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KWG Announces Offering to Raise Between $4 Million to $10 Million

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:49 AM on Monday, August 18th, 2014

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Aug. 18, 2014) – KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG)(FRANKFURT:KW6) (“KWG” or the “Corporation“) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus (the “Preliminary Prospectus“) and has obtained a receipt from the securities regulatory authorities in the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec in connection with a marketed offering (the “Offering“) of Units (as defined below) and Flow-Through Shares (as defined below) to be made in the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario.

Pursuant to the Offering, the Corporation is targeting to raise minimum aggregate gross proceeds of $4 million (the “Minimum Offering“) and maximum aggregate gross proceeds of $10 million. The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to: (1) continue the development and commercialization of the new methods of production of chromium iron alloys from chromite ore and of production of low carbon chromium iron alloys (the “New Production Methods“); (2) conduct a drilling program at the Fishtrap Lake project; (3) continue the Corporation’s exploration program at the Koper Lake project; and (4) augment the Corporation’s working capital.

Secutor Capital Management Corporation (the “Agent“) has been appointed as exclusive lead agent for the Offering. The Corporation and the Agent have not yet entered into an agency agreement.

Each unit (a “Unit“) is comprised of three non “flow-through” common shares of KWG (each an “Offered Common Share“) and two non “flow-through” common share purchase warrants (each an “Offered Warrant“) at a price of $0.165 per Unit (the “Unit Offering Price“). Each Offered Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one non “flow-through” common share of KWG (a “Warrant Share“) until the date that is 24 months following the closing of the Offering at a price of $0.10 per Warrant Share.

In addition, the Offering includes common shares of KWG, which will each qualify as a “flow-through share” (each, a “Flow-Through Share“) within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) at a price of $0.055 per Flow-Through Share (the “Flow-Through Offering Price“).

In connection with the Offering, the Corporation will grant to the Agent an option (the “Over-Allotment Option“) to sell, as agent, additional Flow-Through Shares (the “Additional Flow-Through Shares“), equal to not more than 15% of the number of Flow-Through Shares sold pursuant to the Maximum Offering, at the Flow-Through Offering Price and to purchase additional Units (the “Additional Units“), equal to not more than 15% of the number of Units sold pursuant to the Maximum Offering, at the Unit Offering Price to cover over-allotments, if any, and for market stabilization purposes. The Over-Allotment Option in respect of the Additional Flow-Through Shares will expire concurrently with the closing of the Offering. The Over-Allotment Option in respect of the Additional Units may be exercised at any time up to 30 days following the closing of the Offering.

Closing of the Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, achievement of the Minimum Offering, the execution of a definitive agency agreement between the Corporation and the Agent and the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the applicable securities regulatory authorities and the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Preliminary Prospectus is still subject to completion or amendment. A copy of the Preliminary Prospectus will be available electronically at www.sedar.com. There will not be any sale of or any acceptance of an offer to buy the securities until a receipt for the (final) prospectus has been issued. The material set forth herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is unlawful. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act“), or the laws of any state, and may not be offered or sold within the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws. No public offering of securities will be made in the United States.

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 release.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward‐Looking Statements: This Press Release contains or refers to “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “estimates”, “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”, “occur” or “be achieved”. All information, other than information regarding historical fact that addresses activities, events or developments that KWG believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future is forward-looking information. Forward-looking information contained in this Press Release is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results of KWG to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking information, and even if such actual results are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, KWG. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties occur, such as: the actual results of current exploration programs; risks normally incidental to exploration and development of mineral properties; the uncertainty of mineral resources estimates; uncertainties in the interpretation of drill results; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with expectations; the grade and recovery of ore varying from estimates; the general risks associated with the mining industry;
the Corporation’s inability to maintain its title to its assets; the Corporation’s inability to obtain, maintain, renew and/or extend required licenses, permits, authorizations and/or approvals from the appropriate regulatory authorities and other risks relating to the applicable regulatory framework; environmental damages and the cost of compliance with environmental regulations; environmental risks; adverse land claims from First Nations groups or other parties; lack of adequate infrastructure; a lack of support from the Ontario government and federal government for the development of the Ring of Fire area; the patents to be used to support the commercialization of the New Production Methods will not be granted; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; slowing demand for ferrochrome products; adverse general market conditions; inflation; changes in exchange and interest rates; adverse changes in commodity prices; the impact of consolidation and rationalization in the steel industry; competition; risk that amendments to current laws, regulations and permits governing operations and activities of mining companies will have a material adverse impact the Corporation; the risk that the New Production Methods does not prove efficient or economical; intellectual property litigation; risks related to the tax treatment of the Flow-Through Shares; and, management’s discretion as to use of proceeds, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. KWG does not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward
‐ looking statements, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward‐looking statements.

