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Received a Purchase Order from a Toronto based film production company, Flatmate Productions Inc., a subsidiary of Cream Production Inc., to provide COVID-19 test kits and related screening solutions
Ontario is one of the largest production centres in North America, representing approximately 34% of Canadian based film productions
Ontario’s film and television industry had a record-breaking year in 2019, with 343 productions bringing in approximately $2.16 billion in production spending for the economy
Toronto, Ontario–(September 30, 2020) – Datametrex AI Limited (TSXV: DM) (FSE: D4G) (OTC: DTMXF) (the “Company” or “Datametrex”) is pleased to announce that it received a Purchase Order (the “PO”) from a Toronto based film production company, Flatmate Productions Inc., a subsidiary of Cream Production Inc., to provide COVID-19 test kits and related screening solutions.
“With Toronto based production companies resuming to filming their projects, we feel that film production companies will be an important market for the Company to sell its COVID-19 tests and related services as Toronto is one of the largest film production locations in North America,” commented Marshall Gunter CEO of the Company.
In this respect, Ontario is one of the largest production centres in North America, representing approximately 34% of Canadian based film productions. Ontario’s film and television industry had a record-breaking year in 2019, with 343 productions bringing in approximately $2.16 billion in production spending for the economy. (Source: Government of Ontario: Record-breaking Year for Ontario’s Film and Television Industry)
Datametrex anticipates that it will have little or no upfront costs associated with importing and selling these test kits pursuant to the terms of the PO.
About Cream
Cream is a Toronto and LA based creative production company. They deliver distinctive and top-rated content to television and digital platforms around the world including Netflix, CNN, Hulu, PBS, Discovery Channel, History Channel, and the BBC. Additional information on Cream is available at www.creamproductions.com
About Datametrex
Datametrex AI Limited is a technology-focused with exposure to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexalogy (www.nexalogy.com). Datametrex’s mission is to provide tools that support companies in fulfilling their operational goals, including Health and Safety, with predictive and preventive technologies. By working with companies to set a new standard of protocols through Artificial Intelligence and health diagnostics, Company provides progressive solutions to support the supply chain. Additional information on Datametrex is available at www.datametrex.com.
For further information, please contact: Marshall Gunter: CEO Phone: (514) 295-2300 Email: [email protected]
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor it’s Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Forward-looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve several risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the Company and described in the forward-looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements or information.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all possible risks and uncertainties. Readers are also cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the time such forward-looking information is made. Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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ImagineAR CEO Alen Paul Silverrstieen and Valencia Chief Digital Innovation Officer Franco Segarra joined Steve Darling from Proactive to bring news the company has signed a two-year partnership agreement with Valencia FC, one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world and the winner of six La Liga titles.
Silverrstieen discusses just how huge this deal is for the company giving them access to such a large audience, while Segarra discusses the need to keep fans engaged during the pandemic.
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Reported significant growth in its online presence this year
August 2020 reported a 21% increase in online users and a 247% increase in web conversions; from 249 conversions in August 2019 to 1292 in 2020
Company saw a 292% increase in return on ad spend (ROAS) from 7x in August 2019 to 28x in August 2020.
These resulted in a 373% increase in revenue from ad spend, up from $25,668 to $121,425 in August 2019 and August 2020 respectively.
Vancouver, British Columbia–(September 30, 2020) – Peekaboo Beans Inc. (CSE: BEAN) (OTC Pink: PBBSF) (“PK Beans” or the “Company”), a responsible and innovative children’s apparel brand, is pleased to report significant growth in its online presence this year. August 2020 reported a 21% increase in online users and a 247% increase in web conversions; from 249 conversions in August 2019 to 1292 in 2020. The Company saw a 292% increase in return on ad spend (ROAS) from 7x in August 2019 to 28x in August 2020. These resulted in a 373% increase in revenue from ad spend, up from $25,668 to $121,425 in August 2019 and August 2020 respectively.
These numbers indicate growth and momentum as PK Beans continues to grow with their omni-channel business strategy. The Company saw a 65% returning customer rate in August 2020, and an increase of 5% for first time customers.
“We are very excited about these numbers,” says CEO, Traci Costa, “In an ever-changing retail environment, these metrics show us that we have a phenomenal product, understand our target market, our strategies are successful, and we continue to maintain strong customer loyalty. It also highlights our spectacular marketing and advertising team, as indicated by these above-industry standard ROAS metrics. This will help us strategize future campaigns as we continue to grow our brand, customer base and future ROAS potential.”
