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Tartisan Nickel Corp. $TN.ca Completes Spectral Analysis and SAR Surveys over Sill Lake Lead-Silver Project and Files Assessment Report $ROX.ca $FF.ca $EDG.ca $AGL.ca $ANZ.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 12:07 PM on Tuesday, March 10th, 2020
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  • Completed a Spectral Analysis survey and a Synthetic Aperture Radar survey over the Sill Lake Lead-Silver Project, Vankoughnet Township, Ontario
  • The surveys covered all 22 single-cell mining claims as well as the four boundary-cell mining claims owned by the Company’s subsidiary, Canadian Arrow Mines Limited

TORONTO, ON / March 10, 2020 / Tartisan Nickel Corp. (CSE:TN)(OTC:TTSRF)(FSE:A2D) (“Tartisan”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has completed a Spectral Analysis survey and a Synthetic Aperture Radar survey over the Sill Lake Lead-Silver Project, Vankoughnet Township, Ontario. The surveys covered all 22 single-cell mining claims as well as the four boundary-cell mining claims owned by the Company’s subsidiary, Canadian Arrow Mines Limited.

The most abundant minerals on the Sill Lake mining claims were seen to be saponite, a clay mineral from hydrothermal alteration as well as orthoclase feldspar and kaolinite, the hydrothermal alteration product of orthoclase. Principal minerals characteristic of the lead-silver vein were determined to be galena and goethite. Galena is the principal ore mineral of the low-alpha lead on the Sill Lake Project, which goethite is the principal alteration product of sulphides like galena.

As the report notes, “In the centre of the Sill Lake Claims the lead-silver deposit and underground workings are located. The spectral analysis survey outlined a number of minerals spatially associated with the deposit. Using the Target Vector Mineral (“TVM”) overlap technique for the Sill lake Claims a number of areas of where three and four TVM’s overlaps were outlined. One area on the claims outlined a general north-south TVM lead-silver target zone from 65m to 190m wide and approximately 650m in length.”

The anomaly covers the northern trace of the mineralization and is centred on boundary cell mining claim 272137 and single-cell mining claim 297898, with a minor response on claim 206180. Another minor response on claim 204833, when plotted with the others, may suggest a separate structure oriented perpendicular to the principal trend of the Sill Lake lead-silver vein; and along the principal lithological contact between ultramafic intrusive rocks on the north and mafic volcanic rocks to the south, with conformable interbedded sedimentary rocks.

Tartisan CEO Mr. Mark Appleby said, “The survey showed us that there may be much more to the Sill Lake Lead-Silver Project than anyone previously thought. We plan to follow up the anomalies with detailed geological mapping and sampling this summer.”

The Company is pleased with the results of the survey and has requested Aster Funds Ltd to survey and report on the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project as well.

About Tartisan Nickel Corp.

Tartisan Nickel Corp. is a Canadian based mineral exploration and development company which owns a 100% stake in the Kenbridge Nickel-Copper Project in Ontario; a 100% interest in the Sill Lake Lead-Silver project, Vankoughnet Township, Ontario; a 100% interest in the Don Pancho Zinc-Lead-Silver Project in Peru just 9 km from Trevali’s Santander mine. Tartisan also owns a 100% stake in the Ichuna Copper-Silver Project, also in Peru, contiguous to Buenaventura’s San Gabriel property. The Company also owns a significant equity stake in Eloro Resources Ltd, which is exploring the low-sulphidation epithermal La Victoria Gold/Silver Project in Ancash, Peru as well as its recently acquired Iska Iska property in Bolivia.

Tartisan Nickel Corp. common shares are listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE:TN; US-OTC:TTSRF; FSE:A2D). Currently, there are 100,403,550 shares outstanding (103,103 ,550 fully diluted).

For further information, please contact Mr. D. Mark Appleby, President & CEO and a Director of the Company, at 416-804-0280 ([email protected]). Additional information about Tartisan can be found at the Company’s website at www.tartisannickel.com or on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Jim Steel MBA P.Geo. is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and has read and approved the technical content of this News Release.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

The Canadian Securities Exchange (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

SOURCE: Tartisan Nickel Corp.

