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Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca Provides Corporate Updates Highlighting Triple Digit Patient Growth and Subsidiary Sun Valley Health Launches New Modalities and Patient Services $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:43 AM on Thursday, October 10th, 2019
  • Patient visits in corporate clinics increase by triple digits, with September 2019 patients seen increasing by 307% to 1,884 versus September 2018 with 614 patients seen
  • Launching seven new modalities and services for patients in the Sun Valley Health clinics

VANCOUVER, Oct. 10, 2019  – EMPOWER CLINICS INC. (CSE: CBDT) (OTC: EPWCF) (Frankfurt 8EC) (“Empower” or the “Company“), a vertically integrated and growth-oriented CBD life sciences company, a multi-state operator of medical health & wellness clinics, a CBD product producer and operator of an extraction facility in Oregon, is pleased to announce it is launching seven new modalities and services for patients in the Sun Valley Health clinics commencing Monday October 14th, 2019.

The Company also has patient visits in corporate clinics increase by triple digits, with September 2019 patients seen increasing by 307% to 1,884 versus September 2018 with 614 patients seen.

“The tremendous year-over-year increase in patient visits is a testament to the operating strengths and patient management demonstrated by our clinic team members, each and every day,” said Steven McAuley, CEO of Empower. “Their passion for patient wellbeing and the use of numerous communication tools ensures world-class service is provided throughout the entire patient journey.”

As part of the Company’s continued expansion of our health & wellness clinic model, we have already set up retail CBD product sales in-clinic, and now we have launched expanded physician based services.

New Modalities and Services

  • Physician’s CBD Enhanced Massage, Acupuncture, or Cupping Sessions
  • CBD-Cannabis-Supplement Consumption & Coaching Consultation
  • Introduction to Alternative Health and Cannabinoid Therapies by a Physician
  • Comprehensive Naturopathic Patient Analysis & Consultation
  • Dietary Antigen Testing, Physician Consultation/Action Plan, & Concierge Blood Draw
  • Neurotransmitter (urine) Profile & Physician Consultation/Action Plan
  • Spectracell Micronutrient Test & Physician Consultation/Action Plan

“By offering our new suite of laboratory testing, alternative health consulting, and CBD therapies we are able to address the needs of our current patients and serve the community outside of cannabis that are seeking alternative health care,” states Dustin Klein, Director & VP Business Development. “Incorporating our new modalities, high quality vitamins, supplements, and CBD products into our network of clinics is a natural progression toward our goal of becoming the nation’s premier alternative healthcare provider.”

Additional UPDATES

  • New Modalities and Patient Services The Company continues to see patient visits in corporate clinics increase by triple digits, with September 2019 patients seen increasing by 307% to 1,884 over July 2018 614 patients seen.

  • Sun Valley Health Franchise Sun Valley Health www.sunvalleyhealth.com has been actively participating in various franchise and cannabis expos in St. Louis, Chicago and Houston to market the Sun Valley Health franchise program, attracting numerous qualified candidates for available territory locations. The Company has accepted many applications and has provided the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to qualified applicants in anticipation of completing the first initial territory sales.

ABOUT EMPOWER

Empower is a vertically-integrated health & wellness brand with it’s first hemp-derived CBD extraction facility under development, the Company produces its proprietary line of cannabidiol (CBD) based products and distributes products through company owned and franchised clinics, with wholesale partnerships, online channels and with new retail opportunities nationwide in the U.S. The company is a leading multi-state operator of a network of physician-staffed wellness clinics, focused on helping patients improve and protect their health, through innovative physician recommended treatment options. The company has commenced activity on how to connect its significant data, to the potential of the efficacy of alternative treatment options related to hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) therapies.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Steven McAuley
Chief Executive Officer

DISCLAIMER FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively “forward looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements can frequently be identified by words such as “plans”, “continues”, “expects”, “projects”, “intends”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “estimates”, “may”, “will”, “potential”, “proposed” and other similar words, or information that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding; the Company’s intention to open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility, the expected benefits to the Company and its shareholders as a result of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the terms of the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; the effectiveness of the extraction technology; the expected benefits for Empower’s patient base and customers; the benefits of CBD based products; the effect of the approval of the Farm Bill; the growth of the Company’s patient list and that the Company will be positioned to be a market-leading service provider for complex patient requirements in 2019 and beyond. Such statements are only projections, are based on assumptions known to management at this time, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including; that the Company may not open a hemp-based CBD extraction facility; that legislative changes may have an adverse effect on the Company’s business and product development; that the Company may not be able to obtain adequate financing to pursue its business plan; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; failure to obtain any necessary approvals in connection with the proposed acquisitions and partnerships; and other factors beyond the Company’s control. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits the Company will obtain from them. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable laws.

