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Last updated: 17:00 19 Jan 2021 EST, First published: 10:00 19 Jan 2021 EST

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CleanSpark Inc (NASDAQ:CLSK) announced Tuesday a new solar-plus-storage microgrid with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) partner, Solar Watt Solutions. Previously, CleanSpark announced it had executed a contract for a new Southern California microgrid. The energy storage project was successfully installed and deployed by Solar Watt Solutions including CleanSpark's patented controls on-site for resiliency. An additional contract was signed for a medical facility in Orange County that will feature 100 kilowatt (kw) rooftop and carport solar with 30kw/70kw battery. CleanSpark's patented mPulse controller will optimize the solar plus storage resources to provide the customer with significant cost savings. Based on prior results and the recent mVSO evaluation, the medical facility is expected to save around 90% on the monthly energy costs.

International Montoro Resources Inc (CVE:IMT) (OTCPINK:IMTFF) named finance industry veteran Geoff Balderson its finance chief on Tuesday, as the company makes rapid progress advancing its new holdings. In a statement, the Vancouver-based emerging resource company said Balderson replaces Fraser Rieche, who has stepped down as the CFO, but will remain as a director for the ensuing year. Montoro has also accepted the resignation of one its directors Brent Griffin. "I welcome Geoff to the International Montoro team and thank Brent for his service to the company,” International Montoro CEO Karim Rayani said in a statement. “The company is making great progress as we continue to develop our new holdings and rebrand the company as an emerging gold and platinum group element (PGE) focused issuer.”

Alpine 4 Technologies Inc (OTCQB:ALPP) CEO Kent Wilson released his annual letter to shareholders on Tuesday, issuing revenue guidance between $42 million and $55 million for 2021. That number doesn’t factor in potential acquisitions, Wilson said, and the company could exceed it if COVID-19 doesn't inflict market-inhibiting barriers like it did in 2020. The bulk of this revenue is expected to occur in the second and third quarters, as there is a significant backlog of work from 2020. For 2020, Alpine said it saw revenue grow at least 19% to $33.5 million despite the impact of the coronavirus. The company's ability to drive net profit to the bottom line was exacerbated by the constraints of delayed contracts, customers halting sales in the US market, and shelter in place orders, WIlson said. 

Australis Capital Inc (CSE:AUSA) (OTCMKTS:AUSAF) (FRA:AC4) provided an operations update on its pending acquisitions of Green Therapeutics LLC and ALPS, as part of its shift from an investment company into a US multi-state operator (MSO). Australis said Green Therapeutics (GT) saw a record 47% year-over-year increase in December sales, and recently reached an agreement to sell its land in North Las Vegas, which would result in AUSA receiving approximately US$1.95 million if the transaction is completed.

Mojave Jane Brands Inc (CSE:JANE) (OTCMKTS:HHPHF) announced Tuesday a 1:25 share rollback in a bid to improve its share capital structure for future capital raises. It aims to consolidate its shares on the basis of 25 pre-consolidation shares for one post- consolidation share, after which it will have around 4.49 million shares issued and outstanding, down from over 112.3 million shares currently. The completion of the consolidation is subject to approval by the Canadian Securities Exchange. The company will not be changing its name and trading symbol in connection with the consolidation.

Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc (CSE:AGN) (OTCQB:AGNPF), the drug repurposing company, reminded the market that the company share purchase warrants issued on November 1, 2019 have had their expiry date accelerated to January 21 this year. As of today (January 19) around 2 million November warrants remain unexercised of the around 6.5 million that were outstanding, when they were accelerated on December 23, 2020. Any remaining November warrants not exercised by close of business January 21 this year will be accordingly cancelled, the company said.

Ceylon Graphite Corp (CVE:CYL) (OTCMKTS:CYLUF) (FRA:CCY) is establishing itself as a leading innovator in the graphite space and has hired two leading researchers to help bring new applications to market, the miner said on Tuesday. New to the management team, Dr Siva Bohm and Dr Mallika Bohm have collectively filed over 30 patents for innovative uses of graphite and its derivatives, including for applications in the energy storage sector, air-cleaning paints and anti-viral coatings.

Killi Ltd (CVE:MYID) (OTCQB:MYIDF), the company paying consumers for their personal data, has announced a partnership with Latin America-based data intelligence platform, Retargetly. Through this partnership, Killi will use Retargetly's platform to distribute what it calls its Fair-Trade Data, which compensates the consumer whenever their data is purchased. Retargetly will help Killi offer verified and unique data sets through all its platforms in the Latin America region that will allow buyers to create more comprehensive user profiles.

