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Almost a Perfect Battery?

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:43 PM on Thursday, September 17th, 2015

I can’t attest to the headline “Almost a Perfect Battery” claimed by a team of researchers at MIT, but they reported that they have developed a solid-state electrolyte, which can greatly boost modern battery technology. The researchers claim that the new design will allow batteries to endure hundreds of thousands of recharges, pack more juice and be safe from combustion. The research was published in Nature Materials (published August 17, 2015).

Now researchers at MIT’s Advanced Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Korean consumer electronic producer Samsung have collaborated in developing a new approach to one of the three basic components of batteries: the electrolyte, which transports charged ions from one electrode to another during charging and discharging. Modern lithium-ion batteries use liquid electrolyte, but the MIT group have developed a better all-round solid-state electrolyte. Their invention belongs to a class of materials known as superionic lithium-ion conductors, which are compounds of lithium, germanium, phosphorus and sulfur.

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The new solid electrolyte can withstand hundreds of thousands of recharge cycles, meaning a battery made with it would last practically forever. It has superior energy density, packing 20 to 30 percent more energy for a given volume. It is also more stable than a liquid electrolyte, meaning the rare (but widely publicized) cases of battery combustion would no longer be possible. This solid-state electrolyte also has other, unexpected benefits: while conventional lithium-ion batteries do not perform well in extreme cold, and need to be preheated at temperatures below roughly minus 30 degrees Celsius, the solid-electrolyte versions can still function at those frigid temperatures.

The paper in Nature Materials describes a new approach to the development of solid-state electrolytes that simultaneously addresses the greatest challenges associated with improving lithium-ion batteries. The key to making this feasible was finding solid materials that could conduct ions fast enough to be useful in a battery. Apparently, there was a view that solids cannot conduct fast enough, however the research team has dispelled that paradigm. The research team was able to analyze the factors that make for efficient ion conduction in solids, and hone in on compounds that showed the right characteristics.

The team says the principles derived from their research could lead to even more effective materials. So again we see that Rare Metals – the likes of lithium and germanium – Matter.

Until soon… Ian

Source: http://raremetalsmatter.com/almost-a-perfect-battery/

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AGORACOM Welcomes Durango Resources (DGO: TSX-V) Capitalizing on the Future of LNG

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:28 PM on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015

Recent Highlights

 

  • Acquired two limestone properties in north western British Columbia which have been strategically chosen in an effort to coincide with the LNG projects near Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
  • Both the Mayner’s Fortune property and the Smith Island property have historical occurrences of limestone which will fast track the exploration to production timeline since they are near term producing properties.
  • Mayner’s Fortune property is located 50km away via CN Rail line from the Kitimat Shell Consortium LNG proposed site and hosts a series of 6 north east striking limestone beds which have been reported to be grades as high as 96%.
  • Historical workings have indicated a preliminary 454,000 tonnes of limestone in the first limestone bed nearest to the rail road. The Company has been contacted by CN Rail and they look forward to working with Durango to help move the project forward.

PROJECTS

Decouverte (Discovery) property

  • Over 51km(2), is located 100km north of Chibougamau in the Frotet – Evans greenstone belt.
  • Company carried out a 439 line kilometer helicopter borne DIGHEM EM/magnetic airborne geophysical survey on the property in 2011 (NR Nov 24, 2011).
  • Property benefits from very favorable infrastructure including road accessibility (within 10km of Route du Nord and a myriad of logging roads), and a power line which bisects the property.
  • Mineralized target area is located to the east of Lac Pasquale and consists of two significant aero-magnetic anomalies, with some electromagnetic coincidence possibly associated with linear structural features, in the Frotet-Evans greenstone belt

Robert Creek Property

  • 1,222 hectares located near the Alberta / Saskatchewan border.
  • Company holds a 100% interest in a property in the emerging, southwest portion, of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan adjacent to NexGen Energy Ltd. (TSX.V-NXE).
  • Athabasca Basin proving to the world to be a premier uranium district with average grades that are ten times greater than elsewhere in the world, highly skilled labour and infrastructure in place for milling and transport.
  • Historical GSC lake sediment values of 1.6 ppm, 1.2 ppm and 0.8 ppm uranium were reported with two samples only one kilometre apart. developing a major uranium deposit, was 3.5 ppm uranium as reported in the news release on April 12, 2010.

