NA Proactive news snapshot: Canada Silver Cobalt Works, Benchmark Metals, Empress Royalty, Boosh Plant-Based Brands UPDATE ...

Canada Silver Cobalt Works Inc is set to start a drill program in the next 30 days at its Graal-Nourricier - Lac Suzanne property in Quebec following the receipt of a drill permit. The asset is one of 15 properties on 689 claims covering over 38,000 hectares (Ha), which are believed to be prospective for nickel, copper, and cobalt - electric vehicle (EV) battery metals. Laurentia Exploration will carry out the drilling, which will focus on the Bouguer Anomalies Targets at the property. Benchmark Metals Inc, in conjunction with Tsay Key Dene Nation, Kwadacha Nation, and Takla Nation, has received TSX Venture Exchange acceptance for the issuance of three non-transferable share purchase warrants to acquire up to 100,000 common shares at an exercise price of $1.30 per share until July 21, 2024, one such warrant being issued to the nominees of each of the three First Nations. CEO John Williamson said: "The Warrants awarded to the partner First Nations are a significant step to advancing the Project with First Nations' ownership and support. The Warrants represent a collaborative process for responsible resource development." Chief Pierre from Tsay Keh Dene nation stated: "The call warrants to be issued by Benchmark to the Tse Keh Nay First Nations is further proof that Benchmark values its relationship with the Tse Keh Nay First Nations. It also clearly shows that where a mining project is based on mutual respect between a proponent and First Nations, responsible development and partnership, First Nation participation both adds value to the project and increases certainty for all parties." The warrants and the common shares issuable on exercise of the warrants are subject to a hold period until November 21, 2021.  Empress Royalty Corp. (TSX-V:EMPR, OTCQB:EMPYF)said it has made the final US$3 million payment as part of a previously-announced US$5 million silver stream agreement on the Tahuehueto project in Mexico owned by Altaley Mining Corporation (TSX-V:ATLY), previously known as Telson Mining Corporation. Empress will receive 100% of the payable silver production from Tahuehueto for the first 1,250,000 payable ounces, after which the percentage will be reduced to 20% to a maximum of 10 years from first production after which the stream terminates. “The completion of the US$5M silver stream is an important milestone for Empress as we continue to deliver on our plans to build a diversified portfolio of gold and silver investments,” Empress CEO Alexandra Woodyer Sherron said in a statement. Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc (CSE:VEGI, PINK:VGGIF) said it will expand its current product line into the refrigerated section with the addition of three new offerings. Dubbed the Chill Line, the new plant-based meal offerings will include three Heat'n Eat dishes: Chili, Mushroom Good Gravy and Sloppy Joe. Boosh will begin production of the Chill Line additions on July 30, 2021 and plans to distribute the Heat’n Eat dishes in Canada through UNFI, one of the largest natural food distributors in North America. Co-Diagnostics (NASDAQ:CODX) Inc has strengthened its intellectual property portfolio after being awarded a patent in the Republic of Korea for the company’s CoPrimer technology. Developed in 2013, Co-Diagnostics (NASDAQ:CODX)' solely owned CoPrimer technology received its first patent from the United States Patent Office in 2018, and underpins the company's molecular diagnostic test products deployed in laboratories and hospitals in over 50 countries and across the US. Among the numerous molecular diagnostic products using CoPrimer technology to have received regulatory clearance is the Logix Smart COVID-19 Test kit, of which the company has sold millions since the pandemic. In addition, Co-Diagnostics (NASDAQ:CODX) has previously announced that the kit is effective in detecting all known strains and variants of SARS-CoV-2, including the Delta variant. ESE Entertainment Inc reported second-quarter 2021 revenue of $716,293, a 350% year-over-year increase, following the company’s acquisitions of K1CK and World Performance Group Ltd (WPG) in 2021. ESE ended the quarter with total assets of $6,087,941 as of April 30, 2021. “I am very pleased with the progress of our operations and financial position halfway through 2021. We managed to improve our margins significantly while growing our business quarter over quarter, which was achieved by focusing on key clients and our strong M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) strategy,” ESE Entertainment CEO Konrad Wasiela said in a statement.   