Shares issued and outstanding: 777,842,468

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

Secutor Capital Management Corporation
Arie Papernick
(416) 847-1220

Medical pot cookie prohibition ruled unconstitutional

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:31 AM on Friday, August 15th, 2014

Court challenge stems from B.C. case of Owen Smith, who was charged with trafficking for baking pot cookies

CBC News Posted: Aug 14, 2014 10:42 AM PT Last Updated: Aug 15, 2014 6:35 AM PT

Ban on medical marijuana cookies ruled unconstitutional 1:57

It’s unconstitutional to forbid licensed medical marijuana users from possessing pot-laced products, such as cookies or body creams, a B.C. Court of Appeal judge has ruled.

Parliament has been given one year to recraft regulations to allow medicinal marijuana users to use products made from cannabis extract. They can include creams, salves, oils, brownies, cakes, cookies and chocolate bars.

Health Canada currently allows people suffering from debilitating illnesses access to medicinal marijuana, but only in the form of dried marijuana.

In her written reasons, Justice Risa Levine said this specification “is arbitrary and cannot be justified in a free and democratic society.”

Levine went on to state that when patients choose to use edible forms of marijuana, it “was a matter of necessity, or put another way, the restriction to dried marijuana interfered with their physical or psychological integrity.”

Pot activists react to ruling RAW2:25

Case of the pot cookie baker

The court challenge stems from the case of Owen Smith, who was charged with trafficking for baking pot cookies and producing topical cannabis creams for a medical marijuana club in Victoria in 2009.

Smith was caught baking more than 200 pot cookies for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, and had a supply of cannabis-infused cooking oils and some dried dope in his apartment when he was arrested.

Marijuana ruling - Owen Smith pot cookie bakerOwen Smith was caught baking more than 200 pot cookies for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in 2009. (CHEK)

He was acquitted in April 2012 after the B.C. Supreme Court ruled the medical marijuana regulations were unconstitutional, because patients were denied access to edible pot products and derivatives.

Justice Robert Johnston concluded that permitting dried cannabis alone was arbitrary and did little to further a legitimate state interest.

Thursday’s ruling means Smith acquittal stands and he will not be retried.

Health Minister Rona Ambrose’s office said in a statement released Thursday that it is “reviewing the decision in detail and considering our options.”

Marijuana laws under the microscope

Canada currently prohibits the possession and trafficking of all marijuana products under subsection 4(1) and Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. However, subsection 55(1) of this act allows for exemptions to be made.

As such, an annex to that act, the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, allow people with medical need and authorization access to medicinal marijuana.

Under these regulations, many people suffering from debilitating illnesses get marijuana through Health Canada approved companies or get permission to grow it themselves.

However, the MMPR and its predecessor, the MMAR program, limit this access to dried marijuana and do not make any other exceptions to the list of banned substances detailed in Schedule II of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

These banned substances, aside from the exempted dried marijuana, include cannabis resin and various extracts and derivatives of the cannabis plant.

Ottawa had hoped the B.C. Court of Appeal would strike down the B.C. Supreme Court decision.

But under Thursday’s ruling, government has been asked to review these rules, which could mean medical marijuana users would be supplied with resin or extract or be permitted to make themselves products such as pot cookies using marijuana extracts.