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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Announces Final Signature Towards $20M Contract Disclosed Last June; $6.4M Payment Expected Within 2-4 Weeks $LMT $RTN $NOC $UTX $HPQ.ca $DDD.ca $SSYS $PRLB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:25 PM on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
  • Business line behind the $20 million contract, plus subsequent years revenues is DROSRITE™
  • Client is Drosrite International LLC
  • This Contract meets PyroGenesis’ gross margin requirements
  • DI today announced that its client has received the final signature for aluminum dross processing services using DROSRITE™ systems, which in turn triggers an exclusive arrangement between DI and PyroGenesis

MONTREAL, Oct. 09, 2019 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company, (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma atomized metal powder, plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, today announced that further to its press releases dated April 29th, 2019 and June 3rd, 2019, the business line behind the $20 million contract, plus subsequent years revenues (the “Contract”), is DROSRITE™, and the client is Drosrite International LLC (“DI” or the “Client”). This Contract meets PyroGenesis’ gross margin requirements.

DI today announced that its client has received the final signature for aluminum dross processing services using DROSRITE™ systems, which in turn triggers an exclusive arrangement between DI and PyroGenesis (View DI’s Press Release).

DI is a US based private company duly constituted and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, providing state-of-the-art waste management technologies to the aluminum industry. DI is duly licensed by PyroGenesis to manufacture, market, sell and distribute DROSRITE™ systems and technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and certain other countries in the Middle East, on an exclusive basis. All DROSRITE™ systems supplied by DI are manufactured in the USA.

As part of the exclusive arrangement between DI and PyroGenesis, DI will pay PyroGenesis approximately $20M within 12 months, plus $2.5 M per year (fixed) for the next two (2) years, plus a variable amount for the subsequent 18 years based on certain international benchmarks which we are targeting to be approx. $2.5M.

As a result of this payment schedule, PyroGenesis expects to receive a $6.4M payment towards this exclusivity arrangement within 2-4 weeks, and subsequent payments of, on average, approximately $3.4M/quarter over the next 12 months. Future payments are expected yearly in advance and quarterly as the case may be.

“DROSRITE™ is clearly the product of choice for those with a need to treat their dross,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “We are proud to see the DROSRITE™ technology being accepted by some of the leading primary smelters in the industry. We believe this news will have a profound effect in the marketplace, which will lead to many inquiries, and accelerate those discussions already taking place.”

Of note, PyroGenesis’ Japanese trading house tolling partner is not involved in this particular transaction as it was not part of the original strategy to move forward.

For more details on today’s news, please refer to Drosrite International’s Press Release.1

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com

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 Corporation’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 Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation’s ongoing filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com, or at www.otcmarkets.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Corporation 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. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTCQB accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information please contact:

Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development, or
Clémence Bertrand-Bourlaud, Marketing Manager/Investor Relations,
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected]

RELATED LINK: http://www.pyrogenesis.com/

1 http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/10/09/1927388/0/en/Drosrite-International-LLC-Announces-that-its-Mutually-Exclusive-Partner-Radian-Oil-Gas-Services-Company-Has-Signed-a-Major-DROSRITE-Contract-with-Ma-aden-Aluminum.html

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Enthusiast Gaming $EGLX.ca Closes Acquisition of Steel Media, a Leader in Mobile Gaming $EPY.ca $FDM.ca $WINR $TCEHF $ATVI $TNA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:58 AM on Monday, October 7th, 2019
  • Adds 20 Mobile Gaming Websites and 25 Live Mobile Events to Enthusiast Network
  • Announced that it has closed the acquisition of Steel Media Limited, a leading mobile gaming and live events company
  • Enthusiast Gaming is the largest gaming network in the U.S., and the acquisition of Steel Media adds 20 mobile gaming websites and 25 live mobile events worldwide to its media and events business

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2019 — Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: EGLX)(FSE: 2AV), (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition (the “Transaction”) of Steel Media Limited (“Steel Media”), a leading mobile gaming and live events company (previously announced in a press release dated September 18, 2019).