Trove, Quebec

  • 100% interest in a 1,500 hectare property located approximately 15km to the southwest of Eagle Hill’s (EAG – TSX.V) Windfall Lake Gold Property.
  • Eagle Hill has completed over 330 diamond drill holes with results as high as 52.3 oz/t over 4.8 metres.
  • 2010 summer drill program hit wide gold mineralization showing 14.51 g/t gold over 52.0 metres (hole EAG 10-196) and 3.35 g/t of gold over 24.6 metres (hole EAG 10-238).

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DuSolo Acquires New High-Grade Phosphate Project

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:49 PM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

  • Entered into an agreement with Mineração Batalha e Participações Ltda. to acquire the São Roque Phosphate Project in southeast Brazil
  • At surface, high-grade phosphate mineralization has been identified with multiple grab samples from outcrops confirming >20% P2O5.
  • Geophysics anomalies very well defined and confirmed by surface sampling.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Sept. 9, 2015) – DuSolo Fertilizers Inc., (TSX VENTURE:DSF) (“DuSolo” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (“the Agreement“) with Mineração Batalha e Participações Ltda. (“the JV Partner“) to acquire the São Roque Phosphate Project (“São Roque” or “the Project”) in southeast Brazil. The Project’s highlights include:

  • Located within the agribusiness region of Minas Gerais and São Paulo states, with many coffee, orange and sugar-cane (ethanol) plantations in the surrounding area.
  • At surface, high-grade phosphate mineralization has been identified with multiple grab samples from outcrops confirming >20% P2O5.
  • Geophysics anomalies very well defined and confirmed by surface sampling.
  • Close proximity to infrastructure, including roads, rail, water and power, and existing fertilizer producers. City of Piumhi is 40 km from the Project.
  • 70% interest earned through commitment to invest in exploration and project development. No direct payment to JV Partner.

“São Roque is an excellent addition to the Company’s portfolio of projects. With this acquisition, DuSolo has phosphate assets throughout the Cerrado, one of the world’s fastest growing agricultural regions,” said Darren Bowden, Chief Executive Officer. “Despite the current downturn in Brazilian fertilizer demand, the Company remains optimistic about demand recovering in the mid to long term and therefore continues to pursue its expansion strategy within Brazil.”

Under the terms of the Agreement, DuSolo will carry out an estimated C$100,000 drill program in lieu of payment to the JV Partner. The Company will drill a minimum of 200 meters to test the thickness and extension of the mineralized profile. Contingent upon receipt of positive results, the parties will then form a partnership with participation interest allocated at 70% to DuSolo and 30% to the JV Partner. The newly formed partnership will carry out an exploration program aimed at defining a resource that can be added to DuSolo’s future development pipeline. The cost of exploration will be funded in full by DuSolo, while any future production costs will be distributed amongst the partners in accordance with their participation interest. At any given time, DuSolo can choose to end the partnership or alternatively, exercise a call option to acquire the remaining 30% for a cash payment of US$3 million.

ABOUT DUSOLO

DuSolo Fertilizers Inc. is focused on developing a fully integrated process to produce phosphate based fertilizers within the Cerrado region of Brazil as part of a nationwide effort, incentivized by the government, to increase supply of domestically sourced fertilizers and achieve agricultural self sufficiency.

On behalf of DuSolo Fertilizers Inc.

Darren Bowden, Chief Executive Officer

Forward-looking statements

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes “forward-looking information”, within the meaning of Canadian legislation. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur”, “be achieved” or “has the potential to”. Forward looking statements contained in this press release may include statements regarding the future operating or financial performance of DuSolo which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. Such statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our reports filed with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and DuSolo 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.

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

DuSolo Fertilizers Inc.
[email protected]
(604) 331-9853
www.DuSolo.com

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CLIENT FEATURE: Dusolo (DSF: TSX-V) Capitalizing on Brazil’s Growing Demand for Fertilizer

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:58 PM on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015

BY BEING A DOMESTIC FERTILIZER PRODUCER, DUSOLO IS ABLE TO OFFER A PREMIUM PRODUCT AT A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER COST

  • Direct Application Natural Fertilizer (DANF) product is in demand in the region
  • Flagship asset, the Bomfim Project, is 100% owned and located in one of the world’s fastest growing agrarian regions
  • Bomfim Processing Plant operating at full capacity
  • On track to produce at least ~100,000 tonnes of DANF in 2015
  • Sales contracts in place for 2015 planting season: 81,100 tonnes for ~C$8.5 million
  • Starting to generate revenue