RULING | Full B.C. Court of Appeal ruling on medical marijuana extract case

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/medical-pot-cookie-prohibition-ruled-unconstitutional-1.2736526

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Lomiko Metals is the Beneficial Owner of 4,396,970 Shares of Graphene 3D Lab TSXV: GGG

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:06 AM on Friday, August 15th, 2014

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Aug 15, 2014) – LOMIKO METALS INC. (TSX VENTURE:LMR)(PINKSHEETS:LMRMF)(FRANKFURT:DH8B) (Europe: ISIN: CA54163Q1028, WKN: A0Q9W7) (the “Company”) announces it has received approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to the acquisition of 1,200,000 common shares at $0.25 per share of MatNic Resources Inc. The transaction was subject to MatNic Resources Inc. receiving regulatory approval to a reverse takeover (“RTO”) by Graphene 3D Labs Inc. (“Graphene 3D”) (TSX VENTURE:GGG) (formerly named MatNic Resources Inc.).

The transaction is now complete and the Company now holds 4,396,970 common shares in the capital of Graphene 3D representing approximately 11.23% of the outstanding Shares of Graphene 3D. Of these shares, 3,196,970 were acquired at a deemed price of $0.075 pursuant to pursuant to a securities exchange agreement (the “Securities Exchange Agreement”) dated June 6, 2014 between, among others, Graphene 3D and Lomiko.

3,196,970 of the Shares held by Lomiko are subject to the terms of a Surplus Security Escrow Agreement, in accordance with the Policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. Pursuant to the terms of the Tier 2 Surplus Escrow Agreement, 5% of the Shares will be released from escrow upon the issuance of the TSX Venture Exchange bulletin announcing final approval of the listing of the Shares, and respectively 5%, 10%, 10%, 15%, 15% and 40% will be released on each of the dates that is 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months and 36 months from the date of the TSX Venture Exchange bulletin.

Lomiko acquired the Shares for investment purposes and does not intend to acquire additional Shares in the future.

The acquisition of Shares was exempt under National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions.

Lomiko Metals Inc. Background

Lomiko Metals Inc. is a Canada-based, exploration-stage company. The Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of resource properties that contain minerals for the new green economy. Its mineral properties include the Quatre Milles Graphite Property and the Vines Lake property which both have had recent major discoveries. Recently, Lomiko Metals formed Lomiko Technologies, a 100% owned subsidiary focused on technological applications of graphite and graphene.

On Behalf of the Board

A. Paul Gill, Chief Executive Officer

We seek safe harbor. 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 release.

Lomiko Metals Inc.
A. Paul Gill
604-729-5312
[email protected]
www.lomiko.com

KWG’s Canada Chrome Corporation to Seek Leave to Appeal Divisional Court Decision

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:57 PM on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Aug. 13, 2014) – KWG Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:KWG)(FRANKFURT:KW6) subsidiary Canada Chrome Corporation (“CCC”) has served notice of its intention to seek an Order of the Court of Appeal of Ontario granting leave to appeal the decision of the Divisional Court of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released July 30, 2014. As reported on August 1, 2014, the Divisional Court decision ruled that CCC’s consent should be waived in an application for an easement to build a road over its mining claims.

About KWG: KWG has a 30% interest in the Big Daddy chromite deposit and the right to earn 80% of the Black Horse chromite where resources are being defined. KWG has also acquired interests in provisional patents including a method for the direct reduction of chromite to metalized iron and chrome using natural gas. KWG also owns 100% of Canada Chrome Corporation which has staked claims and conducted a $15 million surveying and soil testing program for the engineering and construction of a railroad to the Ring of Fire from Exton, Ontario.

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 release.

Shares issued and outstanding: 777,842,468

Contact Information

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

Lexaria Closes First Tranche of Financing

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:20 PM on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

Kelowna, British Columbia–(August 12, 2014) – Lexaria Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”) announces it has closed the first tranche of its Private Placement financing announced on August 9 for gross proceeds of $187,700.

