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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Increases Ownership in $HPQ.ca Silicon Resources Inc. to 9.6%

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:46 AM on Monday, August 13th, 2018

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  • Announced today that it has increased its ownership in HPQ Silicon Resources Inc to 9.6% (12.03% fully diluted) by acquiring 16,250,000 units of HPQ in a private placement at a price of 0.12$ per Unit for total investment of  $1,950,000.

MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2018 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V:PYR), a TSX Venture 50® high-tech company, (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) a Company that designs, develops and manufactures plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch systems, is pleased to announce today, that it has increased its ownership in HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (“HPQ”) to 9.6% (12.03% fully diluted) by acquiring 16,250,000 units (the “Unit”) of HPQ in a private placement at a price of 0.12$ per Unit for total investment of  $1,950,000.  Each Unit consists of one common share (a “Common Share”) of HPQ and one Common Share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the Company to purchase one Common Share at a price of $0.17 for a period of 36 months pursuant from the issue date.

As previously disclosed, PyroGenesis had been engaged by HPQ to demonstrate, on a laboratory scale, that the PUREVAP™ process can produce high purity silicon metal from quartz in a one step process. Pursuant to a Can$8.3 MM contract signed with HPQ in August 2016, PyroGenesis is now designing, fabricating, assembling, commissioning and testing a PUREVAP™ pilot system to produce silicon metal directly from quartz.

The investment announced today is part of a total financing of $5,250,000 by HPQ. HPQ has announced today that it has secured a total financing package of $5,250,000 which includes a participation of $1,800,000 from the Government of Quebec through the Créativité Québec program under Investissement Quebec.  As a result of this successful financing HPQ has fully secured its obligations under the contract with PyroGenesis.

“We wish to congratulate Bernard Tourillon, and the whole HPQ team, for putting together this financing which has in effect secured the financing for the balance of the project with PyroGenesis,” said Mr. P Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “The fact that after significant due diligence the Government of Quebec is now a significant player with HPQ speaks volumes for not only the progress we have made so far but the potential going forward.  I expect that this is just one of many doors that will now open up for HPQ.  We are working with a great team, with a great product, and we would not preclude increasing our ownership in HPQ in the future should the opportunity arise.”

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a TSX Venture 50® high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes. PyroGenesis provides technical 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 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 technical services to the global marketplace. Its operations are ISO 9001 certified, and have been ISO certified since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian corporation 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 Corporation’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 Corporation with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Corporation’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 Corporation 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.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information: Rodayna Kafal, VP, Investor Relations and Strategic Business Development, Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected]

$HPQ.ca Secures $ 5,250,000 in Financing; the #PUREVAP™ Process is the Green Solution for the #Solar Industry

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:42 AM on Monday, August 13th, 2018

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  • Announced the participation of the Quebec government, via its “Créativité Québec” program, and PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) in financings totalling $ 5,250,000
  • These financing, subject to certain conditions, will be earmarked toward the completion of the “Gen 3 PUREVAP™â€ pilot equipment project announced in August 2016

MONTREAL, Aug. 13, 2018 – HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (“HPQ”) (TSX VENTURE:HPQ) (FRANKFURT:UGE) (OTC PINK:URAGF) is pleased to announce the participation of the Quebec government, via its “Créativité Québec” program, and PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (“PyroGenesis”) in financings totalling $ 5,250,000.  These financing, subject to certain conditions, will be earmarked toward the completion of the “Gen 3 PUREVAP™â€ pilot equipment project announced in August 2016.

AN INNOVATIVE METALLURGICAL PROCESS DEVELOPED 100% IN QUEBEC

Since 2015, HPQ has invested, in Quebec, more than $ 5,500,000 towards the development, in partnership with PyroGenesis, of the PUREVAP™Â Â«Â Quartz Reduction Reactor » (“QRR”), an innovative and leading-edge metallurgical process that allows both the transformation and purification of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon metal (Si), in one step.   The process will allow a reduction, by a factor of at least two-third (2/3), of the steps presently required to transform quartz (SiO2) into Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si), the central ingredient in the transformation of the sun’s energy into electricity in photovoltaïques solar panels.

Thanks to theses new financings, dedicated to the project, HPQ, in collaboration with its technical partners, will now be able to dedicate its efforts and energies toward the fulfilment of the ambitious operational goals of the program, which are the commercial validation of the PUREVAP™Â QRR process and the production of Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si).

