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at 9:58 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
New agreement between the Company and TODAQ to provide battery grade graphite SG16 for the EV Battery Market
TODAQ is proposed to receive an aggregate of graphite valued at US$25,000,000 from Gratomic’s Aukam Graphite Project in Namibia over a 36-month period in exchange for a non-cash digital asset created by TODAQ as a medium for exchange and store of value known as a TODA note
Gratomic Inc.(“Gratomic” or the “Company”) (TSXV:GRAT)(FRANKFURT:CB82)(WKN:A143MR)(OTCQB:CBULF) wishes to announce that it has upgraded its pre purchase agreement with technology company, TODAQ Star Program Phase 1 Corp.(“TODAQ“), a subsidiary of TODAQ Holdings Inc., pursuant to the terms of a new agreement dated January 7, 2020 between the Company and TODAQ (the “Supply Agreement“) to provide battery grade graphite SG16 for the EV Battery Market. TODAQ is proposed to receive an aggregate of graphite valued at US$25,000,000 from Gratomic’s Aukam Graphite Project in Namibia over a 36-month period in exchange for a non-cash digital asset created by TODAQ as a medium for exchange and store of value known as a TODA note (“TDN“). The Supply Agreement fulfillment has been negotiated at an exchange rate of USD$0.30 per TDN note.
The Supply Agreement contemplates that Gratomic will deliver, to TODAQ, 5,000 tonnes of SG16 product valued at USD$25 million under the terms of the agreement, over a 36-month period. TODAQ will put in an initial order of 1,800 tonnes, valued at USD $9 million, in exchange for 30,000,000 TDN, over the first 90-day period of the contract. The original agreement with TODAQ announced in the Press Release dated October 17, 2019, and referred to in the Press Release dated May 25, 2020, provided that the first 1800 tonnes of product would be purchased on the basis of an exchange rate of USD$0.10 per TDN with the balance being purchased at the market rate for TDN.
The Supply Agreement now fixes the value of the TDN notes at USD$0.30 for the purchase of the entire 5000 tonnes providing a fixed value and certainty for the Company. The first delivery date has not yet been established and will depend upon when the Company completes the construction of its processing plant at the Aukam Project in Namibia (see Press Release dated December 31, 2020 for an update on the status of the processing facility). When the Company is ready to deliver the SG16 product to TODAQ, it will inform TODAQ. TODAQ will then submit a purchase order for an initial 600 tonnes of product valued at $3 million and TODAQ will issue 10 million TDN to the Company. The Company will have 90 days thereafter to deliver the product to an on-site warehouse at the Aukam Property under the control of TODAQ which will constitute good delivery for the product. The Company intends to hold onto any TDN received for a minimum six months after which it will start liquidating the TDN into cash. See “Risk Factors” below.
As part of the Supply Agreement, both TODAQ and Gratomic will also be establishing a jointly owned entity, Q Corp, to hold an initial reserve of 60 million TDN to be used to build a treasury of commodities including graphite. As well, Q Corp will be provided with digital supply chain, custody, wallet and trading solutions by TODAQ USA, the digital solution provider of TODAQ, so Gratomic customers and graphite owners can own verifiably authentic and clean graphite which can be traded peer-to-peer and brought to exchange markets. Q Corp offers the option to Gratomic to trade excess production coming from its Aukam Processing facility to Q Corp.
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at 9:21 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Both KABN North America (KABN:CSE) and ImagineAR (IP:CSE / IPNFF:OTCQB) are incredibly disruptive and on the cusp of unstoppable trends, which makes them both explosive but also so new that investors still need to wrap their minds around each of them, let alone both of them together. The good news is that CEO’s from both companies (David Lucatch KABN and Alen Paul Silverrstieen ImagineAR) have sat down with us to explain why their combination is the way all of us will be controlling and profiting from our online identities in the near future.
Before watching the video, here is a little about what you need to know about each company.
KABN – Solves the major problem around our online identities and data. Through Liquid Avatar they provide each one of us with the power to manage and monetize our digital identity, which is an unstoppable trend as both a natural evolution of the web, as well as, legislation forcing big platforms to no longer share and profit from our personal online data.