Todos Medical Ltd has reported that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a new Certificate of Free Sale for Tollovid Daily, the newest member of the company’s Tollovid dietary supplement product line. The company said the certificate is for a twice-daily dosing regimen and, critically, a 3CL protease inhibitor claim. Each 60-pill bottle of Tollovid Daily can help support and maintain healthy immune function for 30 days. Todos said it intends to establish a monthly subscription model as part of its marketing launch campaign for Tollovid Daily immune system support. Tollovid and Tollovid Daily are both 3CL protease inhibitor products developed under a joint venture with NLC Pharma. BetterLife Pharma Inc (CSE:BETR, OTCQB:BETRF)'s bid to advance its TD-010 candidate to treat chronic anxiety and depression has been boosted by a funding award. The biotech revealed it had been granted Mitacs Accelerate program funding for its joint application with Dr Argel Aguilar-Valles at Carleton University department of neuroscience to carry out research of the drug in preclinical models. Dr Argel Aguilar-Valles’s team, who are experts on the molecular mechanisms that underlie psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, will work with BetterLife to test TD-010 in both in vitro and in vivo models that are established in the former's lab.  Viscount Mining Corp (TSX-V:VML, OTCQB:VLMGF) has announced new results from the Passiflora target on its Silver Cliff property that showed widespread silver mineralization. The junior company drilled three additional holes at Passiflora during a spring 2021 campaign to follow up on a 193.9-metre-deep hole from 2020 that showed anomalous silver throughout, along with some anomalous gold. Of the newer holes, Hole 20-05 saw silver mineralization throughout the total length of 172.7 metres, while Holes 21-09 and 21-10 also encountered silver mineralization throughout the length of the 183.3-metre bores. KWESST (TSX-V:KWE, OTCQB:KWEMF) Micro Systems Inc said it has hired Blaine Groves to lead the ongoing productization effort of the Low Energy Cartridge system starting in early September. Groves was hired following the successful live demo of KWESST (TSX-V:KWE, OTCQB:KWEMF)’s non-lethal Low Energy Cartridge system in British Columbia on July 9, 2021. As noted in a company statement, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the manufacturing of firing platforms to his new role at the company. BioVaxys Technology Corp says the US Food and Drug Administration has provided the necessary guidance for the company to prepare an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for clinical trials of CoviDTH as a diagnostic for evaluating T-cell immune response to SARS-CoV-2. The FDA, in its official written response to BioVaxys' request for a pre-IND Type B review of CoviDTH, found the chemistry, manufacturing and controls, and other elements of the clinical development program proposed by BioVaxys to be acceptable and provided guidance and feedback supportive of the company's clinical development plans. In addition, the company said the FDA indicated that animal toxicity studies for CoviDTH were not required and that it could start its clinical development program with a combined Phase I/II study. VolitionRx (NYSEMKT:VNRX) Limited said it has been working with researchers at two leading NHS Foundation Trusts on studies in coronavirus (COVID-19) for which abstracts were released this week at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) Congress, in Philadelphia. The Austin, Texas-based epigenetics company’s easy-to-use blood-based Nu.Q test has been found to be an effective method for monitoring Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in sepsis. Significantly, NETs also play a role in COVID-19, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. NEO Battery Materials Ltd said it has entered into a second licensing agreement with Yonsei University-Industry Foundation (YUIF) in South Korea. The new deal will see NEO granted an exclusive worldwide license for the patent regarding silicon anode nanocoating technology for lithium-ion batteries. According to the company, the agreement is with regards to a modified carbon nanotube (CNT) coating material that is directly integrable and suitable with NEO's current silicon (Si) nanocoating technology and process. Altiplano Metals Inc has provided an update on the ongoing underground development at the Farellon Copper-Gold (Cu-Au) mine located near La Serena, Chile. In a statement, the company said the development work on the Hugo Decline continues, with the underground advance to the next operating position located at the 360-meter level. The extension of the decline is part of the ongoing development to support additional operating levels at depth, as the work was initiated after establishing working levels on the 368 meters (m) drift and has an expected total advance of 92.5m to reach the 360-meter level.  