MAKING QUEBEC THE LEADER IN THE PRODUCTION OF GREEN SOLAR SILICON METAL

The PUREVAP™Â QRR capability of reducing by 96%1 the carbon footprint associated with the greenhouse gas (GHG) emanating from the production of solar grade silicon metal (SoG Si) presents HPQ with the unique opportunity of being able to resolve the biggest paradox of the solar energy: “It’s not because photovoltaïques solar panels do not emit CO2 (GHG) while producing electricity that solar energy is not a significant source of GHG.”2

Rather, seventy percent (70%) of the GHG generated when building a new solar farm3 comes from the production of the Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si) needed for the fabrication of the solar panels.  Manufacturing SoG Si in China, the world largest producer, generates an astounding 141 kg of CO2 per Kg of SoG Si produced.  In Germany, that ratio is reduced to 87.7 kg CO2 per Kg of SoG Si produced.  Using the PUREVAP™Â QRR process in Quebec should only produce 5.4 kg CO2 per Kg de SoG Si produced.1

Using the Hydro-Quebec stated goal of building a new 100 MW solar farm in the province as benchmark, it is easy to demonstrate that if the solar cells needed to build the solar farm are produced in China, it would represent an import of 56,540 tonnes of GHG (CO2) for the Province of Quebec. If the solar cells are produced in Germany, it would represent an import of 35,090 tonnes of CO2 for the Province. However, if the solar cells needed for Hydro-Quebec were produced in Quebec using the PUREVAP™Â QRR process, only 2,154 tonnes of CO2 would be produced. 1

Using an SoG Si produced with the PUREVAP™Â QRR process, in Québec, would reduce the CO2 Carbon Footprint of the Hydro-Quebec solar project by 54,336 tonnes, compared to using an SoG Si produced in China, which is the equivalent amount of GHG produced by 11,635 cars operating during one year4.

$5,250,000 FINANCING SALIENT POINTS

The Quebec government, through its “Créativité Québec” program, will be participating, via Investissement Québec (IQ), with a subscription of $1,800,000 in an unsecured Convertible Debenture.  The disbursement of this financial aid is subject to certain conditions.

The Convertible Debenture has a 5-year (60 months) term, bearing interest at a rate of 5% per annum, and the interest payment can be accrued, at the Company’s option, up to the term of the Debenture.  IQ will have the right, at anytime, to convert the Debenture into common shares of HPQ at a price of $0.12 per share.  HPQ will be allowed to proceed with an early repayment of the Debenture, capital and accrued interest, 36 months after the issuance of the debenture, subject to the payment to IQ by HPQ of a redemption premium equal to a compounded annual return of 20% on the capital of the Debenture.   Finally, HPQ will be issuing to IQ 15,000,000 Warrants, each Warrant entitling IQ to purchase one common share of the capital stock of HPQ at an exercise price of $ 0.17, for a period of 36 months from the close.  IQ may also, at the date of the conversion of the capital into shares, convert the accrued interest payable in shares of HPQ, subject to the approval of the TSX-Venture and the conversion price for the payment of the accrued interest will be established in accordance with the policies of the TSX-Venture (TSX.V).

PyroGenesis, for its part, has closed a private placement in HPQ of 16,250,000 units (“Unit”) at $0.12 per Unit for a gross proceeds of up to $1,950,000.  Each Unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) common share purchase warrant (“Warrant”) of the Company.  Each Warrant will entitle Pyrogenesis to purchase one common share of the capital stock of the Company at an exercise price of $ 0.17 for 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 and one (1) day holding period from the date of closing of the placement.

Upon approval from the TSX venture exchange (TSX-V), PyroGenesis will grant HPQ an Equity Line of credit of $ 1,500,000.  The equity line of credit can only be used to cover un-expected project cost overruns that could potentially occur after then end of planned test period in 2019 until December 31, 2020.

To be acceptable under the terms of the Equity Line of Credit, Cost Overruns shall be considered as such by both Parties and approved before they are incurred.  Upon approval, HPQ must send a written thirty days (30) notice of it’s intent to drawdown the Equity Line of Credit to pay for the Cost Overruns.  Once the approved work is completed, PyroGenesis shall remit to HPQ an invoice covering the completed work and HPQ will organize the payment of the invoice by mean of issuance of common shares of its capital stock, as prescribed by TSX Venture Exchange policies, for a number of shares totalling the amount of the applicable invoice at an issuance price equal to the share quote on the invoice date, less a ten percent (10%) discount.

HPQ has already received conditional approval from the TSX Venture exchange (TSX-V) for the issuance of the $1,800,000 Convertible Debenture and associated warrants and for the $ 1,950,000 private placement. Only the Equity Line of Credit requires the approval of the TSX Venture exchange (TSX-V).

Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman and CEO of HPQ Silicon stated “Closing these financings, with both the Quebec Government and PyroGenesis taking such active participation in our Company, is a key moment for HPQ.  This is another external demonstration that our PUREVAP™Â QRR process, emanating from our strong and mutually beneficial relationship with PyroGenesis, has all the earmarks to become a transformative project.  We are very happy to have received such a strong vote of confidence and believe that everything is (oops!) falling into place to make our project a great success.”

