Water Tower Research LLC, O3 Mining Inc, PlantX Life Inc, Marvel Discovery Corp, Fortitude Gold, BlueRush Inc, CO2 GRO Inc, Altiplano Metals Inc, American Battery Technology Company, Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc UPDATE …

A glance at some of the day’s highlights from the Proactive Investors US and Canada newswires

Analysts at Water Tower Research LLC noted that Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) is still in a pre-revenue stage but it expects to start generating biogas revenues from its renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in the second quarter of 2022 along with the sale of credits in the second half of this year. On February 24, 2021, Gevo announced fourth-quarter 2021 earnings results. Revenues were $0.1 million for the quarter compared to $0.5 million in 4Q20. Cash was $475.8 million – which includes restricted cash and marketable securities, down from $522.4 million in 3Q21, attributable to the construction of the RNG and Net-Zero 1 plants. During the quarter, Gevo entered into several agreements to strengthen its supply chain as well as cement visibility of revenues through offtake deals. This includes agreements with Kolmer, Axens, Sweetwater Energy, and ADM, analysts noted.

O3 Mining Inc (TSX-V:OIII, OTCQX:OIIIF) announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to sell 100% of its East Cadillac project in Quebec to Cartier Resources Inc. The company said it will receive about 46 million Cartier Resources common shares in exchange for the East Cadillac property, representing approximately 17.5% of the pro forma outstanding Cartier stock upon the completion of the transaction.

Marvel Discovery Corp announced that it has received final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to proceed with an assumption agreement with District 1 Exploration Corp, pursuant to which District 1 has assigned all of its rights and obligations with respect to a property option agreement dated October 30, 2018, as amended November 23, 2020, whereby District 1 was granted sole and exclusive right and option to acquire a 100% interest in the Highway North property in the Athabasca region of Saskatchewan. “I am very pleased with the progress we have made in a such short period of time; Marvel has created a portfolio of projects that rivals our peers,” said CEO Karim Rayani. “It’s a testament to the way we are setting up Marvel for success. When I started this journey at Key Lake, I partnered with some of the best industry professionals who shared my vision – with a focus on clean energy.”

Fortitude Gold (OTCQB:FTCO) said its year-end 2021 earnings conference call is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 this year at 11am EST, which will be hosted by CEO Jason Reid. Topics of discussion will include fourth quarter and year-end 2021 results. The conference call will be recorded and posted to the Company’s website. Fortitude will host a question and answer (Q&A) session. To join the conference via webcast, please click on the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2640/44711.  To join the call via telephone please use one of the following dial-in details: Toll Free: 888-506-0062, International: 973-528-0011, Participant Access Code: 407949

BlueRush Inc, the emerging personalized video Software as a Service (SaaS) company,  has announced that CEO Steve Taylor, will present live at the Skyline Signature Series webinar on Wednesday, March 2 at 12pm EST. People are asked to register here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LFpnAAKZTZCXXXngmx3y4g

CO2 GRO Inc (TSX-V:GROW, OTCQB:BLONF) announced that its board of directors has approved the grant of 300,000 stock options to a participant of the company’s stock option plan. The options are exercisable into common shares of the company at an exercise price of $0.22 per share over the next five years, vesting over the remainder of 2022. To date, a total of 6,413,606 common shares of the company are reserved for issuance under the company’s stock option plan with 3,319,064 options remaining for issuance thereunder.

PlantX Life Inc has announced third-quarter 2022 revenue of C$2,740,419, an increase of $907,935 from the same period last year, while gross profit almost trebled to C$996,512 million. The Vancouver-based company ended the December quarter with working capital of C$2,246,893, inclusive of cash of $1,979,429. After the quarter-end, it completed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement, raising gross proceeds of $5,491,150. “To see the growth in revenue since we started PlantX is inspiring,” PlantX founder Sean Dollinger said in a statement. “While we are strategically targeting long term expansion, PlantX’s results show that the hard work that has been put in is paying off,” he added. Cost of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2021, was $1,743,907 and it reported a net loss of $7,385,845 and a loss per share of $0.07. It explained that $1,911,612 of the loss was the result of share-based compensation.