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NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca – Legal #pot industry more than doubles contribution to Canada’s #GDP since #legalization: StatsCan $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:32 PM on Monday, March 9th, 2020

SPONSOR: NORTHBUD (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. Learn More.

Legal pot industry more than doubles contribution to Canada’s GDP since legalization: StatsCan

  • Canada’s cannabis industry represented $7.24 billion to the country’s gross domestic product in December
  • Illicit cannabis market’s contribution to Canada’s GDP has fallen by over 20 per cent

The country’s legal cannabis market represents $3.0 billion of economic output to Canada’s GDP, an increase of 138 per cent when recreational pot was legalized in Oct. 2018. Meanwhile, the illicit cannabis market’s contribution to Canada’s GDP has fallen by over 20 per cent to about $4.18 billion in that same time.

Source: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/cannabis-canada-pot-industry-added-nearly-7-24b-to-gdp-in-august-statscan-says-1.1397728

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Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Venom Extracts With $16.4 Million in Revenue and $2.48 Million EBITDA $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:48 PM on Friday, March 6th, 2020
  • This highly accretive acquisition will strengthen Hollister’s brand portfolio and broaden its distribution across multiple states
  • For the year ended December 31, 2019, Venom Extracts reports having generated CDN$ 16.4 million in revenue and CDN$ 2.48 million in EBIDTA from its product line of Cannabis Concentrates, P.H.O Concentrates and Cartridges.

VANCOUVER, March 6, 2020 – Hollister Biosciences Inc. (CSE: HOLL, FRANKFURT: HOB, OTC: HSTRF) (the “Company” or “Hollister“) – a diversified cannabis branding company with products in 220 dispensaries throughout California, is pleased to announce the Company has entered into a definitive agreement  (the “Agreement“) on March 6th, 2020 to acquire Venom Extracts ( “Venom“), one of Arizona’s premier extract brands and one of the state’s largest producers of award-winning medical cannabis distillate and related products.

On February 25, 2020, the Company first announced a Letter of Intent to acquire Venom, including the following financial figures and terms.

HIGHLY ACCRETIVE $20,000,000 ACQUISITION

For the year ended December 31, 2019, Venom Extracts reports having generated CDN$ 16.4 million in revenue and CDN$ 2.48 million in EBIDTA from its product line of Cannabis Concentrates, P.H.O Concentrates and Cartridges. 2019 Revenue and EBITDA for Venom Extracts are as reported by Management. Though Hollister believes the figures to be highly reliable, their audit will be part of the ongoing due diligence before closing.   

The all stock purchase price is anticipated to be CDN$ 20,000,000, with 70% to be paid upfront and 30% to be paid upon milestone achievements related to revenue targets for Venom. The acquisition is expected to close by March 31, 2020 subject to normal course due diligence.

KEY TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT:

  • The Company will acquire Venom Extracts for CDN$20,000,000 with such payment to be issued in Hollister common stock (the “Payment Shares“)
  • The stock price will be determined based on the greater of:
    • The 14-day VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) capped at $0.25 subsequent to announcing the transaction and $0.20
  • Once the share price is established, 70% of the Payment Shares will be issued upon closing of the transaction, subject to hold periods
  • The remaining 30% of the Payment Shares will be issued when and if the following milestones have been met on or prior to December 31st, 2021:
    • 20% (of the total number of Payment Shares) will be issued when revenue of Venom Extracts reaches CDN$ 30,000,000 (calculated in accordance with IFRS from January 1, 2020).
    • 10% (of the total number of Payment Shares) will be issued when revenue of Venom Extracts reaches CDN$ 40,000,000(calculated in accordance with IFRS from January 1, 2020).

“We are very pleased to have entered into a definitive agreement to complete this transformational acquisition”, shared Carl Saling, Founder and CEO of Hollister Biosciences, Inc.  “Financially, we are bolting on substantial revenue and EBITDA, while strategically, this allows for the opportunity to bring Venom into the California marketplace and help scale Hollister’s existing operation. Likewise, it allows for the opportunity to introduce Hollister’s products into the Arizona and Nevada marketplaces to start with.” 