This Press Release Is Available On The Company’s CEO Verified Discussion Forum, A Moderated Social Media Platform That Enables Civilized Discussion and Q&A Between Management and Shareholders.    https://agoracom.com/ir/HPQ-SiliconResources/forums/discussion

About HPQ Silicon

HPQ Silicon Resources Inc. is a TSX-V listed resource company planning to become a vertically integrated and diversified High Purity, Solar Grade Silicon Metal (SoG Si) producer and a manufacturer of multi and monocrystalline solar cells of the P and N types, required for production of high performance photovoltaic conversion.

HPQ goal is to develop, in collaboration with industry leaders that are experts in their fields of interest, the innovative metallurgical PUREVAP™Â â€œQuartz Reduction Reactors (QRR)” process (patent pending), which will permit the transformation and purification of quartz (SiO2) into high purity silicon metal (Si) in one step and reduce by a factor of at least two-third (2/3) the steps required to transform quartz (SiO2) into SoG Si. The pilot plant equipment that will validate the commercial potential of the process is on schedule for an end 2018 start.

Disclaimers:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “may”, “plan”, “will”, “estimate”, “continue”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “in the process” and other similar expressions which constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectation and assumptions, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to research and development, the impact of competitive products and pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from time-to-time in the Company’s on-going filings with the securities regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at www.sedar.com. Actual results, events, and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements either as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

For further information contact
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel (514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur, COO Tel: (514) 262-9239
www.HPQSilicon.com

Shares outstanding: 202 665 807

American Creek $AMK.ca Commences Exploration at Ample Goldmax Property near Lillooet, BC $SEA $SA $SKE.ca $TUD.ca $PVG $MRO.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:05 AM on Monday, August 13th, 2018

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  • Reports that 2018 exploration has commenced on the Ample Goldmax gold property located within the historic gold camp area near Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada
  • Had originally planned to carry out this program last year however, at that time access to the property was restricted due to forest fire danger in the area

Cardston, Alberta–(August 13, 2018) – American Creek Resources Ltd. (TSXV:AMK) (“the Corporation”) is pleased to report that 2018 exploration has commenced on the Ample Goldmax gold property located within the historic gold camp area near Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada. The Corporation had originally planned to carry out this program last year however, at that time access to the property was restricted due to forest fire danger in the area.

The 1,044 hectare Ample Goldmax property is located approximately 8 km west of Lillooet along, and adjacent to, Highway 99 South along Cayoosh Creek. The property has a long but intermittent history of gold prospecting dating back to 1866 when coarse placer gold was discovered in the lower reaches of Cayoosh Creek. Abundant placer mining lead prospectors upstream to multiple sources of lode gold including what became the historical Ample and Golden Cache mines.

The property hosts multiple zones of high-grade native gold-bearing quartz veins. These gold showings are located mainly along a 3 to 4 km extent of the Cayoosh Creek Fault in Cayoosh Assemblage rocks. Complete delineation of mineralized zones along this trend has never been undertaken, although sporadic past exploration has shown the presence of multiple gold-bearing mineralized zones. The Ample Goldmax claims area demonstrates an excellent exploration target in the search for an economic deposit of gold. All areas are open to potential expansion and new discovery.

The objective of the present program is to locate and map known gold structures, to prospect for new gold veins, and to define future drill locations targeting high grade gold vein systems. The Corporation is pleased to report that this new 2018 program has already resulted in the discovery of visible gold within the first surface quartz vein system examined.

Property History

Two past producing mines are located within the property. The first was the Golden Cache in 1887, which produced spectacular native gold specimens, but only slightly over 1,000 tons of ore was ever mined. The Ample Mine, which operated on and off from 1900 to the 1930’s, was the most significant in the area, with at least eight different adits and approximately over 300 meters of underground workings.

Historical work on the property by Homestake included the mapping of eight underground workings and also the identification of at least 10 known mineralized zones over a strike length of 3 km primarily hosting native gold, with or without sulphides, in mesothermal quartz vein stockworks, gold and various amounts of silver in sulphide zones, and areas with lower grade bulk tonnage disseminated type gold. Homestake conducted a small diamond drill program in 1996 and reported several intersections of gold at shallow depth including 11.76 g/t over 8.2 meters which included 1.2 meters of 66.84 g/t gold (containing visible gold) and another intersection of 21 meters of 2.75 g/t gold (December 16, 1996 Aris Report 24742).

A report prepared for Homestake by Kuran and McLeod (1997) reports that grab samples returned up to 118 g/t gold with surface chip samples up to 6.9 g/t gold over 3 meters.

