilities for a smaller, economic operation with reduced environmental footprint. The updated PEA will be completed in summer 2023, roughly three years since the 2019 PEA.
Doubleview Gold Corp (TSX-V:DBG, OTCQB:DBLVF) and Casa Minerals Inc (TSX-V:CASA, OTC:CASXF) have both entered into an agreement with Outside The Box Capital (OTB) to provide digital media and marketing services to the companies for a 12-month term. OTB, a Toronto Based company, will provide content development, media buying and distribution, marketing services, and strategy around the company's online presence. Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview and Casa, commented: "Engaging OTB for digital media services will help increase the company's visibility to investors and help broaden the company's investor base with the goal of improving liquidity across multiple jurisdictions." Doubleview will issue 500,000 stock options to OTB with the exercise price being the closing price of the Effective Date of the contract. Options are to be vested over 12 months in equal tranches of 125,000 options per three-months period (quarterly), starting at 3 months. Casa’s 12-montht term sees OTB receive a monthly fee of C$5,000 plus applicable taxes. Additionally, OTB will be issued 600,000 stock options in Casa with the exercise price being the closing price of the Effective Date of the contract. Options are to be vested over 12 months in equal tranches of 150,000 options per three-months period (quarterly), starting at 3 months.
District Metals Corp. (TSX-V:DMX) has closed its previously announced brokered private placement, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $3 million via the issuance of 20 million units at a price of $0.15 per unit. Garrett Ainsworth, CEO of District, commented: "I would like to thank existing and new shareholders of District for their strong support on this financing where demand far exceeded the total amount raised. Over 90% of this financing was allocated to five institutional investors, three of which are new to our share registry. We are now sufficiently capitalized to advance our polymetallic properties and to take advantage of additional opportunities in Sweden." In connection with the Offering, District paid cash commissions of $192,620 to PI Financial Corp. and $48,155 to Haywood Securities Inc. and issued: 950,400 compensation options to PI Financial Corp., 237,600 compensation options to Haywood Securities Inc. and 12,000 compensation options to Leede Jones Gable Inc. Each such compensation option entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the company at a price of $0.15 per share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance.
Stuhini Exploration Ltd (TSX-V:STU) has boosted its non-brokered private placement announced on February 23, 2023 by $300,000 for total aggregate gross proceeds of up to $1.9 million due to investor demand, it said in a statement. The financing will consist of units of the company at a price of $0.40 per unit. Each Unit will consist of one common share and one half of one warrant exercisable at a price of $0.50 per for a period of two years following the closing of the private placement.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM) announced SPENN Technology A/S (NASDAQ Copenhagen: SPENN; OTCQX: SPNNF), a company involved in the development, maintenance, licensing and sale of IT-systems and consultancy services, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. SPENN Technology A/S upgraded to OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market. “We are pleased to begin trading on OTCQX. It will increase access to US investors, increase volume and liquidity in our security, and bring greater value to our current and future shareholders,” says CEO of SPENN Technology, Jens Glaso.
SinglePoint Inc (OTC:SING) has announced a partnership with Public, an investing platform that allows everyone to invest in stocks, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets—all in one place. The partnership will provide in-platform, comprehensive, clean energy programming to millions of retail investors. "We are continuing to prepare for a successful uplisting to a national exchange, we're excited to continue building on retail investor momentum via regular transparent updates to our 34,000 shareholders," said Wil Ralston, CEO at SinglePoint, Inc. "We're eager to work with Public as they are providing a truly innovative platform focused on the needs of the modern retail investor."
First Phosphate Corp. (CSE:PHOS) CEO John Passalacqua will address the “Québec: Rich in Possibilities” session at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference on March 7, 2023, at 16:00 ET at Room 205D, in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, in Toronto. The media briefing will take place at 16:30 ET. First Phosphate CEO Passalacqua and President Peter Kent will be available during March 7, 2023 starting at 9:00 am ET up to 5 pm ET. "First Phosphate is developing a vertically integrated strategy for the LFP battery sector to meet the Government of Quebec's strategic electrification prerogatives," said Passalacqua. "Quebec's rare igneous anorthosite phosphate rock is ideal in producing abundant amounts of battery-grade purified phosphoric acid necessary to meet the anticipated looming shortages to come in North America.” Passalacqua will discuss the the company's memorandum of understanding with Prayon SA, Europe's largest producer of purified phosphoric acid and global leader in purified phosphoric acid production technology.
Silver Bullet Mines Corp. (TSX-V:SBMI, OTC:SBMCF) said investors should not rely on the assay results from its Buckeye Mine in Arizona previously reported by the company on September 26, 2022, and October 18, 2022. The company said subsequent results received on or about January 17, 2023, from six referee/check samples submitted to another third-party lab have put these previously released assay results into question. Silver Bullet said it has engaged and sent samples to another independent certified lab which is performing check assay results using the same analytical method as the initial lab and it will disclose such results immediately upon receipt.