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HPQ Silicon Resources $HQP.ca Gen 2 PUREVAP(TM) QRR Commences Operation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:34 AM on Monday, October 16th, 2017

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  • Gen 2 PUREVAPtm Quartz Reduction Reactor (“QRR”) reactor, 1/250 scale model of the planned 200 tonnes per annum (tpa) Pilot Plant (PUREVAPtm Pilot Plant) has completed its installation,
  • Assembly and commissioning phases and that the new testing program will commence this week

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Oct. 16, 2017) – HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (“HPQ”) (TSX VENTURE:HPQ)(FRANKFURT:UGE)(OTC PINK:URAGF) is pleased to advise shareholders that PyroGenesis Canada Inc (PyroGenesis) has informed HPQ that the Gen 2 PUREVAPtm Quartz Reduction Reactor (“QRR”) reactor, 1/250 scale model of the planned 200 tonnes per annum (tpa) Pilot Plant (PUREVAPtm Pilot Plant) has completed its installation, assembly and commissioning phases and that the new testing program will commence this week.

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman and CEO of HPQ Silicon stated, “Commencement of the Gen 2 PUREVAPtm QRR is an exciting day for HPQ, PyroGenesis and our shareholders. Building on our Gen 1 PUREVAPtm success to date the Gen 2 PUREVAPtm QRR will allow further refinements to the silicon purification and testing of the numerous process improvements now planned for the Pilot Plant. This will greatly de-risk our project and provide valuable information now as we continue to make the process adjustments needed to produce commercial quantities of Solar Grade Silicon Metal.”

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE FOR TESTING AND KEY MILESTONE MOVING FORWARD

The new Gen 2 Purevapâ„¢ QRR testing program will focus on Process Refinement, Characterization, Metallurgical Testing and testing electrical parameters.

The first tests will be done to establish the new operating parameters of the equipment, using a low purity batch of Roncevaux Quartz as feedstock.

The first key millstones of the program being:

  • Successfully operating the Gen 2 Purevapâ„¢ in a semi-continuous feed mode over multiple test cycles;
  • Successfully tapping the Silicon Metal from the Gen 2 Purevapâ„¢, over multiple test cycles.

This phase of testing, expected to last several weeks is important as it will give us crucial data to commence final design of the PUREVAPtm Pilot Plant to be constructed in 2018.

Once Gen 2 is fully operational, we will switch to High Purity Feedstock, for the next series of tests, focusing on:

  • Testing of the electrical parameters of the High Purity Si;
  • Produce enough material to send samples to Solar industry participants;
  • Provide data to demonstrate the economics of PUREVAPâ„¢ QRR.

UPDATE ON GEN 1 PUREVAPtm SILICON METAL PURITY TESTS

The final comprehensive report and recommendations on the original proof of concept and GEN 1 process characterization, including the complete 94 metallurgical tests conducted, is being finalized by PyroGenesis.

This Press Release Is Available On The Company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, A Moderated Social Media Platform That Enables Civilized Discussion and Q&A Between Management and Shareholders.

La version française du communiqué de presse est disponible sur http://www.hpqsilicon.com

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc is a TSX-V listed resource company planning to become a vertically integrated and diversified Metallurgical Grade and Solar Grade Silicon Metal producer. Our business model is focused on developing a disruptive one step High Purity and Solar Grade Silicon Metal manufacturing process (patent pending). Solar Grade Silicon being the key ingredient required to transforms the sun energy into electricity.

HPQ plans to generate high yield returns and significant free cash flow within a relatively short time line. The process will have a greatly decreased carbon footprint, energy footprint, and will eliminate the use of the toxic chemical reagents and by products now in use by the current solar silicon production technologies, which fundamentally date from designs made in the mid 1900’s.

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: 173,003,173

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc.
Bernard J. Tourillon
Chairman and CEO
(514) 907-1011

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc.
Patrick Levasseur
President and COO
(514) 262-9239
www.HPQSilicon.com

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American Creek $AMK.ca Reports That #TreatyCreek JV Drill Program is Well on Its Way to Defining a #Gold Resource

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:31 AM on Monday, October 16th, 2017

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  • Darren Blaney, CEO of American Creek, stated the following in response to the Tudor news:
  • These first holes from Tudor’s Copper Belle resources estimate drill program look very promising.
  • Of significance is hole CB-17-07 which intersected a 369 meter interval of gold mineralization;
  • included a 43.5 meter interval of 1.81 g/t gold with 11.88 g/t silver and 0.142 % copper.
  • This early discovery of higher grade gold with associated copper within the porphyry system is very encouraging.”