“This is an exciting acquisition and we are happy to be taking this critical step toward closing”, shared Jacob Cohen, Founder of Venom Extracts.  “This transaction represents the next step in ensuring the future growth of both Hollister and Venom.  We are looking forward to increasing the geographic scope of our operation by expanding into the California marketplace through Hollister’s existing platform, as well as, exploring expansion of our existing product scope collectively.”

In association with the acquisition, Hollister will not be assuming any long-term debt, a new control position will be created and there is no change in Management, or the Board of Directors of Hollister being contemplated at this time.

Finder’s fees will be payable in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

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.

About Hollister Biosciences Inc.

Hollister Biosciences Inc. is a diversified cannabis company with multiple, high-quality products now carried in 220 of Indus Holdings (CSE: INDS), Hollister’s exclusive distribution partner’s 600 dispensaries. This level of penetration is expected to grow as the Company accelerates its seed to shelf, high margin business and product development model.

Capitalizing on this success, Hollister’s vision is to become the sought-after premium brand portfolio of innovative, high quality cannabis across multiple states and hemp products nationwide.

Our wholly owned California subsidiary, Hollister Cannabis Co, is the 1st state and locally licensed Cannabis Company in the City of Hollister, California, the birthplace of the “American Biker” from which we embrace the outlaw roots of Hollister to drive our Company fearlessly down the road of success.

Products from Hollister Cannabis Co. include HashBone, the brand’s premier artisanal hash-infused pre-roll ranked as California’s #1 hash infused pre-roll, along with solvent-free bubble hash, pre-packaged flower, pre-rolls, tinctures, vape products, and full-spectrum high CBD pet tinctures.

Website:  www.hollistercannabisco.com 

About Venom Extracts

Venom Extracts is one of Arizona’s premier extract brands and one of the state’s largest producers of award-winning medical cannabis distillate and related products.  With an experienced management team and unparalleled reputation for quality, Venom Extracts prides itself as a differentiated extraction company by producing legal Marijuana products at a price point that allows retailers to generate higher profits.  Focused on proprietary efficiencies, the Company is able to produce more product per square foot than its competition, maintaining lower costs and risks than a typical extraction company. The company’s expansion strategy is centered on entering new markets/states that are approved for medical cannabis use and/or approved or have a reasonable expectation to be approved for recreational use in the near future.  

Website:  www.venomextracts.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Information: This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. The use of any of the words “anticipate”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “project”, “should”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These statements speak only as of the date of this News Release. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors and risks including various risk factors discussed in the Company’s disclosure documents which can be found under the Company’s profile onwww.sedar.com.

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#Palladium, #rhodium demand to remain, despite #virus outbreak SPONSOR: New Age Metals $NAM.ca $WG.ca $XTM.ca $WM.ca $PDL.ca $GLEN

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 5:40 PM on Thursday, March 5th, 2020

SPONSOR: New Age Metals Inc. The company owns one of North America’s largest primary platinum group metals deposit in Sudbury, Canada. Updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate 2,867,000 PdEq Measured and Indicated Ounces, with an additional 1,059,000 PdEq Ounces Inferred. Learn More.

Palladium, rhodium demand to remain, despite virus outbreak: analyst

  • Though the coronavirus outbreak may affect near-term automobile demand, long-term demand for palladium and rhodium will remain unchanged

By: Nick Jonson

Washington — Though the coronavirus outbreak may affect near-term automobile demand, long-term demand for palladium and rhodium will remain unchanged unless automakers substitute for other metals, managing director Frederic Panizzutti of MKS Dubai said.

“If I was a carmaker, I would definitely stock palladium while the price is lower, and I believe this is going to keep palladium strong, even if the demand goes down in China, the UK, or the demand for parts decreases,” Panizzutti said in an interview this week.

Rhodium and palladium, along with platinum, are used in automobile catalytic converters to control emissions of certain greenhouse gases and pollutants.

“It’s a bargain for car manufacturers to be able to acquire palladium if it goes lower; it’s been a one-way street for months now,” Panizzutti said, referring to the recent rallies in palladium and rhodium.

