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SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca – 10 Ways #Edtech Advances Are Shaking Up Education $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:37 AM on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
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10 Ways Edtech Advances Are Shaking Up Education

  • The development of edtech isn’t expected to slow down any time soon.
  • No traditional teaching methods can compete with the levels of student attentiveness, availability and convenience that edtech currently offers.
  • Professionals from Forbes Technology Council look at the most compelling recent advances in edtech, and why they’re such a big deal to education in the 21st century.

Expert Panel, Forbes Technology Council

Education technology or edtech offers unique opportunities for student development. The roots of edtech in whiteboards, projectors and tablets have given rise to popular learning platforms. Now, students can access on-demand courses, and learn whatever they want thanks to technological advances in the field. Companies can provide classes to their workers the same way, allowing them to leverage industrial edtech for their own business needs and purposes.

The development of edtech isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. No traditional teaching methods can compete with the levels of student attentiveness, availability and convenience that edtech currently offers. Professionals from Forbes Technology Council look at the most compelling recent advances in edtech, and why they’re such a big deal to education in the 21st century.

1. Online Learning Platforms

Digital transformations are now letting students ditch the physical classroom. You can learn everything from coding skills to personal finance basics from resources like Coursera. These programs are taught by industry leaders who are aligned with current trends and needs in the job market. You learn more valuable and relevant skills in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional education. – Marc Fischer, Dogtown Media LLC

2. Live Online Tutoring

Live online tutoring used to be relegated to English-language teachers who had to wake up at odd hours to meet their pupils online. As a more accessible option, the schedules of parents and kids no longer need to coordinate, reducing traffic on the roads and carbon emissions. It also allows parents to be more selective in their tutors instead of going with whoever can accommodate their schedule. – Arnie Gordon, Arlyn Scales

3. Educational Phone Apps

Instead of fighting with students to keep them away from their beloved phones, how about using smartphones to help them learn? We need more simple, high-quality apps like Grasshopper. Apps need to have bite-sized chapters that are small but super focused. The interface should also be simple and intuitive. The more interactive the content is, the higher the learning will be. Edtech is fun with these apps. – Vikram Joshi, pulsd

4. Virtual, Augmented And Contextual Tools

Virtual and federated tools have lowered the barrier of entry, making knowledge more accessible and learning experiences more global. Augmented reality, along with contextually relevant, on-the-job learning systems, have brought an exponentially differentiated experience to students. They have also demonstrated a greater ability for students to commit new concepts to memory and recall concepts faster when the knowledge and skill is required. РFlorian Quarr̩, Exponential AI

5. Extended Reality Technology

Extended reality (XR) moves students away from traditional lectures toward more engaging, immersive learning experiences within a simulated real-world space. Other benefits include increased comprehension levels and long-term memory retention among students. Best of all, as the technology enters the mainstream market, XR will be an affordable teaching option for many educational institutions. – Christopher Yang, Corporate Travel Management

6. Faculty Tech

Classroom edtech isn’t the only thing that’s been booming. There’s a huge trend in primary and higher education systems using new technology to track and monitor their strategic and operational plans. It’s really interesting to see the difference in the past few years as universities in particular have shifted from tracking plans in spreadsheets to using integrated plan management tools. – Christy Johnson, AchieveIt

7. Screencasting

Screencasting has changed the dynamics of the classroom as it offers both teachers and students the freedom to actively engage with the lessons. It has helped teachers untether from the front of the classroom and empowered students to share their work. This results in overall higher engagement amongst the students, but in a fun and interesting manner more importantly! – Mihir Shinde, B&H Photo Video Pro Audio

8. Gamification

One of my favorite edtech advancements has been gamification in the classroom. Gamification is being applied to educational environments through different pieces of software in the marketplace. This enables greater student interaction in the classroom and in place of traditional homework. I am a big fan of gamification in education as it gets students more excited about learning. – Marcus Turner, Enola Labs

