Green Battery Minerals Inc reported successful Beep Mat Survey results, as well as confirmation regarding the presence of outcropping graphite at Zone 3 and Zone 4 at its Berkwood Graphite project, in northern Quebec. The Vancouver-based company has mobilized crews for an outcrops sampling program, as well as completion of geophysical tests. Green Battery Minerals said it has used Beep Mat Survey tests and successfully discovered “new graphitic outcrops as well as aided in determining direction and size of the graphitic outcrops.” CEO Tom Yingling said the confirmation of graphite in the two zones gives the company two new potential drill targets at its Berkwood project.
Stifel GMP has raised its target price for i-80 Gold Corp to C$6.20 per share, up from C$4.25 per share. previously, and reiterated its 'Buy" rating on the stock following the miner's recent "transformative" acquisitions of Lone Tree and Ruby Hill. In a note to clients, Stifel's analysts noted that i-80 is to acquire the Lone Tree processing facility and resources from Nevada Gold Mines for the remaining 40% stake in South Arturo, cash and bonding obligations. Concurrently, they noted, the company i-80 is acquiring the Ruby Hill project from Waterton for up to US$150 million. The analysts concluded: "In our opinion, this is a transformative deal that, i) provides integrated processing infrastructure capable of processing all types of ore in state, and ii) nearly triples the company's resource base. In greatly increasing mineral inventory and providing vertically integrated processing capabilities, i-80 now has the runway to ~500kozpa and is the master of their own destiny; we feel this will kick off a re-rating of the asset base."
EverGen Infrastructure Corp (TSX-V:EVGN)’s CEO Chase Edgelow, and his team joined Arne Gulstene, Company Services at TMX Group (TSX:X), this morning to commemorate EverGen’s new listing on TSX Venture Exchange and open the market. EverGen, is Canada's Renewable Natural Gas Infrastructure Platform, combating climate change and helping communities contribute to a sustainable future, starting on the West Coast.
New Oroperu Resources Inc said it has received approval from the shareholders of both companies for its business combination with First Light Capital Corp. The newly-merged entity will become an Americas-focused gold company known as Anacortes Mining Corporation, with its flagship asset being the Cruces project in Peru - one of the highest-grade gold oxide deposits in the world with 2.5 million ounces of oxide plus sulphide gold at a grade of 1.65 grams per tonne (g/t).
Mountain Valley MD Holdings Inc (CSE:MVMD, OTCQX:MVMDF) has announced that the annual general and special meeting of its shareholders is scheduled to be held virtually on September 21, 2021 at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Participant registration for the meeting can be completed at www.mountainvalleymd.com/agm. Shareholders will be asked to vote on resolutions that include moving its corporate headquarters from British Columbia to Ontario as well as a resolution authorizing the company to consolidate its issued and outstanding common shares on the basis of one new common share for up to 10 existing common shares.
Gevo Inc. and Chevron USA Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), have signed a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry. The new facilities would also produce proteins and corn oil, the companies said. Through the proposed collaboration, Gevo would operate its proprietary technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel and renewable blending components for motor gasoline to lower its lifecycle carbon intensity. In addition to co-investing with Gevo in one or more projects, Chevron would have the right to offtake approximately 150 million gallons per year to market to customers. “We are pleased to collaborate with Chevron, who is willing to co-invest in building out Gevo's capacity to produce renewable, high-performing hydrocarbons that can be used in existing equipment and engines. Chevron’s advantaged market position would allow it to offtake production from this venture, helping to place sustainable aviation fuel with airline customers,” commented Dr Patrick Gruber, chief executive officer of Gevo in a statement.