IMAGINEAR – As the name implies, ImagineAR is an Augmented Reality Company that enables businesses to create their own mobile phone AR campaigns with no programming or technology experience. AR is also an unstoppable trend – but don’t take our word for it.
Apple CEO Tim Cook stated “AR Will play an important role in how we use technology in the future – and promises to be as influential in our society as the smart phone”
The AR market is expected to grow to $200 Billion by 2025 from just $3.5 billion in 2017. .
Now you know why the combination of these two companies is so powerful and well worth your while to watch, listen and learn about what they are going to do. The future is coming, so you might as well see it coming first.
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at 9:11 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Initial Five Orders Integrated and Delivered
Announced that Knightscope, Inc. has selected to implement Draganfly’s Vital Intelligence technology into its autonomous security robots and embedded applications.
Knightscope is a leader in developing autonomous security capabilities with a vision to one day be able to predict and prevent crime disrupting the $500 billion security industry.
The technology is a profound combination of self-driving technology, robotics and artificial intelligence.
Los Angeles, CA., Jan. 12, 2021 — Draganfly Inc. (OTCQB: DFLYF) (CSE: DFLY) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading manufacturer and systems developer, is pleased to announce that Knightscope, Inc. (“Knightscope”) has selected to implement Draganfly’s Vital Intelligence technology into its autonomous security robots and embedded applications.
Founded in Silicon Valley, Knightscope is a leader in developing autonomous security capabilities with a vision to one day be able to predict and prevent crime disrupting the $500 billion security industry. The technology is a profound combination of self-driving technology, robotics and artificial intelligence.
The technology implemented by Draganfly can measure key vital signs. The system uses an advanced microcontroller to perform sophisticated image processing in real time, while consuming less than 50W of electrical power. Despite its small size and power consumption, this fully featured system has a web-based API that works seamlessly with Knightscope’s in autonomous operating platform.
The system is made in the USA adhering to required security protocols and follows FDA approved processes.
“This technology will enable real-time vital sign screening which has become a critical component in providing our clients with a comprehensive public safety solution’” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope. “We chose Draganfly’s because of their commitment to providing the best, most secure and accurate vital signs screening available.”
“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Knightscope to deliver our Vital Intelligence technology within their autonomous security robots,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “The combination of our technologies is a solution that provides a new level of public safety and security.”
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at 8:49 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
New Age Metals Inc. (NAM) (TSXV:NAM ) ; ( OTC:NMTLF ) ; ( FSE:P7J) (“NAM” or the “Company”) New Age Metals announces results from the surface prospecting activities at its 100% owned Lithium One Project near Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba. The project was co-funded by the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce’s administered Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF). Work completed on the Property in the fall months of 2020 consisted of field rock sampling and geological mapping. Reported herein are the assay results for grab samples testing the Silverleaf Pegmatite, Greer Lake Quarry, and other locations on the Lithium One Project (Table 1).
Table 1: 2020 Silverleaf assay result highlights from grab samples.
Figure 1: Newer outcrop exposure of spectacular Spodumene-Lepidolite mineralization at Silverleaf.
Mineral prospecting activities in the fall of 2020 focused on Silverleaf Zone and Greer Lake Quarry (Figures 2, 3, and 4). The purpose of the field work was to examine possible extensions of the Silverleaf Pegmatite and the Greer Lake Pegmatite Quarry. A total of 75 field samples were collected.
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at 8:48 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Announced today that it intends to implement a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange or alternative trading systems.
Pursuant to the NCIB, PyroGenesis may purchase, from time to time, over a period of 12 months starting January 14 th, 2021 and ending January 13th , 2022, up to 5,000,000 common shares (approx. 3.14% of its common shares issued and outstanding as of January 4 th, 2021).
MONTREAL, Jan. 12, 2021 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. ( http://www.pyrogenesis.com ) (TSX: 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, is pleased to announce today that it intends to implement a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) or alternative trading systems.