9. Professional-Grade Tools

Giving students professional-grade tools means they have the ability to produce amazing things. Google’s G Suite and Chromebooks give students professional tools at budget prices without any of the fluff or bloatware of other solutions. Schools that deploy these tools are more likely to have students that enter the workforce with experience and familiarity with enterprise offerings. – Tom Roberto, Core Technology Solutions

10. Collaboration

I’ve seen some great edtech tools come and go, but one tool that has stuck out is Flipgrid. It effectively combines the preferred way students like to share with the way educators set instructional goals. By coupling these two, students and teachers can collaborate, share and connect. It’s one of the tools that is enabling engagement beyond traditional instruction. – Tyler Shaddix, GoGuardian

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2019/12/10/10-ways-edtech-advances-are-shaking-up-education/#3540a30053cb

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INTERVIEW: Datametrex $DM.ca – The Small Cap #AI Company That #NATO And Canadian Defence Are Using To Fight Fake News & Social Media Threats

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:32 AM on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

Until now, investor participation in Artificial Intelligence has been the domain of mega companies and those funded by Silicon Valley.  Small cap investors can finally consider participating in the great future of A.I. through Datametrex AI (DM: TSXV) (Soon To Be Nexaology) who just reported the following:

  • Q3 Revenues Of $1.6 million,  an increase of 186%
  • 9 Mont Revenues Of $2.56M an increase of 37%
  • A Repeat $1M Contract With A Division Of Korean Giant LOTTE Group  
  • $954,000 Contract With Canadian Department of Defence To Fight Social Media Election Meddling
  • Participation In NATO Research Task Group On Social Media Threat Detection 

When a small cap A.I. company is successfully deploying at the highest levels of global commerce and military, it is a strong sign of the Company’s capabilities that behooves investors to look deeper. 

That deep dive can begin with our joint interview of Datametrex CEO, Marshall Gunter and President, Jeff Stevens in which we look not only into the past recent success but also into what the future holds in terms of both growth and competition.

Watch this interview on one of your favourite screens or hit play and listen to the audio as you drive.  

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B.C. seaplane company makes history with test flight of first commercial #e-plane SPONSOR: $HPQ.ca Silicon $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:38 AM on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

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B.C. seaplane company makes history with test flight of first commercial e-plane

  • Team expects innovation in the battery industry to continue in the same way for aviation as it has for electric cars
  • key will be developing batteries that are more compact at the same time that they are more powerful.
  • Test flight used lithium-ion batteries because they are the most “tried and true,”

After landing, Harbour Air CEO and pilot Greg McDougall said it felt just like flying any other plane, only with more kick.

Amy Smart, The Canadian Press December 10, 2019

As Greg McDougall prepared to fly the world’s first all-electric commercial aircraft Tuesday morning, he said “nervous” wasn’t quite the word to describe how he was feeling.

The fact that the Harbour Air CEO would be the first person to take the modified de Havilland Beaver on a full test flight didn’t faze him, nor did knowledge of a charging glitch the night before.

McDougall had gone for a dinner break Monday evening while a crew of designers and engineers stared at their computers with furrowed brows, and he returned later to find them smiling and laughing, crisis averted.

“The emotion isn’t necessarily excitement, it’s more sort of anticipation and focus,” he said.

Harbour Air pilot and CEO Greg McDougall talks to media after completing the world’s first all-electric, zero-emission commercial aircraft test flight in a 62 year old de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver from Vancouver International Airports South Terminal on the Fraser River in Richmond on Tuesday. DON MACKINNON / AFP via Getty Images

With the sun hanging low over the Fraser River in Richmond, McDougall shifted the throttle into gear and took off. After landing, he said it felt just like flying any other plane, only with more kick.

“For me, that flight was just like flying a Beaver but it was a Beaver on electric steroids,” he said, adding he had to throttle back in order to delay the takeoff to be in line with about a dozen cameras.

“It wanted to fly. With the tailwind it was going to leap off the water.”

The brief but successful test flight marked a significant win for Harbour Air and partner magniX, which designed the electric motor, in the race to electrify commercial aviation fleets.