Altiplano Metals Inc (TSX-V:APN, OTC:ALTPF) said it has started a surface and underground delineation and exploration diamond drill program, and provided an update about its Maria Luisa project, located 100 kilometers north of La Serena within the Atacama Region in Incahuasi, Chile. The NE-SW trending Maria Luisa decline has advanced a total of 115 meters, the company noted. The south orientation crosscut has intersected the first of the two vein systems. The intersection of the second vein system is expected in a few meters. Two drill holes designed to test the newly intersected north-south vein system encountered in the upper portion of the decline produced strong results, including 2.50 meters of 1.44 gram per tonne gold (Au) and 4.65% copper (Cu) and 2.52m of 1.17 g/t Au and 0.93% Cu, respectively.

American Battery Technology Company (OTCQB:ABML) said it has nominated four ‘highly qualified’ and ‘accomplished’ candidates from across the automotive OEMs, clean energy, finance, and sustainability industries as independent director candidates at its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Elizabeth Lowery, Sherif Marakby, Richard Fezell and Julie Blunden were selected following an extensive, six-month vetting process led by a prominent third-party board services advisory firm, said the American critical minerals and lithium-ion battery recycling firm. Lowery has held numerous executive roles during a 20-year tenure at General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) including General Counsel for GM North America and Corporate Vice President of Environment, Energy, and Safety Policy. As a former managing director at TPG Capital, she also played a key role developing its formal Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) strategy. Marakby, meanwhile, brings ‘significant’ operating experience in the automotive OEM industry from a 31-year career in the transformation, electrification, and technology innovation and AV development fields.

Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc (CSE:VEGI, OTC:VGGIF) has announced a non-brokered private placement to raise up to C$2 million by issuing up to 2,857,142 company units at a price of $0.70 per unit. Boosh said net proceeds from the financing will be used for general working capital purposes. Each unit of the offering will comprise one common share plus one share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant entitling the holder to acquire an additional common share at a price of $1 per share for a period of 36 months.

Progressive Planet Solutions Inc (TSX-V:PLAN) said it has completed the final tranche of its previously-announced private placement, raising additional gross proceeds of C$2.2 million by issuing 6,293,140 company units. Each unit of the final tranche was comprised of one common share plus one warrant exercisable at $0.60 until February 18, 2024, which is subject to acceleration in the second year if the company’s share price trades over $0.75 for a period of 10 trading days.

Infield Minerals Corp has revealed that all the resolutions presented to shareholders were overwhelmingly approved and as a result, chartered accountants Davidson & Company LLP were reappointed as auditor of the company. The number of directors was set at four with Evandra Nakano, Elizabeth McGregor, Scott Ackerman, and Luke McFarlane elected as directors. The firm’s security-based compensation plan was approved. After the meeting, Evandra Nakano was reappointed as President and CEO, Richard DuFresne as VP Exploration, and Rob Chisholm as CFO and Corporate Secretary. In a statement, Nakano said: “On behalf of the company I would like to thank Shervin Teymouri and David Hladky, who did not stand for re-election as directors, for their service to the company, and we wish them the best of successes in their future endeavours. We would also like to welcome Luke McFarlane as a director of the company. Luke brings considerable depth in capital markets experience to the Infield team.” The company also announced that it has granted 1.05 million incentive stock options to certain directors and officers of the company. The options have an exercise price of $0.05 per share and expire in 5 years.

Water Tower Research has announced that as part of its fireside chat series Martin Jarosick, vice president of Investor Relations at CF Industries Holdings (NYSE:CF), Inc will discuss current conditions in the global fertilizer market and the important role ammonia and hydrogen play in the transition to a green economy on March 10, 2022, at 12.00pm ET.  A recap of the strong 2020-2021 fertilizer season and how last year’s drivers and headwinds may affect 2022 fertilizer markets. The global crop market outlook and industrial drivers of mid-term hydrogen and nitrogen demand. Investors can join the event by using the registration link https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1533422&tp_key=0ad4fb5bc0

ImagineAR Inc announced that all-time Cornhole Great and nine-time ACO King of Cornhole Champion Matt Guy and ACO Double Champion Bret Guy will now be available as hologram e-greetings on FameDays.com. The company said by using the FameDays mobile app, fans can record their own videos and pictures with the virtual stars, enjoying life-size hologram video messages while being able to share the content via social media.

