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INTERVIEW: Uragold Discusses Assay Results, Validated as Suitable for Silicon Metal and High Purity Quartz Applications

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:32 AM on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

UBR: TSX-V

Corrected SiO2 average for the 20 samples assayed is 99.65%, ranging from 99.37% to 99.86%. These results validate the fact that the Quartz material from the Roncevaux Property would make suitable feedstock for Silicon Metal production and applications requiring high purity quartz.

Uragold Bay Resources is a Gold and High Purity Quartz exploration junior focused on generating free cash flow from mining operations. The company’s business model is centered on developing mining projects suited for smaller-scale start-up, (Capex < C$10M), that will generate high yield returns (IRR > 50%).

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INTERVIEW: Stria Lithium Discusses Revolutionary Lithium Processing Technology

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:06 AM on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

SRA: TSX-V

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  • Focused on the emerging green energy revolution, with a particular focus on Lithium.
  • Aiming to become one of the lowest cost producers in the world for battery- grade technology lithium through partnerships, licensing and joint ventures which are critical for high-technology green energy industries such as consumer electronics, energy storage and military.
  • Unveiled lithium procession technology that will provide the company with significant advantages.

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Lexaria Closes 51% Acquisition of PoViva Tea, LLC

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:39 PM on Friday, December 12th, 2014

Kelowna, British Columbia–(December 12, 2014) – Lexaria, Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has closed the 51% acquisition of Poviva Tea, LLC.

As the final part of the closing, Lexaria has issued 119,047 restricted common shares of the Company to each of the two founders of PoViva Tea, LLC.

All issued shares will be subject to a hold period, for any resale into the USA under Rule 144, of six months and one day. The share issuance is subject to normal regulatory approvals. The securities referred to herein will not be or have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

About Lexaria

Lexaria’s shares are quoted in the USA with symbol LXRP and in Canada with symbol LXX. The company searches for projects that could provide potential above-market returns.

To learn more about Lexaria Corp. visit www.lexariaenergy.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Lexaria Corp.
Chris Bunka
Chairman & CEO
(250) 765-6424

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release includes forward-looking statements. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. Access to capital, or lack thereof, is a major risk and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise required working capital. Current oil and gas production rates may not be sustainable and targeted production rates may not occur. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s public announcements and filings. There is no assurance that the medical marijuana, CBD sector, or alternative health businesses will provide any benefit to Lexaria, or that the Company will experience any growth through participation in these sectors. There is no assurance that existing capital is sufficient for the Company’s needs or that it will need to attempt to raise additional capital. There is no assurance that and cannabidiol-based product will promote, assist, or maintain any beneficial human health conditions whatsoever. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). PoViva products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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CLIENT FEATURE: QE2 Acquisition Corp. (QE: TSX-V) Revenue Generating Infrastructure Play Capitalizing on the Alberta Advantage

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:11 PM on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

Why Invest in QE2 Acquisition Corp.?

  • Aggressive Growth by Acquisition
  • $100M 2018 Growth Objective
  • $1.9M in 2013 Normalized EBITDA
  • Experienced, Proven, Driven Management Team

  • Calgary founded firm that acquires, consolidates and grows well managed, profitable, asset backed, Alberta-based businesse in the Infrastructure and Utility Services sectors

  • Recruiting the best expertise in the industry to run day to day operations as well as drive strategic vision

Recent Highlights

  • Signed a letter of intent to acquire a privately-owned accredited electrical contractor located in the Edmonton area (Read Release)
  • Pillar Contracting Ltd. has successfully bid and been awarded a contract by the City Of Calgary to continue the installation phase of 1,000 new LED streetlight heads (Read Release).

Company Portfolio

In April 2014, QE2 Acquisition Corp. completed the acquisition of key assets of Candesto Enterprises Inc.
 

CANDESTO ENTERPRISES LTD.

1450 Bearspaw Dam Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 0C3
p: 403-286-7922
About Candesto Enterprises Ltd.
Candesto is a leader in highway signage, guardrail installation services, and miscellaneous fencing with its services primarily engaged in the new construction of roads and highways. Candesto has operated for over 20 years and strategically concentrates its activities in southern Alberta, with the bulk of its customers acting as the project general contractor, working for 1 of the 4 levels of government.
 
