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NA Proactive news snapshot: One World Lithium, Recruiter.com Group, Aion Therapeutic, Nextleaf Solutions, Phyto Extractions UPDATE …

Last updated: 17:00 21 Apr 2021 EDT, First published: 10:00 21 Apr 2021 EDT

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One World Lithium Inc (CSE:OWLI) (OTCMKTS:OWRDF) announced it had started drilling the third hole of a four-hole drill program as part of its Phase Three program at the Salar del Diablo lithium brine property in Mexico. Drilling at DDH-3 (diamond drill hole) will occur 24 hours a day, the company said in a release. DDH-3 is 50 kilometres south of DDH-2. Depending upon the results, OWL said it may sink more diamond drill holes in the “immediate” area.

Recruiter.com Group Inc (OTCQB:RCRT) has announced a partnership with WeWork, the global flexible workspace provider, to bring Recruiter.com’s on-demand hiring services to the WeWork startup ecosystem. Through the partnership, Recruiter.com Flex will help WeWork's community of early and growth-stage organizations scale effectively, while Recruiter.com's customers will be able to benefit from WeWork All Access. “Finding and hiring the best talent is essential for fast-growing companies, but, they typically don't have the resources to leverage traditional recruiting services nor the capacity to build out a full-scale recruiting arm to handle sourcing and screening candidates,” Recruiter.com Group CEO Evan Sohn said in a statement. “By providing an on-demand platform that delivers incredible candidates (with AI matching) at record speeds, we could impart significant impact to the top and bottom line for these companies,” Sohn added.

Aion Therapeutic Inc (CSE:AION) has revealed that its proprietary and patented combinatorial mushroom preparations, AION F7 and AION F8, showed high efficacy in killing multiple types of breast cancer cells. In a series of recent third-party independent studies performed at BIOENSIS laboratories, the company said, the preparations demonstrated direct killing of HER2+ breast cancer cells, ER+/PR+ breast cancer cells, and triple-negative breast cancer cells by direct cytotoxicity. This suggests that AION F7 and AION F8 may be effective in treating each of those cancer types, including the notoriously difficult to treat triple-negative breast cancer, it added. 

Nextleaf Solutions Ltd (CSE:OILS) (OTCQB:OILFF) (FRA:L0MA) has reported that its subsidiary, Nextleaf Labs Ltd has completed an inaugural bulk-CBD distillate delivery to a US-listed, Canadian-based global cannabis company. The company added that it anticipates similar orders on an ongoing basis. While the Canadian cannabis sector continues to mature as the world's largest federally legal cannabis jurisdiction, Nextleaf said the global demand and acceptance of CBD-based products continues to increase.

Phyto Extractions Inc. (CSE:XTRX) (FRA:D2EP) - formerly, Adastra Labs Holdings Ltd. - has announced that it is now producing cannabis shatter products for the Canadian market after wholly-owned subsidiary Adastra Labs Inc.'s commissioning of new hydrocarbon extraction equipment ahead of schedule. With the arrival of the ExtractionTek Solutions MeP XT70 system, a high-performance hydrocarbon extractor, the team at Phyto Extractions can now process over 400 kilograms (kg) per day of cannabis biomass into a variety of hydrocarbon cannabis concentrate products, the company said. Focused on shatter production currently, this translates into over 50kg of high-quality product output per day, it added.

Proactive mining analyst Ryan Long has initiated coverage on Golden Minerals (NYSEAMERICAN:AUMN) (TSX:AUMN), which is currently ramping up production levels at its open pit Rodeo Gold-Silver Mine, located in Durango State, Mexico. Long noted that at present Rodeo has a short mine life, of 2.5 years, but with a 2,000 drill programme currently underway, testing near-surface targets located immediately adjacent to the current open pit, Golden Minerals is confident that the mine life will be expanded.

