The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) released its market statistics for May on Monday, revealing that the trading volume and value of CSE-listed securities totaled 1.4 billion shares and $757 million.
Seven new companies listed on the exchange last month, including two fundamental changes of existing issuers, bringing the total number of components to 784 as of May 31.
Additionally, CSE issuers completed 52 financings that raised a total of $127 million, the group added.
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Monday also marks the first day of the PDAC conference in Toronto, which is one of a handful of events to feature a CSE presence, according to CEO Richard Carleton.
"The mining sector, and natural resources more broadly, have undergone a remarkable recovery during the pandemic, with more than 100 new mining companies listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange since the start of 2021, including 35 this year,” Carleton said in a statement. "The CSE is the ideal destination for entrepreneurs in the natural resources sector to achieve their capital market objectives."
At PDAC, the CSE will man booth 2542 and will host a panel called, “Proposed Changes to 43-101: What You Need to Know,” covering the anticipated changes to the 43-101 reporting rules. The one-hour panel is scheduled for 1 pm on June 14 in the Ontario Room at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre.
The CSE will also be speaking at the IR Summit Small Caps event at 3 pm on June 15 The discussion, led by CSE Director of Issue Engagement Barrington Miller, will include two panel discussions about how to improve disclosure to investors using technology and innovation.
Next week, the CSE plans to participate in Canada's Farm Show in Regina on June 21-23. The exchange will be present at booths 11,188 and 11,190. On June 23, the CSE will host a breakfast in room 6 at the Queensbury Convention Centre to connect with entrepreneurs in the FoodTech and AgTech sectors.
Then, the CSE said it will host Montreal Welcome Back, an in-person networking event from 5 pm to 7 pm on June 21 at the Mount Royal Club. CEO Richard Carleton and Senior Advisor of Listings Development Scott Pritchard will be in attendance.
Next month, the CSE will host its traditional breakfast for members of the capital markets community at the Calgary Stampede on July 8
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