Japan Gold (TSX-V:JG) Corp has updated on its alliance with major Barrick Gold Corp over exploration in the east Asian country, revealing that the initial two-year evaluation phase by the latter has been extended by six months. The country-wide partnership covers 29 project areas, larger than when it was formed in February 2020, and Barrick has agreed to sole fund an initial phase for each project for two years and after that only those which meet its criteria in a second phase. For the period to end-2021, the mining major spent US$5.6 million on the initial phase and has now requested an extension to August 31 this year, due to travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ZYNE) Inc has told investors it continues to expect topline data from its Phase 2 Zygel clinical trial for 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q) in children and adolescents in the middle of this year as the company revealed enrollment in the study was now complete. The INSPIRE trial has 20 patients and will take 14 weeks. It is an open-label, multi-dose trial aimed at assessing the efficacy and safety of the transdermal cannabinoid therapy Zygel in children and adolescents (ages six through 17) with genetically-confirmed 22q. The condition is the second most common chromosomal disorder after Down syndrome and is caused by a small missing piece of the 22nd chromosome.

The company also announced it had received orphan drug designation for Zygel from the European Commission. Zygel is the first and only pharmaceutically-manufactured cannabidiol formulated as a patent-protected permeation-enhanced clear gel, designed to provide controlled drug delivery into the bloodstream transdermally.

NorthWest Copper (TSX-V:NWST) Corp has announced that drilling at its Kwanika property in the prolific Quesnel Terrane in British Columbia has intersected additional high-grade copper-gold mineralization. The explorer revealed that two drill holes – K-21-220 and K-21-222 – returned intervals of very high grades within much longer intervals of significant copper-gold grades in the vicinity of a third hole – K-21-217. “These results deliver the consistent high-grade that characterizes the core of Kwanika”, the company’s president and CEO Peter Bell said in a statement. “High-grade copper-gold has been our focus since we formed NorthWest Copper (TSX-V:NWST) We look forward to testing for additional high-grade, including offsets of K-21-217, in 2022,” he added.

AMPD Ventures Inc revealed that it has signed a definitive agreement with Zhejiang Versatile Media Company Ltd. to market and supply the Versatile Virtual Production System to the world. Versatile, with its North American subsidiary Versatile Media Inc, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has developed an advanced virtual production system that has been “built by filmmakers for filmmakers. The company said the Versatile Virtual Production System is “a robust,” end-to-end suite of technology solutions that offers many advantages over current virtual production workflows that will accelerate the shift towards real-time, in-camera visual effects and environments.

Hillcrest Energy Technologies (CSE:HEAT, OTCQB:HLRTF) Inc has announced design specifications for the first Hillcrest High Efficiency Inverter (HEI) commercial prototype. The silicon carbide Hillcrest HEI leverages proprietary intellectual property (IP) to achieve an adaptable design qualifiable to automotive standards and mass production specifications. “We are focused on investing in and developing novel energy solutions that will power a more sustainable and electrified future,” said Hillcrest CEO Don Currie in a statement. “We have built an exceptional team to help us do just that and are excited to introduce our first high-efficiency inverter commercial prototype, purpose developed to enhance EV performance.”

Maverix Metals Inc (TSX:MMX) has set its 2022 outlook at between 32,000 to 35,000 attributable gold equivalent ounces from its portfolio of royalty assets. The Vancouver-based firm said it expects gross cash margins of 90%, with nearly 99% of expected revenue anticipated to come from gold and silver. Earlier this month, Maverix announced that it had delivered 32,000 ounces of attributable gold in 2021, topping its already-increased annual guidance by nearly 1,000 ounces. Much of the company’s growth in 2022 is to be driven by acquisitions completed in the second half of 2021, CEO Dan O’Flaherty said in a statement.

GlobalBlock Digital Asset Trading Ltd (TSX-V:BLOK, OTC:BLVDF) has provided an update on the application by its wholly-owned subsidiary for registration as a crypto asset business with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom in accordance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. The application was filed on June 30, 2020, and the company has been operating since then under the provisions of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs), and the Temporary Registration Regime established by the FCA. The Temporary Registration Regime is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2022. After nearly 20 months of limited feedback from the FCA regarding the application, the company said GlobalBlock UK has now received a warning notice from the FCA indicating that it is “minded to refuse the application.”