Harbour Air pilot and CEO Greg McDougall flies the world’s first all-electric, zero-emission commercial aircraft during a test flight in a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver from Vancouver International Airports South Terminal on the Fraser River in Richmond on Tuesday. DON MACKINNON / AFP via Getty Images

Dozens of companies are working on electric planes, including Boeing and Airbus. Israeli company Eviation unveiled a nine-seat, all-electric plane named “Alice” at the Paris Air Show in June, which also happens to be a magniX project.

Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Seattle-based engineering firm magniX, described the test flight as the beginning of a revolution in aviation.

In 1903, the Wright brothers made history with the first successful flight and, in 1939, the Heinkel jet launched the jet age, he said.

“Since 1939, we’ve pretty much stayed stable. Today that team made history,” Ganzarski said, gesturing toward the design team.

Harbour Air announced in March that it had partnered with magniX with the goal of becoming the world’s first all-electric airline.

The 62-year-old Beaver was outfitted with a 750-horsepower electric motor, which gives it capacity to fly about 160 kilometres before needing a recharge.

Harbour Air pilot and CEO Greg McDougall flies the world’s first all-electric, zero-emission commercial aircraft during a test flight in a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver from Vancouver International Airports South Terminal on the Fraser River in Richmond on Tuesday. DON MACKINNON / AFP via Getty Images

Weight, altitude and storage remain the biggest barriers to flying electric. A mid-sized passenger plane weighs 100 times as much as a mid-sized car and the battery technology hasn’t quite adjusted to the aviation market.

Fuel also remains about 40 to 50 times more power dense than batteries, Ganzarski said. But the team expects innovation in the battery industry to continue in the same way for aviation as it has for electric cars. The key will be developing batteries that are more compact at the same time that they are more powerful.

The test flight used lithium-ion batteries because they are the most “tried and true,” but there are already others on the market that are more powerful, McDougall said.

“The evolution of lithium batteries is constant and there are literally billions of dollars being poured into that technology as we speak,” he said.

In the meantime, Ganzarski said the market is there for electric planes to take off around the world.

Harbour Air Pilot and CEO Greg McDougall taxis to the water to fly the world’s first all-electric, zero-emission commercial aircraft during a test flight in a de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver from Vancouver International Airports South Terminal on the Fraser River in Richmond on Tuesday. DON MACKINNON / AFP via Getty Images

Forty-five per cent of flights worldwide cover distances of 800 kilometres or less, and five per cent cover distances under 160 kilometres, he said.

Exactly when the electric aircraft will be approved for commercial flight is unclear as Transport Canada will be entering new territory.

But McDougall said the goal is to get passengers on Harbour Air electric flights within two years.

The operating costs are between 50 and 80 per cent lower than combustion engines and ultimately, that will mean lower ticket prices for passengers, he said.

Harbour Air covers 12 routes and operates about 30,000 flights a year between Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle and other locations.

Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/harbour-air-company-tests-first-commercial-electronic-aircraft-in-richmond

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Esports Entertainment Group $GMBL.ca Announces Closing of $1 Million Private Placement $TECHF $ATVI $TTWO $GAME $EPY.ca $FDM.ca $TNA.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:22 AM on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019
  • Company entered into securities purchase agreements with four accredited investors
  • Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, in the final tranche, the Company issued the Investors convertible promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $550,000 (including a 10% original issue discount) and Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 916,667 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share

BIRKIRKARA, Malta, Dec. 11, 2019 – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the “Company”), a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming, is pleased to announce the closing, on December 6, 2019, of the final tranche of its private placement offering (the “Offering”) whereby the Company entered into securities purchase agreements (the “Purchase Agreements”) with four (4) accredited investors (the “Investors”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, in the final tranche, the Company issued the Investors convertible promissory notes (the “Notes”) in the aggregate principal amount of $550,000 (including a 10% original issue discount) and Warrants to purchase an aggregate of 916,667 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Warrants”).

The Notes accrue interest at a rate of 5% per annum and are initially convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.60 per share, subject to adjustment. The Notes contain customary events of default and mature one year from the date of issuance.