Pursuant to the NCIB, PyroGenesis may purchase, from time to time, over a period of 12 months starting January 14 th , 2021 and ending January 13 th , 2022, up to 5,000,000 common shares (approx. 3.14% of its common shares issued and outstanding as of January 4 th , 2021). As of January 4 th , 2021, there were 159,145,992 common shares of PyroGenesis issued and outstanding. On any given day, during the NCIB, PyroGenesis may only purchase up to 83,342 common shares, which is equivalent to 25% of the Average Daily Trading Volume of 333,370 calculated based on the trading volumes on the TSX from November 20 th , 2020 (being the first day PyroGenesis was listed on the TSX) to December 31 st , 2020.
Purchases under the NCIB may commence as of January 14 th , 2021 and will end on the earlier of: (i) January 13 th , 2022; or (ii) the date on which the Company has purchased the maximum number of common shares to be acquired under the NCIB. All purchases made by the Company will be through Pollitt & Co. Inc. acting on behalf of the Company. The purchases will be made in accordance with the rules of the TSX, through the facilities of the TSX or through alternative trading systems. The actual number of common shares which will be purchased, and the timing of such purchases, will be determined by the Company, and the price which the Company will pay for the common shares will be the market price at the time of the purchase. The common shares purchased under the NCIB will be cancelled.
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at 8:36 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Lomiko Metals Inc. (“Lomiko”) (TSX-V: LMR, OTC: LMRMF, FSE: DH8C) is focused on the exploration and development of flake graphite in Quebec for the new green economy. Lomiko has been monitoring emerging legislation aimed at reducing North American dependence on Chinese supply of graphite and other electric vehicle battery materials. The US Geological Society 2020 report indicates that 100% of graphite anodes are currently imported to the United States as there are no domestic graphite mines able to produce the material used in Electric Vehicles.
Nomination of Jennifer Granholm as Secretary of Energy
Jennifer Granholm born in Vancouver, B.C., is Joe Biden’s nominee to head the US Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE is responsible for developing and implement clean technologies needed to reach Biden’s fossil fuel reduction targets. Ms. Granholm is passionately committed to decarbonizing the economy. Combined with a large budget economic plan, there is a clear indication that change to clean energy is the order of the day.
Biden aims to hit net-zero emissions by 2050 which is a goal shared by the Trudeau federal government in Canada and builds upon the Canada-US supply strategy agreement. Biden is well-regarded by the Canadian government on issues of mining and green energy. In January 2020, Canada and the U.S. announced they have finalized the Canada–U.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration, advancing mutual interest in securing supply chains for the critical minerals needed for important manufacturing sectors, including communication, aerospace, defense, and clean technology.
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at 8:18 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Announced the execution of a three-year $150,000 SDK licensing agreement to launch Augmented Reality immersive experiences integrated with Liquid Avatar ( www.liquidavatar.com ).
Liquid Avatar empowers user to manage, control and gain value from their biometrically verified Self Sovereign Identity and personal data ownership.
Using ImagineAR’s licensed AR SDK and cloud-based studio suite, KABN will deliver a series of dynamic AR interactions to Liquid Avatar mobile app users starting in early 2021.
TORONTO , VANCOUVER, BC and ERIE, Pa., Jan. 12, 2021 – Imagine AR Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTCQB: IPNFF) (” ImagineAR “) and KABN Systems NA Holdings Corp. ( CSE:KABN / OTC:TRWRF / FRA:4T51 ) (the ” Company “, ” KABN North America ” or ” KABN NA “), are excited to announce the execution of a three-year $150,000 SDK licensing agreement to launch Augmented Reality (“AR”) immersive experiences integrated with Liquid Avatar ( www.liquidavatar.com ). Liquid Avatar empowers user to manage, control and gain value from their biometrically verified Self Sovereign Identity and personal data ownership.
Using ImagineAR’s licensed AR SDK and cloud-based studio suite, KABN will deliver a series of dynamic AR interactions to Liquid Avatar mobile app users starting in early 2021. Liquid Avatar users will experience immersive consumer AR-based social, event, educational and information-based messages. Commercial enterprises and media companies will present dynamic measurable interactive AR offers to Liquid Avatar users knowing the consumer is real and verified thereby significantly reducing marketing waste and breakage. The range of opportunities are potentially limitless as Liquid Avatar’s Self Sovereign Identity platform is addressable to up to 100% of all online users.