Mihalis Belantis, CEO of QE2:
“This acquisition strengthens our portfolio and is aligned with QE2’s strategy: to buy and grow Alberta companies that keep Alberta growing.”
Chris Bokenfohr, GM of Candesto
“I’m excited that Candesto is now part of QE2, and I look forward to continuing to grow Candesto with the help and support of the QE2 team.”
Chris Bokenfohr, a civil engineer and owner of Candesto, will remain as General Manager of Candesto for 5 years and the existing staff is retained.
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In October 2013, QE2 Acquisition Corp. completed the acquisition of Pillar Contracting Ltd.
 

PILLAR CONTRACTING LTD.
103A, 11129-83 Avenue, AB T8L 3T9
w: www.pillarltd.com
About Pillar Contracting Ltd.:
Pillar is an industry leader in specialized utilities services: maintenance of light post and street light standards, condition surveys including metal fatigue testing, flagging and traffic management. Pillar’s customers primarily consist of municipalities and utility companies. Pillar is an Alberta grown, cash flow positive business with a proven track record and a strong management team.

Mark Lacoursiere, Founder of Pillar Contracting Ltd.:
“QE2 believes in Alberta and the hardworking people that keep this province humming”, states Mark Lacoursiere. “QE2 shares my growth vision for Pillar and my belief in people and relationships. I am excited to see where Pillar will be over the next 3 years with the help of QE2. The future looks bright!”

Mihalis Belantis, CEO of QE2:
“We are proud to welcome Pillar into the QE2 family,” explains Mihalis Belantis. “Pillar’s founder, Mark Lacoursiere, and all Pillar employees are a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit, work ethic and desire to succeed that is so prevalent in Alberta!”

Company History

Albertans created QE2 Acquisition Corp. with the true Alberta spirit of determination, and the desire to create opportunity within the local economy through innovative vision and hard work.

It was an idea six years in the making, formed while living and working within the province’s rural towns and urban centers.The relationships that were forged during this period would eventually culminate to form QE2 – from influential finance professionals to research analysts, salespeople and marketers, to business owners and families.

QE2 is a company forged by a group of organized, motivated and extraordinary people with a vision to do extraordinary things.

 

 

Capitalizing On Alberta’s Growth

INTERVIEW Part 2: Avalon Rare Metals (AVL: TSX) 3 Advanced Stage Projects Capitalizing on Scarce Rare Earth Elements

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:20 PM on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

AVL: TSX, AVL: NYSE MKT

  • Three advanced stage projects
  • Nechalacho Deposit is exceptional in its size and enrichment in the scarce “heavy” rare earth elements
  • HREE-rich resource in the Basal Zone contains Measured and Indicated Resources of 61.90 million tonnes grading 1.64% TREO (total rare earth oxides) and 21.53% HREO/TREO (heavy rare earth oxides as a percentage of TREO) at the Base Case US$345 Net Metal Return cut-off value
  • Key to enabling advances in clean technology and other growing high-tech applications

Highlights

  • The Nechalacho deposit is rich in the heavy rare earths, which the European Union identified as the critical raw material with the greatest supply risk in May 2014.
  • Avalon has invested approximately $100 million into the Nechalacho Project to date, including $60 million to complete a comprehensive Feasibility Study. Nechalacho is now the most advanced heavy rare earth project in the world outside of China. Results of the discounted cash flow analysis produced for the April 2013 Feasibility Study yielded a pre-tax IRR of 22.5% and an NPV at a 10% discount rate of $1.35 billion, with a payback period of 4.3 years and a $1.575 billion capital cost.
  • Many opportunities were identified in the April 2013 Feasibility Study to optimize the project development model to reduce technical risk and increase revenues. These include improving rare earth recoveries and revising the mine plan to improve operational efficiencies. The most significant optimization was the development of a new hydrometallurgical process that increases recoveries of the heavy rare earths while suppressing recovery of low-value cerium. An updated Feasibility Study is targeted for completion in late 2014.
  • Avalon holds a diverse rare metals project portfolio, including advanced tin (East Kemptville) and lithium minerals (Separation Rapids) properties.
  • The principles of sustainability, environmental and social responsibility are core values of the company.