District Metals Corp has reported assay results for the remaining 11 drill holes from the Phase II drill program at its high-grade polymetallic Tomtebo property located in the Bergslagen mining district in south-central Sweden.  The company said a total of 4,906 metres (m) in the drill holes was completed during the program that was carried out from October to December 2021. District noted that three holes – TOM21-027, -028 and -032 – targeted the Steffenburgs zone as a follow-up from hole TOM21-025, which returned 14.3m at 14.2% zinc equivalent (ZnEq) from 210 to 224.3m. Hole TOM21-028 was drilled 60m up plunge from TOM21-025 and intersected the longest interval of continuous strong sulphide mineralization at Tomtebo to date.

Safe-T Group (NASDAQ:SFET) Ltd has announced that it is launching a new social responsibility program designed to support academic and non-profit research initiatives to empower positive global impact. The Net Bridge program will provide pro-bono services and access to its network in order to support both academic and nonprofit research initiatives that aim to create positive global impacts and change, the group said in a statement. Net Bridge is powered by Safe-T’s global IP proxy and data collection technologies.

GR Silver Mining (TSX-V:GRSL) Ltd has announced that effective immediately, company founder Marcio Fonseca will become its president and chief operating officer and Eric Zaunscherb will assume the role of CEO in addition to his position as chairman of the board. The explorer noted that Fonseca founded the company in 2018 and implemented his vision of creating a silver and gold mining company controlling the most important assets in the historic mining district of Rosario in Sinaloa, Mexico upon completion of a district consolidation. Under his leadership, it said it has delivered on several key milestones including acquiring the Plomosas, La Trinidad and San Marcial properties and providing resource growth from 18 million ounces (Moz) silver (indicated) and 4.4 Moz ounces silver (inferred) in 2018, to 32.4 Moz silver (indicated) and 18.6 Moz silver (inferred) in 2021. 

Looking Glass Labs Ltd (LGL) has announced that Deadline Hollywood has published a second article covering the upcoming GenZeroes live-action NFT-based series, which is currently being produced by LGL’s subsidiary GenZeroes Productions Inc. (GZP). Published on February 23, 2022, the company said the article announced the addition of five new cast members to the GenZeroes Series that are well-known Hollywood personalities who complement the existing award-winning cast and crew. Previously, the company announced that Aleks Paunovic (co-star of the first feature-length Hollywood film released as an NFT) as well as Matt Venables and Jeremy Smith will executive-produce the GenZeroes Series. In a separate statement, LGL said that its CEO Dorian Banks is scheduled to appear on the “Edge of NFT Podcast” alongside actor Paunovic today (February 28, 2022). Both men have been invited by the podcast—the longest-running NFT-themed podcast— to discuss GenZeroes.

Globex Mining Enterprises Inc has informed shareholders that NSGold Corp (TSX-V:NSX) has been sold to Atlantic Mining NS Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM). which is operating the Moose River Consolidated Gold Mine 13 km from NSGold’s Mooseland Gold Mine property. The Mooseland Gold Mine was acquired by NSGold from Globex and through a series of transactions, Globex retains 1,745,408 NSGold shares and a 2% Gross Metal Royalty. Under the NSGold/St Barbara transaction, Globex’s shares valued at $0.40 per share are being purchased realizing an immediate gain for Globex of $698,163.20.

Cypress Development Corp (TSX-V:CYP, OTCQB:CYDVF) said it has started a feasibility study for its wholly-owned Clayton Valley lithium project in Nevada and named engineering giant Wood PLC as its lead author. It added that Global Resource Engineering (GRE) will also conduct work to complete the NI 43-101 compliant document on the asset, which sits just east of Albemarle’s Silver Peak mine – North America’s only lithium brine operation. Wood, which employs 40,000 staff and operates in over 60 countries, has been responsible for, or involved in, the preparation of more than 300 such reports. It will author the overall report, including direct responsibility for infrastructure, process design, processing facilities, tailings and waste facilities, and environmental stewardship, said Cypress.

Esports Entertainment Group Inc has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 15,000,000 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase 15,000,000 shares of common stock. The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $15.0 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The company said it intends to use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and to repay a portion of its outstanding senior convertible note. Each share of common stock is being sold together with one common warrant at a combined effective offering price of $1.00. The common warrants will be immediately exercisable at a price of $1.00 per share of common stock and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

Nevada Silver Corporation (TSX-V:NSC) said it has closed a non-brokered private placing, raising C$2 million gross to advance its assets in Nevada, USA. The company has issued 6.67 million units at C$0.30 each. The units comprised one company share and one half of a share purchase warrant, with each warrant exercisable to acquire one share for C$0.45 each for 24 months from issue. “The net proceeds of the offering will be used to further explore and develop the Corcoran Canyon silver-gold property, to undertake drilling at the recently acquired Belmont silver property, both located in Nye County, Nevada, USA, and for working capital and general corporate purposes,” the company said in a brief statement.

