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FORUM: Explor Resources Inc (EXSFF) Why Explor.. Why Now. $EXS.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 6:01 PM on Monday, May 8th, 2017

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Rouyn-Noranda, Canada  – Having invested in many GOLD based Junior exploration companies over the past 35 years, I’ve created a personal set of criteria which has worked very well for some time now. Firstly, of course, is where we are in the GOLD cycle? On a daily basis, I read the thoughts, insights & opinions of a variety of GOLD experts. I tend to largely overlook mainstream media in my decision making, as that reporting is generally ‘after the fact’. At this moment, my research suggests GOLD is going considerably higher. Blah, blah, blah…yes, very true, we have seen a number of ‘false’ starts, most notably the Brexit upward surge, that got knocked back overnight. However, based on GOLD’s thirty-year history, a more permanent surge seems inevitable, considering Sovereign Debt levels; the impact of suggested interest rate increases; the Chinese plan toward a GOLD backed currency; and an elevated GOLD accumulation strategy by many of the most savvy investors in the world. Given I have held the view that USD$2,000 GOLD has been on the horizon for some time, why did I decide on EXS/EXSFF/E1H1 as my ‘flagship’ investment? Initially, a very dear friend brought the Company to my attention. More importantly, all the experts agree the greatest return on investment in a bull GOLD environment, is in the small cap, GOLD exploration sector, especially in a Company with great assets.

I visited the Company’s website www.explorresouces.com & discovered that this overlooked equity held ten GOLD & three Base Metals property groupings, predominantly along the GOLD rich Porcupine Destor Fault in northern Ontario & Quebec. Two of their properties have been developed to the point that NI 43-101 reports provide resource estimates. In my experience, I had never seen such a small company, with so many properties of merit. I then spoke directly with President & CEO Chris Dupont, a Mining Engineer with over 40 years of mining & exploration experience, and was deeply impressed with his detailed knowledge about every parcel of land in the Company’s portfolio.

As I’ve taken advantage of every weakness in the stock price to add to my position, I’ve stayed in touch with Dupont, and a variety of third parties, in an effort to keep all shareholders informed on an ongoing basis. Most recently, I’ve mentioned a proposed drilling program at the Company’s East Bay property block, near Duparquet, Quebec. Using the latest, most sophisticated geophysics technologies, a short list of promising targets has been established. The Company is hoping to begin drilling by mid June, which should get the attention of IAMGOLD, adjacent both to the east & west of the East Bay grouping. Further, progress has been made at the PG-101 property, and the Company is optomistic some drilling may take place in the near future. Recently completed geophysics have identified a number of very promising targets. I’ve also heard a rumour that the long-awaited drilling results from the January/February program on the properties north of the Glencore Kidd VMS Mine may have been processed by the lab. I’m hopeful Explor will put out a News Release shortly. Dupont has always been adamant about the ‘cluster effect of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposits’, and, encouraged by the discovery of exhalite on four separate occasions now, I’m certain the search will continue. Additionally, the status of the TPW GOLD Deposit remains a conundrum. Other than the obvious interest in the deposit, and its perceived potential by TAHOE, & by GOLDCORP (who hold a 3% Net Smelter Return on the property), I haven’t been able to get anything further on plans moving forward.

Lastly, I’m hearing an updated video interview with Dupont should be available within the next couple of weeks.

NOTE: This forum commentary was published from a third party source. It has not been verified by the company

About Explor Resources Inc.:

Explor Resources Inc. (CVE:EXS) (OTCMKTS:EXSFF) (FRA:E1H1) is a Canadian-based natural resources company with mineral holdings in Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. Explor is currently focused on exploration in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The belt is found in both provinces of Ontario and Quebec with approximately 33% in Ontario and 67% in Quebec. The Belt has produced in excess of 180,000,000 ounces of gold and 450,000,000 tonnes of cu-zn ore over the last 100 years. The Corporation was continued under the laws of Alberta in 1986 and has had its main office in Quebec since 2006.