NYMEX palladium has risen nearly 25% since the start of the year to reach an intraday high of $2,789.80/oz on February 27. NYMEX palladium for June delivery closed at $2,469.40/oz on Thursday.

Rhodium, which is not traded on major exchanges, has risen nearly 114% since the start of the year. The Platts New York Dealer rhodium price was assessed at $12,700-$13,000/oz on February 27.

Analysts have attributed the sharp price increase to automakers trying to secure enough metal for catalytic converters that meet new emissions standards in China, India and Europe, as well as the US and UK.

Further spread of the coronavirus outbreak globally could reduce automobile demand, along with the projected 1 million oz supply deficit in palladium, Panizzutti said.

The China Passenger Car Association on Wednesday said new car sales in China had plummeted 80% in February from a year ago, the biggest monthly decline on record, though it declined to provide a figure.

Analysts attributed the declining sales to government restrictions to limit the spread of the coronavirus in China, where it began in Hubei Province. Hubei is a major auto manufacturing hub in China.

But even if the coronavirus outbreak becomes a global pandemic, governments and businesses will have to adapt as they do nearly every year with widespread influenza outbreaks, Panizzutti said.

Automobile production, and by extension palladium and rhodium demand, would continue, though possibly at a lower rate, he added.

PLATINUM SUBSTITUTION

“I believe the palladium price now is far over the threshold that automakers are willing to accept,” Panizzutti said.

But substituting platinum for palladium in catalytic converters takes time due to design and testing procedures, he noted.

“In my opinion, it should happen, whether it takes several months or longer because the palladium situation is unsustainable. And I see no reason why the situation should change if nothing changes in the supply/demand balance,” Panizzutti said.

“And the only way to change the supply/demand balance is to switch partially or totally from palladium to platinum. If there is no switch, the situation will be the same and will remain a struggle for manufacturers to get hold of material,” he said.

Source: https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/metals/030520-palladium-rhodium-demand-to-remain-despite-virus-outbreak-analyst

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First Look at the Nine CBD Consumer Archetypes in Europe SPONSOR: Mota Ventures $MOTA.ca $APH.ca $GBLX $PFE $ACG.ca $ACB.ca $WEED.ca $HIP.ca $WMD.ca $CGRW

Posted by AGORACOM at 3:47 PM on Thursday, March 5th, 2020

SPONSOR: Mota is seeking to become a vertically integrated global CBD brand. Mota is looking to establish sales channels and a distribution network internationally through the acquisition of the Sativida and First Class CBD brands. Low cost production, coupled with international, direct to customer sales channels will provide the foundation for the success of Mota. Click Here for More Info

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  • New Frontier Data’s second consumer report in its EU CBD series provides a comprehensive overview of the European CBD consumer experience

New Frontier Data, the global authority in data, analytics and business intelligence on the cannabis industry, publishes the second volume of its EU CBD Consumer Report Series: Segmentation & Archetypes, in partnership with Deep Nature Project and Mile High Labs. Drawing from the groundbreaking surveying of over 3,000 European CBD consumers across 17 European nations, this study results in the most comprehensive consumer archetype report for European CBD consumers to date.

“Europe’s booming consumer interest in CBD and CBD-infused products across the Food & Beverage and Health & Beauty sectors continues to create material B2B and B2C market opportunities. Data-driven insights of both EU and North American CBD consumerism, drawing from not only comparative analysis but also known geo-centric market dynamics and drivers, helps us educate and guide brands on how to address CBD consumer priorities while managing known or expected challenges in this new CBD space,” said New Frontier Data Founder & CEO Giadha Aguirre de Carcer. “This report fills a major gap in business intelligence in the CBD industry not only in Europe, but worldwide, providing new and existing cannabis or hemp industry stakeholders with a uniquely valuable and timely resource.”