Enthusiast Gaming is the largest gaming network in the U.S., and the acquisition of Steel Media adds 20 mobile gaming websites and 25 live mobile events worldwide to its media and events business.  Enthusiast Gaming’s network now includes over 100 gaming related websites, 900 YouTube channels, 7 professional esports teams, over 50 social influences and almost 30 live events worldwide. The network reaches over 200 million gamers on a monthly basis.

Upon closing of the Transaction, the Company made a cash payment of US$1,968,536 (US$1,000,000 net of cash on hand) and issued 304,147 common shares in the capital of the Company (the “Common Shares”) for an aggregate value of US$500,000. At the option of the Company, US$1,000,000 of the up to US$1,500,000 balance of the purchase price (inclusive of the maximum earn-out payment) may be settled by way of issuing Common Shares at a deemed price per share equal to the 5 day VWAP. All Common Shares issued in connection with the Transaction are subject to a 12 month hold period from the date of issuance and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Enthusiast Gaming 

Enthusiast Gaming (TSX.V: EGLX)(FSE: 2AV) is one of the largest, vertically integrated, video game and esports company in the world. The Company’s business comprises three main pillars: Media, Events, Esports. Enthusiast Gaming’s digital media platform includes +100 gaming related websites and 900 YouTube channels which collectively reach 150 million visitors monthly. Enthusiast’s esports division, Luminosity Gaming, a leading global esports franchise consists of 7 professional esports teams under ownership and management, including the #1 ranked Overwatch team, the Vancouver Titans and over 50 gaming influencers with a total audience of 60 million followers. Collectively, the integrated ecosystem reaches over 200 million gaming enthusiasts on a monthly basis. Enthusiast Gaming’s event business, owns and operates Canada’s largest gaming expo, Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, EGLX, (eglx.com) with approximately 55,000 people attending in 2018. For more information on the Company, visit www.enthusiastgaming.com. For more information on Luminosity Gaming, please visit luminosity.gg

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations:
Julia Becker
Head of Investor Relations & Marketing
Telephone: 604-785-0850
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements.  Forward looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.  Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of Enthusiast Gaming.  The risks include risks that are customary to transactions of this nature and customary to companies which have their stock traded on the TSXV.  No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits Enthusiast Gaming will obtain from them. For instance, there can be no assurance that the acquisition will position the Company as a leader in the mobile gaming sector and that the acquisition will result in growth of the Company’s online and offline gaming community.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States.  The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to a U.S. Person unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its 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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betterU Education Corp $BTRU.ca provides update on B2B efforts – completed first online course and instructor-led classroom program with McDonald’s $MCD #India $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:10 AM on Thursday, September 26th, 2019
  • Announced that it has completed its first online course and instructor-led classroom program with McDonald’s India.
  • McDonald’s India has since awarded betterU with additional programs to develop

OTTAWA, Sept. 26, 2019 — betterU Education Corp. (TSX VENTURE: BTRU, Frankfurt: 5OGA) (the “Company” or “betterU”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its first online course and instructor-led classroom program with McDonald’s India. McDonald’s India has since awarded betterU with additional programs to develop. While these are smaller programs to start with, the Company is focused on building a longer-term relationship and providing more support programs under development.

betterU has created a database of hundreds of corporate accounts within India alone and is working to roll out a manageable schedule of corporate pitches based on their newly developed corporate offering and strategy.  After meeting with many corporates on betterU’s last trip to India back in July 2019, it became clearer that in order to support national corporate programs betterU would be required to provide a simplified solution that can support both a larger core offering with variable off the shelf adhoc courses. The Company’s core program needed to:

  1. provide a base of courses to support a standardized Corporate offering (see below);
  2. implement a Learning Management System that any corporate could use to track employee progress.
  3. provide content that was scalable across multiple departments, affordable, relevant and customizable.

betterU also had to look at how to address access to more comprehensive solutions for corporates including such considerations as a talent management and HR system, talent management consultants and coaches, applicant tracking and onboarding systems, employee survey providers, 360s / multi-rate feedback and career development systems.