Explor Resources Flagship project is the Timmins Porcupine West (TPW) Project located in the Porcupine mining camp, in the Province of Ontario. Teck Resources Ltd. (NYSE:TECK) is currently conducting an exploration program as part of an earn-in on the TPW property

Source:

Explor Resources Inc.
Contact:

Zim Pupedis
Shareholder
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-997-8175

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PyroGenesis Announces Contract for Second Phase Lab Scale Testing Program Totalling CAN$170,000 with HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. $PYR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:19 AM on Thursday, May 4th, 2017

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  • Signed a contract for CAN$170,000 with HPQ Silicon Resources Inc
  • PyroGenesis will provide a second phase of Process Characterization Testing using a newly upgraded version of the lab scale PUREVAPâ„¢ Quartz Reduction Reactor
  • Purpose of Testing to build upon the bench scale success made to date and to push the design of the lab scale Reactor to a point that will allow it to operate in a semi-batch mode to produce silicon (Si) samples

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(May 4, 2017) – PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX VENTURE:PYR)(OTCQB:PYRNF), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, is pleased to announce today that it has signed a contract for CAN$170,000 with HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. (“HPQ”), wherein PyroGenesis will provide a second phase of Process Characterization Testing (the “Testing”), using a newly upgraded version of the lab scale PUREVAPâ„¢ Quartz Reduction Reactor (the “Reactor”).

The purpose of the Testing is to build upon the bench scale success made to date and to push the design of the lab scale Reactor to a point that will allow it to operate in a semi-batch mode to produce silicon (Si) samples. The Testing will use higher purity feedstock (99.5% SiO2.) with a goal of producing at least 5N (99.999% Si) Solar Grade Silicon Metal at lab scale.

This Testing program will take place over the next several months, and will be in conjunction with the delivery of the pilot plant Reactor scheduled for October 2017. The objectives of these metallurgical tests will be, amongst others, to: (i) generate and collect data that can be used for the scale-up of the lab scale Reactor and ultimately, for the commercial scale-up of the PUREVAPâ„¢ process; and (ii) to continue testing different purification alternatives.

PyroGenesis will provide HPQ with samples for third party independent purity validation as well as a milestones report and final report summarizing the results and analysis.

“We are eager to start this additional testing phase,” said Pierre Carabin, Chief Technology Officer of PyroGenesis. “This new testing will allow us to validate the design of pilot plant Reactor and to further improve the product purity.”

“The further we proceed in this project, the more confident we are that we have found a plasma-based application that can be applied to quartz in a commercial setting,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “We are very pleased with the results to date. That is not to say we have succeeded, will succeed, or that there won’t be challenges ahead. To the contrary, we fully expect there will be challenges as in any project; however we are certain that we will meet those challenges as we have with other projects, and find the best possible solution, if any. Once again, we are extremely pleased with the success of the project to date and the results that we have achieved.”

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc. is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes. PyroGenesis provides engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, additive manufacturing (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. Its 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. Its operations are ISO 9001:2008 certified, and have been ISO certified since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian company on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace (Ticker Symbol: PYRNF). 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 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 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 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, its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) nor the OTC Markets Group Inc. accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
Rodayna Kafal
VP, Investor Relations and Communications
(514) 937-0002
[email protected] or [email protected]

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HPQ Orders Second Phase Lab Scale Testing Program From PyroGenesis as Part of Transition to Pilot Plant 5N Testing $HPQ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:09 AM on Thursday, May 4th, 2017

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  • Ordered a second phase of Process Characterization Testing from PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
  • Purpose of this latest series of tests is to build upon the bench scale success to date and push the design envelope of the lab scale system to a point that will allow it to be operated in a semi-batch mode to produce Si samples
  • PyroGenesis will run the program over the next months, leading up to the delivery of the Pilot Plant furnace, scheduled for October 2017