Key findings from the report include:

  • 4 of the 5 consumer archetypes have purchased CBD; the Ambivalent & Experimental Consumers instead source CBD from family and friends
  • The largest consumer archetype, the Integrative & Consistent Consumers, are frequent users and staunch believers in CBD’s medical efficacy
  • 26% of Europeans aged 18-34 have tried CBD, compared to 16% of the general population
  • 73% of self-reported consumers claimed CBD has positively affected their quality of life
  • A third (34%) of non-consumers are somewhat or very curious about trying CBD
  • 49% of CBD purchasers who did not themselves consume indicated buying it for a family member
  • Male consumers report spending more on CBD products than female consumers, with more than a third of men (35%) reporting spending €100 or more per month
  • 72% of consumers and 17% of non-consumers considered themselves likely to purchase CBD in the next 6 months
  • Consumers who use CBD primarily for medical reasons were the most frequent CBD consumers, with nearly half (45%) consuming it at least daily

The EU CBD Consumer Report Series: Segmentation & Archetypes is available for FREE Download at: https://newfrontierdata.com/product/the-eu-cbd-consumer-report-2020-segmentation-and-archetypes/

About New Frontier Data:

New Frontier Data is an independent, technology-driven analytics company specializing in the global cannabis industry. It offers vetted data, actionable business intelligence and risk management solutions for investors, operators, researchers and policy makers. New Frontier Data’s reports and data have been cited in over 80 countries around the world to inform industry leaders. Founded in 2014, New Frontier Data is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Denver, CO and London, UK.

New Frontier Data does not take a position on the merits of cannabis legalization. Rather, its mission and mandate are to inform cannabis-related policy and business decisions through rigorous, issue-neutral and comprehensive analysis of the legal cannabis industry worldwide. For more information about New Frontier Data, please visit: https://www.NewFrontierData.com.

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PyroGenesis $PYR.ca Successfully Completes all Torch Tests for RISE Energy Technology Center AB LMT $RTN $NOC $UTX $HPQ.ca $DDD.ca $SSYS $PRLB

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 3:04 PM on Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
  • Further to its previous press release dated November 4th, 2019, Company has completed all torch tests successfully, and has received final payment from RISE Energy Technology Center AB
  • As a result of this success, PyroGenesis has received numerous requests for proposals from potential clients in the field, and recently signed a small order from a multi-billion-dollar international producer of iron pellets 

MONTREAL, March 04, 2020 — PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX-V: PYR) (OTCQB: PYRNF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company, (the “Company”, the “Corporation” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma atomized metal powder, plasma waste-to-energy systems and plasma torch products, announced today that, further to its previous press release dated November 4th, 2019, the Company has completed all torch tests successfully, and has received final payment from RISE Energy Technology Center AB (the “Client”).

This contract, originally announced in January of last year, is for a 900-kW plasma torch system which was won in a competitive bid process.

PyroGenesis’ 900-kW plasma torch is used to replace fossil fuel burners in the iron ore induration (pelletization) process. Pelletization is the process in which iron ore is concentrated before shipment, thus significantly reducing the cost of transportation. In conventional technology, the process heat is provided by fuel oil or natural gas burners. The combustion, in the burners, of fossil fuels results in the production of greenhouse gases, mainly CO2. Plasma torches, by the fact that they can convert renewable electricity to heat offer an environmentally attractive alternative to fossil fuel burners.

Following the success of the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of the high-power plasma torch at the Client’s facility in Sweden, a series of additional torch tests were performed at the client’s site.  As announced, these tests have concluded successfully, and discussions are now taking place for follow on work and additional torch orders.

According to management, a typical pellet plant producing 10 million metric tonnes of pellets annually emits approximately one million metric tonnes of CO21. The total world pellet production of 400 million metric tonnes of pellets represents a potential market for torch sales in excess of $10B worldwide. The world pellet industry generates about 40 million metric tonnes of CO2 every year. The use of plasma torches running off a clean electrical grid would reduce these emissions significantly. For reference, 40 million tonnes of CO2 represent the combined yearly emissions of 8.7 million US passenger vehicles2.

As a result of this success, PyroGenesis has received numerous requests for proposals from potential clients in the field, and recently signed a small order from a multi-billion-dollar international producer of iron pellets.  This order is to model and evaluate the performance of PyroGenesis’ torch in an existing industrial furnace. If successful, this would potentially lead to a multi-torch order aimed at replacing burners in their industrial pelletizing plant. An iron pelletizing furnace typically uses dozens of high-power burners (typically between 1-5 MW). 