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreements, each Investor was entitled to 100% Warrant coverage, such that such Investor received the same number of Warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock as is the number of shares of common stock initially issuable upon conversion of its Note as of the date of issuance. The Warrants are exercisable for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance at a price of $0.75 per share, subject to adjustment.

Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, stated: “This is another major milestone for our Company. This financing will allow us to complete initiatives that have been announced over the past several months, as we look towards building our business and our brand in order to return shareholder value.”

Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as Placement Agent in connection with the Offering.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor will there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

This press release is available on our Online Investor Relations Community for shareholders and potential shareholders to ask questions, receive answers and collaborate with management in a fully moderated forum https://agoracom.com/ir/EsportsEntertainmentGroup

RedChip investor relations Esports Entertainment Group Investor Page: 
http://www.gmblinfo.com

ABOUT ESPORTS ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. is a licensed online gambling company with a focus on esports wagering and 18+ gaming. Esports Entertainment offers bet exchange style wagering on esports events in a licensed, regulated and secure platform to the global esports audience at vie.gg. In addition, Esports Entertainment intends to offer users from around the world the ability to participate in multi-player mobile and PC video game tournaments for cash prizes. Esports Entertainment is led by a team of industry professionals and technical experts from the online gambling and the video game industries, and esports. The Company holds a license to conduct online gambling and 18+ gaming on a global basis in Curacao, Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Company maintains offices in Malta and Warsaw, Poland. Esports Entertainment common stock is listed on the OTCQB under the symbol GMBL. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

Corporate Finance
+356-2757-7000 (Malta)
[email protected]

Media & Investor Relations Inquiries
AGORACOM 
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http://agoracom.com/ir/eSportsEntertainmentGroup

U.S. Investor Relations 
RedChip 
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407-491-4498
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ThreeD Capital Inc. $IDK.ca – London Startup #Aurus Launches Gold-Backed #Crypto Token, Possibly Opening The #Gold Market To New Investors #Bitcoin #Ethereum $HIVE.ca $BLOC.ca $CODE.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:50 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

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London Startup Aurus Launches Gold-Backed Crypto Token, Possibly Opening The Gold Market To New Investors

  • Stablecoins offer the potential for crypto to be used as day-to-day payments because their value is pegged to an underlying asset, where price stability is more consistent. 
  • Still, the middleman sitting in-between buyer and seller exists to exchange digital assets into traditional fiat currency

By: Robert Anzalone

The idea that crypto coins can be used for everyday goods and services is not a reality, yet. Stablecoins offer the potential for crypto to be used as day-to-day payments because their value is pegged to an underlying asset, where price stability is more consistent. Still, the middleman sitting in-between buyer and seller exists to exchange digital assets into traditional fiat currency. Typically, stablecoins, like Paxos or USDT, are used in the crypto market as hedging instruments or as value stores. Payment pipelines for everyday purchases are essential, and only when seamless integration is a reality can the public reap the benefits of a more streamlined infrastructure, as some blockchain purists promise. When we examine what is under the hood of our payment systems, we can see where blockchain innovation could transform older infrastructure into something better. 

If we look at the evolution of stablecoins as an innovation in payments, how they are regulated and hold value creates new risks for investors. Stablecoins have been criticized over the past year as potentially not being as price stable as believed. However, the market for this type of security has grown significantly and is becoming more crowded with new coins. Are stablecoins something worth integrating into our economy? How does the crypto industry design a way where decentralized technology creates an independent and non-controlled currency that can be used for everyday transactions? Can the reality of digital gold be achieved and utilized as a form of payment? 

Aurus – newly launched – has created a form of tokenized gold, and represents an actual ownership stake in physical gold. This adaptation is an innovation from existing stablecoins that could decrease the middleman footprint and could expand the traditional gold market.