Milestone Scientific Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide virtually painless and precise injections, announced Tuesday that it has signed agreements with US Dental Depot and IQ Dental Supply for its Wand Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) System.  US Dental Depot and IQ Dental Supply are leading distributors of dental products in the US, headquartered in Florida and New Jersey, respectively. "We are encouraged by the rebound in interest in our dental instrument, as evidenced by the addition of these two latest independent distributors, which expands our coverage in Florida, New York and New Jersey,” said Arjan Haverhals, CEO of Wand Dental Inc, in a statement. “US Dental Depot and IQ Dental Supply are excellent partners as their principals have extensive expertise and proven track records in their respective markets. These partnerships will enable us to leverage our patented products with their unparalleled sales, marketing, distribution and customer support platforms in the professional dental segment."

Contakt World LLC, a technology company modernizing public health and safety, has launched its Research, Development, Training (RDT) division to spearhead continued development of breakthrough public health and safety technologies by conducting university research and by seeking funding through non-dilutive grants. The RDT division is expected to play a critical role in non-dilutive capital formation for Contakt World through recurring applications for grants bolstered by the expertise and scale of the FreeMind Group, which has successfully garnered over US$1.5 billion in awards for its clients. FreeMind will assist Contakt World with strategy and frequent applications from agencies in the United States such as National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), Biomedical Advanced Research Development Authority (BARDA), National Science Foundation (NSF) and through private foundations.

Recruiter.com Group Inc (OTCQB:RCRT) has revealed that its Recruiter.com Video solution is now available on SAP App Center, helping companies to interview and hire job candidates amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The solution integrates with SAP Fieldglass to allow businesses with SAP technologies to accurately and quickly screen candidate applications, saving a substantial amount of time, the company said.

Rideshare Rental Inc (OTCMKTS:YAYO), formerly YayYo Inc, reported fiscal 2020 net revenue that rose 11% year-over-year to approximately $8 million despite a second-quarter sales decline due to COVID-19 related shutdowns. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, the Beverly Hills, California-based company reported revenue of $2.3 million, a 30% jump compared to revenue posted in the fourth quarter of 2019.

TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:TCON) has announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for its cancer treatment envafolimab was granted priority review by the Center for Drug Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China, according to its corporate partners. The partners, Alphamab Oncology and 3D Medicines submitted an NDA for envafolimab as a treatment for MSI-H/dMMR cancer, which is characterized by cells being unable to repair damage suffered during the division process.

BioLargo Inc (OTCQB:BLGO) announced Tuesday that it has completed manufacturing of its first-ever, commercial-scale AOS water treatment unit, which will be shipped to a municipal wastewater treatment plant near Montreal for a pilot project. In a statement, the California company said the pilot is to be run independently by water treatment technology experts from the world-renowned Centre des Technologies de l'Eau (CTE) in Montreal and will provide real-time data of AOS performance in a municipal wastewater stream. The unit being shipped can treat up to 100 gallons per minute of municipal wastewater, and will eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. BioLargo said the pilot project will provide crucial field validation data for the municipal wastewater market and will highlight the value proposition of the AOS -- high performance, able to remove hard-to-remove micropollutants, and low operating costs, including the consumption of less electrical energy than competing technologies.

Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (CVE:GRG) (OTCQB:GARWF) announced Tuesday that it hit high-grade gold during a shallow drilling campaign at its Tierra Dorada project in Paraguay. Results reported Tuesday included 143.5 grams per ton (g/t) gold over 0.5 meters, within 6 metres averaging 14.5 g/t gold, and 11.8 g/t gold over 3.2 metres within 7.8 metres averaging 6.1 g/t gold. The latest results came from 41 shallow diamond drill holes totaling 550 metres that tested three of the four more prospective gold vein showings on the property.

Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc (CSE:AGN) (OTCQB:AGNPF), the drug repurposing company, has reported a further step in its clinical trial process to assess Ifenprodil as a potential coronavirus (COVID-19) treatment. The external data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) has completed its latest review of the Phase 2b part of its Phase 2b/3 human study and has given approval to continue on with Phase 3.