“Our success with RISE has demonstrated to the industrial manufacturing sector that our Plasma Torches represent an opportunity to significantly cut GHG emissions through a simple bolt-on replacement of their current fossil fuel burners,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, President and CEO of PyroGenesis. “Given how compelling our torch offering is, particularly in light of the environmental pressure the industry is under (only recently a new trend has emerged where financial institutions are tying credit facilities and debt issuances to carbon reduction targets for multi-national industrial and mining conglomerates) we expect the demand for our torches to grow exponentially.”

1 M. Huerta, J. Bolen, M. Okrutny, I. Cameron and K. O’Leary, “Guidelines for Selecting Pellet Plant Technology”, Iron Ore Conference 2015 Proceedings, Perth, WA, July 13-15, 2015

2 https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/greenhouse-gas-emissions-typical-passenger-vehicle

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is the world leader in the design, development, manufacture and commercialization of advanced plasma processes and products. We provide engineering and manufacturing expertise, cutting-edge contract research, as well as turnkey process equipment packages to the defense, metallurgical, mining, advanced materials (including 3D printing), oil & gas, and environmental industries. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of our Montreal office and our 3,800 m2 manufacturing facility, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. Our core competencies allow PyroGenesis to lead the way in providing innovative plasma torches, plasma waste processes, high-temperature metallurgical processes, and engineering services to the global marketplace. Our operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, and have been since 1997. PyroGenesis is a publicly-traded Canadian Corporation on the TSX Venture Exchange (Ticker Symbol: PYR) and on the OTCQB Marketplace. 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 OTCQB accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

SOURCE PyroGenesis Canada Inc.

For further information please contact:

Rodayna Kafal, Vice President Investors Relations and Strategic Business Development
Phone: (514) 937-0002, E-mail: [email protected]

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As exit scene evolves, Indian #Edtech startups find local buyers – SPONSOR: BetterU Education Corp. $BTRU.ca $ARCL $CPLA $BPI $FC.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:21 PM on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020
SPONSOR:  BetterU Education Corp. aims to provide access to quality education from around the world. The company plans to bridge the prevailing gap in the education and job industry and enhance the lives of its prospective learners by developing an integrated ecosystem. Click here for more information.

As exit scene evolves, Indian tech startups find local buyers

  • Exits often happen at an early stage for small, undisclosed sums
  • Exits are important for the startup ecosystem because investors get returns and VC money can flow back to support new entrepreneurs

By: Malavika Velayanikal

BENGALURU : Funding, product-market fit, growth hacks, being agile, scaling—entrepreneurs obsess about all these and more when they start up. Exits are far from their thoughts, till they suddenly find themselves in a situation where they’re scrambling to get their books in order for an acquisition. It’s best to have an open mind, even if one can’t predict how a startup will fare.

Big deals like Walmart’s $16 billion acquisition of Flipkart in 2018 are as rare as the Comet Halley. Last year’s biggest acquisition was of Yatra by Ebix for $338 million. Most deals are much smaller. Data tracker Tracxn puts the median value of startup acquisitions last year at $20 million, taking into account only the ones where the acquisition price was disclosed.

Exits often happen at an early stage for small, undisclosed sums. CB Insights research shows nearly half of all exits last year were of startups that hadn’t gone beyond seed or series A funding.

Reasons to exit vary. For some, it’s an opportunity to take the money on the table for founders, employees and investors, while placing the innovation in an environment where it can go mainstream and grow bigger. For others, it may just be a better outcome than the startup shutting down or becoming a zombie. Some are acqui-hires, where a startup is acquired for its tech talent rather than a product or service.

“If you’re not able to build a business as a standalone profitable organization or attract the kind of capital needed for a venture funded business, there’s no shame in exploring opportunities in mergers and acquisitions,” says Rohan Malhotra, partner at Good Capital. “Often a missing piece that a small company provides is just what a large company has been looking for and is often beneficial for all the shareholders across the transaction.”

MAKING MONEY FLOW

Exits are important for the startup ecosystem because investors get returns and VC money can flow back to support new entrepreneurs. The Flipkart deal did a lot in that respect, but mid-sized deals are just as vital as outliers.

