NA Proactive news snapshot: Mydecine Innovations, First Cobalt Corp, BetterLife Pharma, Aurelius Minerals, LexaGene Holdings …

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO:MYCO) (OTCMKTS:MYCOF) (FRA:0NFA) has selected substance use disorder and smoking cessation as the initial target indications for its proprietary psychedelic molecule MYCO-004. MYCO-004 is a patch-delivered tryptamine compound and its properties include short duration (less than two hours), transdermal, precision dosing, and long-term compound stability. Mydecine said it picked substance use disorder and smoking cessation for MYCO-0004 as it addresses the underserved and drastic need for treatment.  First Cobalt Corp (CVE:FCC) (OTCQX:FTSSF) (FRA:18P) said it has kicked off a $2.5 million exploration program at its wholly-owned Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho. The Toronto-based company, which aims to be a sustainable producer of battery materials, said its objective is to “double the size of its resource” over the next two drill seasons as interest grows in a US domestic cobalt supply to support a growing electric vehicle market. Located in the Idaho Cobalt Belt, the Iron Creek project is one of the few primary cobalt deposits in the world. To date, cobalt and copper resources have been defined by drilling over a 900-metre strike extent and the deposit remains open to the east and west along strike as well as down-dip. The Idaho Cobalt Belt contains the largest primary resources of cobalt in the United States, according to the US Geological Survey. BetterLife Pharma Inc (CSE:BETR) (OTCQB:BETRF) (FRA:NPAU) announced it has received funding from the Mitacs Accelerate program to research the anti-depressant effects of an LSD derivative. TD-1048A is a second-generation LSD derivative molecule that could offer therapeutic effects without any psychoactive reactions like hallucinations commonly associated with the psychedelic compound. BetterLife submitted a joint application for funding to the Mitacs Accelerate program with Dr Aguilar-Valles at Carleton University’s Department of Neuroscience to research TD-0148A in preclinical models of depression.  Aurelius Minerals Inc (CVE:AUL) (OTCMKTS:AURQF) (FRA:1GA) has described its Phase 1 drill program at the Aureus East project in Nova Scotia as a "resounding success", which showed the gold system is larger than previously thought. The company began drilling at the project last August and the latest assays come from a nine-hole surface program (all holes hit gold), and the final two holes of an underground program, which confirmed high-grade mineralization. The company was targeting the so-called limb structures at Aureus East and the work has confirmed a "significant" gold system, tripling the depth and identifying over 30 discreet gold horizons to below 900 metres (m), it told investors. LexaGene Holdings Inc (OTCQB:LXXGF) (CVE:LXG) (FRA:5XS2) announced that Meridian Veterinary Capital LLC in Dallas has purchased a MiQLab system. The system will be used by the emergency and specialty veterinary hospitals that Meridian supports, with locations across the country. Meridian is a real estate investment and development firm that provides custom building solutions for animal health professionals. LexaGene said Meridian purchased a MiQLab to reduce the turnaround time for diagnostic testing so that the company’s veterinary partners can make evidence-based medical care decisions soon after seeing a sick pet. Lucky Minerals Inc (CVE:LKY) (OTCMKTS:LKMNF) (FRA:LKY) said it sees the potential for bulk tonnage mineralization at the Macuche area of its Fortuna property in Ecuador after receiving trench sample results. In a statement, the resource company said that a 20-metre (m) long hand-dug trench and 20 samples had returned an average of 0.33 grams per ton (g/t) gold from systematic 1m by 0.50m panel samples. Else Nutrition Holdings Inc (CVE:BABY) (OTCMTKS:BABYF) (FRA:0YL) said its newly-launched plant-based protein shakes for kids have reached Amazon.com's top positions in hot new releases in the baby and toddler nutritional shakes category as of June 20.  Else shakes are made from new protein recipes derived from whole organic almonds, buckwheat and tapioca, which comprise 95% of the product's composition.  Pathway Health Corp (CVE:PHC) has signed a collaboration agreement with PharmaChoice Canada for the implementation of its Medical Cannabis Management System (MCMS) in more than 900 independent pharmacies across Canada. Under the agreement, Pathway said PharmaChoice will be introducing the MCMS service first to more than 250 pharmacies in Ontario under the PharmaChoice, PharmaChoix, and Rx HealthMed banners and then expanding into the balance of locations in Canada throughout the remainder of 2021. Pathway said the joint initiative has two components -- the first consisting of Pathway providing its accredited continuing education course "Cannabis and Patient Care for Pharmacists", which trains pharmacists in patient assessments and current prescription reviews for contraindications.  Idaho Champion Gold Mines Canada Inc (CSE:ITKO) (OTCQB:GLDRF) (FRA:1QB1) has begun an induced polarization (IP) resistivity survey at its wholly-owned Champagne gold project near Arco, Idaho. The ongoing IP survey is part of a larger, previously announced 2021 field program. Idaho Champion will also complete IP line 6 from its 2020 test program, as well as two additional lines. Defining IP line 6 is described as essential to fully outlining the large IP anomaly that was discovered in 2020 and will be needed to plan further drilling on the southern part of the target.Golden Arrow Resources Corporation (CVE:GRG) (OTCQB:GARWF) (FRA:G6A) said it plans to start drilling at its Rosales copper project in Chile in August this year after a positive transient electromagnetic (TEM) surface geophysical survey at the property. The survey has thrown up a high priority target, which is an anomaly measuring 850 by 500 metres (m), with its shallowest part being estimated at around 100m depth. A second large conductive anomaly lies around 500m to the southeast, and is open to the south. Following the TEM survey, Golden Arrow commissioned a 440 line-kilometre (km) ground magnetic survey throughout the project to detect possible porphyry targets at depth. This is earmarked for completion by the end of June. Plurilock Security Inc (CVE:PLUR) (OTCQB:PLCKF) announced it has secured a contract worth US$190,000 with a US federal agency under National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Solution for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), a US Government-Wide Acquisition Contract Vehicle (GWAC). Plurilock said it will provide the US federal agency with nearly 2,000 solid-state storage