LeanLife Health Inc (CSE:LLP) (FRA:LL1) (OTC:LHLNF) has announced a major sales agreement with Eclypse LLC, a private US company in the beverage space, to grow its Mike Tyson-branded Iron Energy drink in the country.  The key principal of Eclypse, Cathal O'Flaherty, spent more than 16 years at Constellation Brands, where he helped the company account for more than half of the US total sales of imported beer, the company said. O'Flaherty has also worked with iconic brands like Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, and he helped the import beer division grow from C$1 billion to C$5 billion in revenue

NetCents Technology Inc (CSE:NC) (FRA:26N) (OTCQB:NTTCF) announced Tuesday it has received its Bank Identification Number (BIN) from Visa for its NetCents Cryptocurrency Visa cards.  With the Visa blackout date now passed and the BIN in place, NetCents said it is now able to complete the final technical integration required to launch the card. 

Atlas Engineered Products Ltd (CVE:AEP) (OTCMKTS:APEUF) revealed on Monday that the company has struck an agreement with ZyTech Building Systems LP to acquire the bulk of ZyTech's manufacturing assets from its former Langley location in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The Canadian engineering company, which specializes in the manufacture and supply of roof trusses and wood products, said the acquisition was in line with its goal of rapid expansion in British Columbia. The equipment purchase is expected to close on January 31, 2021, at a price of $958,160, which is below replacement or market value, according to Atlas Engineered.

FansUnite Entertainment Inc (CSE:FANS) (OTCQB:FUNFF) (FRA:4UY) reported that it will partner with compliance and licensing solution provider OneComply Inc to advise FansUnite on protocol and strategy as it enters additional North American legalized gaming jurisdictions, especially in the US. FansUnite said the move follows its June 2020 announced amalgamation with Vancouver-based Askott Entertainment Inc to create one of Canada's leading online gaming companies, focused on sports betting, esports wagering, and casino games.

Victory Square Technologies Inc (CSE:VST) (OTC:VSQTF) (FWB:6F6) announced on Tuesday that it signed a binding letter of intent on January 13 this year related to the acquisition of all of the shares of IV Hydreight Inc, a mobile health and wellness service provider operating in the US. The Vancouver, British Columbia based group which builds, acquires, and invests in promising startups, said the details of the acquisition will be disclosed after the completion of the deal. Founded in 2018, Hydreight provides a custom-built, proprietary telemedicine service that allows users to book confidential health and wellness and/or medical services at their home, hotel, office or wherever they may need discreet assistance.

Loop Insights Inc (CVE:MTRX) (OTCQB:RACMF) announced Tuesday the final integration of major cryptocurrency payments like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin into its contactless payments platform.  The move comes as cryptocurrency prices are reaching record highs, with Bitcoin currently valued at over US$37,000.  Loop had originally planned to integrate the cryptocurrencies in 2018 but put the move on hold as prices languished before breaking out this year. 

WeedMD Inc (CVE:WMD) (OTCQX:WDDMF) (FRA:4WE) announced that it is developing new Cannabis 2.0 products as it enters 2021, with extract products featuring live resin, solventless hash, and rosin concentrates.  The company said its newest Cannabis 2.0 extract products are expected to debut during the second quarter of 2021, under WeedMD’s Color Cannabis and Saturday Cannabis adult-use brands.

BetterLife Pharma Inc (OTCQB:BETRF) (CSE:BETR) announced Tuesday that Health Canada has confirmed that LSD derivative 2-bromo-LSD is not classified as a controlled substance. In a statement, CEO Ahmad Doroudian told shareholders that confirmation of the status is a “significant first step” for the Vancouver-based company to begin its IND-enabling pre-clinical studies of its psychedelic product TD-0148A. As a result, BetterLife will not face major regulatory hurdles during the development process of TD-0148A that other psychedelic products will encounter, according to Doroudian.

GlobeX Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF) (CSE:SWIS), the leader in Swiss hosted secure data management and secure communications, has announced that it is preparing to launch additional features to its Sekur email and messaging security solution. The company said it is preparing to release encrypted voice, video and conferencing features to its existing Sekur solution by the end of Q1 2021. The features, which will be fully web-based only for security reasons, will be hosted in Switzerland as are all of GlobeX's cybersecurity and secure communications solutions. The new upgraded package will be sold through GlobeX's approved distributors and through internal marketing efforts such as direct email marketing and through its Sekur website. The package will be called SekurPro and will cost USD 25/user/month or US$250/user/year and will include a suite of secure features including email, messaging, file transfer, voice record transfer, voice and video calls and video conferencing capabilities.