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(May 4, 2017) – HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (“HPQ”) (TSX VENTURE:HPQ)(FRANKFURT:UGE)(OTC PINK:URAGF) is pleased to announce it has ordered a second phase of Process Characterization Testing from PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) using a newly upgraded version of the lab scale Purevaptm Quartz Reduction Reactor (“QRR”). The purpose of this latest series of tests is to build upon the bench scale success to date and push the design envelope of the lab scale system to a point that will allow it to be operated in a semi-batch mode to produce Si samples. PyroGenesis will run the program over the next months, leading up to the delivery of the Pilot Plant furnace, scheduled for October 2017. The objectives of these new metallurgical tests are multiple, and include generating and collecting data that can be used for the commercial scale-up of the Purevaptm QRR process, continue testing alternative purification routes and using higher purity feed stock (99.5% SiO2). The goal of this phase is producing 5N (99.999% Si) Solar Grade Silicon Metal at lab scale and perfecting the process techniques for the Pilot Plant. Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman and CEO of HPQ Silicon stated, “Building on the success to date, this new series of tests will allow us continue making improvements to the scaling up program, while simultaneously testing for the best and greenest pathway to produce 5N (99.999% Si) Solar Grade Silicon Metal at lab scale, prior to start-up of the Pilot plant scheduled for 2018.” The total cost of this series of R&D metallurgical tests is CDN$ 170,000. In addition to testing the material produced at the “Centre de Caractérisation Microscopique des Matériaux” (CM2), located at “École Polytechnique”, PyroGenesis will also provide HPQ Silicon with samples for third party independent validation of the purity, as well as, preparing progress reports and a final report summarizing the results and analysis. To this end, Pierre Carabin, Chief technology officer of PyroGenesis stated, “We are eager to start this additional testing phase. This new testing will allow us to validate the pilot scale reactor design and to further improve the product purity.” P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis stated: “The further we proceed in this project the more confident we are that we have found a plasma based application that can be applied to Quartz in a commercial setting.” About HPQ Silicon HPQ Silicon Resources Inc is a TSX-V listed junior exploration company planning to become a vertically integrated and diversified High Value Silicon Metal (99.9+% Si), and Solar Grade Silicon Metal (99.999+% Si) producer. Our business model is focused on developing a disruptive High Purity and Solar Grade Silicon Metal manufacturing process (patent pending) and becoming a vertically – integrated High Value Silicon Metal and Solar Grade Silicon producer that can generate high yield returns and significant free cash flow within a relatively short time line. Disclaimers: 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. Shares outstanding: 168,987,616

Bernard J. Tourillon Chairman and CEO (514) 907-1011 Patrick Levasseur President and COO (514) 262-9239 www.HPQSilicon.com

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Marijuana Company of America Invests in Global Payout’s MoneyTrac $MCOA.us

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:09 AM on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

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  • Announced an investment of $250,000 in exchange for 15% of MoneyTrac Technology, Inc.
  • Subsidiary of Global Payout (OTC: GOHE)
  • Investment will serve as an excellent resource for MTT in their current objective of establishing the MoneyTrac Technology payment platform

BONSALL, CA–(May 3, 2017) – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC: MCOA), an innovative cannabis and hemp marketing and distribution Company, is pleased to announce an investment of $250,000 in exchange for 15% of MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (“MTT”), a subsidiary of Global Payout (OTC: GOHE).

This investment will serve as an excellent resource for MTT in their current objective of establishing the MoneyTrac Technology payment platform as a major competitor within the alternative banking sector, and more specifically be leveraged in their efforts to extend their marketing campaign to cannabis-related companies who are at the core of MTT’s target market.

In addition to this investment from MCOA, MTT is also pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (“the Board”) has approved the appointment of MCOA CEO, Don Steinberg as a board member with the intention of diversifying their Board through his invaluable experience and knowledge in the early-stage development of companies, and overseeing MCOA shareholder’s investment into MTT.

In addition to his current role at MCOA as founder, CEO and director, Mr. Steinberg was also the founder of Medical Marijuana Inc., the first publicly traded marijuana company in 2009.

