Arizona Silver Exploration Inc told investors it remains focused on “exciting results” that are emerging from its Philadelphia project in Arizona and plans to resume drilling on February 1, 2022. In an open letter to shareholders, CEO Mike Stark said following the discovery of gold in multiple zones at the project, the exploration company looks forward to drilling the depth extent and linkages between the zones. "Importantly we have demonstrated potentially economic grades, not only in the primary vein target but in the surrounding rocks,” Stark said, noting that the company now controls the entire 3,000-metre (m) strike length following agreements reached over the past two years. “The company is anxious to resume drilling, not just on the Gap Zone, but on the entire strike length up to and including the Shark Fin and Rising Fawn areas,” Stark continued.
Broker Stifel GMP has repeated a 'Hold' rating on Pure Gold Mining Inc after the Red-Lake-focused miner reported high-grade drill results from its flagship mine in Ontario. The surface and underground drilling was completed in the fourth quarter of 2021 and confirmed the tenor and continuity of mineralization at near-term production stopes, while also showed potential for incremental resource growth. "The aggressive definition drilling, something that we understand was lacking in the past, has enabled Pure Gold to optimize final stope design, enhance high grade scheduling flexibility, ultimately leading to a much-needed operational improvement that should drive the future production growth while optimizing costs," Stifel analysts said.
Adcore Inc (TSX:ADCO) announced that Omri Brill, CEO will present at the World Outlook Financial Conference on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Those interested in registering to attend the conference may do so at the following link: https://mikesmoneytalks.ca/world-outlook-conference-2022/. "We are pleased to have the opportunity to present at the World Outlook Financial Conference for the second consecutive year," commented Brill. "Our business is enjoying tremendous momentum as online retailers recognize the value of our portfolio of solutions designed to help them maximize the visibility of their products in the digital marketplace. I look forward to providing an update on Adcore's progress to date and strategy going forward."
Ultra Resources Inc (TSX-V:ULT, OTCQB:ULTXF) has announced that the board has resolved to change the name of the company from Ultra Resources to Ultra Lithium Inc (TSX-V:ULI). The Vancouver-based exploration company which focuses on the acquisition and development of lithium, gold, and copper assets, said the firm's trading symbol “ULT” will remain unchanged. The company will resume trading under its new name Ultra Lithium Inc (TSX-V:ULI) on January 21, 2022, said the firm.
Belmont Resources Inc (TSX-V:BEA) said that the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation related to two earn-in agreements between the company and Marquee Resources Ltd (ASX:MQR). Belmont will dispose of up to an 80% interest to Marquee in the Kibby property. Under the terms of the Kibby agreement, Marquee can earn up to an 80% interest in the Kibby property by making a $100,000 cash payment, issuing up to three million Marquee shares to the company and incurring up to at least $2 million in exploration expenditures on the property within specified time frames. Pursuant an earn-in agreement relating to the company's Lone Star project, the company will dispose of up to an 80% interest in the property. Under the terms of the Lone Star agreement, Marquee can earn up to an 80% interest in the Lone Star property by making cash payments totalling approximately $504,000, issuing up to three million Marquee shares to the company and incurring up to at least $2.55-million in exploration expenditures on the property within specified time frames. Finder's fees of 250,000 shares at a deemed price of six cents per share will be issued to Peter Veregin in connection with each transaction (500,000 shares total) under a finder's fee agreement entered into with respect to the transactions.
American Battery Technology Company (OTCQB:ABML) (ABTC) announced that CEO Ryan Melsert has been chosen as one of Waste360’s 40 Under 40 Award winners for 2022. In addition, Melsert was the singular winner of the Waste360 2022 Innovator Award -- which recognizes innovators and forward thinkers who often use technology to better the industry. “It is an honor to be selected as one of Waste360’s 40 under 40, and specifically to be chosen for the Innovator Award of 2022 for our work within the battery recycling industry,” Melsert said in a statement. “We are in unprecedented times as we simultaneously work to address the challenges of increasing security of supply, reducing cost of supply, and mitigating the environmental footprint of supply within the battery metals space. I look forward to continuing to address these global challenges with this community.”
Falcon Gold Corp (TSX-V:FG, OTC:FGLDF) has added another 10,150 acres in the Gander North area of Newfoundland. The company’s new land position is contiguous to the Gander North project owned by Sassy Resources (CSE:SASY, OTCQB:SSYRF), and 25 kilometres from New Found Gold’s flagship Queensway project. The property, which consists of 406 claims, covers extensions or is proximal to the Dog Bay-Appleton-Grub Line fault system, a crustal scale fault zone that extends from the north coast of Newfoundland, southwest through Gander.