About Peekaboo Beans Inc.
PK Beans is an innovative children’s apparel brand with a focus on environmentally responsible clothes that are intentionally designed to inspire play. Through an omni-channel approach, Peekaboo Beans engages sellers through social platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, as well as online retailers, to maximize revenue and build brand loyalty. The Company works to promote a playful lifestyle for children by designing comfortable clothes that are built to last.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Peekaboo Beans Inc.
Ms. Traci Costa, President and CEO (604) 279-2326
For more information, please contact the Company at:[email protected] 1-604-279-2326
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This news release may include forward-looking information that is subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered forward-looking. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking information are based on reasonable assumptions, such information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in market prices, successes of the operations of the Company, continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. There can be no assurances that such information will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking information except as required under the applicable securities laws.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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at 8:12 AM on Wednesday, September 30th, 2020
Received a request for Spherical Nano Silicon powders to be produced by the PUREVAP™Nano Silicon Reactor from a major automobile manufacturer
When concluded, will represent the first order for these powders
The manufacturer is well aware that HPQ NANO will only fulfill this first order in December 2020 and, as such, this pre-order is simply a way for them to guarantee to be first in queue for this material
The automobile manufacture’s name shall remain anonymous for competitive and confidential reasons
MONTREAL, Sept. 30, 2020 — HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. ( “HPQ” or the “Company” ) TSX-V: HPQ;FWB: UGE ; Other OTC : URAGF ; is pleased to announce today that its 100% owned subsidiary, HPQ Nano Silicon Powders inc (“HPQ NANO”), has received a request for Spherical Nano Silicon powders to be produced by the PUREVAP™Nano Silicon Reactor (“NSiR”) from a major automobile manufacturer which, when concluded, will represent the first order for these powders. The manufacturer is well aware that HPQ NANO will only fulfill this first order in December 2020 and, as such, this pre-order is simply a way for them to guarantee to be first in queue for this material. The automobile manufacture’s name shall remain anonymous for competitive and confidential reasons.
“This is indeed significant news. Although we do not expect this initial order to be a big order it does validate our strategic decision to enter this space,” said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon and HPQ NANO . “To have piqued the interest of a major industrial player so early on, and to the point where they will pay for product before production just to secure a position, speaks volumes about where we are and what we are doing. We are extremely proud as a Company to be at this table at this unique time. However, I must caution investors that although thispre-ordersignalsinterest in our unique products, we are still at the very preliminary stages and there is no guarantee that anything of commercial value will materialize from these efforts. It does however demonstrate the potential for new and exciting advances by HPQNANOin the siliconbatteryspace.”
“We could not have wished for more so quickly,” said P. Peter Pascali CEO and Chairman of PyroGenesis Canada Inc. “To receive this type of validation mere weeks after signing a Development Agreement with HPQSilicon, and mere days aftera majorBattery Conference, which highlighted the importance of such products, is astounding. We are excited to see HPQNANOeffectively taking pre-orders from giants in the industry who, based on our experience, are not in the habit of wasting their time. Once again congratulations to Bernard, his team, and his Board.”
About Silicon
Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”) and the decarbonization of the economy presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz (SiO 2 ), in what has historically been a capital and energy intensive process.
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. ( TSX-V: HPQ ) is a Canadian producer of Innovative Silicon Solutions, based in Montreal, building a portfolio of unique high value specialty silicon products needed for the coming RER.
Working with PyroGenesis Canada Inc.(TSX-V: PYR) , a high-tech company that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma – based processes, HPQ is developing:
The PUREVAP™“Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR) , an innovative process (patent pending), which will permit the one step transformation of quartz (SiO 2 ) into high purity silicon (Si) at reduced costs, energy input, and carbon footprint that will propagate its considerable renewable energy potential ; ° HPQ believes it will become the lowest cost (Capex and Opex) producer of silicon (Si) and high purity silicon metal (3N – 4N Si);
The PUREVAP™Nano Silicon Reactor(NSiR) , a new proprietary process that can use different purities of silicon (Si) as feedstock, to make spherical silicon nanopowders and nanowires; ° HPQ believes it can also become the lowest cost manufacturer of spherical Si nanopowders and silicon-based composites needed by manufacturers of next-generation lithium-ion batteries ; ° During the coming months, spherical Si nanopowders and nanowires silicon-based composite samples requested by industry participants and research institutions’ will be produced using PUREVAP™SiNR .
HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar of France to:
Use their patented process and develop a capability to produce commercially porous silicon (Si) wafers and porous silicon (Si) powders; ° The collaboration will allow HPQ to become the lowest cost producer of porous silicon wafers for all-solid -state batteries and porous silicon powders for Li-ion batteries; ° Develop the hydrogen generation potential of Silicon nanopowders for usage with the Gennao™ system; ° Commercialize, exclusively in Canada, and non-exclusive in the U.S.A., the Gennao™ H2 system and the chemical powders required for the hydrolysis production of Hydrogen (“H2”).
This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum , a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders.
Disclaimers:
The Corporation’s interest in developing the PUREVAP™ QRR and any projected capital or operating cost savings associated with its development should not be construed as being related to the establishing the economic viability or technical feasibility of any of the Company’s Quartz Projects.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the security’s regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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For further information contact
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011 Patrick Levasseur, Vice-President and COO Tel: (514) 262-9239 http://www.hpqsilicon.com Email: [email protected]
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Announced the signing of a two year partnership agreement with Valencia C.F., one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world and the winner of six La Liga titles, to provide its Augmented Reality Platform for fan activation and engagement
This historic agreement makes Valencia C.F. the first La Liga team to incorporate Augmented Reality for fan activation and engagement
Company believes there is a significant opportunity to expand its offering to further clubs in an effort to reach over 1.3 billion collective followers of La Liga players, 480 million collective followers of La Liga clubs and 82 million followers of La Liga itself across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram channels.
VANCOUVER , BC and ERIE, Pa. , Sept. 30, 2020 – Imagine AR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) (“ImagineAR” or “Company”) an Augmented Reality Company that enables sports teams, businesses and enterprises to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns, is pleased to announce the signing of a two year partnership agreement with Valencia C.F., one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world and the winner of six La Liga titles, to provide its Augmented Reality Platform for fan activation and engagement. This historic agreement makes Valencia C.F. the first La Liga team to incorporate Augmented Reality for fan activation and engagement.
VALENCIA CLUB DE FUTBOL – WORLD RENOWNED CHAMPION FOR 101 YEARS
Valencia C.F., founded in 1919, is a Spanish professional football club which is one of the most supported football clubs in Spain and one of the biggest clubs in the world in terms of number of associates, including close to 7 million fans on social networks and across five continents.
They play in La Liga, the top professional football division in Spain and have played in the top league in Europe in 3 of the past 6 editions.
Valencia C.F. President Anil Murthy stated “With this unique season being played so far behind closed doors and without our fans, ImagineAR will allow us to keep our personal connection to them as strong as ever, thanks to their amazing mobile augmented reality. The resulting immersive experiences will create fun, energy and excitement that can be shared with other fans on all social media platforms. We are happy to be the first La Liga team to integrate ImagineAR into our digital communications platform.
Valencia C.F. Chief Digital Innovation Officer Franco Segarra stated “Over the last three years, Valencia C.F. has been working extensively on digital innovation in order to get closer to our fans and introduce unique experiences to the world of football. The recent launch of our ‘VCF Innovation Hub” demonstrates our commitment to adapting the newest and best of breed technologies to make our club stronger. We are excited to bring ImagineAR into our Hub as our Augmented Reality partner over the next 2 years and I look forward to delivering incredible fan engagement with them.”
VALENCIA C.F. GLOBAL REACH WILL CREATE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER VISIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMAGINEAR
As part of the Agreement, ImagineAR will provide Valencia C.F. with with the IOS and Android SDK that fully integrates into their Mobile app. The ImagineAR SDK will provide Valencia with a back-office reporting tool for the club to generate valuable marketing intelligence and insights.
In addition to financial benefits of the Agreement, ImagineAR will receive significant exposure via the promotion and branding of of ImagineAR as follows:
Becoming an “Innovation Partner of Valencia C.F.” and member of the “VCF Innovation Hub”.
Our brand will be included in all official Valencia C.F communications in the “Innovation Partner” category.
Branding on U-Television system (LED system) for all LaLiga and Copa S.M. el Rey matches played in Valencia C.F’s Mestalla Stadium.