As betterU’s business model has been developed for ease of growth through sourcing and collaboration, betterU was able to locate and partner with the USA based firm Vado Inc., who met the requirements for all that was needed to support Corporate India.

In August 2019, betterU partnered with Vado Inc. and has been developing promotional materials to support the offering of over 295 corporate core courses through betterU which support for instance career development, coaching and work relationships. Combined with all other courses available through betterU such as AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, Finance and much more, the Company now has a more robust solution for corporates and will begin further efforts with corporate India in the upcoming weeks.  

“Many Corporates that betterU has met with have described their current challenges to include having to work with multiple educators, each providing only part of the learning solutions, while trying to integrate technologies and delivery that are not aligned for simple employee management. betterU is now able to offer a one-stop-shop-solution to solve the needs of a Corporate across all aspects of their challenges. We have the right partners with quality content across multiple subjects, affordability, relevance and integrated supporting systems. We are looking forward to update the market about further progress in due course,” said Brad Loiselle, CEO of betterU.

About betterU Education Corp.

betterU, a global education to employment platform, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world to foster growth and opportunity to those who want to better their lives. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated education to employment ecosystem.

betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible preschool, KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global and localized educational programs from leading educators, to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that lead to a better career, to bridge the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirement by training them and lastly, to connect the end user to various job opportunities.

betterU today has partnered with over 75 global educators, representing access to over 53,000 programs. It is developing technology and ongoing more partners required to support the growing education needs of the world.  

For more information, please visit www.betterU.in

Contact:

Brad Loiselle, CEO

better Education Corp.
Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100
Email: [email protected]

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements and information, which may involve risks and uncertainties. The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with betterU’s growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors. There can be no assurance or guarantees that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, betterU disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. Further information on betterU’s public filings, including their most recent audited consolidated financial statements, are available at www.sedar.com.

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ee482d35-0de8-4326-b820-e86beb229fb3 

B2B Model

This Model is a high-level B2B Core / adhoc offering

Source: GlobeNewswire (September 26, 2019 – 10:00 AM EDT)

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Bougainville Ventures $BOG.ca Signs LOI to Enter in to Funding and Asset Purchase Agreement up to 100% of ” Grounded #CBD ” Brand, Featured on Dragons Den. $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:09 AM on Thursday, September 26th, 2019
  • Signed a letter of intent to provide funding and to acquire up to 100% of the assets and inventory of Grind Bar Nutrition Products Ltd.
  • Grind Bar is CBD infused performance nutrition bars, made with real organic ingredients & Cannabinoid-focused natural health products under the “GROUNDED CBD” brand
  • Featured of the CBC show Dragons Den.

Vancouver, British Columbia–(September 26, 2019) – BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC. (CSE: BOG) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (“Bougainville” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to provide funding and to acquire up to 100% of the assets and inventory of Grind Bar Nutrition Products Ltd. (Grind Bar). Grind Bar is CBD infused performance nutrition bars, made with real organic ingredients & Cannabinoid-focused natural health products under the “GROUNDED CBD” brand, which was featured of the CBC show Dragons Den.

Final evaluation will be determined by an independent third party evaluator, which is currently in progress. The Company will have the option to acquire up to 100% of Grind Bar assets and current inventory. The consideration is to be payable in such number of common shares in its share capital (“Consideration Shares”) at a per share price equal to the volume weighted average price of such shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange over a 15-day period ending on the day such Consideration Shares are required to be issued (“15 day VWAP”). The final percentage to be acquired will be determined in a Definitive Agreement entered into after completion of a 30 day due diligence period.

Grind Bar is CBD infused performance nutrition bars, made with real organic ingredients & Cannabinoid-focused natural health products under the “GROUNDED CBD” brand, which was featured of the CBC show Dragons Den. On season 9 of the hit CBC show “Dragons Den”, David Weale, of Grounded CBD from Vancouver, B.C ., was hoping to raise $150,000.00CDN form the Dragons for 20% of the business: https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/grounded-cbd

Andy Jagpal, President Comments:

“This LOI is another strategic move as this company enters the CBD natural health food market. Through our growth through acquisition strategy we are identifying companies that have begun the process of providing CBD products to the mass retail market, and need to partner with a company that can get them to the next milestone in their growth strategy. We look forward to working with the Grounded CBD team to bring high quality, innovative CBD infused products to market.”

