NA Proactive news snapshot: XPhyto Therapeutics, Versus Systems, Empower Clinics, Aurelius Minerals, Esports Entertainment ...

XPhyto Therapeutics Corp. (CSE:XPHY ) (OTCQB:XPHYF) (FRA:4XT) said it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Germany-based 3a-diagnostics GmbH, which will become its exclusive diagnostics development partner. The Vancouver-based next-generation bioscience accelerator will acquire all the outstanding shares of 3a for 400,000 euros (US$471,260) to be paid immediately, plus 3.5 million euros (US$4,1million) to be paid on closing, which is likely to happen on or around October 31, 2021. In a statement, XPhyto CEO Hugh Rogers said: "We have collaborated closely with the 3a-diagnostics team on several diagnostics products and have found them to be a highly innovative and focused partner.” Versus Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VS) (FRA:BMVB) has announced that the company will be powering live in-stadium experiences for the inaugural season of The Hundred, a new 100-ball cricket tournament involving eight men's and women's teams located in major cities across England and Wales. The Hundred run by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) begins play on July 21, 2021.Following their continued work with US-based sports leagues like the NHL and MLB, Versus is partnering with London, UK-based Progress Productions to enhance the in-stadium experience for fans attending home matches for The Hundred’s eight teams. Empower Clinics Inc (CSE:CBDT) (OTCPINK:EPWCF) (FRA:8EC) has announced a tie-up with healthcare tech group Tabula Rasa HealthCare Inc (TRHC) (NASDAQ:TRHC) to offer home testing services, which should help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Tabula Rasa will provide call center services for Empower's diagnostic laboratory Kai Care's COVID-19 and Influenza A/B at-home salvia test kit. "As flu season starts to pick up, differentiating COVID (and the potential strain variations) from flu will be immensely important, and potentially save lives," the CEO of Empower, Steven McAuley, told investors in a statement. Aurelius Minerals Inc (CVE:AUL) (OTCMKTS:AURQF) (FRA:1GA) said it had recently completed two advanced exploration programs at its wholly-owned Nova Scotia gold projects, which will help its drill targeting efforts. A high-resolution 1,130 line kilometres helicopter geophysical survey was flown along the gold-rich Meguma formation with line spacing at 75 metres in three distinct blocks; one over the Aureus East and West projects, one over the Tangier project and the third over the company's Forest Hill project. The second study was a high precision borehole optical televiewer program at the firm's Aureus East and West projects. Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:GMBL) (NASDAQ:GMBLW) has provided an update on the rollout of ggCircuit's crypto mining application for LAN centers. The crypto mining application is an add-on to the ggLeap subscription offering that enables center owners to utilize idle computing power to mine for Ethereum by opting into the initiative with the click of a button. Since launching in beta in early May, over 100 centers have opted in and mined a total of more than $250,0000 of Ethereum. "The crypto mining application has exceeded our expectations so far in terms of center participation as well as revenue," commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment in a statement. Silver Range Resources Ltd (CVE:SNG) (OTCMKTS:SLRRF) (FRA:8SR) said it has received the results from an extensive exploration effort at its Silver Mountain property in Nevada. Through the program, which ran from March through June, Silver Range was able to stake two new projects, complete reconnaissance work near the Gold Chief property, as well as the recently expanded Steptoe project; and conduct exploration programs at the Strongbox property and the Cambridge project. The precious metals company is a prospect generator working in Nevada and Northern Canada. To date, Silver Range has assembled a portfolio of 47 properties, of which nine are currently under option to others and three have been converted to royalty interests.  