The Ample Gold Max property has an established trend of mineralized zones along the Cayoosh Creek Fault for more than 3 kms. Many of the mineralized zones like the Ample—Goldmax and Bonanza Ridge zones display visible free gold and abundant sulphide lenses, along a strike length of showings over 1km in length

The yellow line is highway 99 — the green line running through the zones is the Cayoosh Creek thrust fault– Red line is Ample Goldmax claim boundary
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CEO and President, Darren Blaney stated: “We are pleased to finally be able to start working on the Ample Goldmax property as wildfires prevented our work program last year. The Ample Goldmax is an incredibly prospective property located in a historic gold district with past placer and hard rock production and numerous high-grade gold zones. The discovery of visible gold on the first day was a great start to the program.”

To learn more about the Ample Goldmax property please click here.

About American Creek

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

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

Cautionary Statements regarding Forward-Looking Information

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on the Corporation’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential mineralization and geological merits of the Treaty Creek Project and other future plans, objectives or expectations of the Corporation are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Corporation’s expectations include actual exploration results, changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, results of future resource estimates, future metal prices, availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms, general economic, market or business conditions, uninsured risks, regulatory changes, defects in title, availability of personnel, materials and equipment on a timely basis, accidents or equipment breakdowns, delays in receiving government approvals, unanticipated environmental impacts on operations and costs to remedy same, and other exploration or other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Corporation with securities regulators. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause such actions, events or results to differ materially from those anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and accordingly readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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.

St-Georges Eco-Mining $SX $SX.ca $SXOOF Announces Termination of #ZeU’s Asset Purchase Agreement with Tiande and Updates Spin-Out Listing $HIVE.ca $BLOC.ca $CODE.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:45 AM on Monday, August 13th, 2018

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  • Subsidiary ZeU Crypto Networks Inc. has received a termination notice for the asset purchase agreement dated February 23, 2018, as amended May 17, 2018, among ZeU, Qingdao Tiande Technologies Limited, an affiliate of Beijing Tiande Technologies Limited’s
  • Termination notice received by ZeU was accompanied by a request to negotiate a new agreement.
  • A negotiation team composed of Vilhjalmur T. Vilhjalmsson and Mark Billings was appointed to review new proposals.

Montreal, Quebec / August 13, 2018 – St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE: SX) (OTC: SXOOF) (FSE: 85G1) announces that its subsidiary ZeU Crypto Networks Inc. (“ZeU”) has received a termination notice for the asset purchase agreement dated February 23, 2018, as amended May 17, 2018, among ZeU, Qingdao Tiande Technologies Limited, an affiliate of Beijing Tiande Technologies Limited’s (collectively “Tiande”), with the intervention of Guiyang Tiande Technologies Limited, pursuant to which ZeU agreed to purchase the rights (the “Rights”) to substantially all the intellectual property of Tiande, as more particularly described in St-Georges February 26 and May 22, 2018 press releases.

The termination notice received by ZeU was accompanied by a request to negotiate a new agreement. A negotiation team composed of Vilhjalmur T. Vilhjalmsson and Mark Billings was appointed to review new proposals. Unfortunately, despite significant concessions offered by ZeU to negotiate and finalize a new agreement, the demands made by Tiande were simply not possible to accommodate in terms of both commercial viability and securities regulations. The overriding and irreconcilable factor was the unprecedented demand by Tiande that St-Georges somehow bears alone the financial burden of the downturn in blockchain and cryptocurrency valuations over the past six months. These revised and unreasonable financial demands by Tiande rendered the transaction commercially impossible for ZeU and very unlikely to have received the acceptance of regulatory authorities during the listing process.

To this end, ZeU has commenced the process of consulting with its legal advisors to seek full reimbursement and compensation of its expenses, as well as, to review potential actions on behalf of its shareholders.

CURRENT STATUS OF ZEU

The current status of ZeU is as follows. First, it still holds an exclusive license to use Qingdao Tiande Technologies Limited and Beijing Tiande Technologies Limited’s (collectively “Tiande”) proprietary technologies, patents and know-how to develop and commercialize novel mineral commodity production chain control, tracking and trading exchanges. Second, as a result of work product over this past 6 months, ZeU has a number of meaningful commercial opportunities available to pursue, including MOU’s that have already been signed with clients that are still willing to negotiate definitive agreements. As such, ZeU intends to pursue its listing process on the CSE.

MANAGEMENT CHANGES TO FOCUS OPERATIONS

As a result of the continuing development of ZeU, the following changes will be implemented effective immediately, Mark Billings will assume the position of Executive Chairman of St-Georges and Vilhjalmur T. Vilhjalmsson will assume the position of Interim President & CEO to fully focus their efforts on following up on the legal status of the transaction termination, the mineral exploration and processing technology development within St-Georges. Frank Dumas will focus his time on St-Georges’ subsidiaries, ZeU Crypto Networks Inc. and Borealis EHF in the capacity of President to accelerate the numerous current opportunities and developments.