To learn more about what this news means to the shareholders visit https://marketnewsfirst.com/bog-news, and you can view the Grounded CBD products on the company’s site. www.groundedcbd.com

About Bougainville Ventures, Inc.
Bougainville Ventures Inc. is dedicated to rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and cannabis related products. Currently the company provides strategic capital to the thriving cannabis cultivation sector through ownership and development of commercial real estate properties. We offer fully built out turnkey facilities equipped with state-of-the-art growing infrastructure to cannabis growers and processors. Also, the Company is focused on building a strong presence in the hemp industry with the objective of extracting cannabinoids in both Canada and the United States. Along with our flagship Hemp project in Oregon State and the Greenhouse campus in Washington state, the Company has proprietary formulas for cannabis edibles, topical, and tinctures.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC.

Andy Jagpal, President and Director

For further information, please contact Andy Jagpal at [email protected]. Please note that our Toll free number has changed to 1-877-517-7816.

http://bougainvilleinc.com/
https://twitter.com/bougainvilleinc

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/48152

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INTERVIEW: $HPQ.ca Set To Cash In On #Battery Market By End Of 2019 $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:01 PM on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

When the lithium craze hit the markets a few years back, dozens of companies dreamed of cashing in on the impending battery craze for electric vehicles.

While 99% of companies focused on lithium or graphite, HPQ focused on creating the world’s cheapest and lowest emission Silicon for multiple applications, including solar.

Along the way, HPQ picked up 2 world class technology partners and the Quebec government as an investor.

Today, the company is on the verge of producing Silicon from its 50 ton pilot plant for multiple applications.

Serendipitously, experts now agree that Silicon is the superior material for electric battery anodes versus graphite.

If that wasn’t enough, the Company’s solar partner happens to hold the world wide patent on manufacturing porus silicon wafers, which is exactly what is needed for battery anodes.

Today, while most other companies working on Li-Ion Silicon are still stuck in R&D, HPQ has rocketed ahead to its commercialization stage and has the electric vehicle battery market watching with great anticipation.

Watch this incredible video with HPQ Silicon CEO, Bernard Tourillon, who has brilliantly architected the company’s development from concept to commercialization.

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$HPQ.ca and #Apollon Assessing Manufacturing Porous Silicon Wafers for #Li-Ion Batteries $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:36 AM on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
  • Announced the extension and the expansion of scope of the December 2017 collaboration agreement with Apollon Solar SAS,
  • The agreement now includes evaluating manufacturing porous Silicon wafers for solid-state Li-Ion batteries using Apollon patented process and Silicon (Si) produced by HPQ PUREVAP™Quartz Reduction Reactor

MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2019 — HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. - TSX-V: HPQ; OTCPink: URAGF; FWB: UGE (“HPQ” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the extension and the expansion of scope of the December 2017 collaboration agreement with Apollon Solar SAS, (“Apollon”).  The agreement now includes evaluating manufacturing porous Silicon wafers for solid-state Li-Ion batteries using Apollon patented process and Silicon (Si) produced by HPQ PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor (“QRR”) (“PVAP Si”).

APOLLON PATENTED LOW-COST APPROACH TO MAKING POROUS SILICON WAFERS

In 2012, Apollon, working in collaboration with France CNRS (“Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique”), developed and obtained a worldwide patent for a unique low-cost process that uses standard metallurgical Silicon (2N to 4N+ Si) to produce square porous Silicon Wafers with a thickness of up to 2 cm.

“The HPQ PUREVAP™ QRR’s proprietary capacity of controlling the purity of the Silicon (Si) produced should allow our unique and patented process to optimize the porous structure of the wafers between Microporous (pore size <5nm), Mesoporous (pore size 5nm – 50nm) and Macroporous (pore size >50nm) as per end-users requirements, simply by adapting process parameters” stated Mr. Jed Kraiem Ph.D, General Manager of Apollon Solar.

Working with Apollon, HPQ intends to develop the manufacturing of porous silicon wafers using PUREVAP™ Si that can be used as anodes for solid-state Li-ion batteries.

“Combining Apollon’s patented low cost approach to make porous Si wafers and the HPQ PUREVAP™ Gen3 Pilot Plant’s ability to produce Si will allow us to start the commercialisation of our porous Si wafers for solid state Li-Ion batteries earlier then most competitors, who are still only earlier stages R&D plays” said Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. Mr. Tourillon added: “Production of the first porous Silicon test wafers could start as early as Q4 2019.”