“We are pleased and appreciative of the confidence and enthusiasm MCOA has demonstrated with this investment, and we are committed to leveraging it in the most effective manner possible in this all-important stage of our development,” said MTT CEO, James Hancock. “We are also thrilled to welcome Mr. Steinberg to our Board as his experience extends to every corner of business development and operations, from company offerings, product and service management, and to the implementation of strategic marketing campaigns. I have had the distinct pleasure of working with him on several projects over the last decade and look forward to the expertise and energy he will bring to our Board,” Mr. Hancock further remarked.

“I am honored to be given the opportunity to join Mr. Hancock and Ms. Vanessa Luna on the MoneyTrac Board. The electronic payment and compliance features available through the MTT technology platform are the solutions many sectors of our Cannabis industry have been looking for, and I look forward to providing the MTT Board with guidance and support to help move their objectives forward in the most effective way possible,” said Mr. Steinberg.

About Marijuana Company of America (MCOA)
Marijuana Company of America (“MCOA”) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Southern California. MCOA will distribute marijuana and products related to marijuana as well as CBD and hemp, using a variety of marketing approaches to distribute on a global basis.

ABOUT MONEYTRAC, INC.
MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (www.moneytractechnology.com) is a pioneer in offering a full-service solution for alternative banking and electronic financial solutions and provides all aspects of financial technology including E-Wallet and mobile apps services for businesses and companies in various “high-risk” industries. MoneyTrac’s technology platform allows for its clients to access their financial information from anywhere in the world, in addition to providing tracking and compliance to help them manage and control the flow of all revenue through their business.

ABOUT GLOBAL PAYOUT
Since the Company’s inception in 2009, Global Payout, Inc. (www.globalpayout.com) has been a leading provider of comprehensive and customized prepaid payment solutions for domestic and international organizations distributing money worldwide. In 2014, Global introduced its first online payment platform called the Consolidated Payment Gateway (CPG), which allowed its enterprise clients to transfer money to international bank accounts, mobile accounts, and prepaid card accounts. The development of the CPG became the foundation for the introduction of its new, state of the art FINTECH payment system in 2017, for both online and mobile applications to allow account holders to maximize an expanded suite of financial services and minimize operational costs. Global will continue to offer their FINTECH payment system to many vertical markets for support of foreign currency exchange and digital currency, including ongoing support of the banking industry and international governments.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, we can give no assurance or guarantee that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of words like “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties, including but not limited to: adverse economic conditions, competition, adverse federal, state and local government regulation, international governmental regulation, inadequate capital, inability to carry out research, development and commercialization plans, loss or retirement of key executives and other specific risks. To the extent that statements in this press release are not strictly historical, including statements as to revenue projections, business strategy, outlook, objectives, future milestones, plans, intentions, goals, future financial conditions, events conditioned on stockholder or other approval, or otherwise as to future events, such statements are forward-looking, and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made.

Contact:
Marijuana Company of America, Inc.
[email protected]

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Namaste Closes Acquisition of Cannmart Inc. $N.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

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  • Completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Cannmart Inc.
  • Acquisition of CannMart represents a strategic decision for Namaste to leverage its strength in e-commerce and logistics in becoming a leader in retail distribution of medical cannabis in Canada

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(May 3, 2017) –

Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company) (CSE:N)(CSE:N.CN)(CNSX:N)(CNSX:N.CN)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ)(OTCQB:NXTTF) is pleased to announce that, further to its release of April 24, 2017, the Company has completed its acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Cannmart Inc. (“CannMart“), a late stage applicant under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations.