MANY NEAR TERM CATALYSTS EXPECTED

  • Entering into additional DANF product sales contracts
  • Doubling capacity at our processing facility to 160,000 tonnes per year
  • Updating the National Instrument 43-101 Resource Estimate to include results from the 2015 drill campaign – Recent drill results confirm presence of additional high-grade phosphate mineralization beyond areas identified in initial resource estimate
  • Third Party Economic Evaluation of Operations Planned for 2015
  • Strong Financial Backing

Company entered into an agreement with Mineração Batalha e Participações Ltda. to acquire the São Roque Phosphate Project in southeast Brazil.

The Project’s highlights include:

  • Located within the agribusiness region of Minas Gerais and São Paulo states, with many coffee, orange and sugar-cane (ethanol) plantations in the surrounding area.
  • At surface, high-grade phosphate mineralization has been identified with multiple grab samples from outcrops confirming >20% P2O5.
  • Geophysics anomalies very well defined and confirmed by surface sampling.
  • Close proximity to infrastructure, including roads, rail, water and power, and existing fertilizer producers. City of Piumhi is 40 km from the Project.
  • 70% interest earned through commitment to invest in exploration and project development. No direct payment to JV Partner.

BRAZIL’S DOMESTIC FERTILIZER SUPPLY DOES NOT MEET CURRENT DEMANDS

  • World’s largest exporter of sugar, coffee and orange juice and the 2nd largest in soybean exports
  • Brazil imports more than 50% of phosphate fertilizers used overseas
  • Significant transportation and logistic-related costs are added to imported fertilizers
  • DuSolo’s is increasing the supply of domestically produced fertilizers
  • Helping the country achieve agricultural self-sufficiency

FLAGSHIP ASSET LOCATED IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST AGRICULTURAL REGIONS

  • The Cerrado region is home to one of the largest arable landmasses in the world
  • Majority of future increases in global food production is expected to come from this region
  • The tropical rains in the Cerrado wash away nutrients, leaving the soil poor for farming and needing to be fertilized frequently
  • Cerrado is land locked, therefore making fertilizer imports very expensive

 

STRONG DEMAND FOR DANF EXISTS IN THE REGION

Within a 500 km radius of DuSolo’s processing facility:

  • 1.2 million tonnes of phosrock is being consumed every year
  • 585 farms and agricultural centres exist
  • DANF consumption is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6%
  • No domestic production

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DuSolo Announces Fiscal 2015 Third Quarter Results

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:00 PM on Monday, August 31st, 2015

  • Three months ended June 30, 2015, DuSolo produced 7,756 tonnes of Direct Application Natural Fertilizer product of varying grades. For the nine month period ended June 30 2015, the Company produced 11,164 tonnes of DANF product of varying grades
  • Three month period ended June 30, 2015, the Company sold 3,462 tonnes of DANF product of varying grades. For the nine month period ended June 30, 2015, 4,155 tonnes of DANF of varying grades was sold

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Aug. 31, 2015) – DuSolo Fertilizers Inc. (TSX VENTURE:DSF)(OTC PINK:ELGSF)(FRANKFURT:E6R) (“DuSolo” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce its production, sales and financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015.

For the three months ended June 30, 2015, DuSolo produced 7,756 tonnes of Direct Application Natural Fertilizer (“DANF”) product of varying grades. For the nine month period ended June 30 2015, the Company produced 11,164 tonnes of DANF product of varying grades.

During the three month period ended June 30, 2015, the Company sold 3,462 tonnes of DANF product of varying grades. For the nine month period ended June 30, 2015, 4,155 tonnes of DANF of varying grades was sold.

Revenue for the three and nine month periods ending June 30, 2015 are $365,528 and $476,295, respectively. Gross profit for the same time periods are $144,661 and $200,044, respectively. Net loss for the three month period ended June 30, 2015 is $632,807 and net loss for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015 is $2,796,053. This translates to a loss per common share (basic and diluted) of $0.01 for the three month period ended June 30, 2015, and a loss per common share (basic and diluted) of $0.02 for the nine month period ended June 30, 2015.

The Company’s cash position as at June 30, 2015 was $659,339 (including $92,341 that was restricted). Working capital as of June 30, 2015 was $154,835.