Lexaria will issue 1,251,333 common shares at US$0.15 and 1,251,333 full warrants that expire on February 12, 2016 with an exercise price of US$0.25. The Company may accelerate the expiry date of the warrants if the stock price trades above CAD$0.60 cents for 20 consecutive days at any time after 6 months and one day has elapsed.

Finders’ fees of 51,000 broker’s warrants of the Company were issued, and cash finders’ fees of $7,650 were paid to various brokers.

Further announcements regarding a subsequent tranche closing, and of developments in the medical marijuana sector, will be made as information becomes available.

All issued shares will be subject to a hold period, for any resale into the USA under Rule 144, of six months and one day. Proceeds of the Private Placement will be used for general working capital, for general and administrative needs, and for corporate opportunities in the medical marijuana sector. The Private Placement is subject to normal regulatory approvals.

The securities referred to herein will not be or have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

About Lexaria

Lexaria’s shares are quoted in the USA with symbol LXRP and in Canada with symbol LXX. The company searches for projects that could provide potential above-market returns.

To learn more about Lexaria Corp. visit www.lexariaenergy.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Lexaria Corp.
Chris Bunka
Chairman & CEO
(250) 765-6424

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release includes forward-looking statements. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. Access to capital, or lack thereof, is a major risk and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to raise required working capital. Current oil and gas production rates may not be sustainable and targeted production rates may not occur. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s public announcements and filings. There is no assurance that the medical marijuana business will provide any benefit to Lexaria and no assurance that the closed financing will deliver any net benefit to the Company, nor that additional financings will be successful.

The CNSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Harry Barr, Medical Marijuana Business Visionary Featured on CEO Interview

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:37 PM on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

(CSE: N, OTC Pink: NXTTF, FSE: M5BN)

Next Gen Metals Inc. is a diversified public company which focuses on the Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp industries in North America. Next Gen also has a Mineral Exploration division.

  • Since March 2014, NextGen has established two 100% owned Subsidiaries ( GreenRush Financial Conferences and GreenRush Analytical Laboratories) and a new Business Unit (GreenRush Business Brokerage)
  • GreenRush Financial Conferences held in Vancouver and Toronto exceeded expectations and continues to establish the GreenRush Financial Conference as the premier investment/business conferences in the Medical Marijuana, Industrial Hemp and Alternative Medicine Industries
  • Third conference will be September 23, 2014, in Seattle, Washington
  • GreenRush Analytical Laboratories’ management has been working with financial and technical advisors to formulate, consider and propose strategic options that would be in the best interests of NextGen’s Shareholders
  • GreenRush Analytical Laboratories’ management is in the process of assessing and selecting initial locations to establish first laboratory facility and have visited and evaluated different locations.
  • GreenRush Business Brokerage, when fully operational, will provide business to business brokerage services, Business and analytical valuations, consulting, confidential marketing and assistance from initial due diligence to completion of the final transaction.

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Liberty Star Submits Plan of Operations for Drilling Hay Mountain Project to Arizona State Land Department; Proposed Period of Operation: September 29, 2014 to September 29, 2015

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:40 AM on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

TUCSON, Ariz. — Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp. (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”)(OTCQB: LBSR) is pleased to announce that it has submitted an Exploration Plan of Operation (the “Plan” or the “EPO”), for the State Land component covering the prime anomaly of the Hay Mountain Project, to the Natural Resources Division – Minerals Section of the Arizona State Land Department (“ASLD”), as of today’s date. An approved EPO is required by the State prior to initiating exploration activities on Arizona State Trust land (the Company’s Mineral Exploration Permits or MEPs). Plan evaluation and approval may require 30 to 60 days: the approved EPO remains effective for one year from date of approval and the Company may request extensions if required. Liberty Star has proposed a Period of Operation commencing September 29, 2014. The innovative drilling program proposed by LBSR could begin after that date if the EPO is effective and adequate funding is obtained.

“…the type and extent of the operation to be performed. Include the estimated area of disturbance and provide detailed information for any earth moving or site clearance operations.”