Bhang Inc. said it has won its 10th Cannabis Cup, grabbing first place in High Times' 2021 NorCal People's Choice Cup. The company's Ice Milk Chocolate Bar won out over entries from KIVA, Dollar Dose, Santa Cruz Mountaintops, and Jelly Wizard in the edibles (non-gummies) category for the region. "Taking the top spot for the NorCal People's Choice Cup is very satisfying for us," said Jamie L. Pearson, president and CEO of Bhang in a statement. "We were born in Oakland 11 years ago and continue to solidify our place in the industry next to other amazing cannabis edible products. This cup win represents the voice of the people, confirming that Bhang chocolate continues to be the best edible out there."
BlueRush Inc an emerging personalized video software as a service (SaaS) company, said it has recorded significant recent growth in subscription bookings. BlueRush’s proprietary technology, IndiVideo, enables its clients to capture knowledge and data from their customers' video interaction, creating new and compelling data-driven customer insights. BlueRush added $1,057,963 of new and expansion subscription bookings for its fiscal 2021.
Marble Financial Inc. (CSE:MRBL, OTC:MRBLF) has announced a licensing agreement with Konect Ai to supply over 50 automotive dealerships and their customers direct access through Marble Connect to Marble's proprietary financial wellness platform, MyMarble. Connect is Marble’s new and innovative B2B white-label integration product that provides a customized, AI-driven personal finance solution that connects the MyMarble platform into the partner’s customer journey and product offering. It offers consumers their free credit score, financial health report, real-time plans, and recommendations to make a positive impact on their overall finances to gain access to their company's financial products and services.
SoLVBL Solutions Inc said it has completed independent test validations of its flagship cryptographic cybersecurity product, Q by SoLVBL. The independent testing was conducted by Sonam Devgan Kaul, Ph.D., an independent cryptography expert based in Toronto. According to the company, the thorough vetting process confirms the system is existentially unforgeable.
Mindset Pharma Inc (CSE:MSET, OTCQB:MSSTF, FRA:9DF). has selected Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) and End of Life Cancer Angst as initial target indications for its lead clinical candidate MSP-1014. The company said MSP-1014 is a novel patent-pending drug candidate that, based on preclinical data, shows potential to be a safer second-generation psilocybin-like therapy with decreased potential for side effects.“Psilocybin has demonstrated encouraging efficacy in treating TRD and End of Life Cancer Angst in a number of clinical studies and we believe our novel drug candidate, MSP-1014, represents a safer and more scalable evolution to its psilocybin predecessor,” said James Lanthier, CEO of Mindset, in a statement.
Whitehorse Gold Corp has reported results from the initial 2021 drill program at the company’s wholly-owned Skukum gold project located in Canada’s Yukon territory, which included 6.2 metres (m) of 8.6 grams per tonne (g/t) gold equivalent. Whitehorse Gold noted the results demonstrate continuity of the higher-grade gold and silver mineralization and will be used to upgrade resources. “Our first 2021 drill results successfully confirmed continuity of the gold mineralization in the upper portion of the Rainbow gold zone along with substantial silver grades, which greatly improves our confidence in the resource and expected future economics of the project,” Whitehorse Gold CEO Kevin Weston said in a statement.
Nextleaf Solutions Ltd said its wholly-owned subsidiary has completed its first shipment of Glacial Gold CBD and THC products to the British Columbia (BC) Liquor and Distribution Branch, the sole wholesale distributor of non-medical cannabis in the Canadian province. The company noted that Glacial Gold’s initial lineup of vape cartridges and bottled oils, which are now available at BC cannabis stores as well as private cannabis retailers, are offered in two potency levels to match a consumers' tolerance level or consumption occasion.
Thesis Gold Inc. (TSX-V:TAU) has provided a surface exploration update for its Ranch Gold-Copper Project, noting that detailed bedrock and alteration mapping has identified significant kilometre-scale alteration zones, including Albert's Hump, Patti, Steves, BV South, and BBX. The company said surface samples collected from these zones are included in the comprehensive surface sampling program, with laboratory results expected in the coming weeks. The combination of geological, alteration, and structural mapping with surface geochemistry and numerous geophysical surveys from the 2021 field season, will further refine current drill targets and define additional targets for the future. In a statement, Ewan Webster, president and CEO of Thesis commented: "The scope and scale of these alteration systems are impressive and far larger than the currently known zones of mineralization. The zonation in the alteration assemblages is typical of high-sulphidation epithermal systems and the upper parts of porphyry systems."