“The Company remains focused on growing its operations and optimizing its production processes to become a Brazilian fertilizer producer,” said Darren Bowden, Chief Executive Officer. “Current Brazilian phosphate production does not meet domestic demand, and this shortfall is expected to continue in the coming years. DuSolo is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this and participate in this market.”

For more information, please refer to the management discussion and analysis and financial statements filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

On behalf of DuSolo Fertilizers Inc.

Darren Bowden, Chief Executive Officer

Forward-looking statements

Certain information contained in this press release constitutes “forward-looking information”, within the meaning of Canadian legislation. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur”, “be achieved” or “has the potential to”. Forward looking statements contained in this press release may include statements regarding the future operating or financial performance of DuSolo which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may not prove to be accurate. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in these forward-looking statements. Such statements are qualified in their entirety by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: market conditions and other risk factors listed from time to time in our reports filed with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and DuSolo 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.

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

DuSolo Fertilizers Inc.
[email protected]
(604) 331-9853
www.dusolo.com

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Omagine, Inc. Appoints Alan M. Matus as Director

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:03 PM on Friday, August 28th, 2015

Omag

New York –August 28, 2015 –Omagine, Inc. [OTCQB: OMAG] today announced that Alan M. Matushasbeen appointed as an independent Director of Omagine, Inc. (“Omagine” or the “Company”) effective September 1, 2015.With Mr. Matus’ appointment, the majority of the Company’s Board of Directors now consists of non-executive independent outside directors.

Mr. Matushas five decades of residential, hospitality and commercial real estate development experience. He is a seasoned real estate industry executive and owner who has personally directed the development, planning, architectural design, financing, construction and marketing of many public and private developments both internationally and in the U.S.Mr.  Matus graduated as a Chartered Accountant (a CPA equivalency) from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mr. Matus is an owner and operator of Acqualina Residences and Resort, a beachfront luxury resort just north of Miami, Floridawhich he developed and opened in 2006 (www.Acqualinaresort.com). Its Mediterranean villa décor offeringocean and Intracoastal viewswas designed witha distinct European feel. The resort, including the 20,000 square foot Acqualina Spa by global spa leaders ESPA, is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award, the AAA Five Diamond Award and the Andrew Harper’s Reader’s Choice Award for Top 20 Beach and Family Resorts worldwide. In 2015 Acqualina Mansions, comprising 79 ultra-luxurious residences, was added to the resort and an additional 265 residences are currently being planned for the future.

Mr. Matus joined Williams Island as its President and Chief Executive Officer in the 1980’s to conceive, develop, build and manage this two billion dollar landmark residential and resort community on the Intracoastal Waterway in Aventura, Florida (http://www.williamsislandclub.com).This renowned 80-acre community has been heralded worldwide as a “world unto itself”. It is also known as the “Florida Riviera”. Mr. Matus currently resides in Williams Island and is active in professional industry organizations.

Omagine’s president, Frank J. Drohan, remarked:“Alan brings a highly diverse skill set to the Board and to our business with his development, ownership and operational expertise, finance experience and other relevantreal estate development skills.He has international experience, great taste and a terrific design sense. Alan’sfocus on customer amenities and experiencesand his distinguished professional accomplishments in the real estate development business will greatly benefit our Company, its shareholders and our vision for the Omagine Project. I am greatly pleased that we were successful in recruiting someone of Alan’s stature andproven ability to our Board and we look forward to his contributions to our continued success.”

About Omagine, Inc.

Omagine, Inc. is a publicly traded U.S. company (Stock Symbol: OMAG). The Company is focused on real-estate, entertainment and hospitality opportunities in the Middle East and Northern Africa (the “MENA Region”) and on the design and development of unique tourism destinations that are thematically imbued with culturally aware, historically faithful, and scientifically accurate entertainment experiences. Governments in the MENA Region are highly focused on diversifying their economies to create employment opportunities for their citizens via the development of tourism destination projects. It is the Company’s opinion that this governmental strategic vision combined with the enormous financial resources in the MENA Region will continue to present superb development opportunities.

Investors or interested parties may visit Omagine’s website at www.omagine.com for more information about the Company or http://agoracom.com/ir/omagine which is the Company’s investor relations website.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of management. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Additional information on risks and other factors that may affect the business and financial results of Omagine, Inc. can be found in the “SEC Filings” of Omagine, Inc. with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Investors are urged to review the Company’s SEC Filings.

Contact:

Omagine, Inc.