BioVaxys Technology Corp said it has closed the second and final tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement. Under the final tranche, the company has issued 2,643,0333 units at a price of $0.15 each for gross proceeds of $396,500. Including the first tranche of the private placement which completed on February 10, 2022, the company raised total aggregate gross proceeds of $798,500. Each unit consists of one common share and one whole common share purchase warrant. Each warrant is exercisable for one additional common share at an exercise price of $0.30 for a period of 36 months. There were finder’s fees totalling $18,840 paid in connection with the final tranche. All securities issued are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance. The company has said it intends to use the net proceeds of the private placement for working capital.

Else Nutrition Holdings Inc (OTCQX:BABYF, TSX-V:BABY) has announced that the pre-clinical study of its Plant-Based infant formula has been accepted to be orally presented at the 9th International Conference on Nutrition and Growth (N&G), which will be held virtually between March 17 and 19, 2022. Else Nutrition’s infant formula pre-clinical study, part of a full clinical development program, was accepted for oral presentation at this conference, meaning that it will be presented as a part of the scientific program. The conference brings together Pediatricians, Nutritionists, Neonatologists, experts in child development and other specialists to discuss the challenges of the interplay between Nutrition and Growth in the Pediatric age group. The conference will enable the exchange of ideas and knowledge between the different disciplines for facilitating research and clinical interdisciplinary collaborations. “This is a significant development for the Company, providing valuable exposure of our scientific advances, among leading experts in the field of child development,” said Hamutal Yitzhak, Else Nutrition CEO & co-founder. N&G’s Organizing Committee members include world-class, key opinion leaders including Prof. Dominique Turck, Prof. Hans Van Goudoever, Prof. Moshe Phillip and Prof. Raanan Shamir. All are Pediatricians (spanning Gastroenterologists, Endocrinologists, and Neonatologists) active in ESPGHAN (European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) and EFSA (European Food Safety Association).

SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) Inc – dba SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) Technologies – has announced changes to its logo to reflect the company’s new direction. “We felt it was the right time and that a visual update was necessary to reflect not just our new direction and new management, but an entirely new SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) that embraces teamwork and common goals,” said SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) CEO Tim Matula. “Collaborating with our friends from Applied Magix, we are moving towards a fresh future, and we wanted a fresh, dynamic new logo to reflect that.” The new logo will first be rolled out on the SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) website – https://spyr.com/ – and all corporate communications. “We like this new logo,” said Applied Magix CEO Dr Harald Zink. “It really reflects the fresh, collaborative dynamic between SPYR (OTCQB:SPYR) and Applied Magix. I knew we were in good hands with Tim when he switched to an iPhone and iPad early on.”

Bam Resources Corp has announced that EM Strategies -a Westland Resources Inc company – has been retained to provide long-range environmental planning advice and services for the Majuba Hill Project in Pershing County Nevada. Bam said 2022 drilling will proceed under the existing US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) notice level authorization and on the wholly-owned private ground. David Greenway, Bam president and CEO, commented: “I am very pleased that we are able to engage a firm with the technical depth that the Westland Company provides and the broad experience that EM Strategies has in Nevada. This will help us to maintain a timely program as we expand the emerging porphyry copper district at Majuba Hill.”

Planet 13 Holdings Inc (CSE:PLTH, OTCQX:PLNHF) has announced that the previously announced acquisition of Next Green Wave (CSE:NGW, OTCQX:NXGWF) (NGW) by the company under a plan of arrangement was overwhelmingly approved at a special meeting of NGW shareholders held on Friday, February 25, 2022. Shareholders representing 47.73% of issued and outstanding NGW shares voted in person or by proxy at the meeting, with 96.71% voting in favor of the arrangement (96.69% after excluding the votes required to be excluded in determining minority approval pursuant to Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions).  Under the terms of the arrangement, based on pricing today, each NGW shareholder will receive 0.1145 of one Planet 13 common share and a nominal cash payment of $0.0001 for each NGW share held. NGW option holders will receive replacement Planet 13 options that will entitle the holders to receive, upon exercise thereof, Planet 13 common shares based upon the exchange ratio. Completion of the arrangement is subject to a number of customary conditions, including a final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement. NGW is seeking the final order of the Court on March 1, 2022. Provided that all conditions to closing of the arrangement are satisfied or waived, the arrangement is expected to be completed shortly after receipt of the final order from the Court.