Among the ASLD requirements for application of an EPO is a statement of “Scope of Operation” that describes “…the type and extent of the operation to be performed. Include the estimated area of disturbance and provide detailed information for any earth moving or site clearance operations.” Liberty Star has submitted the following:

“1. Core Drilling and daughter hole drilling for mineral deposits at depths of up to 5,360 feet (1,643 m) and using deviated drilling-directional drilling herein described as daughter holes to drill holes out from the mother holes which will give us information at up to 200 meters out from the mother hole. This will decrease our surface drill sites to 41 drill sites, a decrease of 89% by drilling from the central mother hole.

“2. We will be using a diamond core drill – with rubber tracks that put less pressure on the ground surface (4.8 pounds per square inch) than a human would in walking over the drill site. Rather than trucking water off-road to the drill site with very heavy (10 to 16 tons of water per truck load) we will pipe water to the drill sites as needed for drilling using unburied UV protected flexible polyethylene pipe which will not disturb the surface or vegetation to supply a plastic water tank (2,000 gal) at the drill site.

“3. We will use a very recently developed Solids Recovery Unit (SRU) which uses a centrifuge to clean the drill fluid before pumping it down into the hole again. This reduces the foot print of the drill site and negates the use of a traditional mud sump pit. Drill cuttings are automatically bagged and will be disposed in a land fill after drying.

“4. Personnel will be transported in a rubber tracked side-by-side [a 4WHD mini truck from Polaris] with 4 passenger capacity along with space for tools and consumables. This also has an impact of less than a human foot. Normal pickup trucks will only traverse main roads, only pickup trucks equipped with rubber tracks will travel off main dirt road.”

All vehicles used in the drilling process will be mounted on similar low weight distribution rubber tracks. No roads will be constructed, nor surface disturbance made. Routes to the drill sites will be by rubber tracked vehicle paths and there will be no surface disturbance of soil or vegetation.

States Liberty Star CEO/Chief Geologist Jim Briscoe: “The Scope of Operations statement we have submitted to the ASLD exemplifies our commitment to being excellent stewards of State Trust lands. The Exploration Plan is also financially sound because of the efficiencies we’ve built into the plan including those described above, which we believe should actually lower the cost of operations. With naseba and others, we have laid the groundwork for financing, and are in preliminary discussions with more than 12 entities in various countries where we have made presentations. We need that financing in place to proceed with Phase 1 drilling.”

“James A. Briscoe” James A. Briscoe, Professional Geologist, AZ CA
CEO/Chief Geologist
Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this news release include our expectation that we will receive approval of our EPO and the timing of that approval, the anticipated timing of the EPO after it commences and the availability of extensions if they are required, our ability to raise funds to pay for the Phase I drilling and our belief that the EPO is financially sound and that it should actually lower the cost of operations. Factors which may delay or prevent these forward-looking statements from being realized include receipt and timing of EPO approval and delays in financing, the possibility that we may not be able to raise sufficient funds to complete our intended exploration or carry on operations and the timing of that financing; and the possibility that we may be prevented from drilling due to weather, logistical problems or other field hazards. Despite encouraging results, there may be no commercial grades of mineralization on our properties. Readers should refer to the risk disclosures in our recent 10-K and our other periodic reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Xylitol Canada Inc. Reports 67% Six Month Revenue Growth Over Prior Year and Strategic Realignment

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:32 AM on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Aug. 12, 2014) – Xylitol Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:XYL) reported revenues for its second quarter ended June 30, 2014 of approximately $2.0 Million, representing an increase of 43% over the same period from the preceding year. Gross margin performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was 15.2%, compared to 32.0% for the same period of the preceding year. Several factors influenced the recent decline in gross margins, including an increased mix of lower margined sales, the addition of new bulk customers, and currency exchange rates. Operating results for the second quarter 2014 include a provision for restructuring expenses of approximately $200,000 related to asset write-downs, staff and contract termination costs, and other related expenses. Going forward, the Company will be working to improve gross margin levels to normalized industry standard by focusing on continued sales growth and continuing to implement measures that improve supply chain efficiencies.