GLOBAL ENERGY STORAGE MARKET READY TO EXPLODE

A recent report projects that energy storage deployments are estimated to grow 1,300% from a 12 Gigawatt-hour market in 2018 to a 158 Gigawatt-hour market in 2024.  An estimated US$71 billion in investments will be made into storage systems where batteries will make up the lion’s share of capital deployment. Research suggests that replacing graphite materials with Silicon anodes in Li-Ion Batteries promises an almost tenfold (10x) increase in the charging capacity of batteries.

“Silicon potential to meet energy storage demand is generating massive investments.  HPQ, working with Apollon, fully intends to use its first mover advantage in low cost porous Silicon (Si) wafer manufacturing using metallurgically produced PUREVAP™ Silicon (2N to 4N+ Si) to attract investors and commercial interest” said Mr. Tourillon.

About Silicon

Silicon (Si) is one of today’s strategic materials needed to fulfil the renewable energy revolution presently under way. Silicon does not exist in its pure state; it must be extracted from quartz, one of the most abundant minerals of the earth’s crust and other expensive raw materials in a carbothermic process.

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. is a TSX-V listed company developing, in collaboration with industry leader PyroGenesis (TSX-V: PYR) the innovative PUREVAPTM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), a truly 2.0 Carbothermic process (patent pending), which will permit the transformation and purification of quartz (SiO2) into Metallurgical Grade Silicon (Mg-Si) at prices that will propagate its significant renewable energy potential.

HPQ is also working with industry leader Apollon Solar to develop:

  1. Porous silicon wafers manufacturing using PUREVAP™ Silicon (PVAP Si) that can be used as anode for solid-state Li-ion batteries; and
  2. A metallurgical pathway of producing Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si) that will take full advantage of the PUREVAPTM QRR one-step production of high purity silicon (Si) and significantly reduce the Capex and Opex associated with the transformation of quartz (SiO2) into SoG-Si.

HPQ focus is becoming the lowest cost producer of Silicon (Si), High Purity Silicon (Si), Porous Silicon Wafers and Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG-Si). The pilot plant equipment that will validate the commercial potential of the process is on schedule to start in 2019.

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 the Company’s Roncevaux Quartz Project, Matapedia Area, in the Gaspe Region, Province of Quebec.

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 securities 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.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its 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.

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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Enthusiast Gaming $EGLX Verified as Largest Gaming Network in the U.S. by Comscore $EPY.ca $FDM.ca $WINR $TCEHF $ATVI $TNA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:58 AM on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019
  • Surpasses TWITCH.TV, IGN Entertainment, GameSpot as largest combined web and video entity in gaming information category
  • Delivers more combined unique visitors and views across desktop, mobile and video than other gaming information networks in the U.S.
  • Continues category-leading unique visitor growth of +107% and views growth of +148% year-to-date for its owned and operated property

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2019 —  Enthusiast Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: EGLX)(FSE: 2AV) (“Enthusiast Gaming” or the “Company”) is excited to announce that its digital media network of websites and YouTube channels* has officially become the largest online gaming information network in the United States, according to Comscore, a leading third party media measurement and analytics company. Enthusiast Gaming’s network of over 100 gaming websites, 900 YouTube channels and over 50 influencers and players, reaches more unique visitors and generates more views across desktop, mobile and video platforms than any other gaming information entity measured in the U.S. (*Comscore Custom Reporting, (E) Enthusiast Gaming Network + Omnia, Unique Visitors (MMX MP) + Mobile YouTube Unique Visitors (VMX MP), Gaming Information, August 2019, U.S.). 

Comscore is one of the most widely used measurement sources by advertisers in North America for making ad buying decisions. With the global gaming market set to surpass revenues of $150 billion in 2019, Enthusiast Gaming is well positioned to unlock new revenue opportunities and capitalize on the higher share of wallet moving to the gaming industry. 

Enthusiast Gaming’s combined desktop, mobile and video views of its digital media network of websites and YouTube channels** are now 10% greater than the next nearest entity in the gaming information category, which includes other leading sites and networks such as TWITCH.TV, IGN Entertainment and GameSpot. (**Comscore Custom Reporting, (E) Enthusiast Gaming Network + Omnia, Unique Visitors (MMX MP) + Mobile YouTube Unique Visitors (VMX MP), Gaming Information, August 2019, U.S.)