ZeU management understands that shareholders will have many questions over the coming days and will provide full accessibility via its CEO Verified Discussion Forum on AGORACOM at https://agoracom.com/ir/St-GeorgesEco-MiningTechnologies/forums/discussion where shareholders can post questions and/or read answers in a fully transparent manner. Shareholders are asked to post their questions and management will address them when the answers become available.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Mark Billings”

MARK BILLINGS, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

About St-Georges

St-Georges is developing new technologies to solve the some of the most common environmental problems in the mining industry.

The Company controls directly or indirectly, through rights of first refusal, all of the active mineral tenures in Iceland. It also explores for nickel on the Julie Nickel Project & for industrial minerals on Quebec’s North Shore and for lithium and rare metals in Northern Quebec and in the Abitibi region. Headquartered in Montreal, St-Georges’ stock is listed on the CSE under the symbol SX, on the US OTC under the Symbol SXOOF and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 85G1.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of the contents of this release.

The release contains forwarding looking information and statements as defined by law including, without limitation, Canadian securities laws and the “safe harbor” provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (“forward-looking statements”), respecting St-Georges’ plans to spin-out its subsidiary ZeU. which is intended to be listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements including that the spin-out may not be completed as planned or at all due to failure to obtain shareholder or regulatory approval ,the inability to complete the Acquisition, raise sufficient capital to adequately fund ZeU or a decision of the board of St-Georges not to proceed, which decision can be made at any time prior to closing. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including, without limitation, assumptions about general business and economic conditions, the timing and receipt of required approval and continued availability of capital and financing. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. The foregoing list is not exhaustive and St-Georges undertakes no obligation to update any of the foregoing except as required by law.

Copyright (c) 2018 TheNewswire – All rights reserved.

betterU Education Corporation $BTRU.ca Has Been Advised That Closing of US$100 Million Investment Is Around the Corner $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:41 AM on Monday, August 13th, 2018

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  • betterU has worked diligently to support the closing of the investment and continues to receive regular updates from TU Capital Co. Ltd. (“TUC”) on their progress
  • The CEO of TUC has confirmed that the fund management team have been in Tokyo Japan for the last couple of weeks and that they have executed on the final agreements for release of funds

OTTAWA, Aug. 13, 2018 – betterU Education Corp. (TSX-V:BTRU) (FRANKFURT:5OGA), (the “Corporation” or “betterU”), would like to provide an update on the investment progress.

betterU has worked diligently to support the closing of the investment and continues to receive regular updates from TU Capital Co. Ltd. (“TUC”) on their progress. The CEO of TUC has confirmed that the fund management team have been in Tokyo Japan for the last couple of weeks and that they have executed on the final agreements for release of funds. According to TUC communications shared with betterU, the Chairman of TUC has also agreed to stay in Tokyo until the fund transfers have been completed. “While these delays have been difficult for everyone involved, we are confident that the funding completion is closer than ever. The ongoing updates, progress reports and discussions from TUC has demonstrated their commitment to completion.” says Brad Loiselle, President and CEO betterU.

While betterU continues to support TUC’s timelines, the betterU team has also continued to advance their global partnerships, the development of new technology, the adding of more educational providers to their platform, the participation in global speaking engagements and much more. Stay tuned for more announcements as it pertains to these advancements.

The majority shareholder’s approval has been provided the Corporation. The consummation of any financing, as contemplated, remains subject to TSXV approval, and among other conditions of the TSXV’s approval.

About betterU

betterU, a global education to employment platform, aims to provide access to quality education from around the world 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 education-to-employment ecosystem. betterU’s offerings can be categorized into several broad functions: to compliment school programs with flexible KG-12 programs preparing children for next stage of education, to provide access to global educational opportunities from leading educators, 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.

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Nvidia $NVDA opening #Esports boot camps in Germany and China $GMBL $ATVI $TTWO $GAME $EPY.ca $TCEHF $Game.ca $EPY.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:59 PM on Friday, August 10th, 2018
  • There’s no denying that eSports is a big business
  • This year, the industry is expected to see another jump in growth that will take overall revenues close to one billion dollars.
  • As such, competitors take their training extremely seriously, which is why Nvidia has opened two new international eSports boot camps.

By Rob Thubron, Today 9:37 AM

Back in 2015, Nvidia opened its GeForce eSports studio in Silicon Valley, letting those who are part of the scene prepare for tournaments on the same pro gaming systems used in competitions. It’s already hosted teams such as Tempo Storm, Team Secret compLexity Gaming, INTZ and Team USA. Now, the company is opening two more of these boot camps, in Munich and Shanghai.