Branding in the internal TV broadcasts of Mestalla TV, at Mestalla Stadium, during each match of the National League Championships and S.M. del Rey Cup, as well as, friendly matches and institutional acts celebrated in the Mestalla Stadium, excluding finals, throughout the soccer season.
Branding on the official website of the club in the section dedicated to the “VCF Innovation Hub”
Branding within the social networks, newsletters and videos of the “VCF Innovation Hub”
One ImagineAR event in the facilities of the VIP Box at Mestalla Stadium.
Given the fact Valencia C.F is one of the most supported football clubs in Spain and one of the biggest clubs in the world in terms of number of associates, including close to 7 million fans around the world, the Company expects to enjoy an incredible level of visibility and success within the Valencia C.F Mobile app and social media properties, creating a high level of recognition from fans and teams across La Liga and all major soccer leagues around the world.
As the first La Liga club to partner with ImagineAR, the Company believes there is a significant opportunity to expand its offering to further clubs in an effort to reach over 1.3 billion collective followers of La Liga players, 480 million collective followers of La Liga clubs and 82 million followers of La Liga itself across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram channels.
Alen Paul Silverrstieen, CEO of ImagineAR, stated “We are truly honored to be working with the legendary Valencia Club de Fútbol by delivering unmatched AR experiences to their massive global fan base. Their VCF Innovation HUB positions Valencia C.F as an international technology hub and we are very proud to be part of this great initiative by playing a critical role in connecting their players and fans in a historic period of time that forces them to be apart. The connections and immersive experiences made through the ImagineAR platform will be groundbreaking, making us very optimistic that this partnership will grow enormously in the next two years.”
Silverrstieen added “With respect to our Company, this is a major milestone that cannot be overstated. Valencia C.F is not only our first LaLiga partner, they are also our first professional sports team partner outside of the United States and opens the door to further global expansion at the highest level of sports. Our shareholders can take great pride in this achievement.”
This News Release is available on the company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum , a moderated social media platform that enables civilized discussion and Q&A between Management and Shareholders.
About ImagineAR
Imagine AR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF) has developed ImagineAR.com; an “AR-as-a-Service” platform for desktops that enables businesses of any size to create and implement their own AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. Every organization, from professional sports franchises to small retailers, can develop interactive AR campaigns that blend the real and digital worlds using ImagineAR. Customers simply point their mobile device at logos, signs, buildings, products, landmarks and more to instantly engage with videos, information, advertisements, coupons, 3D holograms and any interactive content, all hosted in the cloud and managed using a menu-driven portal. Integrated real-time analytics means that all customer interaction is tracked and measured in real-time. The ImagineAR.com mobile app is available in the IOS and Android mobile app stores. The platform is available as a native mode SDK.
All trademarks of the property of respective owners. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Alen Paul Silverrstieen President & CEO (818) 850-2490
We encourage you to do your own due diligence and ask your broker if Imagine AR Inc. (cse: IP) is suitable for your particular investment portfolio*. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. This press release may include ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of the Company. The forward looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by Imagine AR’s management. Although Imagine AR believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward- looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because Imagine AR can give no assurance that it will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Imagine AR disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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Announced its Q4 2020 program for the River Valley Palladium Project near Sudbury, Ontario
Primary focus of the program is a Phase 1 of a multi-phase rhodium assay program designed to prove-up the world’s most valuable metal as a payable component of River Valley.
Chairman & CEO Harry Barr stated; “We have seen the price of rhodium run from $6,050 an ounce to a high of $13,800 this year and the company plans to investigate the potential economic metal credit that rhodium offers at River Valley
We know the project contains rhodium as evidenced by its presence in our latest Mineral Resource Estimate.
However, rhodium was not included as a payable metal in our 2019 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), due to insufficient number of assays and limited metallurgical recovery information.”
The highest-grade rhodium assay is 0.873 g/t Rh for drill core from the Lismer North Ridge Zone
This potential metal credit may be significant at current pricing and our objective is to complete sufficient re-assaying and metallurgy to prove that rhodium could provide up to 5% of the Project’s payable metal package”.