For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company reported a 67% revenue increase over the prior year to $4,137,652, reflecting new customer wins as well as increased demand from existing bulk customers.

Three months ended June 30,
2014 2013
Revenue $ 1,967,028 $ 1,373,981
Gross profit $ 299,892 $ 440,208
Net loss $ (846,330 ) $ (217,832 )
Loss per share $ (0.010 ) $ (0.003 )
Six months ended June 30,
2014 2013
Revenue $ 4,137,652 $ 2,476,984
Gross profit $ 798,557 $ 813,887
Net loss $ (1,423,152 ) $ (697,453 )
Loss per share $ (0.018 ) $ (0.010 )

During the second quarter, the Company conducted a strategic analysis with the goal of reducing duplicate overhead and increasing gross margins, shifted all its product distribution activities to its subsidiary based in Denver, Colorado, engaged a new Chief Financial Officer and established a separate business unit based in Toronto and focussed on the construction of a commercial scale xyltol plant.

“We believe that our strong and continuing revenue growth confirms that Xylitol is capitalizing on its opportunities,” stated Andrew Reid, President and CEO of Xylitol. “We are seeing benefits from the re-structuring measures implemented to date and are confident that the various strategic realignment initiatives our team has identified will strengthen the Company’s profitability and long-term competitive position,” Mr. Reid added.

The full text of the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis can be found at: www.sedar.com.

About Xylitol Canada Inc.

Xylitol Canada markets xylitol and xylitol based-products and is focused on becoming a major low-cost manufacturer of xylitol and related products, serving the global market from operations in North America. Xylitol Canada’s business strategy is to leverage novel proprietary technology and processes to become North America’s premier manufacturer of low cost, high quality xylitol from readily available environmentally-sustainable biomass. Xylitol is a natural sweetener which is marketed globally including Canada and the United States and is accepted by the American Food and Drug Administration, the World Health Organization and the American Dental Association. Xylitol contains 75% less carbohydrates and 40% less calories than sugar, has a myriad of oral health benefits including the prevention of tooth decay and is safe for diabetics. To date, wider spread use of xylitol has been limited by the lack of a reliable, low cost, high quality supplier. Xylitol Canada supplies its catalog of natural and organic products to retailers throughout North America, including some of the largest chains in Natural, Conventional Grocery, And Club channels. For further information about the Company, please contact 1-866-995-9952, or by email at [email protected].

Neither TSX Venture Exchange Inc. 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.

Forward Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward- looking statements. Actual results and developments are likely to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to: general economic conditions; viability of the business model and stability of costs; sufficient working capital for development and operations; access to adequate services and supplies; availability of markets for products; commodity prices; foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates; access to capital markets and other sources of financing and associated cost of funds; availability of a qualified work force; availability of manufacturing equipmeny; and no material changes to the tax regime. While the Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change, the Company specifically disclaim any obligation to update these forward- looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the

Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The factors identified above are not intended to represent a complete list of the factors that could affect the Company. Additional factors are noted under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis.

Contact Information

 

Xylitol Canada Inc.
1-866-995-9952
[email protected]

Neah Files Patent Applications for BuzzBar® Suite and BuzzCell® Products; Completes FCC Testing

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:13 AM on Tuesday, August 12th, 2014

Neah Power Systems, Inc.’s BuzzBar(R) Second Generation Is Already Exceeding Expectations, Widespread Commercial Launch Imminent

BOTHELL, WA, Aug 12, 2014 — Neah Power Systems, Inc. (‘Neah’) (OTCBB: NPWZ), an innovator and supplier of cutting-edge power solutions for the military, transportation and portable electronics industries, reported that it has filed two patent applications to cover the BuzzBar Suite and the BuzzCell. Additionally, initial units were received by Neah Power Systems and used for FCC testing. Neah Power Systems is pleased to report that the products are now FCC compatible, which is critical to widespread adoption.