Manganese X Energy Corp has posted a NI 43-101 Technical Report on SEDAR for its Battery Hill Manganese Project and has also provided an update on the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE). On August 20, Mercator Geological Services Limited posted a complete MRE for the Battery Hill Manganese project on www.sedar.com. The detailed, 133-page Technical Report summarizes all exploration work on the property including historical and recent diamond drilling by Manganese X. The overview also makes recommendations for further exploration and development work on the project.
Western Magnesium Corporation said it has inked an agreement to build its first-ever eco-friendly magnesium plant in eastern Ohio, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the state’s Harrison County. Washington DC-based Western Magnesium said that Harrison County was chosen over several other locations in the US to host its first green 100,000 metric ton scalable magnesium plant in a move to answer the call for higher domestic magnesium metal production. “The plant plans on producing 10% of the world’s current supply and employing over 200 full-time and 500 support personnel which will significantly further the economic development of Harrison County and the state of Ohio,” the company said in a statement.
Global Energy Metals Corporation reported that it has completed a first phase program of soil geochemical sampling and geological mapping at the Monument Peak copper-silver-gold project in Idaho. In a statement, the company said the phased exploration program conducted by Dahrouge Geological Consulting USA (DGC) included the collection of 557 soil samples and 13 rock samples. During the course of exploration activities at Monument Peak, Global Energy Metals said crews identified several new areas of visible copper mineralization.
Goldseek Resources Inc said it has added base metal potential to its Beschefer gold project in Quebec after sampling 500 meters (m) of previously unsampled drill core from six holes. Through the work, Goldseek said it had found large intercepts of low-grade copper, with highlighted results including 0.04% copper over 106.5m, including 0.07% copper over 43.5m. The company said 276 samples were taken and assayed for gold and base metals. Sporadic low-grade gold values of between 0.05 and 0.17 grams per ton (g/t) were also obtained.
The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS, OTCQX:VLNCF) Inc. has announced a white label partnership with Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. (TSX-V:FAF), a leading, technology-powered, cannabis retailer with over 90 corporate-owned stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory. Under the terms of the agreement, Valens will manufacture Fire & Flower's Revity CBD oil for distribution in Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan with the potential to expand into additional provincial and territorial markets where permitted and agreed. In a statement, Tyler Robson, chief executive officer, co-founder and chair of The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS, OTCQX:VLNCF), said: "Fire & Flower is one of the leading cannabis retailers in Canada with a wide reach in this rapidly growing market. We admire their focus on consumer education and best-in-class retailing and are proud to partner with them for the first time to get high-quality wellness-focused products in the hands of Canadian consumers. This strategic relationship allows us to strengthen and expand our wellness-focused manufacturing portfolio and provides the opportunity to further our partnership with one of the largest cannabis retailers in the country."
BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE:BHSC, OTC:CNVCF) has announced that the new manufacturing facility in Israel has successfully met the Israeli Ministry of Health's ISO9001 and ISO22000 (HACCP) certification requirements ahead of time. The company noted that the ISO9001 certification covers internationally recognized standards for quality assurance and management, and the ISO22000 (HACCP) certification ensures that the required quality control and quality management systems are in place across the end-to-end manufacturing process to ensure the highest product safety levels. These two certifications are critical steps required prior to obtaining the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification from the Israeli Ministry of Health. In a statement, Kobi Rosenzweig, VP of Operations at BioHarvest Sciences said: "I am delighted with the Company's ability to successfully pass the internationally recognized stringent quality requirements on its first attempt. Considering the speed at which this factory was built, this achievement is a testimony to the quality of the team and the ingenuity of the BioFarming technology. I thank our manufacturing partner Sugart and especially Ori Hahn, their CEO, for all the efforts exerted to deliver on such an aggressive schedule."