Willow Biosciences Inc (TSE:WLLW) (OTCQX:CANSF) has said it is boosting its commercial operations and R&D teams as the company starts to commercialize its biosynthetically-produced cannabinoids. The firm has scaled up its lead program, cannabigerol (CBG) to start manufacturing the highly valuable and rare cannabinoid at a commercial level. Willow told investors that its R&D teams are now focusing on developing cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) programs for commercial manufacture, and is looking at harvesting other rare cannabinoids such as cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), and Cannabinol (CBN). Gatling Exploration Inc (CVE:GTR) (OTCQB:GATGF) (FRA:G28A) said it has signed an exploration agreement with the Matachewan and Wahgoshig First Nations for continued cooperation as the Larder gold project in the Abitibi continues to advance. "This major milestone for Gatling marks the culmination of more than two years of relationship building and discussions between the company and the Matachewan and Wahgoshig First Nations, and sets forth a solid foundation for continued cooperation as the Larder project advances further along the value chain," Jason Billan, Gatling’s CEO said in a statement. Nextleaf Solutions Ltd (CSE:OILS) (OTCQB:OILFF) (FRA:L0MA) said it has signed a supply agreement with the British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch (BCLDB) for the sale and distribution of Nextleaf's prohibition-era brand, Glacial Gold cannabis oils and branded products. As an innovative cannabis processor British Columbia-based Nextleaf Solutions owns one of the largest portfolios of US patents for the extraction, distillation and delivery of cannabinoids. The company supplies cannabis oils to its wholesale customers and distributes consumer products under its award-winning, Glacial Gold brand.  Under the supply agreement, Nextleaf's wholly-owned subsidiary Nextleaf Labs Ltd will supply the BCLDB with large format THC and CBD ingestible oils, and vape cartridges produced at the cannabis company’s processing facility in Greater Vancouver.  Real Luck Group Ltd (CVE:LUCK) (OTCQB:LUKEF) and its subsidiary companies doing business as Luckbox, announced a strategic partnership with Aspire Global PLC's (STO:ASPIRE) (OTCMKTS:ASPGF) BtoBet. The partnership is a key component of broadening the company's platform and will add casino games to the Luckbox platform, as well as BtoBet's comprehensive sportsbook solution, including esports. In a statement, Real Luck Group CEO Thomas Rosander said: "BtoBet's industry-leading sportsbook solutions are key to building and improving the Luckbox product and betting offer by allowing customers to bet on traditional and an extended range esports events Recruiter.com Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCRT) (NASDAQ:RCRTW) revealed that it has surpassed 30,000 recruiters in its on-demand network. "With over 200 recruiters currently on assignment with our clients, we have seen rapid adoption of our on-demand model, which gives employers on-tap recruiters when they need help hiring," said Evan Sohn, CEO of Recruiter.com in a statement. "We look forward to continuing to increase our percentage of engaged and on-assignment recruiters as Recruiter.com grows its client base and opens new verticals. Now with over 30,000 recruiters and equipped with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) sourcing tools, we help employers recruit talent faster and better," he added. CO2 GRO Inc. (CVE:GROW) (OTCQB:BLONF) (FRA:4021) has announced the commercial feasibility of a CO2 Delivery Solutions system at a Quebec indoor micro cultivation facility. The company noted that the customer's facility has flower grow rooms with vertical wall racks that produce high quality, high yield and low-cost cannabis products. The commercial feasibility will occur in a vegetative grow room and in a separate flowering grow room. Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHUN) said it has closed its third pediatric Multiscreen-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform licensing win for a patient-centric, digital front door mobile application portfolio with one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems. As one of the largest freestanding pediatric health systems in the United States, including a headquarters based in the Southwest region of the country, digital transformation and innovation is a central cornerstone of the customer’s strategy to enhance their patient and visitor experience for children, all while optimizing the utilization of their available resources for improved financial performance and better clinical outcomes. “We are honored to provide our tech-enabled, mobile-first capabilities optimized for healthcare so that parents and staff can focus more of their attention on the children under their care,” said Alan S. Knitowski, president, CEO and co-founder of Phunware in a statement. Vox Royalty Corp (CVE:VOX) (OTCMKTS:VOXCF) has noted that its royalty partner Thor Explorations Ltd (CVE:THX) (LON:THX) (OTCMKTS:THXPF) (FRA:T2X) has begun commissioning its gold processing plant at the Segilola gold project in Nigeria and will pour the first gold bar there before the end of the month. Vox Royalty, which has a 1.5% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on all products mined from the property, estimates it will receive pre-tax royalty revenues of C$4.4 million within the first two full years of production. "Based on production guidance from Thor, we expect that this royalty has the potential to generate revenue almost five times Vox's initial investment of C$900,000 within a span of three years,” Vox Royalty executive vice president of corporate development Simon Cooper said in a statement. Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKDA) has named Laura Pitlik its chief marketing officer, as the company expands its consumer goods platforms following several key acquisitions. A veteran consumer packaged goods strategist, the company said Pitlik will spearhead brand development and omnichannel marketing activities for Arcadia's portfolio of consumer nutrition, health and wellness brands. She will also lead the company's go-to-market strategies for the e-commerce, retail and food service channels. Mindset Pharma Inc (CSE:MSET) (OTCQB:MSSTF) (FRA:9DF) has announced the appointment of Dr Ishrat Husain to the company’s scientific advisory board. Mindset said Dr Husain will provide strategic guidance as the company develops a regulatory pathway for its novel psychedelic-based therapeutics to receive US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and eventually offer relief to patients suffering from mental illness.  Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (OTCQB:NEXCF) (NEO:NTAR) (CSE:NTAR) (FRAN29) has announced that Evan Gappelberg, the company's CEO-founder and Paul Duffy, its president and chairman of the board will present and have a live Q&A session with investors, hosted by Proactive’s Steve Darling on July 20, 2021, at 11.30am Eastern Time (US and Canada). To join the webinar, investors can use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/94099243779?pwd=OHJDYkNvT2JaaUJwUUdpOGJMdFV6QT09; Passcode: 639712; Dial-in numbers are: New York +1-646-876-9923; California +1-669-900-6833/ +1-408-638-0968; Washington +1-253-215-8782; Maryland +1-301-715-8592; Chicago +1-312-626-6799; Texas +1-346-248-7799/ +1-940-992-43779; Webinar ID: 940 9924 3779. International numbers are available via: https://zoom.us/u/abSz4tVT1w PsyBio Therapeutics Corp. (CVE:PSYB) (OTCQB:PSYBF) has announced that Evan Levine, its chief executive officer and director, and Dr Michael Spigarelli, its chief medical officer, are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat moderated by David Sherman, LifeSci Partners Senior Research Analyst and Head of Research, at the LifeSci Partners Private Summer Symposium on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 1.30pm ET. Registration and Webcast details are available via the following link: https://web.cvent.com/event/95bbbf1d-cbdc-4941-af8e-6c7f4f5249a2/regProcessStep1:5488f9e6-e8a5-4c1a-a555-fbf5bcaa5644 Genprex, Inc. (NASDAQ:GNPX) has announced that its president and chief executive officer, Rodney Varner, will be participating in a webinar series with CEO Roadshow to provide a company overview to investors on a monthly basis from July through September 2021. The specific dates are: Wednesday, July 21 at 12pm EDT; Wednesday, August 18 at 11am EDT; and Wednesday, September 22 at 11 am EDT. The Webinars are be accessed via the following link: https://bit.ly/3eoHeie. The company said Varner will be available for questions following each company presentation. The webinars will be recorded and available for replay on Genprex’s website for a period of time. Replays will also be available on CEORoadshow.com following each webinar. Kodiak Copper Corp. (CVE:KDK) has announced that its common shares are now eligible for book-entry and depository services of the Depository Trust Company (DTC), to facilitate electronic clearing and settlement of transfers in the United States. Kodiak currently trades on the OTCQB under the ticker symbol KDKCF. Claudia Tornquist, Kodiak's CEO commented: "We are pleased to have received DTC eligibility to facilitate the trading, and efficient electronic transfer, of our common shares for U.S. investors and brokerage firms. This will allow for faster execution of trades and improved liquidity of our common shares and will help to broaden our US investors base. AgraFlora Organics International Inc.  (CSE:AGRA) (FRA:PU31) (OTCPINK:AGFAF) said its board of directors has approved the settlement of amounts owing for services rendered through the issuance of common shares. Under the debt settlement, the company issued an aggregate amount of 803,783 shares at a deemed price of $0.05 per share. All shares issued will be subject to a minimum hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance. Electric Royalties Ltd (CVE:ELEC) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced May 5, 2021, which will see the issue of 5 million shares at a purchase price of 40 cents per share, together with 5 million share purchase warrants with an exercise price of 60 cents for a two-year period with 36 placees.