Banxa Holdings Inc., the world's first listed payment service provider (PSP) and RegTech platform for the digital assets industry, said it recorded total transaction volume (TTV) of US$131 million in December 2021. That record TTV represents a year-over-year increase of 337%, as the Banxa team processed over 7,000 transactions daily last month. Banxa said it also continues to expand its partner ecosystem with 14 new tie-ups signed in December, including leading businesses Ledger, Bitget, zkSync, and gmx.io. The company also added 18 new coins to its service, including Ethereum Classic, Cardano, Solana, Sushi, Uniswap, and Wrapped Bitcoin.
Willow Biosciences Inc announced the results of its in-vitro analysis and the first to be reported topical clinical study on cannabigerol (CBG). The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said that a single-blind clinical study in 20 healthy male and female volunteers conducted at Princeton Consumer Research showed Willow's FutureGrown CBG clinically reduces skin inflammation, the appearance of redness, and improves barrier function. "Willow's FutureGrown CBG continues to exhibit great promise as an exciting new skincare ingredient", said Trevor Peters, Willow's CEO in a statement. "We are excited to share the results of our in vitro and clinical work with our stakeholders and proud to have it published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, the first of its kind for CBG.” Peters noted that as the market for CBG and CBGA continues to develop, key studies such as the company’s help to define the potential these ingredients have in the health and wellness space.
Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSX-V:NUMI, OTC:LKYSF) said it has completed key steps to prepare to enroll participants at its clinics participating in a multi-site open-label extension study of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD’ (MAPPUSX), sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). "We are thrilled that our talented team of doctors and researchers at Numinus are helping pave the path forward to greater access to safe psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with this study further evaluating the safety of MDMA-assisted therapy in treating severe PTSD," says Payton Nyquvest, Founder and CEO of Numinus. He added: "This is an exciting next step in the MAPPUSX study, happening at our clinics in both British Columbia and Quebec, and we look forward to how this work supports expanded collaboration with MAPS in the future."
Cardiol Therapeutics (TSX:CRDL, NASDAQ:CRDL) Inc has appointed three new cardiovascular experts to its Scientific Advisory Board. The clinical-stage life sciences company welcomed Dr Paul Ridker, Dr Bruce McManus and Dr Joseph A. Hill to the board.
Doré Copper Mining Corp announced additional results from the 2021 drilling campaign at its flagship Corner Bay property in Québec, which included 3.7 meters (m) of 9.4% copper, 2.8 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, and 36.5 g/t silver. The company said the latest drill results have further expanded the deposit in three areas and will be incorporated, with other pending assays, into an updated resource estimate of the Corner Bay deposit for the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) anticipated at the end of the first quarter of 2022.
First Mining Gold has noted the announcement on January 18 this year by Auteco Minerals, its partner on the Pickle Crow project in Ontario, in which the former reported "more outstanding drilling results", which it said, would help to underpin a resource update set for release next month. The results continue to point to a "significant increase in 1.7Moz Resource with extensions to known mineralisation in high-grade veins as well as in areas potentially amenable to bulk mining", said Auteco. First Mining owns a 30% project interest and a 2.0% NSR royalty in the Pickle Crow project, and also owns 125 million shares of Auteco Minerals.
Vicinity Motor Corp. (TSX-V:VMC) has secured a C$14 million order from Pioneer Auto Group, a leading retail automotive dealer in British Columbia, for 100 VMC 1200 Class 3 electric trucks. Pioneer also has been appointed to act as Vicinity’s exclusive dealer in the province of British Columbia. The VMC 1200 trucks should start arriving at Pioneer in the second quarter of 2022.
Revive Therapeutics Ltd (CSE:RVV, OTCQB:RVVTF) told investors it is on track to complete study enrollment of its Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT04504734) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Bucillamine in patients with mild to moderate coronavirus (COVID-19) in the first quarter of 2022. In an update on the status of the trial for Bucillamine, an oral drug with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, the Toronto-based company said it is also preparing its regulatory package for submission to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulatory authorities for drug approvals. "We are now in the final stages in our Phase 3 study and we are focused on completing enrollment, preparing the regulatory packages for the FDA and international health authorities, and negotiating manufacturing and marketing agreements with pharmaceutical companies for commercialization,” the company’s CEO Michael Franks said in a statement.