American Creek Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:AMK) (“American Creek”) (“the Corporation”) is very pleased to announce that JV partner and operator Tudor Gold Corp. (“Tudor”) has released results for the first four holes drilled on the Copper Belle zone at the Treaty Creek Project located in BC’s “Golden Triangle” immediately north of, and in the same hydrothermal system as, Seabridge Gold’s KSM project and Pretivm’s Brucejack project.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171016005508/en/

October 16, 2017 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

CALGARY, Alberta –American Creek Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:AMK) (“American Creek”) (“the Corporation”) is very pleased to announce that JV partner and operator Tudor Gold Corp. (“Tudor”) has released results for the first four holes drilled on the Copper Belle zone at the Treaty Creek Project located in BC’s “Golden Triangle” immediately north of, and in the same hydrothermal system as, Seabridge Gold’s KSM project and Pretivm’s Brucejack project.

Tudor reported the following:

Tudor Gold Extends Gold Zone at Treaty Creek to Over One Kilometer

Tudor Gold Corp. (TSX.V: TUD) (Frankfurt: TUC) (the “Company” or “Tudor Gold”) is pleased to report on the results of the first four holes of the Copper Belle zone and on the completion of the resource delineation program for the Copper Belle zone of the Treaty Creek property.

The Copper Belle resource delineation drill program was completed with 27 holes to depths below 700 meters and with step outs of 50 meters where it was possible. Over 13,722 meters of drilling was completed in the Copper Belle zone in 2017.

CB-17-04, the first step-out hole drilled this year on the Copper Belle zone, intersected 176.2 meters of continuous mineralization which returned 0.80 g/T Au from 152.1 to 328.5 meters depth. Hole CB-17-04 was collared 40 meters north of CB-16-03 where topography permitted. Complete results are pending for the remaining 23 holes.

Drill results for the first four Copper Belle holes at Treaty Creek are summarized in the table below:

Click to view drill hole map

Results from subsequent drill holes from the 2017 drill program at Copper Belle are still pending. Drill holes targeted the mineralized zone on Copper Belle and all holes to date have intersected long intervals of mineralization to depth. Drill holes were targeted oblique to the northwesterly plunge of the main mineralized zone. The drill program was designed for approximately 50 meter step-outs across the mineralized zone to create a block of delineated mineralization for a preliminary resource estimate. All drill holes were down hole surveyed at 25 m stations using a Reflex Multi-shot device.

The Copper Belle resource estimate will use data from 27 holes from 2017, three holes from 2016, 17 holes from 2009 and 10 holes from 2007, for a total of 22,970 meters drilled. These drill holes cover an area of approximately 250 meters wide by a kilometer long. Copper Belle zone mineralization is open in all directions and to depth.

The HC drill program consisted of 17 drill holes totalling 5,401 meters that tested the mineralized strata-bound structure for a strike length of 400 meters and 400 meters down dip (still open at depth), and the vein system remains open to the north, south and at depth. The program was designed with a maximum of 50 meter step-outs in the mineralized zone to prepare for a preliminary resource estimate in this area. Assay results are pending for the remaining holes.

The Company is very pleased to report that the magnetotelluric geophysical survey program (“MT Survey”) that was implemented in 2016 has been effectively utilized as a guide for the 2017 drill program. The MT Survey suggests that the mineralization continues to the south, toward the Iron Cap deposit of Seabridge Gold Inc. The MT Survey also suggests that the mineralized zone continues in all directions. Tudor Gold’s 2017 drill program is located five kilometers north of the Iron Cap deposit and the Company intends to step out to the south in its 2018 program to see if it can determine a relationship between the two areas.

Walter Storm, President and CEO, stated: “We are very pleased with these early drill results at Copper Belle because they demonstrate both grade, continuity and the immense size of this pervasively mineralized system. Two major faults control the mineralization which strikes southwest-northeast and dips to the northwest. Our exploration team is effectively following the mineralization using 50 meter step-outs, which will help ensure we have the data density for our planned mineral resource estimates.”

The Qualified Person for the Treaty Creek results in this news release is James McCrea, P.Geo. for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. He has read and approved the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for the disclosure contained in this news release.

Darren Blaney, CEO of American Creek, stated the following in response to the Tudor news: “These first holes from Tudor’s Copper Belle resources estimate drill program look very promising. Of significance is hole CB-17-07 which intersected a 369 meter interval of gold mineralization which included a 43.5 meter interval of 1.81 g/t gold with 11.88 g/t silver and 0.142 % copper. This early discovery of higher grade gold with associated copper within the porphyry system is very encouraging.”