I interviewed Guido Van Stijn, who is the CEO of Aurus. Aurus is a software company that provides tokenization-as-a-service (TaaS) that enables the gold market to autonomously tokenize their gold into AurusGOLD (AWG). Mr. Van Stijn explained that each AWG token is collateralized and redeemable for 1 gram of physical gold. As described to me, AWG will not be controlled by a government and exists as an ERC-20 token. The claim being regardless if Aurus survives as a company, the gold-backed token will survive on as an asset, just as a gold bar would. This is a unique approach to tokenization because each coin is traceable to a specific gold bar registration. Unlike ownership in a gold exchange-traded fund, which is an equity and does not represent physical gold ownership, AWG states that it is actual gold ownership.

Using a tokenized asset like a gold-backed token could be a benefit to the traditional gold buyer. The AWG tokens are sold at just a fraction above the gold spot price. Mr. Van Stijn explained, “Our processes are different than other gold-backed projects. All gold-backed stablecoins currently on the market have a centralized minting process. Meaning the company itself will, at some point, hold the gold. By digitally replicating the traditional gold market, Aurus is the first project to create a self-sustaining ecosystem made up of gold providers, vaults, and distributors that work together to produce a semi-decentralized gold-backed cryptocurrency.”

To allow the self-sustaining ecosystem to exist, Aurus circulates a second hybrid utility token, AurusCOIN (AWX). Mr. Mark Gesterkamp, the Business Development Director for Aurus, said, “AWX is limited to a total supply of 30,000,000 units, deriving transactional fees from the usage of AWG. AWX offers investors the opportunity to buy into the future growth of Aurus.” Mr. Van Stijn said, “As people around the world trade AWG, 70% of all the generated transaction fees are proportionally distributed across all AWX holders (paid in AWG). The remaining 30% of the generated fees are allocated towards the ecosystems’ operational costs as follows: 15% to gold providers, 15% to vault partners.” For the first time, market participants can generate a passive income stream on the bullion they sell.  

Who wants gold when you can have Bitcoin?

There is nothing special about gold-backed stablecoins in crypto. But Aurus has created something different that bridges the gap between traditional gold trading and the crypto world. More importantly, access to the gold market can be achieved without the need for gold brokers. The claim made by Mr. Van Stijn is that his method lowers the barriers of entry for public gold investment.

Tony Dobra, who sits on the Aurus advisory board, formally a general manager of Baird & Co., believes that AWG is unique. Mr. Dobra said, “While it is not the only gold on the blockchain, it is the most truly gold-based trade available in crypto. Via the AWG cryptocurrency, producers, refiners, and traders can tokenize their gold in multiple locations of their choice and trade the underlying gold on several platforms and exchanges. Because there are multiple locations, providers, and traders, the best price can be obtained. You are not limited to just one location or one price provider.”

Aurus expects and is working to achieve a state where AWG will create more liquidity in the gold market. More importantly, the team at Aurus explained their main goal is for AWG to be used for everyday transactions, i.e., have AWG be used like cash for everyday purchases. While there is a long way to go before this is a reality, the Aurus project seems to be a shift in the direction of asset-backed digital currency. If this works, commodity and precious metal trading could be influenced to follow suit. As for use in payments, stablecoins like AWG, still require an exchange mechanism at the point of sale. Time will tell if this style will become publicly adopted.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertanzalone/2019/12/09/london-start-up-aurus-launches-gold-backed-crypto-token-possibly-opening-the-gold-market-to-new-investors/#1049f0027a98

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New Age Metals $NAM.ca – #Palladium roars to record $1,900/oz. on South Africa power cuts $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca $PDL.ca $GLEN

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 2:35 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

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Palladium roars to record $1,900/oz. on South Africa power cuts

  • “South Africa produces 40% of world’s palladium and the ESKOM outages are hitting some mines, giving palladium just that extra nudge above $1,900,” says Tai Wong, head of base and precious metals derivatives trading at BMO

By: Carl Surran

Palladium spot prices (NYSEARCA:PPLT) push past $1,900/oz. for the first time ever as South Africa’s power crisis halts mining production in the country, exacerbating supply concerns and extending the metal’s record run.