Mobilum Technologies Inc. (CSE:MBLM) announced it has signed an agreement to provide KEYS Token Inc. with its on-ramp services. KEYS Token is revolutionizing the real estate industry by bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds, leveraging web3 and scalable 3D technologies in tandem with real estate professionals and industry leaders. Under the terms of the agreement, Mobilum said it will provide KEYS with an easy-to-use fiat-to-crypto- gateway where KEYS users will have the ability to seamlessly purchase KEYS Token using their Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), debit, and credit cards, powered by Mobilum's industry-leading on-ramp.
Golden Minerals Company (NYSE-A:AUMN, TSX:AUMN, ETR:7GB) unveiled encouraging results from the first ever drill program at the 830 hectare (Ha) Sarita Este gold-silver-copper project in Salta Province, Argentina. The company said over 2,500 metres (m) were sunk in ten diamond drill holes, which had identified shallow, oxide-gold, epithermal-style mineralization at the Sico target and oxide and supergene enriched copper-porphyry style mineralization at the Kachi prospect. At the epithermal target, highlights included an intercept of 9.9m at a grade of 1.91 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and 5 g/t silver. At the porphyry copper target, highlights included 130.5m at 0.13% copper, including 6m at 1.17% of the red metal, the firm said.
Levitee Labs (CSE:LVT) Inc, a wellness company with an established portfolio of cash-flowing wellness assets, has revealed that it is proposing to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 15 million units at a price of C$0.20 each for aggregate gross proceeds of up to C$3 million. The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said the proceeds will be used for “organic and inorganic growth initiatives” and to refocus the company on clinical healthcare with an emphasis on addiction services. “We are excited to move forward with our strategic growth objectives,” Levitee CEO Pouya Farmand said in a statement. “Through this financing we will have the balance sheet strength to further grow the company and focus on our mission to bring innovative treatments to addiction services patients.”
Aurion Resources (TSX-V:AU) Ltd announced results for four holes drilled at the Helmi Discovery on its joint venture (JV) with B2Gold Corp in Finland’s Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, which included 1.7 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 45 metres (m). The company said the broad zones of consistent gold mineralization extend the Helmi Discovery.
Electra Battery Materials Corporation (TSX-V:ELBM, OTCQX:ELBMF) announced that it has signed a battery recycling and cobalt sulfate supply agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corporation. Under the agreement, Electra said the two companies are committing to providing electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and battery cell makers with high-quality, low carbon and traceable battery materials. Electra said it will benefit from Marubeni's expansive network of battery cell recyclers worldwide to secure a stable source of black mass and other recyclable materials for the company's recycling operation, which is slated for commissioning in 2023. It will also leverage Marubeni's strong presence in Japan and Asia as a preferred facilitator of battery raw material flows into the regional EV supply chain.
Great Panther Mining Limited (TSX:GPR, NYSE:GPL) told investors it expects to produce between 100,000 and 119,000 gold-equivalent ounces in 2022 as the company continues its bid to unlock value from across its three mines. The precious metals producer runs the wholly-owned Tucano mine in Brazil and the Topia and the Guanajuato Mine Complex (GMC) in Mexico. "Coming off a record production year in 2020, last year was not what we expected, however, we remain committed to unlocking the value from our asset portfolio in 2022 and beyond," said CEO Rob Henderson, as the miner reported fourth-quarter and full-year operating results.
FansUnite Entertainment Inc (CSE:FANS, OTCQX:FUNFF) announced the launch of the VamosGG Cup, a two-day Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament featuring gamers, streamers, and influencers beginning March 5, 2022. FansUnite's Brazilian esports wagering platform, VamosGG, set new record milestones during the PGL Major 2021, leading the company to establish the VamosGG Cup. The live event will increase the Brazilian brand's visibility among esports fans, mainly CS:GO enthusiasts, and position FansUnite to leverage the tournament to generate new registrants among spectators.
Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc told investors it has filed a combined Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products and Ethics Approval application with the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. The Vancouver-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical development company said the application was accomplished via the combined review service, which provides for a single application route for its planned Phase 1 clinical human study of AP-188 (N, N-dimethyltryptamine or DMT), a known psychedelic compound that is part of the tryptamine family. The application follows positive feedback at a scientific advice meeting from the UK MHRA for its planned Phase 1 DMT stroke study, the company said, referring to a November 19, 2021, announcement.
Golden Tag Resources Ltd has announced complete results from diamond drill hole 21-60A at its 100% owned San Diego project in Mexico, which included 272 grams per tonne (g/t) silver equivalent over 7.8 meters (m) as well as 100 g/t silver equivalent over 322.9m. The company said the drill results extend the Endoskarn portion of Fernandez Zone 50m to the southwest.
Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE-A:GORO, ETR:GIH) (Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE-A:GORO, ETR:GIH), Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE-A:GORO, ETR:GIH)), the Mexico-focused producer, said it ended 2021 with US$34 million in cash having sold 37,512 precious metal gold-equivalent ounces. The operation at the Don David mine achieved the high end of output guidance, added the miner, and 13,553 tonnes of zinc, 1,420 tonnes of copper and 5,999 tonnes of lead were sold over the year. In the fourth quarter to end-December, 9,848 gold equivalent ounces were sold.
Plurilock Security Inc announced that it has submitted a non-provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for an innovative forensic attribution technology enhancement. The patent application, titled ‘Forensics Analysis for Malicious Insider Attack Attribution based on Activity Monitoring and Behavioral Biometrics Profiling’, documents Plurilock's forensic attribution technology, the company said. The new filing is intended to expand on Plurilock's zero-trust technology portfolio, strengthening its competitive moat. The Vancouver-based company added that when the technology is paired with its continuous authentication solution Plurilock DEFEND, it assists organizations in assessing user data and narrowing down individuals that could have been involved in an insider threat attack, based on their behavioral biometrics profile.
Bridgeline Digital Inc (NASDAQ:BLIN), a cloud-based marketing technology software provider, told investors that a Fortune Top 100 technology company has gone live with its site search software on their website. Bridgeline, based in Burlington, Massachusetts, said the client, which it didn’t name, is a pioneer in technology and has partnered with it for a multi-year arrangement. It joins over a dozen Fortune 100 companies to work with Bridgeline, the company added. It noted that its Fortune 100 clients are leaders in the technology, retail, automotive, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries. While the new partnership goes live, it said it continues to support several household names such as AstraZeneca, UPS, Caterpillar, and many more. “We are proud to deliver enterprise-class solutions that are entrusted by so many notable companies on the Fortune 100,” CEO Ari Kahn said in a statement.
Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp (CSE:CANN, OTCQX:HERTF) has announced that Endocanna Health, a company in which it holds a 30% non-controlling interest, has entered into a strategic partnership with OMNI Medical Services to examine the benefits of using cannabis as a treatment for ailments including coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the partnership, Heritage said OMNI is preparing a major study in collaboration with Endocanna to determine the best strain of plant-based medicines for patients by analyzing their endocannabinoid system. Endocanna’s EndoDNA test kits analyze essential biomolecules in the human endocannabinoid system to formulate and identify the ratios of CBD and cannabis the body metabolizes most effectively and explore optimal methods of consumption and dosing based on metabolic function and drug to drug interactions.
Group Eleven Resources Ltd revealed plans for an upcoming drill program at two of its Irish projects. The Vancouver-based company said it is fully-funded for a 2,300-metre (m), six-hole drill program at the Stonepark project, which is contiguous to its PG West project. Group Eleven is hoping to drill a couple of stepout holes in the northern and western portions of the Carrickittle prospect on PG West.
Todos Medical Ltd. (OTCQB:TOMDF) said that it will be sponsoring Pepperdine University for hosting the 22nd Annual Celebrity Flag Football Challenge on February 12, 2022, in Malibu at the university soccer field. “We’re excited to be a part of this year’s Celebrity Flag Football Challenge,” said Gerald Commissiong, CEO of Todos Medical, the maker of Tollovid. “This event allows us to participate in the excitement of Super Bowl weekend and offers fans a chance to learn more about the all-natural 3CL protease inhibitor immune support benefits of Tollovid, currently available for sale on Amazon and at www.mytollovid.com.xn--ivg Doors will open at 11:15 am PST commencing with a fun interactive game zone, offering activities, prizes, giveaways, and food, the company said. There will also be an entertaining half-time show. The Celebrity Flag Football Challenge, presented by Todos Medical’s Tollovid, is a family-fun event, open to fans of all ages, the Malibu-based company said. Twenty-five athletes and celebrities will play in the competitive flag football game and first responders, military service members, and boys and girls youth groups from across California are invited as special guests.