A summary of the Treaty Creek project can be viewed here: http://www.americancreek.com/images/pdf/Treaty_Creek_Joint_Venture_Project.pdf

The Treaty Creek Project is a joint venture between Tudor, Teuton Resources Corp., and American Creek. Tudor is the operator and holds a 60% interest with both American Creek and Teuton each holding respective 20% carried interests in the property (fully carried until a production notice is given).

About American Creek

American Creek holds a strong portfolio of gold and silver properties in British Columbia. The portfolio includes three “Golden Triangle” gold/silver properties; the Treaty Creek and Electrum joint ventures with Walter Storm/Tudor as well as the recently acquired 100% owned past producing Dunwell Mine group of properties. Other properties held throughout BC include the Gold Hill, Austruck-Bonanza, Ample Goldmax, Silver Side, and Glitter King.

For further information please contact Kelvin Burton at: Phone: 403 752-4040 or Email: [email protected]. Information relating to the Corporation is available on its website at www.americancreek.com

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.

View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171016005508/en/

American Creek Resources Ltd.
Kelvin Burton, 403 752-4040
[email protected]

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Augusta $AAO.ca Provides Operational Update and Enters into Debt for Equity Conversion

Posted by AGORACOM at 9:29 AM on Monday, October 16th, 2017
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  • FOX-TEK Canada Inc. has been able to generate new applications for its existing technologies and services.
  • Advancing leak detection technology the Company believes can be disruptive in the market
  • Initiated technology exchange program, the Company acquires existing client technology and modifies to include Augusta’s technology

Toronto, Ontario – Augusta Industries Inc. (TSXV: AAO) (the “Company”) would like to provide an operational update from its Vice President, Operations, Thierry Cherpillod.

While 2017 has been a difficult year to date for the oil and gas industry, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, FOX-TEK Canada Inc. (“FOX-TEK”), has been able to generate new applications for its existing technologies and services. In addition to these new offerings, FOX-TEK has also been able to develop new relationships with oil and gas producers and enter into partnerships with third parties that will allow the Company to enter into new markets such as India, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean region and to reach new clients in these countries. In discussions that the Company has had with new potential clients in these areas, the potential clients have expressed satisfaction that the partnership formed by the Company has given the potential clients a level of comfort as they will be dealing with the Company’s local partner.

FOX-TEK continues to work on the development of a leak detection technology which the Company believes can change the current landscape of leak detection. The goal of the Company is to develop a technology that will be low in cost, easy to install and will accurately detect leaks in existing pipelines. The new technology will also be able to detect volatile organic compounds which will provide it with an advantage that current offerings do not have.

FOX-TEK has also made great strides in identifying existing third party applications, such as micro-cracking detection, and monitoring of operationally critical injector ports, that can benefit from the Company’s current technologies. The Company’s researchers have identified existing client applications that require very specialized sensors and acquisition hardware and have been working towards integrating the Company’s technology with these applications. It is these additional services that the Company is able to provide that has helped the Company retain and acquire new clients.

Fox-Tex has recently commenced a technology exchange program whereby the Company will acquire its existing client’s technology and modify it to include the Company’s technology. This allows the Company’s clients to take its existing technology and have it enhanced with the Company’s more accurate and superior data analysis.

The Company would also like to announce that it has entered into a conversion agreement (the “Agreement”) with an arm’s length party. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the party has agreed to the issuance of an aggregate of 180,800 common shares (the “Shares”) as compensation for certain services rendered to the Company in the amount of $9,040. The Shares are being issued at a deemed price of $0.05 per share.

The issuance of the Shares is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About the Corporation

Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Marcon International Inc. (“Marcon”) and FOX-TEK, the Company provides a variety of services and products to a number of clients.

Marcon is an industrial supply contractor servicing the energy sector and a number of US Government entities. Marcon’s principal business is the sale and distribution of industrial parts and equipment.

FOX-TEK provides world leading solutions to various sectors including the oil and gas industry. With non-intrusive technologies including fiber-optic sensors and electric field mapping systems, FOX-TEK is able to accurately measure changes that could negatively impact our client’s operations.

Corporation contact:

Allen Lone, President and C.E.O.
Tel: 905.275.8111, Ext. 226,
email: [email protected]

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Invested in INSYS Therapeutics $INSY ? Tetra Bio-Pharma $TBP.ca is the Only pharmaceutical company to have clinical studies for smoked marijuana

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:01 PM on Friday, October 13th, 2017

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WHY TETRA BIO-PHARMA?