Ceylon Graphite Corp (CVE:CYL) (OTCMKTS:CYLUF) (FRA:CCY) is establishing itself as a leading innovator in the graphite space and has hired two leading researchers to help bring new applications to market, the miner said on Tuesday. New to the management team, Dr Siva Bohm and Dr Mallika Bohm have collectively filed over 30 patents for innovative uses of graphite and its derivatives, including for applications in the energy storage sector, air-cleaning paints and anti-viral coatings. 

Milestone Scientific Inc (NYSEAMERICAN:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide virtually painless and precise injections, announced Tuesday that it has signed agreements with US Dental Depot and IQ Dental Supply for its Wand Single Tooth Anesthesia (STA) System. US Dental Depot and IQ Dental Supply are leading distributors of dental products in the US, headquartered in Florida and New Jersey, respectively. 

Pacton Gold Inc (CVE:PAC) (OTCPINK:PACXF) (FRA:2NKM) has hailed the first phase drill results from its Sidace project in Red Lake, Ontario, which have shown high-grades and widespread gold mineralization. Ten holes were completed, with results received from nine, showing all hit gold mineralization. Highlight assays included a high grade of 9 grams per ton (g/t) of gold over 2.3 metres (m). 

HempFusion Wellness Inc (TSX:CBD.U) said on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Probulin Probiotics LLC has increased its product selection in certain brick-and-mortar locations and expanded its distribution on Amazon through an e-commerce store within the online retail giant's platform. The Denver, Colorado-based health and wellness CBD company said the “broader product selection” is available in major brick-and-mortar stores including Sprouts and Fresh Thyme and includes the company’s new Probulin Total Care Immune product.

PlantX Life Inc (CSE:VEGA) (OTCQB:PLTXF) is adding meal programs to its current in-home meal delivery services, the group said on Tuesday. The new option includes a subscription-based “set and forget” option for up to five full days of nutritionally-balanced meals. Vancouver-based PlantX is partnering with food company Upmeals to deliver the meals from Upmeals’ HAACP-certified production facility. The meals are developed by registered dietician Amy Gensel, who will join PlantX’s board of directors.

CO2 GRO Inc. (CVE:GROW) (OTCQB:BLONF) (FRA:4021) said it has sold a fourth CO2 Delivery Solutions Commercial Installation to a Canadian licensed cultivator.  As with the previous three straight-to-commercial sales, this customer has decided to forego a commercial feasibility and go straight to purchasing a system with payments over 12 months, the Toronto based-firm added. In a statement, Aaron Archibald, CO2 GRO's VP Sales and Strategic Alliances commented: "It is encouraging and gratifying to see customers contact us after seeing our previous sale announcements. We believe that as word spreads of CO2 Delivery Solution ability to increase grower returns by up to 30%, that we will see an acceleration of inbound customer inquiries."

Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. (CSE:CANN) (OTCQX:HERTF) (FRA:2UE) announced Tuesday that its subsidiary CannaCure Corp has entered into a binding letter of intent with Entourage Participações SA for a three-year extraction and finished product supply agreement for the distribution of pharmaceutical products in Brazil.  Under the terms of the agreement, Heritage said it will supply to Entourage Phytolab, hemp-derived CBD dominant extract, cannabis-derived THC dominant extract, and hemp-derived CBD 25 milligram (mg) softgels and cannabis-derived THC dominant 2.5 and 5.0 mg softgels.

Killi Ltd (CVE:MYID) (OTCQB:MYIDF), the company paying consumers for their personal data, has announced a partnership with Latin America-based data intelligence platform, Retargetly. Through this partnership, Killi will use Retargetly's platform to distribute what it calls its Fair-Trade Data, which compensates the consumer whenever their data is purchased. Retargetly will help Killi offer verified and unique data sets through all its platforms in the Latin America region that will allow buyers to create more comprehensive user profiles.

Karora Resources Inc (TSE:KRR) (OTCMKTS:KRRGF) (FRA:5RN1) beat its production guidance for full-year 2020 by 7% and expects a further lift in output for 2021. The gold miner reported record gold production for the 12 months to end-December last year of 99,249 ounces from its Beta Hunt and Higginsville mines in Western Australia. In the middle of 2020, it had been guiding for between 90,000 and 95,000 ounces of the yellow metal. For full-year 2021, the miner is targeting group production of between 105,000 and 115,000 ounces of gold - that's a 21% increase over the high-end of 2020's guidance.