Many of these represent strategic business acquisition or consolidation. For example, last month Bengaluru-based digital payments startup Instamojo acquired Gurugram’s SaaS startup GetMeAShop, which helps kirana stores get online. One of the significant inbound deals last year was Cisco’s acquisition of Bengaluru-based customer analytics startup CloudCherry, which had raised $16 million in seed and series A funding.

Reliance Industries has taken the lead in corporate acquisitions of startups. Fashion etailer Fynd, website creator Nowfloats, hyperlocal restaurant delivery service Grab, fluid dynamics software maker Sankhyasutra Labs and drone maker Asteria were among its acquisitions last year. Also, an edtech startup it had acquired earlier, Embibe, merged with personalized digital learning app Funtoot. Reliance Jio also acquired Haptik for its AI virtual assistants.

Apart from mergers and acquisitions, early stage investors also get exits from follow-on funding rounds when larger VCs come in. “Investors need liquidity which often comes from secondary transactions,” says Neha Singh, co-founder of Tracxn.

SoftBank’s mega investments in India, starting in 2014, moved the needle the most, preceded by US’ Tiger Global. But the WeWork implosion has put SoftBank on the back foot as it had to write off $4.6 billion from its investment in the office space company. This has put a spanner in the works of late stage deals in recent times, although Indian startups raised a record $14.5 billion last year, according to Tracxn. That’s more than three times the $4.3 billion invested in the slowdown year of 2016, which followed the exuberance of the previous two years.

THE LOCAL CYCLE

“Like investments, exits have also improved along with the quality of entrepreneurs,” says Manish Singhal, founding partner at Pi Ventures. He cites last week’s example of customer engagement platform Freshworks acquiring AnswerIQ, which offers AI-assisted self-service. “The most interesting piece that has moved in the last couple of years is that Indian startups are buying Indian startups,” he says.

The local cycle of investment and exit would reduce dependence on external factors going forward. “What excites me is that people in India are starting to appreciate technology developed in India. That’s why local acquisitions are happening,” he says.

Singhal doesn’t worry about a large number of acquisitions being small pops rather than high value deals. “As an angel investor, if I get a small exit, I will put the money in some more companies. Anything that circulates money in a rather constipated investment scene in India is good for the ecosystem.” Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/as-exit-scene-evolves-indian-tech-startups-find-local-buyers-11583076229165.html

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THE MOST EMOTIONAL AGORACOM INTERVIEW EVER: Green Beret Recovers From Life-Threatening #PTSD, Takes #CBD To #Military And Law Enforcement With #Hollister Biosciences $HOLL.ca $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $OGI.ca $FAF.ca

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Adam Smith is a bad ass Green Beret with nearly 17 years of service to his country …. who put a gun in his mouth when his PTSD simply became too much to handle.  Pharma drugs prescribed by doctors were actually making his problems worse and he had nowhere to turn.    

More than just a story, watch his 2-minute video within our video interview with him and Hollister Biosciences CEO, Carl Saling.  Be prepared.  

Thankfully, a fellow soldier told him about CBD and Smith experienced firsthand how CBD can help retired and active-duty (military and law enforcement) ease their physical and mental issues – especially those who suffer from PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).    

The results were so dramatic that Smith’s new mission was to get CBD into the hands of as many soldiers as possible.  He founded Tactical Relief and the rest is history. Tactical Relief creates, promotes and sells the highest quality and “most patriotic” CBD oils in the country.     

Yes, it’s a great business with tremendous potential for exponential growth.  But profit isn’t driving this partnership between Smith and Carl Saling, who himself became very emotional when he shared his family’s deep military roots …. and struggles with PTSD.  

As an investor in Hollister, you’ll love what this partnership can do for the company. As a human, you’ll love what this partnership is going to do for retired and active-duty military personnel. As a host, I’ve never been more proud of two guests on AGORACOM.  

Sit back and be prepared to watch the most powerful interview ever produced by AGORACOM.    

Please share this video on your social networks so that military personnel and their families can discover Tactical Relief.  