“Our goal at Enthusiast Gaming is to create the world’s largest network of gaming communities. This validation from a trusted third party clearly demonstrates our strategy of focusing on providing an engaging experience for gamers, through our network of websites, leading esports teams and content creators is working,” commented President of Enthusiast Gaming, Menashe Kestenbaum. “The advertising industry is recognizing that brands can find their customers within our network and we are now able to build compelling, custom advertising programs for those brands. Enthusiast Gaming provides both the scale and a cost effective way for marketers to reach their audience.”

The Company’s rapid growth has accelerated in 2019, with unique visitors and views to its owned and operated property growing 107% and 148%, respectively, between January 2019 and August 2019. This continues to be the fastest growth rate among its peers in the gaming information category. The property includes flagship sites such as thesimsresource.com, destructoid.com, escapistmagazine.com, nintendoenthusiast.com and dailyesports.com (Comscore MMX MP, (P) Enthusiast Gaming, Gaming Information, August 2019 vs January 2019, U.S.)

Enthusiast Gaming continues to expand its network through organic growth and targeted acquisition strategies, which include a recent merger with Luminosity Gaming (“Luminosity”), and recent acquisitions of The Sims Resource, the largest female gaming community online; and Steel Media, the largest mobile gaming and events company in the world. Recent company statistics have shown that 63% of Enthusiast Gaming’s audience is influenced by online ads to make game purchase decisions. As the largest gaming network in the U.S. combined with the industry’s significant advertising conversion rate, Enthusiast Gaming is a leading gaming media company, and one of the most effective ways for brands to target the gaming demographic. 

About Enthusiast Gaming 

Enthusiast Gaming (TSX.V:EGLX)(FSE:2AV) is one of the largest vertically integrated video game and esports companies in the world. The Company’s digital platform includes over 100 gaming related websites and 900 YouTube channels which collectively reach 150 million visitors monthly. Enthusiast’s esports division, Luminosity Gaming, a leading global esports organization consists of 8 professional esports teams under ownership and management, including the #1 ranked Overwatch team, the Vancouver Titans and over 50 gaming influencers with a total audience of 60 million followers. Collectively, the community reaches over 200 million gaming enthusiasts on a monthly basis. Enthusiast also owns and operates Canada’s largest gaming expo, Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo, EGLX, (eglx.com) with approximately 55,000 people attending in 2018. For more information on the Company, visit www.enthusiastgaming.com. For more information on Luminosity Gaming, please visit luminosity.gg.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Investor Relations:
Julia Becker
Head of Investor Relations & Marketing
Telephone: 604-785-0850
Email: [email protected]

Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future.  Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of Enthusiast Gaming.  The risks include risks that are customary to transactions of this nature and customary to companies which have their stock traded on the TSXV. No assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefits Enthusiast Gaming will obtain from them. For instance, there can be no assurance that the acquisition will close as anticipated, that the acquisition will position the Company as a leader in the mobile gaming sector and that the acquisition will result in growth of the Company’s online and offline gaming community.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States.  The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to a U.S. Person unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its 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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Nickel climbs as stainless steel producers prepare for Indonesia ban – #Tartisan hosts an M&I Resource of 7.14 million tonnes of 0.62% #Nickel $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:07 AM on Monday, September 23rd, 2019

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Nickel climbs as stainless steel producers prepare for Indonesia ban – Tartisan hosts an M&I Resource of 7.14 million tonnes of 0.62% nickel

  • Top supplier Indonesia’s plan to ban exports of nickel ore has been brought forward by two years to Jan. 1, 2020, and the Philippines, the world’s second-biggest ore producer, could suspend five mining companies at the end of this year.

LONDON — Nickel prices climbed last week as stainless steel producers bought supplies ahead of a Chinese holiday and an Indonesian nickel ore export ban that could create shortages.

Top supplier Indonesia’s plan to ban exports of nickel ore has been brought forward by two years to Jan. 1, 2020, and the Philippines, the world’s second-biggest ore producer, could suspend five mining companies at the end of this year.

“There have been some anecdotes of stainless mills restocking nickel and that has been positive,” said analyst Nicholas Snowdon at Deutsche Bank in London.