“We are thrilled to be releasing the next generation of the BuzzBar Suite,” said Dr. Chris D’Couto, CEO of Neah Power Systems. “We believe the new features and functions are superior and very differentiated from any other product on the market. Our Intellectual Property (IP) is a key asset of the company, and we are pleased to report that we filed patent applications to cover these technologies. We are getting significant interest from large retailers for this differentiated product. Neah has received our first units from injection molded manufacturing, which passed FCC testing. As part of our quality control, we identified certain cosmetic issues which we are addressing with our suppliers. We expect to now start shipping by the week of August 25th.”

The BuzzBar Suite, which can be a life-saving product, allows for charging from a variety of sources — grid power (traditional outlet), the BuzzBat (using AA and AAA batteries), the BuzzSol (solar panel), or the BuzzCell (available in Q42014).

About Neah Power

Neah Power Systems, Inc. is an innovator and supplier of cutting-edge power solutions for the military, transportation and portable electronics industries. Neah Power’s long-lasting, efficient, and safe solutions include patented and patent pending PowerChip and the BuzzBar family of products. Neah Power was a 2012 ZINO Green Finalist, 2010 WTIA Finalist, and 2010 Best of What’s New Popular Science Award.

Forward Looking Statements Certain of the statements contained herein may be, within the meaning of the federal securities laws, “forward-looking statements,” which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update any of these statements in the future. Please read Neah Power System’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC during fiscal 2014 for a discussion of such risks, uncertainties and other factors.

SOURCE: Neah Power Systems, Inc.

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Virtutone Announces Closing of Acquisition of Customer Base and New Revenues

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:49 PM on Monday, August 11th, 2014

Sherwood Park, Alberta / August 11th, 2014 / Virtutone Networks Inc. (“Virtutone” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: VFX.V) is pleased to announce that it anticipates, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval, the completion of a its previously announced acquisition of certain assets, or underlying customers, from its largest customer in an effort to diversify the Company’s customer base.

Virtutone has purchase five key underlying customers of its largest customer, as previously announced Adding these assets will improve the proportional balancing of the Company’s total revenue.

In addition to the diversification, Virtutone plans to take over an additional $1.2 million in revenues per month at a gross margin of approximately 3% ($36,000 per month of additional margin) as a part of the acquisition.

In connection with the acquisition, Virtutone projects the issuance of one million shares for this transaction for a deemed value of $260,000.

This previously announced asset acquisition was subject to performance criteria, which has been met, however the asset acquisition remains subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.

For further information, please contact Jason Allen at 780-702-5777.

About Virtutone Networks Inc.

Virtutone Networks Inc. is a technology company based in Sherwood Park, Alberta and is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. The Company is a leading supplier of wholesale telecommunication services. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.virtutone.ca.

This document may contain certain forward-looking information or statements (“Forward-looking statements”) as defined under applicable securities legislation that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks include, without limitation, risks related to: the termination, non-renewal of or default under any current or new wholesale contracts; changes in the global economy; a failure to negotiate new customer contracts; changes in legislation or the interpretation thereof, particularly in the telecommunications industry. Forward-looking statements are any statements other than statements of historical fact. The use of any “plan” “expect ” “project” “believe” “should” “anticipate” or other similar words or statements that certain events “may” or “will” occur are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In particular, forward-looking statements included in the press release include, without limitation, statements regarding: the impact of the new voice traffic contracts and the sustainability of the new revenue stream. The forward-looking-statements contained herein are based on certain assumptions including, without limitation, assumptions regarding: global economic conditions; changes in laws and regulations; the impact of Virtutone’s new contracts; the market for wholesale telephony services; the maintenance of new and current wholesale contracts; and the ability to add new wholesale clients. Although management believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated in forward-looking statements will occur, or, if they do, what benefits Virtutone will derive therefrom. As such readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which are effective only as of the date of this document or as of the date otherwise specifically indicated herein. Virtutone assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. The historical revenue numbers for the new wholesale contracts do not represent estimates of future revenues to be received by the Company.

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