Spot palladium recently was +1% at $1,901.27/oz., after hitting an all-time high $1,903/oz.

“South Africa produces 40% of world’s palladium and the ESKOM outages are hitting some mines, giving palladium just that extra nudge above $1,900,” says Tai Wong, head of base and precious metals derivatives trading at BMO, but after 13 straight positive sessions, “it wouldn’t be surprising to see some consolidation, though the overall trend continues to look positive.”

Scarcity concerns over palladium already have helped lift the metal by ~50% in 2019, due to its large demand in the auto sector.

Other metals also gained on the South African outages, with platinum +3.1% at $922.40/oz., the highest since Nov. 21, and silver +0.4% to $16.66/oz.; spot gold only +0.1% at $1,463.66/oz.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/news/3525230-palladium-roars-to-record-1900-oz-on-south-africa-power-cuts

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NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – Brace for Impact: Industries on the Verge of #CBD Disruption $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:20 PM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

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Tartisan #Nickel $TN.ca Kenbridge Deposit Increasingly Relevant In The Hunt For Class 1 Nickel $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

Tartisan Nickel Corp. has begun An Investor Awareness Initiative with particular focus on Tartisan’s flagship asset – The Kenbridge Nickel Deposit in Kenora, Ontario.

  • Kenbridge property has a measured and indicated resource of 7.14 million tonnes at 0.62% nickel, 0.33% copper
  • Advanced  stage  deposit  remains open  in  three  directions,  is  equipped with a 623m  deep  shaft  and  has  never  been  mined. 
  • Preliminary  Economic Assessment completed and updated returned robust project 
    economics and operating costs including  a  NPV  of  C$253M  and  cash costs of US$3.47/lb of nickel net of  copper credits.
  • Plans for Kenbridge include updating PEA, advancing the project through to feasibility and exploring 
    the open mineralization at depth

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INTERVIEW: $HPQ.ca On The Verge Of Supplying #Silicon To Lithium-Ion #Battery Market In 2020 $FSLR $SPWR $CSIQ $PYR.ca $XMG.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:44 AM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019

There is no shortage of small cap companies claiming they want to supply materials to the Lithium-Ion battery market …. but none of them have: 

  • The Silicon “Holy Grail”;
  • A fully functioning Pilot Plant coming online in Q1 2020;
  • Are in NDA discussions with a battery manufacturer;
  • Have not one but TWO world class technology partners
  • Have not one but THREE products to address different battery needs

HPQ Silicon (HPQ:TSXV) has all of these going in its favour and wasn’t afraid to say so in its latest press release.  In fact, HPQ’s CEO stated the following outright:  

“We now have even greater confidence in our joint ability to deliver the critical Silicon material required by the surging Li-ion battery market in 2020 and beyond.”  

With the Company’s Pilot Plant already financed thanks to significant investments from both the Quebec government and technology partner, PyroGenesis, HPQ’s path in 2020 is set and so far ahead of everyone else that it warrants taking them very seriously.  

Watch this interview!

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North Bud Farms $NBUD.ca Announces Management Change and Corporate Update $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:55 PM on Monday, December 9th, 2019
  • On November 22nd, 2019, the Company received a request for information from Health Canada
  • The Request required the Company to provide certain information and confirmations related to the Company’s outstanding cultivation license application and evidence package
  • Company is pleased to report that the Request was responded to in full in advance of the December 8th, 2019 deadline.

TORONTO, Dec. 09, 2019 — North Bud Farms Inc. (CSE: NBUD) (OTCQB: NOBDF) (“NORTHBUD” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Ryan Brown as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Jennifer Ross-Carriere to the Board of Directors and Mr. Sean Homuth as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. 