Corporate Inquiries

Charles P. Kuczynski, Vice-President

Telephone:+1-212-563-4141 — Ext. 208

Email:[email protected]

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Tourism contribution to GDP rises

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:14 PM on Thursday, August 27th, 2015

Tourism contribution to GDP rises

  • Direct and indirect contribution of the Sultanate’s tourism sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to exceed six per cent this year, according to a high ranking official of the Ministry of Tourism
  • Maitha Bint Saif al Mahrouqiya, Undersecretary, Ministry of Tourism, said tourism accounts for nearly 2.5 per cent of GDP and contributes RO 650 million annually to economic activity as against RO 273 million in 2005, thus achieving an average growth rate of around 11 per cent per year (2005-2014).

By Hasan Kamoonpuri — MUSCAT: August 26: The direct and indirect contribution of the Sultanate’s tourism sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to exceed six per cent this year, according to a high ranking official of the Ministry of Tourism. In comments to Oman Observer recently Maitha Bint Saif al Mahrouqiya, Undersecretary, Ministry of Tourism, said tourism accounts for nearly 2.5 per cent of GDP and contributes RO 650 million annually to economic activity as against RO 273 million in 2005, thus achieving an average growth rate of around 11 per cent per year (2005-2014).

“Oman’s tourism industry has seen considerable development and progress in recent times, which is reflected in the increase in all tourism indicators,” she added.

“Specifically, one of the milestones is related to the implementation of the Integrated Tourism Complexes, namely, The Wave, Salalah Beach Resort and Jabel Al Sifa Resort. These ITCs are in part operational with world class hotels, golf courses, marinas and residential units.

“Another milestone is the establishment of a completely new department which caters for the provision of miscellaneous services and a comprehensive set of information for investors, both domestic and foreign.

The market-based representative offices opened in most tourist markets is yet another milestone in tourism development”.

The launching of the Oman Tourism Strategy project in mid-2014 is a landmark that provides a roadmap to guide “our efforts on sound scientific and progressive basis”, thus reaping the benefits and many opportunities that are now made available through international tourism.

The preparation of the long-term tourism strategy (2016–2040) has entered a very advanced stage and it is scheduled to be unveiled in September this year.

The Sultanate’s tourism sector launched itself into 2015 on a high, fuelled by strong bookings by hotels and resorts and a strong line-up of projects that are currently underway.

The revenues of hotels during 2014 stood at RO 216,526, 000 compared to RO198, 835, 000 in 2013, thus indicating that hotels’ revenues grew by RO 17.7m in 2014, according to the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).

The Sultanate’s tourism revenue from international visitors exceeded $1 billion for the first time in 2012, making it one of the top tourism destinations in the Gulf region, according to a report published by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

The tourism undersecretary said there are a number of mega projects that are currently underway such as the Convention Centre, Omagine, Palm Mall and Ras Al Hadd Resort. Omagine and Palm Mall are located in Muscat Governorate (Wilayat As’ Seeb) while Ras Al Hadd Resort is located in South Sharqiyah Governorate.

Source: http://omanobserver.om/tourism-contribution-to-gdp-rises/

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A 2nd Major Silicon Metal Producer Requests High Purity Quartz Samples From Uragold

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:12 AM on Thursday, August 27th, 2015

  • Announced that a second major silicon metal producer (“2nd Producer”) has requested samples of High Purity Quartz
  • Patrick Levasseur, President and COO of Uragold stated, “The interest we are receiving from global silicon metal producers for our quartz demonstrates the exceptional quality of the Roncevaux quartz and the lack of supply of High Purity Quartz. We are now even more focused on determining the full potential of our industry leading quartz portfolio.”

Montreal, Quebec / August 27 2015 – Uragold Bay Resources Inc. (“Uragold”) (TSX Venture: UBR), is pleased to announce that a second major silicon metal producer (“2nd Producer”) has requested samples of High Purity Quartz from our Roncevaux property located in the Matapedia Valley in the Gaspe region of Quebec.

ADDITIONAL THIRD PARTY VALIDATION BODES WELL FOR ADVANCEMENT OF URAGOLD HIGH PURITY QUARTZ PROPERTIES IN QUEBEC

In order to perform their test, the 2nd Producer requires 30 kg of quartz material be sent to a laboratory in Switzerland for thermal and mechanical stability tests in addition to chemical purity analysis. Discussions remain confidential as well as tests and results, which will be proprietary to the 2nd Producer.