Nickel is mostly used as an alloy in the production of stainless steel. It is also the most important metal mined in Sudbury.

“Across most sectors, in the week before the Golden Week holiday, you’ll invariably see a bit of raw material restocking, so we have elements of that in nickel alongside the broader potential restocking as we head into the (Indonesia) ban application.”

China celebrates its National Day Golden Week holiday in early October.

Benchmark nickel on the London Metal Exchange gained 2.6 per cent to $17,725 a tonne (or just over $US 8 a pound) in official open-outcry trading, on track for its biggest one-day gain in three weeks.

  • CHINA RATE CUT: Base metals also gained support from China cutting its one-year benchmark lending rate for the second month in a row on Friday.
  • NICKEL INVENTORIES: Nickel stocks in warehouses monitored by the Shanghai Futures Exchange slid 13.6 per cent, weekly data showed on Friday.
  • NICKEL SPREAD: The premium of LME cash nickel over the three-month contract climbed to $150 a tonne, near the recent decade high of $163, indicating near-term tightness.
  • MARKET DEFICIT: The global nickel market deficit widened to 6,700 tonnes in July from a revised 2,700 tonnes in the previous month, the International Nickel Study Group (INSG) said on Thursday.
  • ALUMINIUM OUTPUT: LME aluminum, untraded in official rings, was bid down 0.6 per cent at $1,790 a tonne after data showed that global primary aluminum output rose to 5.407 million tonnes in August from a revised 5.404 million tonnes in July.
  • COPPER DEMAND: Fitch Solutions cut its average price forecast for copper to $5,900 a tonne this year and $5,700 in 2020, from previous views of $6,300 a tonne and $6,600 a tonne respectively.

“A drop in Chinese demand has loosened the global (copper) market, while sentiment continues to worsen,” Fitch said in a note.

LME copper was bid up 0.3 per cent at $5,804 a tonne but remained on course for a 2.6 per cent drop over the week, which would mark its steepest weekly fall since the week ended Aug. 2.

  • PRICES: LME three-month zinc was bid down 0.2 per cent in official activity at $2,308 a tonne, lead gained 0.9 per cent to trade at $2,114 and tin slipped 0.3 per cent to trade at $16,400.

Source: https://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/local-news/nickel-climbs-as-stainless-steel-producers-prepare-for-indonesia-ban/wcm/ca4cdbe5-1060-4b65-bfd0-992c54d3cfce

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INTERVIEW: Empower Clinics $CBDT.ca JV Could Generate $US 30,000,000 In Annual Revenue From #CBD Extraction … But It Doesn’t End There $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:35 AM on Friday, September 20th, 2019

At 165,000 patients, Empower Clinics (CBDT:CSE) (EPWCF:OTCQB) has a database that almost every medical cannabis and CBD company would kill for.  Add in the fact it is now on a ~ $USD 4,000,000 annualized revenue run rate for 2019 and it becomes the kind of company small cap investors have been dying to find as they watch pretender companies melt away.

But it doesn’t end there.  

CBD extraction has been a key element of the company’s vertical integration. Producing its’ own CBD products for its own patients just makes sense.  Up until a couple of days ago, it was a sound strategy that needed to be executed.  As of yesterday, execution arrived thanks to a JV with extraction experts Heritage Cannabis that will light up the Company’s 5,000 sq ft facility in Oregon.  Empower brings the infrastructure, Heritage brings the expertise and balance sheet.  The result is a match made in shareholder heaven with initial annual capacity of 6,000 Kg at ~ $US 5,000 per Kg, which adds up to $US 30,000,000 in potential revenue.

We emphasize potential  because nobody has started selling anything yet and the facility isn’t expected to begin producing for another 3-4 months.  However, with a built in patient database and talks already having commenced for white label products, Empower is on its way.  Moreover, “potential” cuts both ways, with capacity capable of increasing 2x – 3x without much trouble given the size of the facility.  

Can Empower successfully execute its extraction plan?  It’s a legitimate question, with a blow away answer..

The Company’s new CEO, Steven McAuley, who replaced the previous management team in January, is Six Sigma certified under the quality initiative of legendary GE chairman Jack Welch. We’ve never seen a Six Sigma certified CEO in the Canadian small cap markets. Never.

Grab your favourite beverage and settle in to watch what may be your next great small cap investment.

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