Predictiv AI Inc (CVE:PAI) (OTCMKTS:INOTF) (FRA:71TA), a software and solutions provider in the artificial intelligence (AI) market, said it has sold and installed “multiple” ThermalPass temperature scanning systems in one of North Carolina’s largest school districts. The Toronto-based company said that in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) new in-person reopening mandate, the ThermalPass touchless temperature screening system has been installed in multiple locations at Iredell-Statesville Schools in the heart of North Carolina, where over 20,000 students attend classes across 37 campuses. “We were very impressed with the ease of use of the product and are thrilled to have implemented it as another layer of protection within our health and safety protocols,” Kenny Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Planning, at Iredell-Statesville Schools, said in a statement. 

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp (CSE:XPHY) (OTCQB:XPHYF) FRA:4XT) said it has taken a step towards commercializing its 25-minute coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test called Covid-ID Lab in Germany, striking a deal with an established wholesaler and service provider in the country. The unnamed distributor will store and deliver Covid-ID Lab test kits according to the product specifications and all applicable regulations to XPhyto's customers. It will also fulfil any reporting and notification obligations and process any returned products. "With this agreement, we have secured a strong partner with an established medical distribution network throughout Germany," Hugh Rogers, the CEO of XPhyto, told investors in a statement.

Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:PHUN) (FRA:2RJ) said that it has released its Data Software Development Kit (SDK) for Apple iOS and Google Android on GitHub so third-party mobile applications can reward consumers with PhunCoin for their data. The company said this important milestone, in support of the broader launch of its MultISCreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) blockchain-enabled Customer Data Platform, helps brands empower consumers to take control of and be compensated for their data. By integrating this lightweight SDK, Phunware said that any mobile application publisher can monetize and reward their audiences by signing them up to be compensated any time their data is purchased by brands. 

Empress Royalty Corp (CVE:EMPR) (OTCQB:EMPYF) announced that it has closed and fully funded the C$2 million purchase of a 2.25% royalty on the Manica hard rock gold project in Mozambique, operated by Mutapa Mining & Processing LDA (MMP). The royalty deal, initially announced in February, will pay Empress 2.25% of revenue from gold sales until 95,000 ounces (oz) have been sold.  Then, the royalty percentage will reduce to 0.75%, the company said. Manica is located in the Odzi-Mutare-Manica greenstone belt and comprises several deposits on Xtract Resources PLC’s (LON:XTR) (FRA:R9XN) mining concession licence 3990C, which includes four deposits. The main deposit, Fair Bride, has a SAMREC-compliant resource statement that Empress is currently in the process of updating to NI 43-101 requirements.

Biocept Inc (NASDAQ:BIOC) (FRA:B003) announced the full commercial launch of CNSide, the company’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) assay designed to better detect and manage the treatment of metastatic cancers involving the central nervous system (CNS).  The company said the assay, which was initially introduced in January 2020, has the ability to offer a timely and accurate method to diagnose disease, identify actionable biomarkers, and assess response to therapy, potentially impacting life expectancy and quality of life. 

Energy Fuels Inc (NYSE:UUUU) (TSE:EFR) and Hyperion Metals Limited (ASX:HYM) have announced the execution of a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will supply Energy Fuels with natural monazite sands from Hyperion's Titan Project in Tennessee. Energy Fuels plans to produce mixed rare earth element (REE) products from processing the monazite at its White Mesa Mill in Utah, the company said. Hyperion's Titan Project covers a large area of heavy mineral sands properties in Tennessee prospective for titanium, zircon, monazite and other valuable minerals, such as high-grade silica sand and other refractory minerals.

KULR Technology Group Inc (OTCQB:KULR) is to launch high capacity lithium battery packs targeting the multi-billion commercial drone market in June 2021, it told investors. The move by the tech group is part of its overall strategy to target markets, which complement its established battery safety and thermal management products. It aims to expand into additional e-mobility markets in the coming year.

Silver Range Resources Ltd (CVE:SNG) (OTCMKTS:SLRRF) (FRA:8SR) announced it had acquired a new high-grade gold property in the Walker Lane trend of western Nevada. The Opulent property in Lyon County hosts gold occurrences along a shear zone system consisting of two parallel structures, Silver Range said in a statement. Grab samples from the property returned assays of up to 37.2 grams per ton (g/t) gold, while a chip sample across a shear zone exposure returned 2.9 g/t gold.