Corporate Website

INTERVIEW: Avalon Rare Metals (AVL:TSX) – 3 Advanced Stage Projects Capitalizing on Scarce Rare Earth Elements

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:55 PM on Monday, December 8th, 2014

AVL: TSX, AVL: NYSE MKT

  • Three advanced stage projects
  • Nechalacho Deposit, exceptional in its size and enrichment in the scarce “heavy” rare earth elements
  • HREE-rich resource in the Basal Zone contains Measured and Indicated Resources of 61.90 million tonnes grading 1.64% TREO (total rare earth oxides) and 21.53% HREO/TREO (heavy rare earth oxides as a percentage of TREO) at the Base Case US$345 Net Metal Return cut-off value
  • Key to enabling advances in clean technology and other growing high-tech applications

Highlights

  • The Nechalacho deposit is rich in the heavy rare earths, which the European Union identified as the critical raw material with the greatest supply risk in May 2014.
  • Avalon has invested approximately $100 million into the Nechalacho Project to date, including $60 million to complete a comprehensive Feasibility Study. Nechalacho is now the most advanced heavy rare earth project in the world outside of China. Results of the discounted cash flow analysis produced for the April 2013 Feasibility Study yielded a pre-tax IRR of 22.5% and an NPV at a 10% discount rate of $1.35 billion, with a payback period of 4.3 years and a $1.575 billion capital cost.
  • Many opportunities were identified in the April 2013 Feasibility Study to optimize the project development model to reduce technical risk and increase revenues. These include improving rare earth recoveries and revising the mine plan to improve operational efficiencies. The most significant optimization was the development of a new hydrometallurgical process that increases recoveries of the heavy rare earths while suppressing recovery of low-value cerium. An updated Feasibility Study is targeted for completion in late 2014.
  • Avalon holds a diverse rare metals project portfolio, including advanced tin (East Kemptville) and lithium minerals (Separation Rapids) properties.
  • The principles of sustainability, environmental and social responsibility are core values of the company.

Corporate Website

Robix Signs Exclusive Deal With Rayco to Manufacture COV

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:35 PM on Monday, December 8th, 2014

Deal Contemplates Marine and Oil Sand Tailings Applications

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA–(Dec. 8, 2014) – Robix Alternative Fuels Inc. (“Robix” or the “Corporation”) (CSE:RZX)(FRANKFURT:R0X) announced today that it has signed an exclusive manufacturing agreement with Rayco Steel Ltd, of Sparwood, British Columbia, to manufacture the Clean Ocean Vessel (COV). The manufacturing agreement covers the current design of the COV which is targeted toward oil spill containment and recovery in marine applications. In addition, Rayco also has exclusive rights to manufacture subsequent COV designs including non-marine applications such as waste water streams from the oil sands and oil production environments generally. Finally, Rayco will provide Quality Assurance Quality Control to Robix on all COV manufacturing even in instances where the COV is manufactured off-site. The agreement is in effect until terminated by Rayco giving Robix not less than 60 days prior written notice. Pricing will be determined between parties at the time of the order.

“Rayco’s work to date on our first commercial COV has been excellent and that quality workmanship has given me confidence in selecting them as our exclusive COV manufacturer,” commented Nathan Hansen, President and CEO of Robix. “They have project managed the construction, worked to a tight budget and been instrumental in working with marine engineers and architect group as well as Transport Canada to facilitate design improvements to the COV which will make this iteration, a product that meets 21st century specifications.” Mr. Hansen continued, “Our business model has always been to be the owner and marketer of leading edge technology in this space. By contracting the COV construction to Rayco, we are not incurring extensive capex costs from purchasing manufacturing facilities. As a result we are managing our share structure which is small compared to our peers at a similar stage of development. Our goal is to be selling COV products in the first half of 2015.”