The acquisition of CannMart represents a strategic decision for Namaste to leverage its strength in e-commerce and logistics in becoming a leader in retail distribution of medical cannabis in Canada. The rationale for the acquisition includes but is not limited to:

  • Expansion of Namaste’s product offerings, with the ability to sell both vaporizers and consumables from one location. Namaste aims to be a one-stop-shop for medical cannabis consumers in Canada.
  • Namaste’s ability to market and brand medical cannabis products to its 50,000+ dataset of Canadian consumers.
  • Namaste launching a Canadian warehouse in the CannMart facility in order to process both vaporizer and medical cannabis shipments, medical cannabis packaging, filling for pod-based vaporizers, and distribution for other brands of medical cannabis products.
  • Namaste’s ability to provide same day delivery within the Greater Toronto Area and next day delivery within Canada.

In consideration for its acquisition of CannMart, Namaste made a one-time payment of $50,000 and issued 8,668,515 common shares of the Company to the vendors. An additional 3,467,406 common shares will be issued to the vendors upon satisfaction of certain milestones outlined in the definitive agreement.

In connection with the transaction, Namaste made a one-time payment of $10,000 and issued a total of 1,040,222 common shares in the Company as compensation to Clarus Securities Inc. in exchange for advisory services.

About Namaste Technologies Inc.

Namaste Technologies Inc. is an emerging leader in vaporizer and accessories space. Namaste has 26 e-commerce retail stores in 20 countries, offers the largest range of brand name vaporizers products on the market, and is actively manufacturing and launching multiple unique proprietary products for retail and wholesale distribution. The Company is currently focused on expanding its product offering, acquisitions and strategic partnerships, and entering new markets globally.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

“Sean Dollinger”

Chief Executive Officer

Further information on the Company and its products can be accessed through the links below:

www.namastetechnologies.com

www.namastevaporizers.com

www.namastevaporizers.co.uk

www.vaporseller.com

www.everyonedoesit.com

www.everyonedoesit.co.uk

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains forward-looking information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements. Although such statements are based on management’s reasonable assumptions, Namaste assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents, which can be found under the Company’s profile on www.sedar.com. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The CSE has neither reviewed nor approved the contents of this press release.

Sean Dollinger
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: +1 (786) 389 9771
Email: [email protected]

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betterU Education, Canadian Embassy and NASSCOM, Held Discussions for the Purpose of Partnering to Help ‘Skill Up’ Millions of People Across India’s IT-ITes Sector $BTRU.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:56 AM on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

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  • Entered into discussions with NASSCOM / IT-ITes SSC
  • Partnering to support the country’s requirements for skilling millions of IT professionals across the IT sector
  • Discussions were held at NASSCOM’s head office in Noida, India on Friday April 28, 2017
  • Mr. Brian Parrott, Minister Commercial and Sr. Trade Commission Services from the Canadian Embassy was also present

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(May 2, 2017) – betterU Education Corp. (TSX VENTURE:BTRU)(FRANKFURT:5OGA) (the “Company” or “betterU”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into discussions with NASSCOM / IT-ITes SSC, for the purpose of partnering to support the country’s requirements for skilling millions of IT professionals across the IT sector. The discussions were held at NASSCOM’s head office in Noida, India on Friday April 28, 2017. In a show of support for betterU and Canada’s commitment to bilateral trade, Mr. Brian Parrott, Minister Commercial and Sr. Trade Commission Services from the Canadian Embassy was also present.

The discussion, led by Mr. Bradley Loiselle, President and CEO betterU Education Corp., was focused on the approach and the capabilities of betterU to foster an exceptional educational environment by providing befitting skills that would lead to a better career by bridging the gap between one’s existing education and prospective job requirements. Through relevant training provided via betterU’s education marketplace, the learner would benefit not only from advancing their skills, but also accessing job opportunities. betterU and NASSCOM have now begun the process of exploring a formal agreement, subject to due diligence by both parties.