September 29, 2020 – Rockport, Canada – New Age Metals Inc. (NAM) (TSXV:NAM);(OTC:NMTLF);(FSE:P7J) (“NAM” or the “Company”) NAM is pleased to announce its Q4 2020 program for the River Valley Palladium Project near Sudbury, Ontario. The primary focus of the program is a Phase 1 of a multi-phase rhodium assay program designed to prove-up the world’s most valuable metal as a payable component of River Valley. Chairman & CEO Harry Barr stated; “We have seen the price of rhodium run from $6,050 an ounce to a high of $13,800 this year and the company plans to investigate the potential economic metal credit that rhodium offers at River Valley. We know the project contains rhodium as evidenced by its presence in our latest Mineral Resource Estimate. However, rhodium was not included as a payable metal in our 2019 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), due to insufficient number of assays and limited metallurgical recovery information. The Mineral Resource Estimation work completed to date shows over 25,000 ounces of rhodium in the Measured plus Indicated resource classification and an additional 20,000 ounces in the Inferred classification. The highest-grade rhodium assay is 0.873 g/t Rh for drill core from the Lismer North Ridge Zone . The first phase of the rhodium work will focus on the northern area of the Project, where initial production would potentially begin as determined in the 2019 PEA Study. This potential metal credit may be significant at current pricing and our objective is to complete sufficient re-assaying and metallurgy to prove that rhodium could provide up to 5% of the Project’s payable metal package”.
Rhodium Market
Rhodium (Rh), one of the six Platinum Group Metals, is a silver-white metallic element that is highly reflective and strongly resistant to corrosion. Rh’s primary use is in catalytic converters of automobiles, where it reduces the amount of nitrogen oxides (NOx) exhaust gases emitted into the atmosphere. In 2019, almost 90% of rhodium demand was from the auto-catalyst sector . Rh is a very special metal in terms of its performance in converting NOx into harmless gases, and will continue to be the metal of choice for the control of NOx .
Mined supply of Rh in 2019 was over 750,000oz and recycled supply was 315,000oz, resulting in a deficit of approximately 50,000oz. Rh supply is inelastic to demand for various reasons: Rh content in the earth’s crust is extremely rare, and the metal is mined as a by-product of platinum and palladium mining or nickel mining. There is no such thing as a primary Rh mine, and the major producers are all located in South Africa . South Africa produces over 85% of the global Rh supply annually, with majority of this supply being generated by the mining companies listed below (Rh production listed as a percentage of overall mining production):
Rhodium (Rh), the world’s most valuable metal (US$ 12,000/oz as of September 28, 2020), is present with palladium and platinum at the River Valley Deposit (Figure 1). However, the amount of existing Rh assays is relatively small and their spatial distribution limited, due to the high cost of assaying. The highest-grade rhodium assay is 0.873 g/t Rh for a core sample from the Lismer North Zone . Rhodium is included in the 2001, 2012, 2018 and 2019 Mineral Resource Estimates. Rhodium grades in the 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate (Table 1) are based on Rh assay data for 7,471 drill core samples and 2,641 channel samples, for a total of 10,112 assays. Of these, 8,268 core and channel sample Rh assays records are for the Dana North Zone, 1,338 core and channel sample Rh assay records for the Dana South Zone, and 506 core sample assays for the Lismer Zones: there are no Rh assays available in the database for the Pardo, Pine, Banshee, Lismer Ridge, Varley, Azen, and Razor zones . Clearly, the Rh assay data distribution is highly concentrated at Dana North. Furthermore, the rhodium mineral hollingworthite (Rh, Pt, Pd) AsS has been identified during mineralogical and metallurgical testwork studies of drill core from Dana North and Dana South. Although included in the 2019 Mineral Resource Estimate for the River Valley Palladium deposit, Rh was excluded in the 2019 Preliminary Economic Assessment as payable metal in the Net Smelter Return estimates.
In addition, a relatively small amount of additional Rh assay data (337 analyses) are available for core samples analyzed during an academic research project and for surface grab samples (158) assayed during exploration programs. The highest grades were 0.372 g/t Rh for the core and 0.309 g/t Rh for the surface grab samples. However, these data cannot be used directly for Mineral Resource Estimation purposes.
The Rhodium Assay Program for Q4 2020 is to be based on re-assaying available drill core samples for Rh. The drill holes to be sampled will be carefully selected from representative drill cross-sections of priority zones, primarily Pine Zone and possibly Dana South and Lismer North. Samples from mineralized core intervals above the lower cut-off grade and adjacent material are to be submitted to an appropriate laboratory for PGM assay with enhanced detection limits. In addition to Rh (and palladium platinum and gold), the minor PGM ruthenium (Ru) and iridium (Ir) will also be assayed. The Q4 2020 work will be Phase 1 of a multi-phase program . Pending results and progress, the follow-up phases of work will include more sampling and assaying and mineralogical and metallurgical testwork, in order to ultimately prove-up rhodium as a payable metal for the River Valley Project.