In addition, Robix has been examining the use of the COV design in non-marine applications including tailings ponds in the Alberta Oil Sands projects. A tailings pond is an engineered dam and dyke system that is used as a settling basin/storage container for the mixture of water, sand, clay and residual oil that is left over after oil sands processing. Management believes the COV could be used in these environments to contain and recover oil from the tailings ponds.

Mr. Hansen continued, “In tandem to building the first commercial COV, we’ve been working with Rayco on testing the principles of the COV design on non-marine applications. These include waste water streams from oil production and represents a new potentially lucrative revenue stream for Robix. The COV is a very versatile design which can be applied to a number of applications. I look forward to exploring this avenue further, but our first priority is to get the COV into the water to test its performance in open seas and prove sea worthiness. We are slightly behind schedule and due to the December holiday season will likely be ready to launch the COV in January.”

About Rayco

Rayco operates a 17,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fabrication shop in Sparwood, BC and employs 68 qualified professionals. Rayco has been supplying mines and industry with quality steel fabrication and QC work since 1980. Certified to division 2.1 with the C.W.B, Rayco provides structural steel fabrication, heavy plate work, maintenance and equipment upgrades. In addition, they are qualified supplier to Teck Coal Ltd. sites.

About Robix:

The Corporation is an “industrial products/technology” company, offering to investors a unique opportunity to participate in a leading company in the business of ownership of patents, and their development from commercialization to worldwide expansion through various business arrangements. Robix owns a Clean Ocean Vessel (“COV”) patent, which is an oil spill recovery vessel design with the capability to recover oil in rough and debris laden sea conditions. Robix has recognized a worldwide market opportunity for effective containment, recovery and disposal equipment, particularly in the oil spill protection industry, and it proposes to develop a business model as a service provider, and/or equipment provider under licensing agreements with other industry participants, wherein Robix will use its COV patented design solution.

No stock exchange or any securities regulatory body has reviewed the contents of this news release.

This news release may contain certain forward-looking information. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and such information involves various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. A description of assumptions used to develop such forward-looking information and a description of risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking information can be found in the company’s disclosure documents on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

Robix Alternative Fuels Inc.
Nathan Hansen
President & CEO
250-683-8957
[email protected]

Robix Alternative Fuels Inc.
Robin Ray
Chief Financial Officer
403-327-3094
[email protected]

Why Elon Musk’s Batteries Scare the Hell Out of the Electric Company

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:57 AM on Friday, December 5th, 2014
Tesla Factory in California
Tesla Motor Inc. associates work on a Model S at the company’s factory in Fremont, California. More than 100,000 plug-ins have been sold in California, according to data from HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, though electric vehicles make up less than 1 percent of all U.S. car sales. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

Here’s why something as basic as a battery both thrills and terrifies the U.S. utility industry.

At a sagebrush-strewn industrial park outside of Reno, Nevada, bulldozers are clearing dirt for Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA:US)’s battery factory, projected to be the world’s largest.

Tesla’s founder, Elon Musk, sees the $5 billion facility as a key step toward making electric cars more affordable, while ending reliance on oil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At first blush, the push toward more electric cars looks to be positive for utilities struggling with stagnant sales from energy conservation and slow economic growth.

Yet Musk’s so-called gigafactory may soon become an existential threat to the 100-year-old utility business model. The facility will also churn out stationary battery packs that can be paired with rooftop solar panels to store power. Already, a second company led by Musk, SolarCity Corp. (SCTY:US), is packaging solar panels and batteries to power California homes and companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT:US)

“The mortal threat that ever cheaper on-site renewables pose” comes from systems that include storage, said Amory Lovins, co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute, a Snowmass, Colorado-based energy consultant. “That is an unregulated product you can buy at Home Depot that leaves the old business model with no place to hide.”

J.B. Straubel, chief technology officer for Palo Alto, California-based Tesla, said the company views utilities as partners not adversaries in its effort to build out battery storage. Musk was not available for comment.

The Tesla systems are arriving just as utilities begin to feel increasing pressure worldwide from the disruption posed by renewable energy.

