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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

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:

ExpansionÂ of Namaste’s product offerings, with the ability to sell both vaporizersÂ and consumables from one location. Namaste aims to be a one-stop-shop for medicalÂ cannabis consumers in Canada.

Namaste’sÂ ability to market and brand medical cannabis products to its 50,000+Â dataset of Canadian consumers.

Namaste launching aÂ Canadian warehouse in the CannMart facility in order to process bothÂ vaporizer and medical cannabis shipments, medical cannabis packaging,Â filling for pod-based vaporizers, and distribution for other brands of medicalÂ cannabis products.

Namaste’s abilityÂ to provide same day delivery within the Greater Toronto Area and next dayÂ 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

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.Â 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.

To view the photo accompanying this press release, click on the following link: http://www.marketwire.com/library/20170501-betterUa.jpg

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
[email protected]

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A beginnerâ€™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.

Iâ€™m about to talk about three games Iâ€™ve never played. Not even once. Iâ€™ve seen them played. Iâ€™ve seen them played in theatres, in conference halls, on streaming websites like Twitch and YouTube, and in some extreme examples in stadiums. Itâ€™s the part of gaming that can be the hardest to fathom, and thatâ€™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, â€˜Thatâ€™s not a word, silly boy, donâ€™t be so ridiculousâ€™.

But it clearly is, as evidenced by its growing popularity, I think itâ€™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 itâ€™s all about, this is intended as a beginnersâ€™ guide, a cheat sheet if you will. I will leave judgment on eSportsâ€™ 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, Iâ€™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 teamâ€™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 â€“ 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 â€˜gankâ€™ 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, playersâ€™ 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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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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Tartisan Resources Corp. AnnouncesÂ Private PlacementÂ of 2 Million Units at 15 Cents per Unit $TTC.ca

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

Raising Â $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) (â€œTartisanâ€, or the â€œCompanyâ€) 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 Â $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 Â 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 Companyâ€™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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Monarques Gold announces substantial increase to drill program, Primary focus on Croinor Gold and Gold Bug targets $MQR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:46 AM on Thursday, April 27th, 2017

Primary focus on Croinor Gold and Gold Bug targets
Approximately 25% of its aggressive program of drilling on Croinor Gold and Gold Bug.
Given the success achieved to date and the ongoing drilling by two drill rigs through to the end of this summer
Final program will be well over the 10,000 metres initially planned.

MONTREAL, April 27, 2017 – MONARQUES GOLD CORPORATION (“Monarques” or theÂ “Corporation”) (TSX-V: MQR) (FRANKFURT: MR7) is pleased to provide an update on exploration and development activities at the Croinor Gold and Simkar Gold projects.

Exploration

The Corporation has completed approximately 25% of its aggressive program of drilling on Croinor Gold and Gold Bug. Given the success achieved to date and the ongoing drilling by two drill rigs through to the end of this summer, the final program will be well over the 10,000 metres initially planned.

The drilling program on Simkar Gold is now complete, with the Corporation having drilled four holes totalling approximately 3,000 metres. The program was aimed at exploring a diorite-hosted gold-bearing zone where historical drill intersections had returned grades of up to 38.7 g/t Au over 3.8 metres. Samples have been sent to the laboratory for assaying and the results will be forthcoming shortly.

Monarques has also started a new eight-hole program on Gold Bug, to be drilled between the Bug Lake corridor and the Tranche 2 corridor (see drilling plan). The goal of this program is to increase the area’s gold potential by focusing on new exploration targets.

On April 4, 2017, the Corporation announced that drilling on Gold Bug had confirmed the presence of a shear corridor about 15 metres wide with a vertical depth of at least 115 metres containing anomalous to economical gold grades, including 8.41 g/t Au over 25 metres in Hole CR-16-521 and 6.96 g/t Au over 15 metres (including 17.1 g/t Au over 5.9 metres) in Hole CR-17-532. The widths indicated are core lengths as true width cannot be estimated.

Finally, 26 drill targets have been identified on the 150 km² Croinor Gold property by Diagnos technology using its proprietary CARDS system. In the coming weeks, the Corporation will prioritize one of those targets, located 300 metres from Gold Bug, where it will drill six 250-metre holes for a total of 1,500 metres of drilling (see drilling plan).