devices, used to boost performance for existing computer hardware. Silver Range Resources Ltd (CVE:SNG) (OTCMKTS:SLRRF) (FRA:8SR), the prospect generator, told investors it had optioned out its Legal Tender high-grade silver prospect in Nevada to QLM Royston Hills LLC, which can buy all the property for US$430,000 over four years. The asset lies 62 kilometres (km) northwest of Tonopah and sits in the Republic Mining District, a silver-gold epithermal camp, which produced briefly in the early 1900s. Jack Nathan Medical Corp (CVE:JNH) (OTCQB:JNHMF), operating as Jack Nathan Health, named industry veteran Michael A Pangia its strategic advisor as the company focuses on an aggressive expansion blueprint. Pangia has over 25 years of leadership experience in the financial and technology sector. In his new role, Pangia will provide executive oversight on strategic initiatives while working closely with Mike Marchelletta, who is the co-founder and interim CEO at Jack Nathan Health. Given Jack Nathan Health’s anticipated growth, Pangia will leverage his global capital markets experience to help establish “new relationships that will provide the company with more financial flexibility as it enters the next phase of its growth plans,” said the company. Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp (CVE:LIT) (OTCMKTS:PNXLF) (FRA:OAY3) has appointed John Gammon as a new director to its board. The battery metals explorer said Gammon has four decades of experience in mineral exploration and management, including international positions with Falconbridge and the Assistant Deputy Minister Mines and Minerals with the Government of Ontario. Following his retirement, Gammon continued as an industry consultant to the sector, governments and universities.  Vendetta Mining Corp. (CVE:VTT) has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $500,000. Each unit will be comprised of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant exercisable for three years at a price of $0.07 per share.  Net proceeds from the financing will be used to advance the development of the Pegmont Lead-Zinc project and for general working capital. The private placement is subject to the approval of the TSXV and the securities will be subject to a four-month hold period under securities laws. Finder's fees of up to 7% cash or 7% shaVendetta Mining Corp. (CVE:VTT) has announced a non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per Unit for gross proceeds of $500,000. Each unit will be comprised of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant exercisable for three years at a price of $0.07 per share.  Net proceeds from the financing will be used to advance the development of the Pegmont Lead-Zinc project and for general working capital. The private placement is subject to the approval of the TSXV and the securities will be subject to a four-month hold period under securities laws. Finder's fees of up to 7% cash or 7% shares may be payable in this private placement. Marvel Discovery Corp. (CVE:MARV) (FRA:O4T1) (OTCQBMARVF) said it has received OTC approval to begin trading under its new symbol MARVF at today's market open, June 24, 2021. The Company's common shares will also continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol MARV and on the Frankurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 04T1. North Arrow Minerals Inc (CVE:NAR) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced May 13, 2021, which will see the issue of 9,222,000 shares at a purchase price of 11 cents per share, together with 4,611,000 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of 18 cents for a two-year period with 38 placees. Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX:GMX) (OTCQX:GLBXF) has announced that all five nominees listed in its 2021 management information circular were re-elected as directors at the company’s annual and special meeting of shareholders held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Rouyn-Noranda, Québec. At the meeting, Globex’s shareholders also appointed MNP LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants as Globex’s auditor. In addition, Globex’s shareholders adopted a resolution in the form annexed as Schedule A to the 2021 management information circular approving an extension of five years to the term of stock options held by four insiders of the corporation on a vote by ballot. Thoughtful Brands Inc. (CVE:TBI) has said that Bradley Charles Smith and Clifford Starke have resigned from the company's board of directors effective immediately. The company added that it would like to thank Smith and Starke for their efforts and wishes them success in their future endeavours. Star Royalties Ltd. (CVE:STRR) (OTCMKTS:STRFF) has announced the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting held on June 23, 2021. Each of the resolutions approved at the meeting were described in detail in the company’s Management Proxy Circular dated May 10, 2021, and available on the company’s website at starroyalties.com OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Wishpond Technologies Ltd. (CVE:WISH) (OTCQX:WPNDF), a provider of 'all-in-one' digital marketing solutions that empower businesses to achieve success online, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTCQB Venture Market. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Graduating to the OTCQX Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among US investors. "We are delighted to have been granted an approval to trade on the OTCQX Best Market only weeks after commencing trading on the OTCQB Venture Market. Our graduation from the OTCQB Venture Market to the OTCQX Best Market marks an important milestone in the Company's history," said Ali Tajskandar, chairman and CEO of Wishpond. "The OTCQX Best Market is the highest market tier of OTC Markets, and we believe trading on the OTCQX will enhance the visibility and availability of the Company's shares to US investors." OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that ES Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX:ESBS), the holding company to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Empire State Bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. 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. Philip Guarnieri, chief executive officer of ES Bancshares commented: "We are pleased to become a member of the OTCQX Market and look forward to the many benefits. Our strategic vision for the Company looks towards increased visibility and transparency for shareholders and potential investors." Thomas Sperzel. president & chief operating officer of ES Bancshares added: "Shareholder and investor communications is a priority, and we look forward to providing details of the Company's achievements via the OTCQX market."