Liquid Avatar users will soon be able to create and share interactive 3D greetings and messages that are automatically integrated with their Liquid Avatar icons and can be experienced inside the Liquid Avatar app. Liquid Avatar users will also be able to share AR enabled resumes, invitations, event programs, and other information with their social connections. Additionally, Liquid Avatar is exploring interactive digital wallets, which will allow users to easily visualize all their in-wallet verifiable access and identity credentials, like those for healthcare, gaming, travel, financial services, education, ecommerce, and government services.
“Augmented Reality provides a new way to see the world around us and allows KABN to empower Liquid Avatar’s known and verified users to take advantage of this interactive technology to engage with friends, family, and other connections,” said David Lucatch , CEO KABN . “ImagineAR’s platform provides immersive experiences and an effective way for us to instantly deliver AR opportunities to our constituents, therefore creating revenue and value opportunities for our expanding user base.”
According to the newsletter, Hesperidin has recently attracted the attention of researchers, because it binds to key proteins of SARS-CoV-2 1 . This may interfere with viral entry into host cells 4 .
In Wu et. al (2020 ), the screening of 1066 natural substances with potential antiviral effect, plus 78 antiviral drugs already known in the literature for their binding to SARS-CoV-2 proteins, Hesperidin was the only compound that could target the binding interface between viral Spike proteins and ACE-2 human receptors 2 .
Hesperidin can also bind to 3CLpro – the main protease responsible for the cleavage of SARS-CoV-2 peptides into functional units for virus replication and packaging within the host cells 1,3 . By doing so, it may help against COVID-19 viral replication 4 .
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at 7:21 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
An Emerging Markets News Commentary
According to the The Globe and Mail , “The country, as a whole, and each province is not doing enough to acknowledge aerosol transmission of COVID-19 and promoting the appropriate measures to combat it, such as (improved) ventilation and informing people about the risks of being in indoor spaces with multiple people.”
But what if there were a device that could detect the actual presence of COVID-19 in the shared air? What if you could know if your building was safe or not safe in real time?
Kontrol Energy Corp ( CSE:KNR ) ( OTCQB:KNRLF ) is a Canadian public company and a leader in smart buildings and cities technology
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2021 — A recentreport in Canada’s The Globe and Mail sends a strong signal that it is time for governments and businesses to get smarter and safer amid the danger of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While a sober call-out, the report does display an urgent need for companies like Kontrol Energy Corp ( CSE:KNR ) ( OTCQB:KNRLF ), a Canadian public company and a leader in smart buildings and cities technology.
According to the The Globe and Mail , “The country, as a whole, and each province is not doing enough to acknowledge aerosol transmission of COVID-19 and promoting the appropriate measures to combat it, such as (improved) ventilation and informing people about the risks of being in indoor spaces with multiple people.”
But what if there were a device that could detect the actual presence of COVID-19 in the shared air? What if you could know if your building was safe or not safe in real time?
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at 7:16 AM on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021
Announced the signing of a Letter Of Intent to acquire Passcreator, a leading European digital wallet and mobile marketing company with Tier-1 clients such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Loop commenced its technology partnership with Passcreator early in 2020 to provide Loop with the support necessary to deliver on its anticipated first-stage developments in the sports venue, hospitality, travel, and health industries.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by late January or early February 2021, subject to customary due diligence and Exchange approvals.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2021 — Loop Insights Inc. (MTRX:TSXV) (RACMF:OTCQB) (the “Company” or “Loop”), a provider of contactless solutions and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to drive real-time insights, enhanced customer engagement and automated venue tracing to the brick and mortar space, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter Of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire Passcreator, a leading European digital wallet and mobile marketing company with Tier-1 clients such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. The acquisition is expected to be completed by late January or early February 2021, subject to customary due diligence and Exchange approvals.
Acquisition of Passcreator to Provide Loop with Complete Control Over its Digital Wallet Pass Technology In Anticipation of Upcoming Business Developments
Loop commenced its technology partnership with Passcreator early in 2020 to provide Loop with the support necessary to deliver on its anticipated first-stage developments in the sports venue, hospitality, travel, and health industries. To this end, on December 29, 2020, Loop Insights announced its most successful year in Company history , including partnerships with major telecom companies TELUS and NTT DATA.