Other developments

Since the start of the year, Monarques has focused its efforts in order to move the Croinor Gold project toward gold production. The latest developments are as follows:

Following its latest financings, Monarques enjoys a strong financial position, with more than $9 million in cash and nearly $9 million in tax credits.
Monarques has signed leases with Canmet to lease two buildings in the Canmet Complex near the Beacon plant on Chemin Peter Ferderber in Val-d’Or. The buildings will house the Corporation’s main Abitibi office and its tactical exploration team.
Monarques has signed a long-term lease with Quebec’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to lease land in the Senneterre industrial park. The site will be used for the construction of a railway system to transport the ore from the Croinor Gold mine to the Beacon mill, if that option is selected.
The Corporation received the certificate of authorization for construction of the power line on April 7, 2017. Bids for the construction of the power line to the Croinor Gold mine site have also been received, and construction is expected to begin by the end of the fourth quarter of 2017 (see news releases dated October 12, 2016, and July 20, 2016).

“Our goal over the next few months is to advance Monarques by significantly increasing the gold resource of the Croinor Gold project and developing the mine infrastructure with a view to production,” said Jean-Marc Lacoste, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monarques. “This is an aggressive exploration program given the number of holes to be drilled by the end of the summer and we are committed to being selective in our choice of drilling targets so as to be as efficient as possible. We are confident that Croinor Gold will become one of the important new gold projects in the Abitibi region, and are committed to doing everything we can to achieve that goal and to maximizing the opportunity for the benefit of our shareholders.”

The technical and scientific content of this press release has been reviewed and approved by Donald Trudel, P.Geo., B.Sc., the Corporation’s Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

Sampling normally consisted of sawing the core into two equal halves along its main axis and shipping one of the halves to the ALS Minerals laboratory in Val-d’Or for assaying. The samples are crushed, pulverized and assayed by fire assay with atomic absorption finish. Results exceeding 3.0 g/t are re-assayed using the gravity method, and samples containing gold grains are assayed using the metallic sieve method. Monarques has established a full QA/QC protocol, including the insertion of standards, blanks and duplicates.

ABOUT MONARQUES GOLD CORPORATION

Monarques Gold is a growing junior gold company focused on becoming the leading explorer and developer of gold properties in the Val-d’Or/Abitibi gold camp in Quebec, Canada. The Corporation currently has approximately 200Â kmÂ² of gold exploration properties (see map) along the Cadillac Break, as well as its main asset, the Croinor Gold mine, which has great potential to become a producing mine. Monarques Gold is well financed and has close to $9Â million in credits from Quebec’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

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Forward-Looking Statements

The forward-looking statements in this press release involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Monarques’ actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied therein. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services. Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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BREAKING – PyroGenesis Announces First Order for 3D Printing Powders from a Multinational Conglomerate; Down Payment Received $PYR.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:03 AM on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

First Order for 3D Printing Powders from a Multinational Conglomerate; Down Payment Received

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(April 25, 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, further to its press release dated March 30, 2017, it has signed its first contract, and received the down payment, for an order of titanium powder (Ti-6Al-4V) and Inconel from a multinational conglomerate (the “Client”), the name and origin of which will not be disclosed for competitive reasons. Note, this order was placed during the ramp-up phase of the Company’s powder production system (the “System”).

“As previously announced on March 30, 2017, we did not expect this type of interest before ramp-up was complete, and we would have considered any sample orders (i.e. up to 500kg) made before such time to be very significant as this further validates our strategic decision to enter into powder production,” said P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “This order is a sample order and is most significant in terms of timing and who the Client is, rather than the dollar value itself. The fact that a multinational conglomerate has taken the time to sample our powders before the ramp-up phase is complete is extremely noteworthy. We believe that the contract announced today is just one of many to come. We are very pleased with these developments which we believe underscore the interest in the marketplace for PyroGenesis’ products and unique expertise.”

PyroGenesis’ System uses Plasma Atomization to make small, uniform, fully dense and spherical metal powders that flow like water, and which are highly sought after in the Additive Manufacturing (“AM”) industry.

PyroGenesis is the inventor of Plasma Atomization. The Company first began producing powders using this technology for the biomedical industry between 2001-2004. In 2015, PyroGenesis invested approximately $2MM in improving both the production rate and particle size distribution, which not only led to a patent pending, but also to PyroGenesis’ decision to re-enter the market and produce powders for the AM industry. The System is the first of many PyroGenesis expects to make to address an increasing need for metal powders in the AM industry.1

Additionally, PyroGenesis announces today that it has signed a number of agreements with significant and potential players in the AM industry, wherein the Company is in discussions regarding the possibility of concluding certain business relationships or transactions related to AM, most notably geared to the production of powders.