Benchmark Metals Inc said regional exploration has generated a new 'Black Lake' copper-gold-silver target at its flagship Lawyers project in British Columbia. The company has identified east-northeast and northwest mineralized corridors extending over 500 metres (m) in strike-length, with rock grab samples assaying up to 1.25 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, 137 g/t silver, and 829 parts per million (ppm) copper. The company also told investors that over 41,000m of drilling had been completed with six drill rigs currently operating at its ongoing resource expansion program and advancement of new regional targets at Lawyers.
Logiq, Inc. said it has launched a new exclusive mobile payment option for driver license psychological testing in Indonesia, which is mandatory for millions of Indonesians looking to obtain or renew their license. The launch follows Logiq’s announcement at the end of June 2021 that it had partnered with Mentalku, the exclusive government-licensed provider of these tests that are mandated by regulatory statute. Mentalku administered about 17 million such tests last year. As part of an initial pilot program for the new mobile payment services, Logiq has integrated its mobile payment solution, AtozPay, into the Mentalku mobile app. AtozPay is also now initially available on payment terminals located in Mentalku testing centers across East Java. The Mentalku app also offers telemedicine services, digital testing and virtual counselling that can be paid for using the newly integrated AtozPay eWallet payment gateway.
Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF, FRA:6E2) has announced that all resolutions at its extraordinary general meeting held on Thursday, September 9, 2021, were duly passed by shareholders. As of the close of business on September 7, 2021, the total number of issued ordinary shares of the company was 249,988,201 and the company held 873,178 ordinary shares in treasury. The total number of voting rights for the ordinary shares was therefore 249,115,023. The reduction of capital approved by shareholders through the passing of the special resolution above remains subject to the approval of the UK High Court.
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE:AGN, OTCQB:AGNPF)?said its CEO Christopher J Moreau will be delivering the Keynote Presentation at the Microdose Virtual 2021 'The DMT Conference: A Molecular Masterclas'”. The conference will be taking place on September 9-10, 2021, and will bring together the world’s leading relevant experts in biotech, psychedelic research, as well as science and medicine. The conference will explore the potential of DMT related to drug development, safety, clinical care and applications, applicable law, regulation, business, markets, science, research, as well as history and culture. Moreau will be delivering his keynote presentation at 2.00pm EST on Thursday, September 9, 2021, which will be entitled 'DMT – New Hope for Healing the Brain After a Stroke'. Tickets are available for the virtual event at https://microdose.buzz/shop/events/molecular-masterclass/the-dmt-conference/
Kidoz Inc. (TSX-V:KIDZ) has announced its strategy extension to work with brands to reach the important family segments of teens and parents on their mobile devices. The mobile AdTech developer, owner of the market-leading Kidoz Contextual Ad Network - www.kidoz.net - and the Kidoz Publisher SDK, is recognized globally for safely reaching children under the age of 13 on their mobile devices via the Kidoz Contextual Ad Network. After years of development and growth of the Kidoz mobile platform, the company has now expanded its offering to include both the teens (13-19) and parents' markets. Using the enormous reach of the Kidoz SDK, the Kidoz media team can contextually target the children, teen and parent segments in their favourite gaming and app environments, the company said.
Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Corp. (NEO:PWWR.AQN) revealed that it has inked a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with Gaskatel GmbH, one of the world’s leading authorities on electrode research and development, to undertake third-party, go-forward testing of its next-generation hydrogen-powered alkaline fuel cell heat and power system. Founded in 1997, Gaskatel has a team of physicists, chemists, engineers, and lab staff focused on the development and manufacture of electrodes and censors, including hydrogen reference electrodes and hydrogen pH electrodes. The firm said Gaskatel offers expertise in electrochemical test equipment, gas diffusion electrodes, fuel cells, and electrolysers. “Securing this collaboration with Gaskatel is a critical milestone on the path to commercialization of our next-generation alkaline fuel cell system, designed to generate clean electrical power and heat with zero CO2 emissions and pure water as the only by-product,” said Alkaline Fuel Cell Power CEO Jef Spaepen said in a statement.