  • Only pharmaceutical company to have clinical studies for smoked marijuana;
  • Signed a letter of intent with a major player of the healthcare specialty industry
  • Will benefit from the intellectual property created within the cannabis health research Chair from the University of New Brunswick
  • Company is financially sound, with enough cash to pay for the $1.2 million Phase III clinical trials of PPP001.
  • Filing a clinical trial application in the coming weeks to therapeutic products directorate to initiate its Phase 3 clinical trial of PPP001 in terminal cancer patient
  • Focused on expanding commercialization partnerships internationally for product pipeline – Interest has been shown from the USA, Germany, Ireland, Brazil and Mexico;
  • Initial demand forecasted in New Brunswick for PPP001 using the ACMPR license is more than expected
  • Putting in place the necessary manufacturing capabilities to address this increasing demand and to ensure the highest standards of quality control.
  • Continues Forward into the Veterinary Ophthalmology Market by Entering into an Agreement with Drs. Cullen and Webb

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American Creek $AMK.ca encounters high grade Au/Ag at Treaty Creek north of, and in the same system as Seabridge Gold $SA $SEA.ca KSM project

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:43 AM on Friday, October 13th, 2017

AMK: TSX-V, OTCBB: ACKRF

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Additional gold discovery of 5.1m of 9.57 g/t gold from 249.35m to 254.45m Read More
  • Tudor Has Discovered a New Gold Zone at Treaty Creek: 110 M of 0.909 g/t Gold, Upper 316 M of Hole Yet to Be Assayed
  • Specimens from the Electrum property average 27,092 gm/tonne silver and 248 gm/tonne gold. Read More
  • Tudor has now completed the previously announced Magnetotelluric survey and has commenced drilling Read More
  • Hole CB-16-03 returned 0.526 g/t gold over 629.7 meters
  • Included within this wide 629.7 meter interval is 338 meters of 0.70 g/t gold
  • Also included 54 meters (from 88 to 142 meters) of 1.117 g/t gold and 122 meters of 0.965 g/t gold

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Tartisan Resources Corp. $TTC.ca will be included in the #Tormont50

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:22 PM on Thursday, October 12th, 2017

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  • Tartisan Resources Corp. will be included in the Tormont50
  • Tormont50 is a web based platform and introduction source for companies and institutional investors
  • Provides relevant and credible information on top growth opportunities identified in the North American small and micro-cap segment

The Tormont50 is a web based platform and introduction source for companies and institutional investors which provides relevant and credible information on top growth opportunities identified in the North American small and micro-cap segment.

Companies invited to the Tormont50 demonstrate compelling reasons for investment, including but not limited to, undervaluation relative to peers, new and innovative/disruptive technologies or methods, management/board evolution, upcoming events likely to drive value appreciation and other features which would enable a multiple increase in market cap over the next 6-18 months.

The Tormont50 are showcased to over 70 institutional investors across North America. These investors represent over $15 billion in investable capital. Membership is limited to a maximum of 50 companies.

About TARTISAN RESOURCES

Tartisan Resources Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration and development company focused on precious and base metals. Tartisan’s portfolio includes; a 100% stake in the Don Pancho Zinc-Lead-Silver Project in Peru, just 9 km from Trevali’s Santander Mine, a 100% stake in the Ichuna Copper-Silver Project in Peru, contiguous to Buenaventura’s San Gabriel Property. Tartisan’s portfolio also includes an equity stake (6 million shares and 3 million warrants @ 40 cents) in Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V:ELO).

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#Blockchain Technology Could Be A Game Changer In #Esports $GMBL #Blockstation

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:31 AM on Thursday, October 12th, 2017
Darren Heitner , Contributor
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A diagram that seeks to explain the process of participating in an Eloplay Smart Tournament.

The esports industry is rapidly evolving, going from content consumed largely through streaming platforms such as Twitch to network-backed streaming service Hulu picking up four new esports series, gradually making the watching of esports even more mainstream. Meanwhile, the players themselves are gaining more options with regard to the currency that surrounds the competitions.

For instance, esports platform Eloplay, which has been in existence for more than eighteen months and provides a service that allows players to organize and participate in esports tournaments, is testing out a new form of currency for its users. It is an example of an esports-related entity involving itself in the blockchain and leveraging smart contracts technology to allow players and brands to organize esports tournaments of any scale, using Eloplay Tokens as the prize pool.