Patrick Levasseur, President and COO of Uragold stated, “The interest we are receiving from global silicon metal producers for our quartz demonstrates the exceptional quality of the Roncevaux quartz and the lack of supply of High Purity Quartz. We are now even more focused on determining the full potential of our industry leading quartz portfolio.”

FIRST PRODUCER HAS CONFIRMED INTEREST IN PURCHASING SIGNIFICANT TONNAGE OF HIGH PURITY QUARTZ FROM URAGOLD

On March 2nd 2015, Uragold announced that a major silicon metal producer (“1st Producer”) had confirmed their interest in purchasing a significant tonnage of High Purity Quartz from our Roncevaux property in Quebec.

The Producer had confirmed that the Quartz material from our Roncevaux property successfully passed their rigorous testing protocol, which determined that the material is highly suited for their silicon metal production plant.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF FINANCING – INSIDERS ACCOUNT FOR 49% OF FUNDS

Uragold announces that it has closed the new non-brokered private placement of 6,619,000 units (“Unit”) at $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $330,950 previously announced on August 19, 2015. The net proceeds from the Private Placement will be used for general corporate expenditures and to enhance the Company’s balance sheet.

Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) common share purchase warrant (“Warrant”) of the Company. Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share of the capital stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.07 during a period of 36 months from the date of closing of the placement. Each share issued pursuant to the placement will have a mandatory four (4) month holding period from the date of closing of the placement. The placement is subject to standard regulatory approvals.

SHARES FOR SERVICES PROGRAM

The Corporation also announced that it has issued 565,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share and therefore paid a debt of $28,250 for services rendered during the period from January 16, 2015 ending July 15, 2015.

MODIFICATION TO STOCK OPTION PLAN

Uragold announces that its Board of Directors has approved the modification of the total number of shares that may be issued pursuant to its stock option plan, which is increased from 4,400,000 shares to 10,800,000 shares. The maximum number of common of shares that may be issued under the plan shall be equivalent to less than 10% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Corporation. The modification is subject to regulatory approval.

About UBR – Quebec Quartz

UBR – Quebec Quartz is the largest holder of High Purity Quartz properties in Quebec, with over 3,500 Ha under claims. Despite the abundance of quartz, very few deposits are suitable for high purity applications. High Purity Quartz supplies are tightening, prices are rising, and exponential growth is forecasted. Quartz from the Roncevaux property successfully passed rigorous testing protocols of a major silicon metal producer confirming that our material is highly suited for their silicon metal production.

In addition to becoming a supplier of lump quartz for silicon metal production, Quebec Quartz’s objective is to transform its High Purity Quartz into Ultra High Purity Quartz Sands to generate significantly greater profits and become a leading supplier of Ultra High Purity Quartz.

About Uragold Bay Resources Inc.

Uragold Bay Resources is a TSX-V listed Gold and High Purity Quartz exploration junior focused on generating free cash flow from mining operations. Our business model is centered on developing mining projects suited for smaller-scale start-up and that could potentially generate high yield returns. Uragold will reach these goals by developing Quebec’s first paleoplacer mine in 50 years, the Beauce Placer Project and, in partnership with Golden Hope Mines, the Bellechasse-Timmins Gold Deposit.

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.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of any of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or the securities laws of any state of the United States and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S un der the U.S. Securities Act) unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to an exemption from such registration requirements.

For further information contact

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman and CEO
Patrick Levasseur, President and COO

Tel: (514) 846-3271
www.uragold.com

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Avalon Rare Metals Discusses Pilot Plant Program on Separation Rapids Lithium Project

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:10 PM on Wednesday, August 26th, 2015

Avalon recently announced that a $750,000 pilot plant program has commenced on the Company’s Separation Rapids Lithium Project located near Kenora, Ontario. The 2015 pilot plant program will provide a trial of the new lithium minerals process flow sheet developed at the bench scale over the past year.

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Avalon Discusses Continued Listing Standards Notice from NYSE MKT

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:02 PM on Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

Avalon recently received a letter from NYSE MKT LLC dated July 30, 2015 which states that due to the Company’s recent low selling share price, it has been deemed to be not in compliance with the continued listing standards of the Exchange. The Company’s continued listing is contingent upon the Company effecting a share consolidation within a reasonable period of time or upon a sustained increase in its share price. The company goes “Beyond The Press Release” to discuss this matter further.

 

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