“These are very exciting times for PyroGenesis,” said Mr. Pascali. “These events seem to further validate our decision to enter the additive manufacturing industry, and although noteworthy, we caution concluding that anything of significance will happen quickly. Discussions take time and we are still in the early phases.”

“The ramp-up phase will continue through the remainder of the second quarter of 2017, of which we note that the operational performance and progress to date far exceed our expectations,” said Pierre Carabin, Chief Technology Officer of PyroGenesis. “Our team remains focused and dedicated to our commitments to deliver high quality powders to the additive manufacturing industry, while continuing to innovate and improve our process which is arguably, already, the gold standard for the industry.”

Finally, as previously announced, the metal powders produced during the ramp-up phase are available for sale. The initial focus is on producing commercially pure Titanium (CP Ti) and Ti-6Al-4V powders; however PyroGenesis is receiving interest for other metal powders as well which it is also attending to.

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.

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Marten Falls & KWG to Propose Ring of Fire Mining Partnership, Meet With China Railway FSDI $KWG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:21 AM on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

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Working towards establishing the principal terms of an equal partnership for the mining of chromite in the Ring of Fire
Parties envisage large-volume underground mining operations for the delivery of chromite raw materials by railroad, for further processing

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(April 25, 2017) – The Marten Falls First Nation has undertaken with KWG Resources Inc. (CSE:KWG)(CSE:KWG.CN)(FRANKFURT:KW6) (“KWG” or the “Company”) to work towards establishing the principal terms of an equal partnership for the mining of chromite in the Ring of Fire.

The parties envisage large-volume underground mining operations for the delivery of chromite raw materials by railroad, for further processing. The parties will travel to China in mid-May to establish interest in long-term offtake and financing arrangements there. They will also meet with China Railway First Survey & Design Institute Group (‘FSDI’) to discuss details of the feasibility study prepared for KWG last year by FSDI. The proposed railroad traverses the traditional territories of the Marten Falls, Webequie and Aroland First Nations.

The capital cost of creating the mining operation and its railroad is estimated to be $4 billion. The parties have requested that Ontario’s Ring of Fire Infrastructure Development Corporation indicate its willingness to provide a $1 billion guarantee as consideration for project financing terms from Chinese lenders.

The partnership is envisaged to include the Aroland and Webequie First Nations as well as the more remote members of the Matawa Council of First Nations. An offer of partnership will also be extended to Ring of Fire mineral claim holders Noront Resources Ltd., Fancamp Exploration Ltd., Bold Ventures Inc. and Probe Metals Inc.

About KWG:

KWG is the Operator of the Black Horse Joint Venture after acquiring a vested 50% interest through Bold Ventures Inc. which is carried for 10% (20% of KWG’s equity in the JV) by KWG funding all exploration expenditures. KWG also owns 100% of CCC which has staked claims and conducted a surveying and soil testing program, originally for the engineering and construction of a railroad to the Ring of Fire from Aroland, Ontario. KWG subsequently acquired intellectual property interests, including a method for the direct reduction of chromite to metalized iron and chrome using natural gas. KWG subsidiary Muketi Metallurgical LP is prosecuting two chromite-refining patent applications in Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, and USA. The filings have been receipted in each of those jurisdictions.

Forward-Looking Statements: Information set forth in this news release may involve forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained herein are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements included in this document are made as of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable securities legislation.Â Although management believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such.

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

Shares issued and outstanding: 1,022,316,001

KWG Resources Inc.
Bruce Hodgman
Vice-President
416-642-3575
[email protected]

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Namaste Announces DTC Eligibility $N.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:13 AM on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017

Secured DTC Eligibility by The Depository Trust Company for its shares on the OTCQB Venture Market effective April 21, 2017

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(April 25, 2017) – Namaste Technologies Inc. (“Namaste” or the “Company“) (CSE:N)(CSE:N.CN)(FRANKFURT:M5BQ)(OTCQB:NXTTF) is pleased to announce that it has secured DTC Eligibility by The Depository Trust Company (“DTC“) for its shares on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB“) effective April 21, 2017. DTC is a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation DTCC, and manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through the DTC are considered “DTC eligible”. This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash, and thus accelerates the settlement process for investors trading the Company’s shares on the OTCQB.

Management Commentary

Mr. Sean Dollinger, President and CEO of Namaste, comments: “We are very pleased to have obtained DTC eligibility. This will greatly simplify the process of trading and exchanging our stock in the United States. In the last year, we have developed significant US commercial operations and view being able to trade on the OTCQB as an important aspect of developing a following with US investors. With DTC eligibility, it will be much easier for investors to be part of our growing Company.”