And much like other companies testing the blockchain waters, Eloplay is involving itself in what is called an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), allowing users to buy-in so that they can use the coins to organize tournaments, place advertisements or even sell tokens through its exchange. This all takes place on a decentralized platform that remains largely unregulated, for the time being. Although even that appears to be changing.

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) recently stated that ICOs will begin to be regulated as securities and that unregistered offerings may be subject to criminal punishment.

“Whether a particular investment transaction involves the offer or sale of a security – regardless of the terminology or technology used – will depend on the facts and circumstances, including the economic realities of the transaction,” stated the SEC in its press release on the matter.

“We seek to foster innovative and beneficial ways to raise capital, while ensuring – first and foremost – that investors and our markets are protected,” said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.

Thus far, 90,000 individuals are registered to participate on the Eloplay esports platform and they have completed a total of roughly 3,500 tournaments. Eloplay’s desire is to convert existing participants into Eloplay Token purchasers through the ICO and to use that to generate further interest in using the platform.

Eloplay’s Token Sale begins October 16 and is scheduled to close November 15. Bonuses are offered to individuals who participate early in the process. The currency accepted is Ethereum, which is a widely utilized cryptocurrency.

Darren Heitner is the Founder of South Florida-based HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C. and Sports Agent Blog. He authored the book, How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know.

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2017/10/11/blockchain-technology-could-be-a-game-changer-in-esports/#741e81b944c6

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#Gold rises, tries to regain grip on $1,300 level, bodes well for $AMK.ca $EXS.ca $GGX.ca $GR.ca $GZD.ca $MQR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:37 AM on Thursday, October 12th, 2017

Silver futures up 12 cents, or 0.7%

 

Gold on the rise.

By Mark DeCambre

  • Gold futures rose Thursday, pushing the yellow metal toward $1,300 as investors read minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September policy meetings as slightly dovish
  • Offering a lift to the commodity
  • December gold GCZ7, +0.43% was $8.80, or 0.7%, higher at $1,297,
  • Flirting with its highest settlement since Sept. 26 at $1,301.70, according to FactSet data.

An account of the most recent meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, released after gold futures settled on Wednesday, showed signs that policy makers questioned the need for an interest-rate hike in December—though one appears likely—as levels of inflation continued to track below the central bank’s 2% annual target.

Although the market’s reaction was relatively subdued, the minutes suggest that Chairwoman Janet Yellen and other policy makers will increase interest rates once more in December, but that efforts to normalize policy will otherwise run at a gradual pace.

A measured rate of interest-rate increases can be supportive for gold, which doesn’t offer a yield. Wall Street is pricing in an 83% chance of a rate increase in December, compared with a nearly 88% probability the day before, according to CME Group data.

Meanwhile, a popular dollar gauge, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index DXY, +0.19% was trading flat at 93.029. Gold prices are on track to climb for four of the past five sessions, as the dollar has weakened 0.8% over the week. A softer buck can make commodities priced in the currency more appealing to buyers using weaker monetary units.

Elsewhere, silver for December delivery SIZ7, +0.30% added 12 cents, or 0.7%, to trade at $17.255 an ounce, and is on track to rise five of the past six sessions. The silver-focused ETF, the iShares Silver Trust SLV, -0.18% was little changed.

Mark O’Byrne, research director at GoldCore Ltd, said recent gains can also be attributed to expected seasonally stronger demand for gold by India heading into the Diwali holiday, or Deepavali, as well as geopolitical tensions tied to North Korea, the Middle East and U.S. President Donald Trump. Tensions between Iraq and Kurds in the region have escalated after a Kurdish independence referendum, while Trump’s belligerent rhetoric with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has had investors on edge.

“Against this global macro backdrop, I do think that we possible we will push $1,400 [an ounce], and then close above $1,300 by year-end,” he said.

Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-rises-tries-to-regain-grip-on-1300-level-2017-10-12

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Lambton College opens gaming arena, offers cutting-edge #Esports diploma $GMBL

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:23 PM on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

  • It started with a suggestion from the IT department.
  • Now it is part of the curriculum
  • Lambton College is becoming a Canadian leader in the burgeoning world of esports

The college, whose main campus is in Sarnia, Ont., has added esports to its varsity sports lineup — alongside men’s and women’s basketball and soccer — and next year will begin offering a cutting-edge two-year diploma in esports entrepreneurship and administration.

Lambton already has a dedicated gaming space — called the esports arena — with 20 high-end computers up and running. It’s in a prime piece of real estate, right in the middle of campus.