Altamira Gold Corp (CVE:ALTA) (OTCPINK:EQTRF) (FSE:T6UP) announced it had received its environmental approval for its Apiacas gold project in Brazil. The permit allows the Canadian junior to complete drilling and trenching over the target area. In a statement, Vancouver-based Altamira said that the environmental department of the State of Mato Grosso had approved the environmental permit covering the central area of the Mutum target.

Kenorland Minerals Ltd (CVE:KLD) (OTCMKTS:NWRCF) (FRA:3WQ0) has announced plans for surface exploration during the 2021 summer field season at the 161,025-hectares Chebistuan project in the northern Abitibi greenstone belt of Quebec. The company said the 2021 follow-up surface work will include about 800 infill B-horizon soil samples (glacial till substrate) along with 220 C-horizon till samples, which will be analyzed for gold grain counts.  Sampling will be carried out within 15 areas of interest (AOIs), covering broad multi-element geochemical anomalies that the company identified from its property-wide regional till sampling program in the fall of 2020.  The approximate budget for the planned surface program is C$400,000 and the exploration will be funded by Newmont Corporation (under an exploration agreement with a venture option. Kenorland will remain the operator of the project

PsyBio Therapeutics Corp. (CVE:PSYB), a biotechnology company pioneering the next generation of targeted psychoactive medications, has announced the appointment of Bob Oliver to the company's board of directors, effective immediately.  The company, which is developing a platform technology that produces tryptamines, such as psilocybin and its intermediates, for intended therapeutic use, noted that Oliver has extensive experience in launching pharmaceutical products into global markets offering invaluable depth to its team.

Information Services Corporation (TSX:ISV) said it has filed its notice of meeting and management information circular for its Wednesday, May 12, 2021, annual meeting of shareholders. The meeting will be held at 1.00pm EDT (11.00am MDT) at Innovation Place, 6 Research Drive, Regina. Due to ongoing restrictions related to coronavirus (COVID-19), and in order to mitigate potential risks to the health and safety of its shareholders, employees and other stakeholders, ISC is encouraging shareholders and others not to attend the meeting in person. Instead, shareholders should vote their shares prior to the Meeting as per the voting instructions in the management information circular by no later than 1.00pm EDT on Monday, May 10, 2021, and listen to the meeting online by way of a live audio webcast and audio conference call that will be available on ISC’s website at https://company.ISC.ca/investor-relations/events/. The company noted that Scott Musgrave has decided not to seek re-election to its boarded and it thank him for his contribution to the board and ISC's Audit Committee. It added that its Governance and Nominating Committee has identified two new nominees, Jim Roche and Roger Brandvold, who have agreed to stand for election to the board. Both are experienced business leaders and are expected to contribute significantly to ISC in years to come. 

AgraFlora Organics International Inc. (CVE:AGRA) said it has entered into a mutual release agreement with certain consultants under which the consultants have agreed to terminate previous contracts and obligations arising out of those contracts. As a result, Agraflora's board of directors has approved a settlement in the amount of $613,600 through the issuance of common shares, under which it issued an aggregate of 12,272,000 common shares of the company to the consultants at a deemed price of $0.05 per share. The consultants are unrelated to and unaffiliated with Agraflora and are all arm's length to the company.

Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO) has announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 4.30pm EDT (2.30pm MDT) to report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021, and provide an update on recent corporate highlights. To participate in the conference call, investors should dial 1 (833) 729-4776 (inside the US) or 1 (830) 213-7701 (outside the US) and reference the access code 6295166# or through the event weblink: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ocbho96s. A replay of the call and webcast will be available two hours after the conference call ends on May 13, 2021. To access the replay, investors should dial 1 (855) 859-2056 (inside the US) or 1 (404) 537-3406 (outside the US) and reference the access code 6295166#. The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Gevo's website at www.gevo.com.