Plurilock Security Inc. (TSX-V:PLUR) said it has received a US$250,000 purchase order from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) as part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) program, a US Government-Wide Acquisition Contract Vehicle (GWAC). The NSWC is part of the Naval Sea Systems Command, the largest of the US Navy's five system commands, and plays a crucial role in providing it with technical solutions. The purchase order is part of a new contract relationship between Plurilock and the NSWC within the SEWP V program and the latest in a series of new business for Plurilock's Solutions Division. All contracts and orders signed by Plurilock since April 2021, including the latest order, represent a combined total of US$10.48 million in sales.
NorthWest Copper (TSX-V:NWST) Corp has hailed initial drill results from its Kwanika project in British Columbia, which supports the idea that the asset is a high-grade porphyry copper-gold deposit. Results from the surface expansion and confirmation drilling showed consistently high-grade intercepts starting at 25 to 36 metres (m) depth and also expanded the near-surface potential open pit mineralization. The assays come from the first 2,000m of a planned 8,500m program. Highlights included an intercept of 230.95m at 0.99% copper equivalent starting from 35.7m. That included an intersection of 94.6m at 1.62% copper-equivalent.
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ZYNE) Inc. has presented data from the Phase 2 BRIGHT trial describing the tolerability and efficacy of its Zygel transdermal cannabinoid therapy in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) over a longer-term, 38-week treatment period. The company said the data were presented as an oral presentation at The Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes (SSBP) Conference 2021 which is being held virtually from September 9-10, 2021. A copy of the presentation is available on the Zynerba corporate website.
Falcon Gold Corp (TSX-V:FG, OTC:FGLDF) has acquired more ground in central Newfoundland, staking 91 claims for 2,275 hectares (Ha) in the Great Burnt greenstone belt, which is rich in base metals. The move comes after the exploration firm said in August this year that it had acquired 13,700 hectares along the Baie Verte Brompton Line (BVBL) in Newfoundland after staking 548 claims. The Great Burnt belt hosts the so-called Great Burnt Copper Zone, which has an indicated resource of 381,300 tonnes at 2.68% copper and inferred resources of 663,100 tonnes at 2.10% copper.
Vanstar Mining Resources Inc (TSX-V:VSR, OTCQX:VMNGF, FRA:1V8). has announced that it is initiating a drilling program on its Felix property in Quebec. In a statement, the company said a drill is expected to arrive on site this week to start a 2,000 meter (m) drill program that was designed to test gold targets within an iron formation identified with geophysics. A recently completed IP survey focused on a western portion of the property underlain by a folded banded iron formation identified a number of chargeability and resistivity anomalies that are consistent with previously reported MEGATEM conductors. As a result, Vanstar said it has designed its drilling program to intercept several conductors associated with the structural fold of the iron formation.
Namaste Technologies Inc said its board of directors has approved the company name change to Lifeist Wellness Inc as it expands its UK product offerings to include hemp-derived CBD products. Namaste also noted that its common shares are expected to begin trading on the TSX Venture exchange under the updated ticker symbol ‘LFST’ on or about September 15, 2021.
Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCRT) said it has launched Amplify, an artificial intelligence (AI) powered solution for proactive candidate outreach. Amplify leverages Recruiter.com AI software to search and market to passive candidates, transforming job posting into an active talent identification and engagement process, the company noted. "As we discussed on CNBC last week, the job market is very much tilted in the workers' favor," said Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com in a statement. "We recognized months ago that for businesses to attract talent, they must change their recruiting efforts into a more creative and proactive approach. Amplify actively campaigns job posts to a massive audience of potential talent profiles to get the candidates interested and engaged."