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Figure 1. The mineralized zones and current pit constrained Mineral Resource Estimates of the River Valley Palladium Deposit near Sudbury, Ontario. Source: NAM press release dated August 8, 2019.
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Additional Activities for Q4 2020
Additional activities planned for Q4 regarding River Valley include environmental baseline studies, archaeological assessments, and development of new exploration targets for field validation and testing in 2021. The environmental baseline studies will involve a second round of surface water quality sampling and flow measurement. Exploration targeting will continue to focus on footwall mineralization, though at the Dana South Zone in addition to the Pine Zone-T3 target. The interior of the River Valley Intrusion will also be re-evaluated for the possibility of MT and gravity surveys to aid development of targeting models for contact-type PGM deposits.
About NAM
New Age Metals is a junior mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery, exploration and development of green metal projects in North America. The Company has two divisions; a Platinum Group Metals division and a Lithium/Rare Element division. The PGM division includes the 100% owned River Valley Project, one of North America’s largest undeveloped Platinum Group Metals Projects, situated 100 km from Sudbury, Ontario as well as the Genesis PGM Project in Alaska. The Lithium division is the largest mineral claim holder in the Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field, where the Company is exploring for hard rock lithium and various rare elements such as tantalum and rubidium. Our philosophy is to be a project generator with the objective of optioning our projects with major and junior mining companies through to production. The Company is actively seeking an option/ joint venture partner for its road-accessible Genesis PGM project in Alaska and for our Lithium division in Manitoba.
About the River Valley Palladium Project
The details of the updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) were announced in the press release dated August 9, 2019 and are described on NAM’s website. The pit constrained Updated Mineral Resource Estimate formed the basis of the PEA . At a cut-off grade of 0.35 g/t PdEq, the Updated Mineral Resource Estimate contains 2.867 Moz PdEq in the Measured plus Indicated classifications and 1.059 Moz PdEq in the Inferred classification. The PEA is a preliminary report, but it demonstrates that there are potentially positive economics for a large-scale mining open pit operation, with 14 years of Palladium production. Refer to the NAM website (www.newagemetals.com) for details.
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Harry G. Barr
Chairman and CEO
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results and are based on current expectations or beliefs. For this purpose, statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements include statements in which the Company uses words such as “continue”, “efforts”, “expect”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “confident”, “intend”, “strategy”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “project”, “goal”, “target”, “prospects”, “optimistic” or similar expressions. These statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, among others, the Company’s ability and continuation of efforts to timely and completely make available adequate current public information, additional or different regulatory and legal requirements and restrictions that may be imposed, and other factors as may be discussed in the documents filed by the Company on SEDAR (www.sedar.com), including the most recent reports that identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to review or confirm analysts’ expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investors should not place undue reliance on forw ard-looking statements.
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at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
Entered into an agreement whereby Avicanna will develop certain hemp-derived cannabinoid-based products including sublingual and sustained released tablets intended for the sleep market for a US distributor
The agreement showcases Avicanna’s expertise in cannabinoid product development and drug delivery across several delivery mechanisms
TORONTO , Sept 29, 2020 – Avicanna Inc. (” Avicanna ” or the ” Company “) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (the ” Agreement “) whereby Avicanna will develop certain hemp-derived cannabinoid-based products including sublingual and sustained released tablets intended for the sleep market ( the ” Development Products “) for a US distributor (” USCo “).
Under the Agreement, Avicanna will develop the intellectual property (the ” Development IP “) that forms the basis of the Development Products for a development fee. Based on the Development IP, USCo will manufacture, distribute and market the Development Products and will pay Avicanna an ongoing royalty payment based on the gross revenue of the Development Products. Avicanna will also have the opportunity to supply the cannabinoids for the manufacture of the Development Products.
Aras Azadian , CEO of Avicanna, commented: “We continue to demonstrate our advanced capabilities in formulation development, optimization and drug delivery for the cannabinoid industry which has utilities across CPG, adult use, medical and pharmaceutical applications. We also take pride in being selected by world class partners to provide our technology and intellectual property which in turn provides additional sources of revenue in the form of royalties.”