Mobilum Technologies Inc said it has entered into shares-for-service agreements with each of its three directors whereby the company shall pay an annual fee of US$75,000 to each director, payable in common shares of the company at the market price at the time of issuance, with the first issuance being February 25, 2022, and then every anniversary thereafter. All shares are subject to vesting annually over a two-year period. In addition, the shares are subject to a four-month-and-one-day hold period commencing on the day of issuance. In addition, the company has granted an aggregate of 1.75 million incentive stock options to consultants and officers of the company. One million six hundred fifty thousand options are exercisable at a price of 15 cents per share, and 100,000 are exercisable at a price of 28 cents per share, all for a period of five years and subject to vesting stages. The options have been granted under and are governed by the terms of the company’s incentive stock option plan.

North Arrow Minerals Inc (TSX-V:NAR) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing an amending agreement dated February 17, 2022, in connection with an amendment to an existing loan agreement dated February 17, 2021, between the company and Anglo Celtic Exploration Ltd (TSX:CLT)., whereby the maturity date of the $400,000 unsecured loan has been extended for a one-year period. The amended loan bears interest at 10% per annum and matures on February 16, 2023. In consideration of the extension, the company will issue to the lender one million common share purchase warrants as a bonus. Each bonus warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share at 12 cents until February 16, 2023.

Contakt World (CSE:HELP) Technologies Corp which on December 30, 2021, announced that, due to certain audit delays related to its recent cross-border acquisition, it was unable to file its audited annual financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis and related chief executive officer and chief financial officer certificates for the year ended August 31, 2021, before December 29, 2021, filing deadline has said it is working expeditiously on the steps required to complete the required filings and anticipates that it will be in a position to remedy the default by March 11, 2022.

Aberdeen International (TSX:AAB) Inc has announced the new rebranding of its portfolio company, AES-100 Inc., to become Progressus Clean Technologies. The new name and brand marks a significant first step towards successful commercialization of its unique green hydrogen technology and continued vision in becoming a leading clean energy company. “Progressus is the Latin word for advancement, and its suiting because our technology has the ability to transform the way our world uses green energy,” said Channce Fuller, president and CEO of Progressus. “Establishing a new brand and market presence is a key first step to the successful commercialization of our technology. This exciting milestone allows Progressus to pursue additional business opportunities going forward and brings us closer in providing clean hydrogen energy to residential homes.”  Progressus Clean Technologies is a private company with ownership held by PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp, Aberdeen International (TSX:AAB),  and a minority position being privately held. It is a venture stage green technology company focused on the development of novel hydrogen generation and separation technologies.

Universal Ibogaine Inc (TSX-V:IBO) (UI) has announced that its common shares have been approved for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker IBOGF. UI will continue to trade in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under its current ticker symbol IBO. The UI common shares trading in the United States have also been approved for DTC eligibility. The OTCQB Venture Market is for early-stage and developing US and international companies, which are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Universal Ibogaine CEO Nick Karos commented: “Accessing the vast USA market of retail and institutional investors through the OTC platform will provide our current and future shareholders enhanced liquidity and expanded global exposure for the company, which will assist with our future financing and growth plans. We look forward to working with the OTC Markets Group, as the USA is a key future addiction treatment market for us, with over 100,000 lives lost to opioid overdose last year alone.”

Talon Metals Corp has announced that its chief executive officer, Henri van Rooyen, and its chief external affairs officer & head of Climate Strategy, Todd Malan, have both been invited to address the BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference taking place this week in Hollywood, Florida. The company said van Rooyen will be speaking on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 5.00pm EST to update investors attending this mining conference on all recent developments regarding Talon’s Tamarack Nickel Project in central Minnesota and the Tamarack Nickel Project’s role in the United States’ EV battery supply chain. Also on March 1, 2022, at 12.30pm EST, Malan will be participating in a distinguished panel focusing on Battery Material Supply Chains, panelists will include Andy Miller, COO, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Nick Wells, Global Senior Purchasing Manager, Jaguar Land Rover, Erez Ichilov, Managing Director, Traxys North America and moderator Robin Fiedler, Battery Materials Analyst, BMO Capital Markets (NYSE:BMO). The BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference connects mining companies with institutional funds, private equity groups, family offices and sector analysts. More information on the conference can be found at the following link: https://capitalmarkets.bmo.com/en/news-insights/news-releases/global-metals-mining/bmo-capital-markets-host-31st-global-metals-mining-conference/

Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE-A:GORO, ETR:GIH) has said it will host a conference call on March 11, 2022, at 10.00am Eastern Time to review its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 financial and operational results. The conference call will be recorded and posted to the company’s website later in the day following the conclusion of the call. Following prepared remarks, Allen Palmiere, the company’s president and chief executive officer, Kim Perry, its chief financial officer and Alberto Reyes, chief operating officer will host a live question and answer (Q&A) session. To join the conference via webcast, investors can click on the following link: https://onlinexperiences.com/Launch/QReg/ShowUUID=1267460F-8274-4CFB-B8E6-EDBFAEC0D986. To join the call via telephone the following dial-in details can be used: Participant Toll Free 888-440-2094; International 438-803-0544

Thunderbird Entertainment Inc has announced that its chief executive officer, Jenn McCarron, its CEO, will be attending the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit. During her presentation, being held on March 8, 2022, at 2.45pm, ET McCarron, will provide an overview that will cover key areas of Thunderbird’s business, including its IP owned content, services division, partnerships and an overview of the industry and trends that will shape the industry going forward, Investors can register for the presentation via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GmVQcP0-Tha9u9q9L6jtUg

Victory Square Technologies Inc (CSE:VST, OTCQX:VSQTF) has announced that Shafin Diamond Tejani, its CEO will be attending the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit. During his presentation on March 9, 2022, at 12.30pm ET, Tejani will highlight the company’s recent accomplishments as well as provide further insight to upcoming catalysts and future company direction. Investors can register for the presentation via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZWEgt8bbT7u3G4-REgOk9g

Midwest Energy Emissions Corp – ME2C Environmental – has announced that Richard MacPherson, its CEO has been invited to present at the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit. The conference will take place on March 8-9, 2022, and includes a company presentation and Q&A at 10.15am ET on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. MacPherson’s presentation will provide highlights of recent company news, including increased business in its patented Sorbent Enhancement Additive (SEA) technologies for mercury emissions capture and progress on its emerging technology for rare earth element (REE) processing. He will also discuss the company’s previously announced expectations of full-year 2021 preliminary unaudited revenues of approximately $13.0 million compared to approximately $8.2 million for 2020, and full-year 2022 preliminary revenue guidance in the range of approximately $20 to $22 million, representing 60% year-over-year revenue growth. To register to attend the live presentation,  investors can use the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtG4XvMVQ7aM5vZCx77w3g.To request a complimentary investor registration and 1-to-1 meeting with ME2C Environmental, investors can visit the conference website at www.investorsummitgroup.com.

Nextech AR Solutions Inc has announced that its CEO, Evan Gappelberg will be attending the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit. Presenting about 3D and Augmented Reality models for Ecommerce and creating the Metaverse on March 8, 2022, at 12.30pm ET. Investors can register for the presentation via the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y80Tdx6IQ-mf6nujpGfcvw

East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR, OTCQB:EAGRF) has announced that CEO Darcy Taylor will be attending the Q1 Virtual Investor Summit. Taylor will discuss the company’s recent game launches and successful collaborations, including The Office: Somehow We Manage, Doctor Who, a new Star-Trek themed mobile game that is in development, as well as the acquisition of Funko Pop! from N3TWORK. The summit will be held March 8-9 at 3:30 pm ET. The link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LESPzG3vS8aRilgFjfZDMQ

OTC Markets Group Inc, the operator of financial markets for over 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that First Bancshares Inc, the holding company for Stockmens Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for community banks in the US public markets. The OTCQX Market enables banks to maximize the value of being a public company by providing transparent trading and easy access to company information for shareholders. To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. “We are thrilled to advance the company to trading on OTCQX, as it will enhance the ability of our shareholders and employees to invest in the company, and further, for our stakeholders to obtain accurate and timely information about the company” said Robert M. Alexander, chairman and chief executive officer of First Bancshares. “Our shareholders deserve to know about our successes and we have a story worth telling. Trading on OTCQX allows us to provide that information while also sharing our strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value and information going forward.”