AMPD Venture Inc said it has granted 625,000 incentive stock options to certain employees, officers, directors or consultants under the company's stock option plan. The options have an exercise price of 36 cents per share. A total of 625,000 of the options are exercisable for a period of three years, unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the stock option plan. Out of the 625,000 stock options, 25,000 stock options have an expiry term of three years and 600,000 stock options have an expiry term of five years from the date of grant unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the stock option plan. A total of 600,000 of the options will vest in 12 equal quarterly instalments, with the first instalment vesting on the date of grant. A total of 25,000 options will vest immediately.
out of 625,000 stock options, 25,000 stock options have an expiry term of three years and 600,000 stock options have an expiry term of five years from the date of grant unless terminated pursuant to the terms of the stock option plan. OTC Markets Group Inc has announced that Silver Dollar Resources Inc, a mineral exploration company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. The company upgraded to the OTCQX from the OTCQB Venture Market. Silver Dollar’s shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “SLV” and begin trading on the OTCQX under the symbol “SLVDF.” To qualify for the OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. “Graduating to the OTCQX is anticipated to provide improved liquidity, an enhanced trading experience for our current US shareholders and potential US investors,” said Michael Romanik, president of Silver Dollar. “The company is fully funded for the 2022 exploration and we are currently drilling our flagship La Joya Silver Project in Durango, Mexico.” The OTC is the operator of financial markets for over 11,000 US and global securities.
OTC Markets Group Inc has revealed that PetroTal Corp. (AIM:PTAL, TSX-V:TAL) a Houston-based, Canadian domiciled energy company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market. PetroTal Corp. (AIM:PTAL, TSX-V:TAL) upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink market. PetroTal Corp. (AIM:PTAL, TSX-V:TAL) will start trading on the OTCQX under the symbol “PTALF.” To qualify for the OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. “This is an excellent initiative for PetroTal and we are very excited to be part of the OTCQX market,” said CEO Manuel Pablo Zuniga-Pflucker. “We hope to share our story with a wide range of US investors that can now access PetroTal shares in a more transparent way.” The OTC is the operator of financial markets for over 11,000 US and global securities.
Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced November 23, 2021, which will see the issue of 109,032,378 shares at a purchase price of 3 cents per share together with 109,032,378 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of 5 cents for a two-year period with 58 placees.
BTU Metals Corp said the TSX Venture Exchange has consented to the extension in the expiry date of 2,712,500 warrants with an original expiry date of warrants of February 28, 2022, to a new expiry date of February 28, 2023. The warrants were issued under a private placement of 5,425,000 flow-through shares with 2,712,500 share purchase warrants attached, with an exercise price of 40 cents which was accepted for filing by the exchange effective March 4, 2020.
AIM ImmunoTech Inc (NYSE:AIM) announced that CEO Thomas Equels will present at the Virtual Investor 2022 Top Picks Conference on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET. As part of the virtual event, the company will provide a corporate presentation, followed by a moderated interactive Q&A session. In addition to the moderated portion of the event, all investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to submit questions live during the event. Interested parties may also pre-submit questions in advance of the live event, which can be sent via the conference website at virtualinvestorco.com. The company will answer as many questions as possible during the event. A live video webcast of the presentation will be available on the Events page of the Investors section of the company’s website, and a webcast replay will be available two hours following the live presentation and will be accessible for one year.
Pathway Health (TSX-V:PHC) Corp announced the issuance of 75,000 common shares in the capital of the company to CannTrust Inc in partial satisfaction of the company's payment obligations under an asset purchase agreement dated August 31, 2021, pursuant to which a subsidiary of the company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of O Cannabis We Stand On Guard for Thee Corporation. The acquisition of the assets of O Cannabis We Stand On Guard for Thee Corporation, and further information concerning the agreement, are described in the company's press release dated September 7, 2021. The shares issued to satisfy the payment obligation will be subject to a four-month hold period under applicable securities laws. After giving effect to the issuance of the 75,000 shares, the company will have 93,722,085 shares issued and outstanding. Pathway Health (TSX-V:PHC) is an integrated healthcare company that provides products and services to patients suffering from chronic pain and related conditions.
Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) announced that it will host a conference on February 24, 2022, at 4:30 pm ET to report its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, and provide an update on recent corporate highlights. To participate in the conference call, please dial (833) 729-4776 (inside the U.S.) or (830) 213-7701 and reference the access code 3465026#. A replay of the call will be available two hours after the conference call ends on February 24, 2022. To access the replay, please visit https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/38zwqbqa. The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Gevo's website at www.gevo.com.
SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR), Inc. doing business as SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) Technologies, announced it has retained Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC (EMC) to provide investor/public relations services. The technology company, whose subsidiary Applied Magix, Inc. develops and resells Apple ecosystem compatible products in the growing multi-billion-dollar IoT Smart Home and Connected Car markets, noted that EMC specializes in helping small and mid-sized public companies establish brand awareness and increase market share to its customer base while improving visibility to the institutional and retail investment community. "After meeting their talented team, I am excited to be working with EMC", SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) Technologies CEO Tim Matula said in a statement. "EMC's representation will allow SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) and Applied Magix to reach the market potential that we envision."