There are many global educators looking to participate in the “Skill India” initiative set out by Prime Minister Modi with a vision to skill up 500 million people by 2022. The reality is that most of them are not established to service the masses simply because there are too many variables required to meet the individual training needs of everyone. betterU, with thousands of courses across multiple learning categories plans to address the skill competencies of each learner through pre-and-post assessments, followed by recommending the best learning options selected across multiple global education programs, all while integrating their results back into the betterU profile of the learner. betterU’s collaborative approach will enable educators, that are normally focused only on specific types of learning, the opportunity to contribute to a learner’s learning path which might require more than what one individual educator can provide.

betterU’s aim is to provide access to relevant quality education from around the world in order 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 ecosystem. “Skilling up millions of people requires a collective collaborative approach that focuses on bringing together all relevant educational services and content partners onto one delivery system. Without a collaborative approach, the chance of effectively skilling millions of people is much more difficult. We have spent years putting together a global education marketplace to support the vision of Prime Minister Modi and by partnering with organizations such as NASSCOM, we can collectively accomplish this,” said Bradley Loiselle, President and CEO betterU.

About NASSCOM

NASSCOM is the industry association for the IT-BPM sector in India. A not-for-profit organisation funded by the industry, its objective is to build a growth-led and sustainable technology and business services sector in the country.

Established in 1988, NASSCOM’s membership has grown over the years and currently stands at 1,400. These companies represent 95 percent of industry revenues and have enabled the association to spearhead initiatives and programs to build the sector in the country and globally.

NASSCOM members are active participants in the new global economy and are admired for their innovative business practices, social initiatives and thrust on emerging opportunities.

www.nasscom.in/

About better

betterU, an online education technology company, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world in order 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 ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into four broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, 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.

www.betterU.ca and www.betterU.in

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 as a result 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.

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For further information, please visit :
http://www.betteru.ca/investor-overview/

Investor contact:
Bruce Chick, MBA
VP Corporate & Investor Relations
1-613-695-4100 Ext. 233
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A beginner’s guide to enjoying eSports $GMBL.us

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:20 PM on Monday, May 1st, 2017
  • Reader offers an introduction to watch eSports through League Of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike: GO.

I’m about to talk about three games I’ve never played. Not even once. I’ve seen them played. I’ve seen them played in theatres, in conference halls, on streaming websites like Twitch and YouTube, and in some extreme examples in stadiums. It’s the part of gaming that can be the hardest to fathom, and that’s the psyche of a person who watches eSports. As if to reinforce the unacceptableness of it Microsoft Word angrily underlines the word eSports as I type it. As if to say, ‘That’s not a word, silly boy, don’t be so ridiculous’.

But it clearly is, as evidenced by its growing popularity, I think it’s worth trying to understand it if only as a phenomenon of our hobby in its own right. To give people a bit of background knowledge, and to try remove some of the barriers to entry for people curious to find out what it’s all about, this is intended as a beginners’ guide, a cheat sheet if you will. I will leave judgment on eSports’ worth as entertainment or its validity as a sport for you to decide

There are a number of game genres which lead the way for eSports, we have MOBAs (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) such as LoL (League Of Legends) Dota 2 (Defence Of The Ancients), Heroes Of The Storm, and SMITE. We have first person shooters such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Overwatch, Halo, and Call Of Duty. And finally card games, both physical like Magic The Gathering and digital such as Hearthstone

These games have a few things in common: they usually either require great skill, twitch sensitivity, or immense brainpower to execute perfectly every game. Note, I’m not saying that they should be great games to play, just that they require great skill to play. That is the primary draw for the top level eSports titles.

Most of the games are based on PC, or the tournaments are largely ran on PC. This is probably for a broad range of factors. PCs are more customisable for the user, the game may have its biggest audience on PC, PCs may be more stable and suitable for tournament play, or it may just be because Twitch has led the way in making eSports accessible to people and has been available for longer on the PC platform

The most passionate fans make up the bulk of an eSports games audience, and even as a newcomer you are expected to enter with knowledge of the jargon and terms used. In my experience this is the biggest exclusionary factor of all eSports, their love of acronyms, in-jokes, obscure memes, and the lack of any explanation

The three biggest players in eSports would be Dota 2, League Of Legends, and Counter-Strike, so two MOBAs and a shooter. It is fair to say that MOBAs dominate the scene, so what are these games?