Willow Biosciences Inc (TSE:WLLW) (OTCQX:CANSF) has said it is planning to become the first company to launch biosynthetically-produced THC in Canada. Willow’s in-house process creates a consistent, scalable and sustainable high-purity product that can be used in a multitude of different industries, from consumer packaged goods to pharmaceuticals. The Canadian company announced Tuesday that it plans to commercialize the proprietary THC-producing yeast strain after it successfully launches its CBG-producing strain early this year. In December, Willow told shareholders it expects its first sales of CBG in the second quarter of 2021 -  six months ahead of expectations.

Neo Lithium Corp (CVE:NLC) (OTCQX:NTTHF) (FRA:NE2) unveiled a further boost for the advancement of its 3Q project in Argentina, saying it had significantly improved the purity of the battery-grade lithium carbonate produced at the pilot plant.  After closing due to the pandemic, the plant in Fiambalá resumed operations in the fourth quarter last year and an improved processing method has led to the uplift of purity to 99.797% from 99.599%. 

INDVR Brands Inc (CSE:IDVR) (OTCMKTS:CAAOF) (FRA:3YX) is expanding its market share in the US cannabis edibles and infused products space as it exceeded internal estimates in both Washington State and Oregon. Since August 2020, through new corporate objectives set out by the new board and management team, INDVR said it has become hyper-focused on growing its infused product brands and using those brands to expand its distribution reach to over 1,000 dispensaries across Washington, Oregon and Colorado. Through its third-party manufacturing partner in Washington, INDVR said it sold over 206,000 individual edible units in December, a 12% month-over-month increase from the 184,000 units sold during the previous month. The company also recorded an 8% sales increase in its infused topical segment, bringing units sold to over 2,700 in December 2020.

Cloud Nine Education Group Ltd. (CVE:CNI) said it has closed a non-brokered private placement financing of secured convertible debentures for the aggregate principal amount of $1,199,600.. The group said the proceeds of the debenture financing are expected to be used for general working capital and payables.

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) noted that Frances H. Arnold, a Nobel-Prize recipient and Gevo’s co-founder, has been named to US president-elect Joe Biden’s Science Team. The Science Team is tasked with marshalling the force of science to drive meaningful progress in the lives of people. It will help the Biden-Harris administration confront some of the biggest crises and challenges of our time, including climate change. Patrick R. Gruber, the Chief Executive Officer of Gevo, commented: “This appointment is well deserved. Gevo has benefited from Professor Arnold’s outstanding work in developing enzymes crucial to our technology. Gevo has used science to create technology that has established Gevo as a leader that transforms renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquids that have the potential to achieve a net-zero greenhouse footprint when used as drop-in fuels for transportation and other uses. Gevo looks forward to playing it’s part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:GORO) announced on Friday that Bill Conrad, a member of its board of directors, resigned from the board due to personal reasons. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee will commence a search for a suitable candidate to appoint to the Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation. "We would like to thank Mr Conrad for his 15 years of service at Gold Resource Corporation since he was appointed to the Board in 2006," said chairman of the board, Alex Morrison. "We wish Bill continued success with his future endeavors including Fortitude Gold Corporation."

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMBL), an esports entertainment and online gambling operator has announced that the Cboe Options Exchange began trading options on the company’s common stock this week. "The listing of options on our stock is yet another important milestone achievement,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “We have successfully capitalized on a multitude of opportunities since we first began trading on Nasdaq in April 2020, including key acquisitions and contracts with globally recognized brands. Now with options trading on our stock, we can potentially reach an even wider investor audience with our exciting growth story.”

Bragg Gaming Group (CVE:BRAG) (OTCMKTS:BRGGF) announced that the Company has been approved to graduate to the Toronto Stock Exchange and will begin trading on the senior exchange on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. “Uplisting to the Toronto Stock Exchange was one of my immediate goals when stepping into the CEO role,” explained Adam Arviv, CEO of Bragg Gaming. “It’s a significant milestone in our growth strategy, and we’re pleased that our strong performance has allowed us to make the move to the senior market.” Paul Godfrey, board member at Bragg Gaming added: “Bragg is well on its way to becoming a global leader in the online gaming space. The listing on the TSX will generate increased awareness among institutional and global investors and will put the company squarely in the sights of major industry analysts. As the global online gaming industry continues to expand at an exponential rate, investors are looking for companies with the technologies and expertise to lead the way, and Bragg is a prime example.”