“The feedback’s been excellent, just in terms of the uniqueness of this,” says Rob Kardas, vice-president of student success and campus service at Lambton College.

Lambton believes the course is a door into the largely untapped academic world of esports and a way to differentiate itself from other schools.

Goldman Sachs valued the world of esports at US$500 million in 2016, with expected market growth of 22 per cent annually compounded over the next three years into a more than $1-billion business.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment got a first-hand look at the draw of esports when the North American “League of Legends” championship sold out the Air Canada Centre in two days in August 2016.

MLSE, owner of the NBA Raptors, subsequently signed up for the NBA 2K esports league, slated to debut in 2018.

In taking the esports course, Lambton students will study communications, sports marketing, finance, ethical leadership, teamwork, social media, health promotion, entrepreneurship and business development.

Courses will also cover the history of esports, industry hardware/software, game design and computer networking. A practical project course will ask students to use that knowledge to plan, develop and execute real-world esports projects.

The first class is expected to number some 40 students.

Graduates of the course will also have the option of continuing on to the college’s three-year sports and recreation management program.

The Lambton Lions esports teams, meanwhile, will compete against other North American schools in the Collegiate Starleague. Teams were chosen after open tryouts in “Overwatch,” “League of Legends” and “Counter Strike: Global Offensive.”

Dave Mastrobuono, a Sarnia native and Lambton graduate, has been named head coach. A former pro gamer himself, Mastrobuono is a certified service technician at the school.

College officials believe the gaming arena, which cost $140,000 to $150,000 to set up, will add to the social side of student life. It will also be open to the community.

Lambton officials visited Chicago’s Robert Morris University, a leader in the collegiate esports field and the first school to offer gaming scholarships, while putting together their program.

Robert Morris associate athletic director Kurt Melcher, Collegiate Starleague vice-president Neil Duffy, SetToDestroyX gaming team owner Charlie Watson and officials from Twitch, a popular live streaming video gaming platform, were among the industry experts who helped Lambton develop its course.

Rick Brown, a mobile device specialist in the Lambton IT department, was also a key mover in the expansion into esports.

Duffy says Lambton is the first Canadian school to make esports a varsity program, joining more than 40 schools in the U.S.

But other Canadian schools also compete in gaming tournaments. The University of British Columbia, which also has its own gaming lounge, has had great success gaming.

Lambton is using esports researcher James Kozachuk of the University of Central Florida as its “subject matter expert” in the area.

The course itself has met the necessary approval of Lambton’s board of governors, a program advisory committee of industry experts, Ontario’s Credential Validation Service and Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.

It was a learning experience for the college.

Donna Church, vice-president, academic, at Lambton, says she like many parents had thought of esports as “that little troll in the basement.”

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” she said. “It’s actually a highly social sport.”

Lambton has 3,500 full-time and some 6,500 part-time students plus some 800 international students. The college is ranked No. 1 in Ontario and No. 3 in Canada in applied research, according to Research Infosource Inc.

Source: http://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/lambton-college-opens-gaming-arena-offers-cutting-edge-esports-diploma

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Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Welcomes Busker’s Most Viewed Streamers to the Peeks App

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

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  • Welcomes a number of top influencers from the Busker Live Streaming app to the Peeks Social platform,
  • Including Busker’s number one streamer Aaron Haber, freestyle rapper phenom Fabe Luciano, and American Idol contestant Mary Desmond

TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2017 — Peeks Social Ltd. (TSX-V:PEEK) (OTCQB:PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or “the Company”) is pleased to welcome a number of top influencers from the Busker Live Streaming app to the Peeks Social platform, including Busker’s number one streamer Aaron Haber, freestyle rapper phenom Fabe Luciano, and American Idol contestant Mary Desmond. These influencers have been experimenting with the Peeks Social app over the past few weeks, and have now partnered with the Company to bring their engaging content and active following to the Peeks Social platform.

The Company would also like to welcome professional athlete Zach Boychuk to the Peeks Social platform. Zach is a Canadian professional hockey player who was a first round draft pick in the 2008 NHL entry draft. Zach is currently in his 8th pro season playing for Sibir NovoSibirsk. Zach has previously played for the Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators. He is a two-time gold medalist for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships. Zach will be promoting Peeks Social to his one million social media followers.

As the Company works towards its next commerce based evolution, it is placing a large emphasis on user retention with the introduction of new content created by talented broadcasters from across the globe.

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.

Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
647-992-7727
[email protected]

David Vinokurov
Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

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