Lima Meeting

In Germany, the rapid rise of tax-subsidized clean energy has undermined wholesale prices and decimated the profitability of coal and natural gas plants. Germany’s largest utility EON SE (EOAN) said this week it will spin off its fossil-fuel plant business to focus on renewables in part because of new clean energy competitors coming onto its turf.

Threats to the traditional utility model come as energy and environment take the world stage at the latest round of United Nations climate talks that began Dec. 1 in Lima. Delegates, backed by global environmental groups, want to leave the conference with a draft agreement to tackle climate change by lowering carbon-dioxide emissions — something that has eluded them for years.

The Rocky Mountain Institute’s Lovins has installed solar on his house in Snowmass and uses it to power his electric car. His monthly electric bill: $25. He has a lot of company.

100,000 Plug-ins

In California, where 40 percent of the nation’s plug-in cars have been sold, about half of electric vehicle owners have solar or want to install it, according to a February survey by the Center for Sustainable Energy, a green-energy advocate. More than 100,000 plug-ins have been sold in California, according to data from HybridCars.com and Baum & Associates, though EVs make up less than 1 percent of all U.S. car sales.

Few homes and businesses use solar and back-up-battery storage, proof for some utilities that the systems remain a hard sell outside of states like California or markets like Hawaii where high power costs make solar competitive.

Still, the Edison Electric Institute, a trade group representing America’s investor-owned utilities, recently announced that its members will help to encourage electric vehicle use by spending $50 million annually to buy plug-in service trucks and invest in car-charging technology.

“Advancing plug-in electric vehicles and technologies is an industry priority,” said EEI President Thomas Kuhn.

Charging Stations

Analysts think the industry has been slow to react. Tesla, SolarCity and green-energy companies are already moving aggressively into unoccupied space. “Some of the more nimble companies that think and move more quickly, they are beating the utilities to the punch,” said Ben Kallo, a San Francisco-based analyst for Robert W. Baird & Co.

Tesla has installed 135 solar-powered fast-charging stations across North America where its Model S drivers can refuel for free. NRG Energy Inc. is building a network of public charging stations in major cities that drivers can access on a per-charge basis or for a flat monthly fee of about $15.

And then there’s the home front. In a July report, Morgan Stanley said Tesla’s home and business energy-storage product could be “disruptive” in the U.S. and in Europe as customers seek to avoid utility fees by going “off-grid.”

Source: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-12-05/musk-battery-works-fill-utilities-with-fear-and-promise

AGORACOM Small Cap TV “Best Of The Best” – November 26, 2014

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:21 PM on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014

AGORACOM Founder, George Tsiolis and Chief Market Commentator, Allan Barry Go Via Satellite to discuss and debate Allan’s Best picks this week. Companies Included on this week’s show are:

WHY IS JULY 11, 2013 SO IMPORTANT?

Allan and George have already put their viewers well ahead of the game by starting their weekly broadcasts on July 11, 2013 on the thesis that great small-cap companies were so oversold they could not be ignored. One look at the TSX Venture Index proves they hit the nail on the head … but that doesn’t come close to telling the whole story with most of their picks far outperforming an index bloated with zombie companies.

Find out which companies Allan and George like this week by watching the video below!

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INTERVIEW: Supreme (SL:CSE) Discusses Construction Progress at 342,000 SQF. Medical Marijuana Production Facility

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:22 PM on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014

Supreme Discusses Progress of 342K sqf. Medical Marijuana Production Facility

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  • Significant progress made at its 342,000 square foot greenhouse facility located in Kincardine, Ontario
  • Moving quickly to implement its proposed plan to produce up to 24,000,000 grams of medical marijuana
  • Recently completed $1.7M financing
  • Received conditional pre-approval letter from Health Canada

Supreme is a Canadian-owned and operated company whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for their patients and clients by producing sun-grown medical marijuana of the highest standards, quality and value. The company’s vision is a client-centered, environmentally-friendly and affordable medical marijuana marketplace sustained by the marriage of commercial agriculture and traditional growing.

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