QC Copper and Gold Inc (CVE:QCCU) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation relating to the participating interest acquisition agreement dated April 1, 2021, between QC Copper and Gold and Pasofino Gold Ltd., whereby the company has agreed to acquire a 50% ownership interest in the Roger gold-copper project, located in the Chibougamau district of Quebec. SOQUEM, a subsidiary of Investissement Quebec, holds the remaining 50% ownership interest. Under the terms of the agreement, the company will make a $1 million cash payment and issue 5.5 million common shares at a deemed value of 18 cents per share to the vendor in exchange for the 50% ownership interest in the Roger project.

Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp (CVE:LIT) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced on March 29, 2021, March 30, 2021, and April 13, 2021, which will see the issue of 8,484,500 shares at a purchase price of 9 cents per share, together with 8,484,500 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of 15 cents for a three-year period with 18 placees.

Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE:VST) (OTCMKTS:VSQTF) (FRA:6F6) has announced that it will be featured as a presenting company at the H.C. Wainwright Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & FinTech Conference which is being held virtually on April 27, 2021. Shafin Diamond Tejani, the company's chief executive officer, and Vahid Shababi, its chief growth officer will provide an overview of the company's business during the presentation. Institutional or retail investors can listen to the presentation by registering for the conference via the following link: www.hcwevents.com/crypto. In addition to presenting at the Planet MicroCap Showcase Virtual Event on April 22, 2021, and H.C. Wainwright Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & FinTech Conference on April 27, 2021, the company said it has also engaged Clarkham Capital Ltd. to run investor awareness programs across various European platforms and the United States. Clarkham has been paid 139,000 Euros.

Green Battery Minerals Inc. (CVE:GEM) (FRA:BK2P) (OTCQB:GBMIF) said it has applied for and received an  OTCQB Markets Group symbol, and to be eventually traded on the OTCQB Market under the new ticker symbol (GBMIF). The company also said its CEO and president, Tom Yingling will present at the Planet MicroCap Showcase VIRTURL 2021 showcase being held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 2.30pm Eastern Time (11.30am Pacific Time) via the following webcast URL link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2059/40906. Investors can book 1on1 investor meetings with Green Battery Minerals Inc. and to watch Tom Yingling's presentation, can register for the virtual event here: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/signup. If investors cannot make the live presentation, all company presentations “webcasts” will be available directly on the conference event platform on this link under the tab “Agenda”: https://planetmicrocapshowcase.com/agenda

Genprex, Inc (NASDAQ:GNPX) has announced that its president and chief executive officer, Rodney Varner, will be participating in a webinar series with CEO Roadshow to provide a company overview to investors on a weekly basis each Thursday from April 22 through June 10, 2021, from 11.00am-11.30 a.m. EDT via the following webinar link: https://bit.ly/3eoHeie. The company said Varner will be available for questions following each company presentation. The webinars will be recorded and available for replay on Genprex’s website for a period of time. Replays will also be available on CEORoadshow.com following each webinar

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, has announced that Mirriad Advertising PLC (LON:MIRI) (OTCQX:MMDDF), an in-content advertising company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has upgraded today from the OTCQB Venture Market. "Congratulations to Mirriad Advertising on qualifying for the OTCQX Best Market," said Jonathan Dickson, vice president of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. "We are pleased to support entrepreneurial international companies seeking to strengthen transparency and trading for U.S. investors. Cross-trading on OTCQX in the U.S. will enable Mirriad Advertising, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market, to further expand its engagement with a wider base of global investors."  Stephan Beringer, CEO of Mirriad Advertising commented: "Mirriad Advertising aim to play an important role in the world's growing $500 Billion advertising ecosystem. We're at an historic moment in Media & Advertising, and with the end of cookie-based targeting and the unstoppable rise of ad-free and ad-light streaming environments, the marketplace is in upheaval and in need of new solutions," said "With a $135 Billion total addressable market, upgrading to OTCQX marks a valuable step in Mirriad's strategic plans in the US to provide more global investors access to join our journey, trading with every major US broker, in US hours, in US dollars."

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