The camps give players access to 240Hz G-Sync monitors, three meals per day, and “a dedicated environment for eSport athletes to train in.” With many eSports tournaments taking place across the world and with teams made up of international players, competitors are far from home and their loved ones for much of the year. Nvidia hopes its camps will help them concentrate on honing their game skills and team strategies as they prepare for battle.

“We want to make our visiting teams’ tournament preparation as fruitful as possible as they prep for tournaments like Valve’s The International, Perfect World, ESL, Starladder, PGL and League of Legends World Championships,” writes Nvidia.

Despite already being a massive industry, eSports continues to grow. This year has seen Ohio’s Ashland University announce it is offering up to $4000 eSports scholarships to students with a high “player skill level” and the appropriate academic requirements. Additionally, Epic Games recently said it would offer $100 million in prize pool funding for Fortnite’s “2018 – 2019” competitive season.

Source: https://www.techspot.com/news/75910-nvidia-opening-esports-boot-camps-germany-china.html

CLIENT FEATURE: Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Live Streaming App With $2.1M In Quarterly Revenue / 6.2M User Sessions $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:21 PM on Friday, August 10th, 2018

WHAT IS PEEKS?

Peeks is a new live streaming app where people can interact and transact in real time by sending cash tips as appreciation for content and or selling goods and services to their live viewers.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q1 2019, up from $1.1 million during Q1 2018;
  • User sessions were 6.20 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to 5.13 million for the three months ended May 31, 2017
  • Users generated $1.44 million in gross customer deposits to the Peeks Social platform during the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to $773k for the three months ended May 31, 2017

FULL DISCLOSURE: Peeks Social is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

INTERVIEW: Liberty Star $LBSR Discusses Latest Activities in #Copper Mining Rich Southeast Arizona $TMBXF $MIN.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:57 AM on Friday, August 10th, 2018

Professional #Esports – Challenges and Solutions $GMBL $ATVI $TTWO $GAME $EPY.ca $TCEHF $Game.ca $EPY.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:15 AM on Thursday, August 9th, 2018
  • According to Forbes, the total income of the eSports industry grew from $493 million in 2016 to $655 million in 2017 and is expected to increase to over $900 million in 2018
  • Research conducted by SuperData and PayPal meanwhile reports that the total eSports audience grew by roughly 2 to 3 million people in the same period of time.

The last few years have seen eSports develop rapidly. According to Forbes, the total income of the eSports industry grew from $493 million in 2016 to $655 million in 2017 and is expected to increase to over $900 million in 2018. Research conducted by SuperData and PayPal meanwhile reports that the total eSports audience grew by roughly 2 to 3 million people in the same period of time. Companies such as CocaCola, Microsoft, Amazon, Tencent and many others are increasingly investing in eSports, in recognition of the industry’s huge growth potential, as well its unique appeal which has helped it grow an audience of millions. There may even come a day when esports competitions are held in the same regard as those of traditional sports.

The rise in popularity and market size of eSports has also seen a growing number of online gaming platforms emerge. These platforms allow players to become a part of the global gaming community, enabling them to share their experience, play with others, and even earn prizes. However, there are all too often drawbacks to these services, especially where earning from gaming is concerned, be it difficulty withdrawing funds, lack of transparency in the distribution of prize funds, and fraud on the part of third-party services. These problems, as well as many others, may be solved through the implementation of blockchain technology – a technology which has found applications in a variety of other areas and is now poised to bring its benefits to esports gaming.

Blockchain is a huge, constantly supplemented, decentralized database with shared access, which utilizes  a chain of blocks to store transaction data. Data is complementary across multiple blocks, meaning that data cannot be removed or replaced in a single location without altering it across every block. In addition to the lack of a single centralized storage, blockchain technology reduces the potential for hacking or fraudulent activity and is immunized against the threat of a single compromised unit compromising the entire database system.

Despite the potential advantages and benefits offered by blockchain technology, few online platforms have yet to take advantage of implementing blockchain technology. However, one such service currently under development, Cybercube, aims to take advantage of the benefits posed by blockchain technology by using it to build their service from the ground up. Speaking to the Cybercube team, we were able to find out just how blockchain technology can be used to solve the most pressing problems of the eSports industry.

  1. Unprotected rights of eSports participants

When creating tournaments, organizers often assign an entrance fee, helping to form the prize fund which is ultimately distributed amongst the tournament’s winner(s). However, outside of major, well-known tournaments, which the vast majority of players are unable to take part in, the distribution of prize pools is largely unregulated. Players often don’t see the promised winnings or are not paid at all. In addition, there are cases when the player plays worse than the rest of the team and, contrary to the agreement, the team deprives him of any compensation.