“Since Sean has joined our team, he has been instrumental in structuring and closing the first round of our debenture financing as well as completing our acquisitions in California and Nevada,” said Ryan Brown, Executive Chairman of NORTHBUD. “As NORTHBUD evolves its operations in the USA, we are very excited in our future as 2020 will be a significant year of growth for the Company.  The extensive operational experience Sean brings to the team will be essential in executing our strategic plan and guiding the Company through its next level of growth. Moving forward NORTHBUD is committed to the highest level of financial management and diligence as we move from a pre-revenue startup into the revenue generating operational phase of development. Having someone with Sean’s experience and background at the helm of NORTHBUD’s day-to-day operations is a natural evolution for our Company. This transition will allow me to focus on overseeing the corporate strategy while supporting the management team in its execution.”

“We are also pleased to welcome Jennifer Ross-Carriere to our Board as she brings a strong legal and business background coupled with a wealth of corporate governance experience to our board,” said Ryan Brown. “Her knowledge, perspective and diverse skill set will complement our existing board members and be an incredible asset for our Company as we advance our strategic plan.”

Mr. Brown further stated, “I am pleased to take on the role of Executive Chairman supported by our first class independent Board of Directors consisting of Lead Independent Director and former Altria executive, Micheal Saxon, former multiple term Canadian Federal Cabinet Minister, Leona Aglukkat, Dr. Terresa DeLuca, Managing Director of the NY Life Science Venture Fund, Jennifer Ross-Carriere, and experienced capital markets executive and co-founder, André Audet.”   

“I am extremely pleased to be assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer working alongside Ryan, a seasoned veteran of our industry, as we move towards placing our vision into action,” said Sean Homuth, CEO of NORTHBUD. “Our strategy is to build a Company focused on operating cost-efficient cultivation facilities in the largest addressable markets in North America.  With a world class board and executive team, we are poised to lead NORTHBUD through a period of tremendous growth and opportunity.”

Annual and Special Meeting
The Company expects to hold its Annual and Special Meeting (the “Meeting”) in Ottawa, Ontario toward the last week of January 2020 or in early February 2020.  The Company will update shareholders and file the required notices on its website and under its issuer profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Corporate Update
On November 22nd, 2019, the Company received a request for information from Health Canada (the “Request”). The Request required the Company to provide certain information and confirmations related to the Company’s outstanding cultivation license application and evidence package. The Company is pleased to report that the Request was responded to in full in advance of the December 8th, 2019 deadline. The Request did not contain any notices of deficiencies in the Company’s cultivation license application nor did it require the Company to make any modifications to its facilities. On November 27th, senior management of the Company partook in a conference call with the Company’s assigned reviewer at Health Canada to ensure the completeness of the Company’s responses to the Request prior to submission. The Company is confident that the approval process is on track but, at this time, cannot predict when it will be granted a cultivation license by Health Canada. The Company will update shareholders on any material advancement of the application.

In preparation for the anticipated licensing of the Company’s Canadian production facility, the Company has entered into a purchase agreement with Ottawa-based licensed producer apollogreen inc.  apollogreen inc.’s business is focused on the sale of clones and starting genetics. Under the terms of the agreement, apollogreen inc. will provide the Company with starting materials which the Company expects to be cultivated and sold under its Business to Business (“B2B”) sales program.

“We are very happy to be working with the team at apollogreen whom we have known for many years,” said Ryan Brown. “Their services will significantly expedite our ability to achieve revenue post-receipt of our cultivation license. The Company is in negotiation with multiple licensed producers and expects to sign one or more letters of intent for wholesale B2B supply in the coming weeks. The Company’s intention is to secure immediate line of sight on revenue through the process of obtaining our direct sales licenses and preparing our unique genetics for commercialization under the NORTHBUD brand. Historically many producers have chosen to bank inventory for the first 12 months pending the receipt of a sales licence. We believe this is an inefficient strategy and has resulted in large inventory valuation write downs and inferior product being released to consumers. This provides us with a focused cultivation strategy from day one which will increase profitability and allow us to incrementally enter the market with higher-margin branded products while ensuring cash flow needs will be met in the near and medium term.” 