To the knowledge of the Company, it carries out its operations in compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdictions in which it operates.
About Avicanna
Avicanna is a diversified and vertically integrated Canadian biopharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of plant-derived cannabinoid-based products for the global consumer, medical, and pharmaceutical market segments.
Avicanna is an established leader in cannabinoid research and development, which it primarily conducts at its R&D headquarters in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Centre, JLABS @ Toronto, Canada and in collaboration with leading Canadian academic and medical institutions. In addition to its developing pharmaceutical pipeline, Avicanna’s team of experts have developed and commercialized several industry leading product lines, including:
Pura H&W™: an advanced and clinically tested line of CBD consumer derma-cosmetic products; and,
RHO Phyto™: an advanced line of medical cannabis products containing varying ratios of CBD and THC currently available nation-wide across Canada in partnership with Medical Cannabis by Shoppers™, a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart. RHO Phyto is the first strictly medical formulary of advanced “Cannabis 2.0” products, containing oils, sprays, capsules, creams, and gels, all developed with scientific rigour, manufactured under GMP standards and supported by pre-clinical data.
With ongoing clinical trials on its derma-cosmetic (Pura H&W), medical cannabis (RHO Phyto) and a pipeline of pharmaceutical products, Avicanna’s dedication to researching the important role that cannabinoids play in an increasingly wider scope of products has been at the core of the Company’s vision since its inception. Furthermore, Avicanna’s commitment to education is demonstrated through its annual medical symposium, the Avicanna Academy educational platform, and the My Cannabis Clinic patient program through its subsidiary company.
Avicanna manages its own supply chain including cultivation and extraction through its two majority-owned subsidiaries, Sativa Nativa S.A.S. and Santa Marta Golden Hemp S.A.S., both located in Santa Marta, Colombia. Through these sustainable, economical, and industrial scale subsidiaries, Avicanna cultivates, processes, and commercializes a range of cannabis and hemp cultivars dominant in CBD, CBG, THC, and other cannabinoids for use as active pharmaceutical ingredients. Avicanna’s Avesta Genetica program specializes in the development and optimization of rare cultivars for commercial production along with feminized seeds for global export. In June 2020, Avicanna made history with a shipment of hemp seeds to the United States of America by completing the first ever export of hemp seeds from Colombia.
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For more information about Avicanna, visit www.avicanna.com , call 1-647-243-5283, or contact Setu Purohit , President by email at [email protected] .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, and includes statements with respect to the ability of Avicanna or USCo to perform under the Agreement, the ability of the Company to develop the Development IP to form the basis of the Development Products, the ability of USCo to manufacture and distribute the Development Products, and the ability of the Company to supply the cannabinoids to be used in the manufacture of the Development Products. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the current and future regulatory environment; and the availability of licenses, approvals and permits.
Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to current and future market conditions, including the market price of the common shares of the Company, the delay or failure to receive regulatory approvals, and the risk factors set out in the Company’s annual information form dated April 15, 2020 , filed with the Canadian securities regulators and available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .
The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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at 11:42 AM on Monday, September 28th, 2020
Entered into an arm’s length binding letter of intent with Prego International Group AS
A Norway-based global payment solution provider which develops and operates a range of payment services for partners and clients worldwide, and its majority shareholder, to acquire all of Prego’s outstanding securities.
ZeU will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of Prego, though a wholly-owned subsidiary for consideration of $8,125,000 paid as $7,500,000 in the form of unsecured convertible debentures of ZeU Sub, $625,000 through the issuance of 2,500,000 ZeU common shares at a deemed price of $0.25 per share, and the issuance of 7,500,000 non-transferable ZeU Share purchase warrants of ZeU, each entitling the holder to acquire one (1) ZeU Share at a price of $0.60 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the Transaction
Montreal – September 28,2020 – ZeU Crypto Networks Inc. (CSE:ZEU)(CNSX:ZEU.CN) is pleased to announce that on September 27, 2020, it entered into an arm’s length binding letter of intent with Prego International Group AS, a Norway-based global payment solution provider which develops and operates a range of payment services for partners and clients worldwide, and its majority shareholder, to acquire all of Prego’s outstanding securities.