Essex Minerals Inc. (CVE:ESX) has announced the continued appointment of Harbor Access LLC to provide external investor relations services to Essex. Harbor Access is an investor relations advisory firm representing and advising micro to mega-cap companies in North America and Europe, with a collective 75+ years of direct capital markets experience. Essex Minerals CEO Paul Loudon commented: "The team at Harbor Access are a key part of our overall strategy, their investor network and communications experience support our goal to provide timely updates for our investors whilst ensuring the utmost transparency." Harbor Access will be remunerated USD$7,000 per month for a 12-month term. "The Harbor Access team is appreciative to continue to work with CEO Paul Loudon and the entire Essex team to help bring awareness to what we believe is an incredible early-stage opportunity in the mining sector," said Graham Farrell, managing partner, Harbor Access.

Neo Lithium Corp (CVE:NLC) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced September 14, 2020, which sees the issue of 10,217,503 common shares at a purchase price of 84 cents each with one placee.

Victory Resources Corporation (CSE:VR) (FRA:VR61) (OTCPINK:VRCFF) announced that it has extended the expiry date of an aggregate of 4,210,000 previously issued warrants for an additional one year. The warrants were originally issued January 29, 2019, with an original expiry date of January 29, 2021. The 4,210,000 warrants entitle the holder to purchase a common share of the company at an exercise price of $0.375. The exercise price of the warrants remains unchanged.

Highgold Mining Inc (CVE:HIGH)  said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing a purchase agreement dated October 20, 2020, between the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Epica Gold Inc., Golden Valley Mines Ltd. and Eldorado Gold (Quebec) Inc., whereby the company acquired a 100% interest in and to the Golden Valley property, consisting of 12 single-cell mining claims and three boundary cell mining claims, located in the district of Cochrane, Ontario. Glenn Mullan retains a 3.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty, of which Epica may repurchase 1.5% for $1 million cash. Also, a purchase agreement dated October 30, 2020, between Epica and Jubilee Gold Exploration Ltd., whereby the company acquired the Jubilee property, comprising 10 patented claims, one mining licence of occupation, one unpatented mining claim (collectively, the subject properties) and one leasehold property, consisting of 16 mining claims (the leasehold claim), located in the district of Cochrane, Ontario. Jubilee retains a 2% NSR royalty on the subject properties, of which Epica may repurchase 1% for $2 million cash, and a 0.5% NSR royalty on the leasehold claim. And a purchase agreement dated December 9, 2020, among Epica and Royal Trust Corp. of Canada and Carter Finnell, trustees of the estate of F.W. Schumacher, whereby the company acquired a 100% interest in and to the Schumacher property, comprising two mining claims, located in the district of Cochrane, Ontario. F.W. Schumacher retains a 1.5% NSR royalty, of which Epica may repurchase 1% for $1 million cash. The aggregate consideration paid by the company for the Golden Valley, Jubilee and Schumacher properties is $100,000 cash and 424,976 common shares

Blackrock Gold Corp. (CVE:BRC) announced the award under its Restricted Share Unit plan of an aggregate of 466,800 restricted share units (RSUs) to its directors, officers and employees. Each RSU entitles the recipient to receive one common share of the company, or a cash payment equal to the equivalent for one common share of the company, following the vesting period of the RSU. The RSUs awarded will vest as to one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that G2 Goldfields Inc. (CVE:GTWO) (OTCQX:GUYGF), a gold exploration and development company, 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.

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Newcore Gold Ltd. (CVE:NCAU) (OTCQX:NCAUF), a junior gold explorer advancing the Enchi gold project in Ghana., 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. Luke Alexander, president & CEO of Newcore Gold commented, "We are extremely pleased to begin trading on OTCQX. This is an important step to strengthen accessibility to US investors, while continuing to improve our liquidity and global visibility to the benefit of all investors."

Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) has announced that Jeff Stusek, its president & CEO, will be presenting virtually at CIBC’s 24th Annual Western Institutional Investor Conference on Thursday, January 21, 2021. A copy of the presentation will be posted in the “Events” section on the company’s web site - https://company.isc.ca/investor-relations/events/default.aspx - on the morning of the event.

Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (OTCQB:NEXCF) (NEO:NTAR) (FRA:N29), a leading provider of augmented reality (AR) and virtual experience technologies (VXT) and services for 3D ads, eCommerce, education, conferences, and events has said its CEO, Evan Gappelberg and the group's global sales leadership team will be presenting at a Special Proactive Investors Livestream at 11.30am EST on Thursday, January 21, 2021. To register for the Livestream, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O-itOtxdTuenoBkuNUE_U

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