George

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CLIENT FEATURE: CardioComm Solutions $EKG.ca – Putting Your Heartbeat Into The Cloud For Instant Diagnostics $ATE.ca $TLT.ca $OGI.ca $ACST.ca $IPA.ca

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Global Leaders in Mobile  ECG Connectivity

  • 20 years of medical credibility licensing technologies to hospitals, physicians, remote patient monitoring  platforms, research groups and commercial call centers
  • Sold into > 20 countries, with the largest customer base located in the US
  • Class II medical device clearances and device agnostic for collecting, viewing, recording, analyzing and  storing of ECGs for management of patient and consumer health
  • ECG solutions for both consumer (OTC) and medical (Rx) markets
  • Owns all IP and source code
  • Market expert contributor for reports in m‐health, mobile cardiac monitoring and new advances in  consumer health and wellness monitoring

Recent Highlights

Physician Groups Order The Heartcheck(TM) Cardibeat For In-Home Arrhythmia And Atrial Fibrillation Monitoring

  • Confirms market traction with orders being placed by physician groups for the newly launched HeartCheck™ CardiBeat Handheld ECG monitor and GEMS™ Mobile Smartphone app for prescribed in-home arrhythmia monitoring.
  • Partners in Advanced Cardiac Evaluation, the largest arrhythmia practice in Ontario (Canada) placed a first order of the HeartCheck™ CardiBeat Handheld ECG monitors and is recommending its patients to use the devices for one year of in-home, self-monitoring with an emphasis on detecting a recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation following cardiac ablation treatment for AF.

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Company Accolades

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AGORACOM Clients Attending PDAC 2020 $AFF.ca $AMK.ca $HPQ.ca $LMK.ca $NAM.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:32 PM on Friday, February 28th, 2020
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AGORACOM Clients Attending PDAC 2020
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THE REGAL PROJECT

B.C.’s Next Premier

Silver, Lead, Zinc, Copper Deposit?

Affinity Metals holds under option, a 100% interest in the Project, located within the northern end of the prolific Kootenay Arc, a highly prospective mineralized trend.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Massive geophysical targets for 2020
  • Past production
  • Historical reserves (non-43-101)
  • Access from Hwy 1 near Revelstoke

Booth Number 2751

Hub On AGORACOM

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Treaty Creeks’ GOLDSTORM zone hosts a conceptual volume of ONE BILLION TONNES rock grading close to one gram per tonne gold and is open to the north, east, and at depth.  

A major drill program is being planned for spring to develop a resource calculation. The focus has been on the gold enriched Goldstorm Zone which is on trend with, and part of, the same geological system as Seabridge Gold’s neighboring KSM deposits.

American Creek been selected to do a formal presentation at the conference. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, March 5 at 2:00PM in room #802

Booth Number 2351

Hub On AGORACOM

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HPQ Silicon Resources designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes plasma base processes

The innovative PUREVAP “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR), will permit the One Step transformation of Quartz (SiO2) into High Purity Silicon (Si) at prices that will promote considerable renewable energy potential.

Booth Number 2145

Hub On AGORACOM

High Grade Flake Graphite

Lomiko hosts high-grade graphite at its La Loutre Property in Quebec. The company is working toward a Pre-Economic Assessment (PEA) that will increase its current indicated resource of 4.1 Mt of 6.5% Cg to over 10 Mt of 10%+ Cg in order to supply and develop graphite materials for the green economy.

Booth Number 2547

Hub On AGORACOM

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River Valley Project is North America’s Largest Undeveloped Primary Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Deposit

Highlights:

  • 2.9 Million Ounces Palladium Equivalent in Measured plus indicated including an additional 1.1 Million Ounces Palladium Equivalent in Inferred
  • Positive PEA showing open pit potential with a life of mine of 14 years and annual average payable Palladium Equivalent production of 119,00 ounces
  • Life of mine average operating cash costs of US$709/Oz.
  • World class metallurgical facilities 100 km’s from project
  • To date the deepest drill hole was <600m, significant potential for more ounces located at depth
  • Average drill depth is 220 metres

Booth Number 2619B

Hub On AGORACOM

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