Most MOBA games follow a similar template, so I am going to give a very general overview so you get the idea. To keep it simple I will limit my description to the characteristics of the two genre giants: LoL and Dota 2. The setup is of two teams of five players who face each other across an arena where the objective is to capture a key piece of the opposing team’s base. In between the teams the arena usually consists of broad paths known as lanes, parts with winding paths known as jungle, and some form of defensive fortifications usually known as towers for each team – up to the halfway point of the map.

The players themselves take roles as heroes to defend their base by taking up one of the lanes and battling their counterparts, hoping to push them back towards their own base and destroying the defences as they go. They are also supported by computer-controlled allies who will mindlessly attack any opposition they meet. These are referred to as either creeps or minions. The spare human members usually roam the winding paths in the jungle and support their teammates in their task attempting to ambush or ‘gank’ opposing team members.

Players level up as the game progresses and can purchase items using gold earned in the game to build up their avatar. All progress is reset at the start of each game. The skill lies in the deep knowledge of the game, players’ positional awareness, and the ability to predict what their opponent will do. The very best players can seem clairvoyant and creative as they build their player up in surprising and unusual ways.

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Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/01/a-beginners-guide-to-enjoying-esports-readers-feature-6607864/#ixzz4fqIxnBC4

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BIG Potential in the newest, well-connected explorer in the Val d’Or-Abitibi Camp $MQR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:35 AM on Saturday, April 29th, 2017

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Opawica Explorations Announces Purchase of Bazooka West Gold Property for 100% Ownership of Seven Contiguous Kilometres of Cadillac Larder Lake Break $OPW.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:10 PM on Friday, April 28th, 2017

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  • Exercised its option to acquire 100% interest in the Bazooka West property located in Beauchastel Township, Quebec, from Globex Mining Enterprises
  • Bazooka East and West gold properties combine for a total strike length of approximately seven kilometres along one of the most prolific auriferous structures in the world, the Cadillac Larder Lake Break

Shares for Services Agreement With AGORACOM

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-(April 28, 2017) – Opawica Explorations Inc. (the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:OPW) announces that pursuant to its news releases dated August 2, 2016 and January 30, 2017, the Company has exercised its option to acquire 100% interest in the Bazooka West property located in Beauchastel Township, Quebec, from Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (“Globex”), for consideration of a final option payment of $30,000 cash and 500,000 common shares of the Company which are subject to a four month hold period expiring August 22, 2017. Globex retains a 3% Gross Metal Royalty (“GMR”) with the Company retaining the right to purchase 1% of the GMR for $1,000,000 within five years.

The Bazooka East and West gold properties combine for a total strike length of approximately seven kilometres along one of the most prolific auriferous structures in the world, the Cadillac Larder Lake Break (“CLLB”). Opawica’s collective 100% ownership, subject to various underlying royalties, of these properties will now be referred to as the Bazooka Gold Property (the “Property”).

To date only 800 metres of strike length has been tested by limited shallow drilling and small mining activities undertaken in the early 1950’s through a 115 metre deep shaft on the Bazooka Gold Property. This outlines approximately six kilometres of untested strike length and the entire seven kilometres of the Bazooka Gold Property is open to depth for gold exploration.

The eastern border of Opawica’s Bazooka Gold Property adjoins Yorbeau Resources Inc.’s (“Yorbeau”) Rouyn Property that is currently under option for Kinross Gold Corporation (“Kinross”) to purchase a 100% interest for consideration that includes C$12 million in certain exploration expenditures and a single cash payment of US$25,000,000, plus 2% of the prevailing gold price multiplied by the number of ounces in measured, indicated and inferred resources identified in a resource estimate to be completed on the Rouyn Property (see Yorbeau press release dated October 25, 2016). In addition, the western border of the Bazooka Gold Property adjoins Richmont Mines Inc.’s Wasamac gold property (~3 million ozs Au resources).