This particular issue may be solved by blockchain technology via the use of smart contracts – a computer algorithm which prescribes all the conditions for the distribution of prizes. Smart contracts ensure the transparency and execution of the terms of transactions, by automatically distributing prizes per pre-prescribed conditions, which thanks to the blockchain system, are available to all participants, and cannot be changed or altered by a single user or party. The contract code sets out key performance indicators for each player. After the completion of a game or tournament, these figures are automatically compared to the real indicators and, as a result of this comparison, the distribution of the winings occurs.If the indicators lag behind, the reward is automatically cut; if the indicators don’t lag, then the remuneration is calculated in full. Thus, the agreement in a smart contract can not be violated.

  1. Refusal of intermediaries in the payment of winnings

Whilst many players are keen to take part in solo tournaments, they may often become victims of fraud due to third parties, especially if they lack management. This is due to third parties withholding, refusing, or otherwise delaying the payment of winnings to players.

Smart contracts again help to mitigate these particular issues by allowing players to safely make contributions, collect winnings, and compete for prize funds without the need for third parties. Since smart contracts ensure that the distribution of winnings are prescribed in advance, players can be assured that they will be executed properly and quickly at the end of a tournament.

  1. Fraudulent behaviour within the skins market

Many players utilise the sale of valuable in-game items such as skins in order to earn money from gaming outside of tournaments. Today there exists a huge number of intermediaries and services which allow players to trade skins, though they nearly all have in common incredibly high commission rates, with some charging up to 20% per transaction. There also exist a huge number of fraudulent services, many of which can be hard for the average user to distinguish from legitimate ones.

Blockchain technology allows for the implementation of real-time blockchain auctions, which utilise the advantages of decentralised information storage to mitigate the potential for fraud, whilst also doing away with the need for third party services and hence needlessly high commission rates.

  1. Withdrawal of funds earned in-game

Most online games now offer rewards for players or some form of monetised in-game items, be it skins, weapons, clothing, or access to particular maps or game-modes. The cost of these items can vary hugely, from a few cents to tens of thousands of dollars, with the most-expensive skin sold to date, specifically Dragon Lore for CS:GO, selling for $61,000 dollars. Whilst the sale and purchase of skins is supported by established and reputable services such as Steam, the inability of users to withdraw funds from their Steam wallets means they are forced to seek out third party services in order to re-allocate funds to external accounts. These third party services, as is often the case, can charge high commissions, with players sometimes losing up to 50% of the original value of their funds by the time they have been re-allocated.

Blockchain meanwhile operates chiefly using cryptocurrencies, allowing for unprecedented access to and freedom in moving money around between a user’s accounts and wallets, without incurring commission or transaction fees, as well as being quick and secure to use. Cybcercube itself aims to utilise an internal currency which can be converted directly to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum to further increase the ease with which players and users can re-allocate their money.

  1. Donation chargebacks

Some gamers and prominent eSports figures choose to create and host streams, live broadcasts featuring gameplay and viewer interaction. These streams can attract thousands of concurrent viewers, and several major streaming services offer streamers the opportunity to build up consistent audiences and income streams through allowing viewers to subscribe to their particular streams. Viewers also often choose to donate to their favourite streamers of their own volition in order to support their favourite streamers. However, it is not uncommon for malicious viewers to donate to a streamer in order to request a chargeback – a request for the denial of a transaction and the return of funds to the original cardholder. Chargebacks can be used to harass streamers, particularly large chargebacks, since streamers are required to pay a commission on the return of chargeback donations.

Cybercube’s use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies does away with this issue. Since cryptocurrency transactions are decentralised and anonymous, the origin of transactions cannot necessarily be identified, removing the ability to conduct chargebacks, preventing chargebacks being enacted out of spite since those wishing to utilise them so cannot be guaranteed to have their fake donations returned to them.

Conclusion

Blockchain technology has the potential to radically transform the eSports industry. It offers a number of practical solutions and potential improvements to long-standing issues, offering more convenient and transparent alternatives to existing services. It isn’t surprising that the number of online gaming platforms that implement blockchain solutions in their work is constantly growing. The more gaming platforms adopt such a system of work, the sooner the moment of transition of the industry to cryptocurrency begins. It’s only a matter of time.