First Mining Gold Corp said it has entered into an earn-in agreement with ALX Resources Corp, through the former’s wholly-owned subsidiary Gold Canyon Resources Inc. (TSX-V:GCU) Comprised of two stages spanning five years, the deal will allow Gold Canyon to earn as much as 100% interest in ALX's Vixen North, Vixen South and Vixen West properties. The Vixen collection is located near First Mining's flagship Springpole Gold Project in northwestern Ontario.
Vox Royalty (TSX-V:VOX) Corp has reported that construction is set to begin immediately on the Mt Ida gold project in Western Australia, where it holds a 1.5% net smelter return royalty (NSR). GR Engineering Services announced on September 3 that it had struck an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with Aurenne Alt Resources Pty Ltd, which inherited the project when it acquired Alt Resources last year. The project sits in the eastern goldfields of Western Australia and the contract is worth around A$73 million.
BetterLife Pharma Inc (CSE:BETR, OTCQB:BETRF). has announced an agreement with the Laboratory of Dr John McCorvy at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) for TD-0148A preclinical neurological receptor binding studies. TD-0148A is a non-regulated and non-scheduled second-generation lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) derivative molecule that BetterLife believes will mimic the projected therapeutic potential of LSD without the undesirable psychoactive dissociative side effects, such as hallucinations. It is being developed to treat cluster headaches and major depression disorder. In a statement, BetterLife CEO Ahmad Doroudian said: "TD-0148A is a potential new therapy to treat debilitating psychiatric disorders with high unmet need, such as cluster headaches and treatment-resistant severe depression.”
Real Luck Group (TSX-V:LUCK, OTCQB:LUKEF) Ltd. and its subsidiary companies doing business as 'Luckbox' has announced a partnership with user onboarding solution Checkin.com. In a statement, Real Luck Group (TSX-V:LUCK, OTCQB:LUKEF) chief executive officer Thomas Rosander said: "This partnership allows us to streamline the onboarding process for our customers, with the aim of increasing player conversion rates and as an important precursor to stepping up our marketing efforts. Luckbox is a proprietary platform built to cater to the demands of esports fans on desktop and mobile. The Checkin.com solution compliments our goal to deliver the best possible user experience, allowing players to sign up smoothly and begin enjoying our platform as quickly as possible," he added. The company noted that Stockholm-based Checkin.com Group has revolutionized the outdated and overly complicated online processes businesses use for onboarding new users to receive products or enroll in services.
Predictmedix Inc noted that SBL Testing Technologies Inc has partnered with Haztech Energy Corp (Canada) and Haztech USA LLC (USA) to significantly expand the delivery of Predictmedix's Safe Entry Station technology to workplaces, governments, and organizations throughout North America. Predictmedix said it expects Haztech will immediately increase the exposure and adoption of the Safe Entry technology due to its presence in Canada and the US, well-established clientele, and aggressive growth.
New Pacific Metals (TSX:NUAG, NYSE:NEWP) Corp has reported assays from the first two holes of a 13-hole drill program at the Carangas silver project in Bolivia, which showed silver-rich polymetallic mineralization starting at or near-surface continuing to depth. The first phase program comprises around 3,000 meters (m) of diamond core drilling to test the depth extensions of the historically mined West and East Dome zones, and so far, 12 holes for 3,012m have been sunk. Highlight drill results included an intersection of 187.7m at a grade of 101 grams per ton (g/t) silver-equivalent (AgEq). That included a length of 7.4m at 625 g/t silver-equivalent and 143.6m at 144 g/t silver-equivalent, including 26.2m at 589 g/t silver-equivalent.
CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp (CSE:CNFA, FRA:4K9). said that Just Live has partnered with Vertical Wellness -- which will soon merge with Canafarma -- to introduce Just Live CBD Sparkling Water. Continuing the company's objective to provide fitness enthusiasts of all levels with a trusted source of natural alternatives, Canafarma said Just Live will be rolling out its first product extension into the Sparkling Water category. "With Just Live's athlete, brand and product expertise and Vertical Wellness's experience and leadership in the beverage industry, we are thrilled to introduce our first brand extension into CBD infused Sparkling Water," said Kevin Meehan, Just Live’s CEO, in a statement.
Great Bear Resources (TSX-V:GBR) Ltd released the comprehensive assay results from one of 23 high-grade gold domains at its flagship Dixie project near Red Lake, Ontario. The Vancouver-based precious metals miner also provided an update on geological modelling for the same zone, dubbed "Auro2" in the Central LP Fault high-grade gold domain. To date, Great Bear has completed a total of 630 drill holes (283,000 meters) and identified three high-grade gold discoveries. The most significant discovery is the large-scale "LP Fault" zone.
TruTrace Technologies Inc revealed that Flora Growth Corp (NASDAQ:FLGC) has inked agreements with the company and Applied DNA Sciences (NASDAQ:APDN) Inc to launch a complete global cannabis product validation and authentication platform for consumers, distributors, and government regulators. The Candian company said the technology integration and build-out is underway. Flora will use TruTrace's blockchain-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) to track inventory and conduct product quality testing, including molecular tagging through Applied DNA's CertainT platform to track the cannabis flower and derivatives originating from Flora’s core Cosechemos cultivation and extraction facility in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE:AGN, OTCQB:AGNPF) has announced the appointment of Harry Bloomfield QC as a new member of its board of directors and said he has been elected chairman of the board. In a statement, Christopher J. Moreau, CEO of Algernon Pharmaceuticals said: “The Company welcomes Harry Bloomfield as its newest Board member and Chairman. His extensive background and years of experience in senior business roles will be a tremendous asset to the Company as it moves forward executing its exciting and unique drug repurposing business plan.” The company noted that Bloomfield is a lawyer, business manager and philanthropist. He began his business career, 1971 to 1976, on Wall Street with the J. Henry Schroder Banking Corporation in New York. From 1981 to 1987 he served as a Member of the Commission des Valeurs Mobilieres du Québec, now called the Autorité des Marchés Financiers – equivalent of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Levitee Labs (CSE:LVT) Inc. said it has commenced trading in the United States on OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM)’s OTC Pink marketplace under the ticker symbol LVTTF. Levitee continues to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol LVT. Pouya Farmand, founder and chief executive officer of Levitee Labs (CSE:LVT) commented: “An OTC listing is an important milestone in expanding our market presence throughout North America. We are a clearly differentiated company in the wellness and psychedelics space and we are thrilled to be able to tell our story and make our company more visible and available to the greater investment community.” Levitee also said it anticipates submitting its application and document package to The Depository Trust Company (DTC), a unit of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly-traded companies in the US. The company anticipates receiving approval from DTC in the coming weeks, which will make shares of LVTTF eligible to be electronically cleared and settled.
PlantX Life Inc. (CSE:VEGA, FRA:WNT1) has announced its intention to commence a normal course issuer bid (NCIB), under which the company may purchase up to 6,071,757 of its common shares, representing approximately 5% of its issued and outstanding common shares. The company said it is commencing the NCIB because it believes that the market price of the common shares may not fully reflect the underlying value of the company's business and future prospects. PlantX believes that the repurchase of its common shares for cancellation represents an appropriate use of the company's financial resources and will enhance shareholder value. The NCIB is expected to commence on September 15, 2021, and terminate on September 14, 2022. All common shares purchased under the NCIB will be purchased on the open market through the facilities of the Canadian Securities Exchange and will be made under the NCIB will be at the prevailing market price at the time of purchase. The common shares acquired by the company under the NCIB are being purchased for cancellation. The company intends to appoint PI Financial Corp. as its broker to conduct the NCIB on its behalf. The company also announced today that its recently appointed executive chairman, Fred Leigh, intends to purchase up to 5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the company on the open market through the facilities of the CSE.