All of these properties are within 10 kilometres of the Rouyn-Noranda mining camp and are located on, or near, the CLLB. The 220 kilometre length of the CLLB, and areas in general proximity thereto, between Matachewan, Ontario to Val D’Or, Quebec have yielded over 125 million ounces of gold from production and existing gold resources.

SHARES FOR SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AGORACOM

The Company has entered into an online marketing and advertising agreement (the “Agreement”) with Agora Internet Relations Corp. (“AGORACOM”) for a one year term ending April 30, 2018. The Company expects to receive significant advertising exposure over the next 12 months through many content brand insertions on the AGORACOM network and extensive search engine marketing.

As compensation for the services to be provided, AGORACOM will receive $45,000 plus applicable HST and payment will be made by the issuance of common shares at a deemed price per share to be determined after the date the services are provided during the year. AGORACOM will be paid $9,000 plus applicable HST in value of shares upon commencement of the Agreement on May 1, 2017, and thereafter will receive $9,000 plus applicable HST in value of shares at the end of each quarter with the final share payment to be made on April 30, 2018. The shares issued to AGORACOM will be subject to a four month hold period from the date of each issuance of shares.

The Agreement and all securities proposed to be issued thereunder are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Mr. Yvan Bussieres, P.Eng., is the Qualified Person who has prepared or supervised the preparation of the information that forms the basis for the scientific and technical disclosure in this news release.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.opawica.com.

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

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release relating to the Company’s exploration activities, project expenditures and business plans are approximate and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of securities legislation. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements. These forward looking statements represent management’s best judgment based on current facts and assumptions that management considers reasonable, including that operating and capital plans will not be disrupted by issues such as adverse market conditions, mechanical failure, unavailability of parts, labor disturbances, interruption in transportation or utilities, or adverse weather conditions, that there are no material unanticipated variations in budgeted costs, that contractors will complete projects according to schedule, and that actual mineralization on properties may not achieve any category of resource(s). The Company makes no representation that reasonable business people in possession of the same information would reach the same conclusions. Forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In particular, fluctuations in the price of gold, equity markets or in currency markets could prevent the Company from achieving its targets. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that drill results reported in this news release or future releases will lead to the identification of a deposit that can be mined economically, and further work is required to identify resources and reserves. We seek safe harbour.

Fred Kiernicki
President and Chief Executive Officer
Opawica Explorations Inc.
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Tartisan Resources Corp. Announces  Private Placement  of 2 Million Units at 15 Cents per Unit $TTC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:52 AM on Thursday, April 27th, 2017

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  • Raising  $CDN 300,000 via a non-brokered private-placement of 2,000,000 units at CDN $0.15 cents per unit with a full warrant at CDN $0.20 cents, expiring eighteen months from date of closing of this offering

Toronto, Ontario – Tartisan Resources Corp. (CSE: TTC) (“Tartisan”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a Private Placement of up to two million units at 15 cents per unit.

Private Placement

Tartisan Resources Corp. is raising  $CDN 300,000 via a non-brokered private-placement of 2,000,000 units at CDN $0.15 cents per unit with a full warrant at CDN $0.20 cents, expiring eighteen months from date of closing of this offering.

The net proceeds from this offering will be used for general working capital purposes and to acquire and further its interests in  properties and projects in Peru, in particular to initiate a work program on the 100% owned Don Pancho polymetallic zinc-lead-silver-manganese project located 105 kilometers north-northeast of Lima in the Province of Huaral, Department of Lima, Peru and to complete the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Ichuna copper-silver property in South Peru.

Tartisan Resources Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:TTC). Currently, there are 71,064,345 shares outstanding (84,759,982 fully diluted).

For further information, please contact Mr. D. Mark Appleby, President & CEO and a Director of the Company, at 416-804-0280 ([email protected]). Additional information about Tartisan can be found at the Company’s website at www.tartisanresources.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release)

To view this press release as a PDF file, click onto the following link:
public://news_release_pdf/TartisanApr272017.pdf

Source: Tartisan Resources Corp. (CSE:TTC)

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