Source: https://www.newsbtc.com/2018/08/08/professional-esports-challenges-and-solutions/

Health Canada Gives Green Light to Tetra Bio-Pharma’s $TBP.ca #Cannabis Vs. #Fentanyl Trial $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:18 AM on Thursday, August 9th, 2018

  • Health Canada has approved its protocol for a clinical trial investigating its PPP001 drug as an alternative to the opioid fentanyl in the management of breakthrough cancer pain
  • The clinical trial will be conducted by Montreal-based Santé Cannabis, a medical clinic and contract research organization specialized in clinical research for cannabis – based therapies

Patient recruitment to begin for landmark research

ORLEANS, Ontario, Aug. 09, 2018 — Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc., a leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development (TSX VENTURE: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF), is pleased to announce that Health Canada has approved its protocol for a clinical trial investigating its PPP001 drug as an alternative to the opioid fentanyl in the management of breakthrough cancer pain.  The clinical trial will be conducted by Montreal-based Santé Cannabis, a medical clinic and contract research organization specialized in clinical research for cannabis – based therapies.

The trial will assess the time-to-relief in patients suffering from breakthrough cancer pain.  Based on its clinical data, Tetra believes that the pharmacodynamic properties of PPP001 may provide a novel faster acting alternative to the opioid fentanyl.  In addition, the time-to-maximal plasma concentrations of THC suggest that PPP001 will provide rapid relief to the patient’s suffering.  As a prescription drug with a Drug Identification Number (DIN) PPP001 will be eligible for insurance coverage, making the cannabis-based medication accessible in pharmacies thereby providing much easier access.

The Opioid Crisis

There have been numerous news reports in the North America media highlighting the fact that we are experiencing an opioid crisis. In June, the Canadian government asked drug makers to stop marketing opioids, but for patients suffering from uncontrolled pain, this news does not provide them with an alternative to alleviate their pain.

  • There were 41,997 opioid-related deaths in the USA in 2016 contributing to the U.S. President’s declaration that the U.S. is experiencing an opioid crisis.
  • 92% of the 3,987 apparent opioid-related deaths in Canada in 2017 were accidental.
  • Males make up 76% of these fatalities; more than one-third among those aged 30-39.
  • The percentage of these accidental deaths involving fentanyl rose from 55% in 2016 to 72% in 2017.

“Medical cannabis may help reduce the use of drugs like fentanyl for treating breakthrough and chronic pain. However, unrefuted scientific data on its safety and effectiveness that will satisfy regulators, professional groups and insurers is what’s missing,” said Dr. Guy Chamberland, Interim CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of Tetra Bio-Pharma.  “Tetra is in the business of providing that evidence which would see our drug PPP001 become a complementary prescription therapy.  We’ve taken a pharmaceutical pathway of drug development involving collaborative dialogue with Health Canada and the FDA to bring cannabis and cannabinoid products to market so that physicians, who have been hesitant to recommend it, will have a new, trusted therapeutic option for their patients.”

Cannabis versus Fentanyl Clinical Trial Recruitment
Santé Cannabis will begin recruitment for the clinical trial as of October 2018. More information on eligibility criteria as well as the details and duration of the trial can be obtained by visiting the Santé Cannabis website: www.santecannabis.ca/en/research/cannabis-clinical-trial/ or by calling 514-419-4131 and select English and press 5 to reach the research team.

About Tetra Bio-Pharma
Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX-V: TBP) (OTCQB: TBPMF) is a biopharmaceutical leader in cannabinoid-based drug discovery and development with a Health Canada approved, and FDA reviewed, clinical program aimed at bringing novel prescription drugs and treatments to patients and their healthcare providers. The Company has several subsidiaries engaged in the development of an advanced and growing pipeline of Bio Pharmaceuticals, Natural Health and Veterinary Products containing cannabis and other medicinal plant-based elements. With patients at the core of what we do, Tetra Bio-Pharma is focused on providing rigorous scientific validation and safety data required for inclusion into the existing bio pharma industry by regulators, physicians and insurance companies.

For more information visit: www.tetrabiopharma.com

About Santé Cannabis
Established in Montreal, Quebec in 2014, Santé Cannabis is a Centre of Excellence in medical cannabis research, clinical practice and healthcare professional training. Since its inception, Santé Cannabis has provided medical assessment, education, monitoring and follow-up to 5,000 patients referred by more than 2,000 Quebec physicians. Santé Cannabis operates within the guidelines for the authorization of medical cannabis as set out by the Collège des médecins du Québec.   As an independently credentialed clinical trial research organization, and with unparalleled clinical experience supporting both patients and healthcare professionals, Santé Cannabis has established itself as a global leader in medical cannabis research. Santé Cannabis is currently conducting a Health Canada approved Phase 3 trial for PPP001 for advanced cancer patients suffering from uncontrolled pain and associated symptoms, as well as a Phase 2 trial for PPP005 investigating the use of oral capsules of cannabis oil for the treatment of chronic pain.

For more information visit:  www.santecannabis.ca

Source: Tetra Bio-Pharma

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