“(…) A core strategic objective for ZeU is generating recurring revenues with high gross margins”, says Frank Dumas, CEO of ZeU. “(…) We anticipate that this strategic acquisition will deliver the type of operational synergies we are focused on. Prego’s network and already operating licenced platforms should serve as a multiplicator for the deployment of our services. We expect ZeU’s digital wallet to be integrated with all distributed debit and credit cards that will reach subscribers starting in the first part of next year. Meanwhile, we are proposing to acquire a profitable financial service provider that can be leveraged to accelerate the growth of the resulting aggregated entity (…)”.
“The transaction we are announcing between Prego and ZEU completes the ambition between both parties to synergize strategic opportunities for future payment concepts. Furthermore, by joining forces, we are strengthening our company and our shareholders’ interests in general”commentedRonald Eriksen, Chairman, Prego International Group AS.
Purchase Price
The Agreement provides that ZeU will acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding securities of Prego, though a wholly-owned subsidiary (” ZeU Sub “) for consideration of $8,125,000 paid as $7,500,000 in the form of unsecured convertible debentures (the ” Convertible Debentures “) of ZeU Sub, $625,000 through the issuance of 2,500,000 ZeU common shares (each a ” ZeU Share “) at a deemed price of $0.25 per share, and the issuance of 7,500,000 non-transferable ZeU Share purchase warrants (the ” ZeU Warrants “) of ZeU, each entitling the holder to acquire one (1) ZeU Share at a price of $0.60 for a period of 24 months from the closing of the Transaction (the ” Closing Date “). Other than normal course operational credit, Prego is currently debt-free and has posted a profit in its last 8 quarters.
The principal amount of the Convertible Debentures will bear interest at a rate of 6% per annum from and including their date of issue until the earlier of their date of conversion and the date which is 48 months from the Closing Date (the ” Maturity Date “), and will be redeemable at any time until the Maturity Date.
The principal amount of the Convertible Debentures together with the accrued interests will automatically convert in common shares of ZeU Sub on the earlier of: (i) the Maturity Date; and (ii) a liquidity event, at a conversion price equal to the higher of: (a) $1.00; and (b) the last financing price of ZeU Sub.
The Convertible Debentures holders will also have the option at any time after the Closing Date and prior to the earlier of: (i) the Maturity Date, and (ii) a liquidity event, to convert all of the principal amount together with accrued interest into ZeU Shares at a price equal to the higher of: (a) $1.00; and (b) the 5 days vwap of the ZeU Shares.
The ZeU Shares issued pursuant to the Transaction, and upon any conversion triggered by the Convertible Debentures holders, will be subject to a voluntary resale restriction of 1 year from the Closing Date, or the date of conversion, respectively.
Conditions
The Transaction completion is conditional on several provisions, including completion of a definitive agreement, final due diligence, Prego minority shareholders’ approval and other regulatory review.
Finder’s Fee
A finder’s fee in connection to this transaction may be paid.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Frank Dumas”
Frank Dumas President & CEO
About ZeU
ZeU is a forward-thinking Canadian technology company that has developed a state-of-the-art blockchain protocol, providing the foundation for the next generation of encrypted and distributed networks. Thanks to its high level of sophistication, ZeU’s technology maximizes transparency, security and scalability as well as big data management. ZeU’s strategy is to monetize blockchain transactions in diverse sectors such as payment, gaming, data, and healthcare.
About Prego
Prego International Group AS, currently a private limited company incorporated in Norway, operates as a global payment solution provider operating internationally from its HQ in Oslo, Norway and other key operational hub-offices in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; London, UK; and Singapore. Prego develops and operates payment programs through worldwide payment networks as MasterCard and VISA International, built on prepaid payment card programs globally.
Prego operates in the fast-growing global payment market, currently one of the most highly rated sectors within financial technology, driven by NEO challenger banks, global remittance networks, and many other businesses, challenging the traditional banking sector.
Prego has developed Pay2Go(TM), a licensed World-Class payroll payment program with prepaid debit cards, bank account and online mobile banking access designed for underserved users as foreign labor, migrants and refugees. Our programs are distributed through agent networks primarily in South East Asia, the Middle East and the EU and will also be offered in other parts of the world.
Forward-Looking Information
Statements in this press release regarding ZeU’s business which are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, such as terms and completion of the proposed transaction. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature, they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results in each case could differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, execution of a definitive agreement relating to the Transaction, CSE acceptance, and if applicable, disinterested shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Transaction cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular or filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a ZeU should be considered highly speculative.
The CSE has in no way passed upon the merits of the Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