LeanLife Health (CSE:LLP) Inc. said it has entered into a debt settlement agreement with a creditor to settle an aggregate of $140,000 in debt for services provided by the creditor to the company by the issuance of an aggregate of two million common shares at a deemed price of seven cents per share. The issuance of the common shares is subject to approval of the Canadian Securities Exchange. All common shares issued in connection with the settlement agreement and shares for services will be subject to a four-month hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws.
Organic Garage (TSX-V:OG, FRA:9CW1) Ltd said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing the company's proposal to issue 206,522 shares to settle outstanding debt for $71,250 with two creditors.
Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. - ME2C Environmental - has announced that its management will present at the Taglich Brothers 17th Annual Investment Conference, being held Monday, September 13, 2021, at the TWA Hotel in New York City and virtually. Richard MacPherson, president and chief executive officer of ME2C Environmental, is scheduled to host a virtual presentation to investors on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11.30am Eastern time (8.30am Pacific time via the following webcast link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2049/42735. A live audio webcast of the event presentation will be available using the same webcast link.
MagicMed Industries chief executive officer, Dr Joseph Tucker is scheduled to present at two investor conferences in September, takeover partner Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ:ENVB, FRA:SLZ) has announced. Dr Tucker's H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference presentation will be available on-demand beginning Monday, September 13, 2021, at 7.00am ET, and investors can register here to attend: https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/. Dr Tucker is also scheduled to present on Thursday, September 16t, 2021, at 10.00am / 1.00pm ET at the Virtual Gravitas Health Reimagined Investor Day. To register for the event investors can use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VJvwUZA4ROKmF03Swjux-Q. On May 24, 2021, Enveric Biosciences (NASDAQ:ENVB, FRA:SLZ) announced the definitive agreement to acquire MagicMed Industries. Enveric and MagicMed will each hold a meeting of their respective stockholders. The Enveric annual meeting will be held virtually on September 14, 2021, at 10.00am Eastern Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ENVB2021.
Vyant Bio (NASDAQ:VYNT), Inc. has announced that it will be presenting at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Conference which is being held virtually from September 13-15, 2021. During the presentation, Vyant Bio (NASDAQ:VYNT)’s chief executive officer, Jay Roberts will highlight the company's recent merger, integration with Stemonix, Inc. and the resulting transformational business strategy, noteworthy collaborations and partnerships, and the broader going-forward corporate vision. The presentation will be webcast via the following link https://journey.ct.events/view/adb107c8-94fd-466d-a0cc-fde3e424a808 with on-demand viewing starting at 7.00am ET on Monday, September 13, 2021, and ending at 7pm ET on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. An archived recording will be made available in Investors’ section of the Vyant Bio (NASDAQ:VYNT) website. To register for the conference investors can use the following link: https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/. Vyant Bio (NASDAQ:VYNT) will also be available for virtual outside 1:1 meetings both during and after the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Conference. Investors can contact Jennifer K. Zimmons, Ph.D. at jzimmons@zimmonsic.com or +1 917.214.3514 for scheduling.
PsyBio Therapeutics Corp. has announced that Evan Levine, its chief executive officer and chairman, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 23rd Annual Global Investment Conference to be held virtually on September 13-15, 2021. Levine's presentation will be available on-demand beginning Monday, September 13 at 7.00am Eastern Time through to September 15 using the following link: https://journey.ct.events/view/7c37eb4d-9e6d-4f6f-a18f-4a1cb7144009. A recording of the presentation will be accessible on PsyBio's website via the above link for 90 days. The PsyBio management team will be available for one-on-one meetings for the duration of the conference. To schedule a meeting investors can contact KCSA Strategic Communications by emailing valter@kcsa.com.
OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Abitibi Royalties, Inc., a company which owns various royalties at the Canadian Malartic Mine near Val-d'Or Quebec, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. 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.