Option Grants
On December 9, 2019, the board of directors of the Company approved the grant of 1,025,000 incentive stock options (“Options”) to certain directors and senior officers of the Company. The Options vest immediately and are exercisable to acquire common shares of the Company at a price of $0.25 per common share, subject to the rules of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE”) and the Company’s newly adopted 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”). The Options expire five years from the date of grant. The Omnibus Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on December 9, 2019 and is subject to ratification and approval by the shareholders of the Company at the Meeting. The foregoing grant of Options is subject to the ratification and approval of the Omnibus Plan.

RSU Grants
On December 9, 2019, the board of directors of the Company also approved the grant of 3,388,889 restricted share units (“RSUs”) to certain officers, directors, key employees and consultants of the Company. The RSUs vest in four equal tranches starting three months from the date of grant. Each vested RSU entitles the holder thereof to receive one common share of the Company upon delivery of an exercise notice, in accordance with the Omnibus Plan. The foregoing grant of RSUs is subject to the ratification and approval of the Omnibus Plan at the Meeting by the shareholders of the Company.

About Sean Homuth, CEO of NORTHBUD
Mr. Homuth brings extensive experience with both Canadian and U.S. publicly traded organizations both in industry as well as from a client perspective during his tenure at Ernst & Young and, more recently, as an independent consultant. Previously, Mr. Homuth was Chief Financial Officer at Orezone Gold Corporation (and Vice President, Finance and Administration for its predecessor company, Orezone Resources Inc.) a publicly listed company headquartered in Canada with operations in West Africa. At Orezone Mr. Homuth led a global team of finance professionals and was involved in over $800 million in financings and M&A transactions with the company and its predecessor. Mr. Homuth holds accounting designations in both Canada (CPA, CA) and the United States (CPA – Illinois).

About Jennifer Ross-Carriere, Director
Mrs. Ross-Carriere brings over 20 years of experience working with global companies in the technology industry providing strategic and operational advice to organizations of all sizes at the senior leadership and board levels with a particular emphasis on legal matters and employee relations. Previously, Mrs. Ross-Carriere held the roles as General Counsel and Vice-President, People & Culture at IFS Aerospace & Defense and General Counsel and Vice-President, People & Culture at Mxi Technologies. In these roles, she demonstrated strong skills in many areas including, intellectual property, licensing, M&A, corporate governance and employment. She is a senior HR professional with a focus on the development of an employee support organization truly matched to company culture.  Mrs. Ross-Carriere was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1999, holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from McGill University and a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University.  She has served as a Board member of several technology companies and non-profit organizations.

About North Bud Farms Inc.
North Bud Farms Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary GrowPros MMP Inc., is pursuing a license under The Cannabis Act.  The Company has built a state-of-the-art purpose-built cannabis production facility located on 135 acres of Agricultural Land in Low, Quebec, Canada. NORTHBUD through its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Bonfire Brands USA has acquired cannabis production facilities in California and Nevada. The Salinas, California property is located on 11 acres which currently consists of a 300,000 sq. ft. of licensable greenhouse space with 60,000 sq. ft. actively cultivating cannabis and a 2,000 sq. ft. building licensed for distribution.  The Reno, Nevada property is located on 3.2 acres of land which was acquired through the acquisition of Nevada Botanical Science, Inc. a world class cannabis production, research and development facility with 5,000 sq. ft. of indoor cultivation which holds medical and adult use licenses for cultivation, extraction and distribution.

For more information visit: www.northbud.com

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

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements and information included in this press release that, to the extent they are not historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or statements (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements, including those identified by the expressions “anticipate”, “believe”, “plan”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should” and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management.

Forward-looking statements, including those regarding the success of the Company’s license application, the Company’s ability to execute its strategic plan, conditions in the cannabis market, the Company’s shareholders approving the Omnibus Plan, the vesting of the RSUs, the Company entering agreements in connection with the B2B supply of cannabis and the Company’s transition into a revenue generating operational phase of development are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risk factors included in the Company’s final long form prospectus dated August 21, 2018, which is available under the Company’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities of the Company.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
North Bud Farms Inc.
Edward Miller
VP, IR & Communications
Office: (855) 628-3420 ext. 3
[email protected] 

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