FYI Resources Ltd (ASX:FYI, OTCQX:FYIRF) has completed a production campaign to generate high purity alumina (HPA) through its pilot plant in Western Australia with this work resulting in a 15% increase in total HPA output.
The company said the campaign had proved successful with large volumes of high-quality HPA produced for targeted product marketing to potential customers.
Biopharmaceutical companies are getting stock price lifts this week after two big deals in the space signal that M&A appetite is ripe.
On Tuesday, GSK PLC (LSE:GSK, NYSE:GSK) revealed it has paid around $2 billion for Bellus Health (TSX:BLU), a Canada-based, late-stage biopharmaceutical company which specialises in respiratory treatments.
Arizona Silver Exploration Inc is getting set to test the western edge of a new geophysical anomaly on its flagship Philadelphia gold-silver project.
The firm said it has secured a drill to test the recently identified Red Hill CSAMT geophysical anomaly at the Arizona-based project.
Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:PHUN) announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a Notice of Allowance for the company’s US patent application 17/362,765 titled Method and Apparatus for Geofence Event Predictions.
Phunware said the patent will significantly enhance the capabilities of its location-based services (LBS) and enable brands to deliver personalized, context-aware experiences to their users.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd (CSE:HEAT, OTCQB:HLRTF) said it has hit the first milestone of its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a global Tier 1 automotive leader, with the ultimate goal of delivering an optimized Hillcrest Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter followed by the potential commercialization of a 350-kw product in 2024.
The Hillcrest SiC traction inverter leverages the company’s proprietary Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology platform to achieve improvements in system-level efficiency, performance, and reliability in electric systems, such as electric vehicles, the company said.
Sintana Energy Inc (TSX-V:SEI, OTCQB:SEUSF) revealed that it has received notice from Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) that it will withdraw from a joint operating agreement (JOA) with Patriot Energy Oil and Gas Inc, a subsidiary of Sintana, effective May 31, 2023.
ExxonMobil also said it intends to withdraw from a contract with the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarbons (ANH) after obtaining the necessary government approvals.
Tiziana Life Sciences Ltd (NASDAQ:TLSA) has announced the initiation of a program to develop intranasal Foralumab as a treatment or prevention method for type 1 diabetes.
The move comes after the US Food & Drug Administration approved the humanized anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, TZIELD (teplizumab-mzwv), a new injected drug for the condition.
Scancell Holdings PLC (AIM:SCLP, OTC:SCNLF) has said its Head of Clinical Operations, Fayaz Master will deliver a poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting which "introduces the concept of citrullination as a good target for cancer vaccines".
The poster, titled 'Modi-1, anti-citrullinated neoepitope vaccine alone and combined with checkpoint inhibitors in patients with head and neck, breast, renal and ovarian carcinoma: protocol for the ModiFY phase I/II basket clinical trial', will be presented at the Orange County Convention -Center in Orlando, Florida, at the session from 1.30pm-5.30pm ET today, Tuesday, 18 April, 2023.
Futura Medical PLC (AIM:FUM, OTC:FAMDF) has announced the UK launch of its groundbreaking erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment gel, Eroxon, hailing the event as a 'significant milestone'.
Futura's transdermal drug delivery technology has been used to develop a fast-acting topical gel with minimal side effects. It offers an alternative to existing ED treatments without the side effects of the current 'blue pill' treatments.
Venture Minerals Limited (ASX:VMS, OTC:VTMLF) has acquired and identified new priority rare earth element (REE) targets in Western Australia as part of its strategy to expand the company’s exposure into the REE space, with a particular focus on the clay-hosted REE mineralisation type.
Recent acquisitions include a 511 square kilometre tenement package adjacent to the company’s Vulcan Prospect, host to high-grade REE up to 125,165 ppm TREO.
Aurion Resources Ltd has said its shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the US through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) which is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of Aurion shares.
OTC Markets Group Inc, the operator of regulated markets for trading 12,000 US and international securities, has announced that Capital Limited. a mining services company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the Pink market under the symbol CAPFF. Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their US investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the US. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Peter Stokes, Capital Limited’s CEO, commented: "We are thrilled to begin trading on the OTCQX Market. We hope this will give a greater number of investors the opportunity to invest in Capital and participate as we continue to grow.”
ARway Corporation said its spatial computing technology platform was chosen with Snap and Magic Leap at the 2023 Harvard XR Hackathon event. Presented by the Harvard Robotics Club and the Harvard AR/VR Club, the event was held from April 14-16 at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. ARway also hosted a workshop aimed at educating students about the platform’s capabilities. The company also reminded investors that on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at 2.00pm ET / 11.00am PT, its CEO Evan Gappelberg will join Proactive Investors for an exclusive livestream event. To join, interested parties can use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z7f3ps0LGk
Perimeter Medical Imaging AI Inc will take part in one-on-one investor meetings and host a company presentation at the 2023 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference in Toronto, Ontario from April 25-26, 2023. CEO Jeremy Sobotta will present on Wednesday April 26 at 11am ET. Interested participants may register at: https://wsw.com/webcast/bloomburton8/register.aspx?conf=bloomburton8&page=pink&url=https://wsw.com/webcast/bloomburton8/pink/2755654.
Sidus Space Inc CEO Carol Craig will participate in a Tech Talk on Climate Change to speak about the importance of climate monitoring and how satellites play a crucial role in tracking climate change at the 2023 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Craig will speak along with Andre Wall, CEO of Beyond Gravity and Jim Bridenstine, former NASA Administrator. The Tech Talk will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 3:30 PM MDT at the Beyond Gravity booth #1447. “As we look ahead, we are inspired by the prospect of solving real-world problems through LEO satellite data that can be used for a multitude of climate-related concerns, including monitoring key natural resources, preparing for natural disasters, and feeding sophisticated analytics platforms to predict weather patterns,” said Craig. “This is one of the many ways we aim to be an integral part of improving life on Earth from space.”
MySize Inc will exhibit at the Retail Technology Show in London, England on April 26 and 27, 2023. MySize and its technology partner, GK Software, will present and demonstrate the company's portfolio of retail technology products. "We look forward to seeing our growing network of customers that are currently using MySize's products at the Retail Technology Show, as well as meeting with new and prospective customers," stated MySize CEO and Founder, Ronen Luzon. "Technology and specifically AI and algorithms have become essential tools for online retailers. We were early to market with our industry-leading apparel sizing solutions, and we are pleased to see increased interest in tools that can improve retailer economics, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce waste for a better environment."
Rakovina Therapeutics Inc will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on Wednesday, April 19, at 1:10pm ET. Rakovina will take place immediately following its presentation of new data regarding the development of its lead kt-3000 series drug development program at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. The firm’s management will update on the company’s progress and then be available for questions and discussions with conference participants. Register here: https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1595546&tp_key=ee5b7cb23b&sti=rkv