Newrange Gold Corp said it had resumed drilling at its Pamlico project in Nevada on the first of several planned holes. The junior resource company said it is starting on the Skarn Zone in the McGill Canyon area, which is located over four kilometres southeast of two holes drilled earlier in the year. The new hole is in “close proximity” to a mineralized porphyry dyke that assayed nearly 3 grams per ton (g/t) gold in June. Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX:TBP, OTCQB:TBPMF) Inc said it has engaged Christine Caron as a patient partner to actively collaborate in research, knowledge translation, and patient engagement within the pain and sepsis communities. Caron, who lost multiple limbs after a dog bite sent her into septic shock, will be involved in reviewing and commenting on informed consent forms, questionnaires, or interview guides related to Tetra's clinical trials. “We are very pleased to have Ms. Caron join the Tetra team as its first Patient Partner,” Tetra Bio-Pharma (TSX:TBP, OTCQB:TBPMF) CEO Guy Chamberland said in a statement. VR Resources Ltd (TSX-V:VRR, OTCQB:VRRCF). has said it plans to mobilize for a drill program in late August this year at its Hecla-Kilmer property (H-K) project in northern Ontario having confirmed rare earth mineralization in an iron oxide copper gold (IOCG) breccia target, which was hit with two holes last year. New data from the re-assay of samples from one of these holes has confirmed rare earth element (REE) concentrations of more than 0.5% total rare earth oxide (TREO), said the explorer. In addition, these are over widths, which exceed 50 metres (m) in high-density mineralization zones within hydrothermal breccia. Clean Air Metals Inc (TSX-V:AIR, FRA:CKU, OTCQB:CLRMF) announced that the shareholders approved all matters at its Annual General and Special Meeting held on July 21, 2021, as follows: (i) the election of Abraham Drost, James Gallagher, Dean Chambers, MaryAnn Crichton and Ewan Downie as directors of the company for the ensuing year; (ii) the approval to amend the articles of the company to permit the company to change its registered office location from British Columbia to an address located in Ontario; (iii) the appointment of Manning Elliott LLP as Auditor for the company for the ensuing year; and (iv) the approval and confirmation of the company's new fixed Equity Incentive Plan. Else Nutrition Holdings Inc (OTCQX:BABYF, TSX-V:BABY), the plant-based baby, toddler and children nutrition company, has announced that it will be expanding into Rouses Markets retail locations. Rouses Markets are a chain of grocery supermarkets in the US states of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi with nearly 7,000 employees. Founded in 1960, the family-owned company operates 65 supermarkets. “Partnering with Rouses Markets is an exciting development for the Else brand,” Else Nutrition co-founder and CEO Hamutal Yitzhak said in a statement. “In addition to our mutual commitment to support a healthier, more sustainable planet, this partnership significantly bolsters our presence in a region in which we’ve seen demand from parents seeking cleaner, whole food nutrition for their children,” she added. First Cobalt (TSX-V:FCC, OTCQX:FTSSF) Corp. said it has successfully extracted nickel, cobalt, copper, manganese, lithium and graphite from a “black mass” product recovered from recycled batteries. Black mass represents the main chemical composition of the battery and is obtained after the removal of the mechanical housing of the battery. In a statement, the company said work is now underway to leverage the existing operating permits, flowsheet, and equipment at its Canadian hydrometallurgical refinery to become the first facility to recycle battery materials on a large scale for reintroduction into the electric vehicle battery supply chain.  Ketamine One (NEO:MEDI) Capital Limited (LSE:CAPD, FRA:C8D), a consolidator of medical clinics and aspiring leader in mental health treatments, touted the continued success of the Health Canada-approved advanced brain-scanning NeuroCatch Platform, being used at its Integrated Rehab and Performance Limited (IRP) clinic in Victoria, British Columbia. The Vancouver-based company said IRP has been an “early adopter” of NeuroCatch’s brain-scanning technology since September 2020, in an effort to better understand brain health and neurocognitive function in patients. “NeuroCatch continues to differentiate IRP from other rehabilitation clinics, along with its unique focus on patients from the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and various first responder organizations,” said the company.  District Metals Corp said it has executed a definitive purchase agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMX Royalty Corp to acquire full ownership of the polymetallic Svärdsjö Property in the Bergslagen District of Sweden. The property is 200 kilometers (km) northwest of Stockholm, in an area that hosts two mines: Boliden's Garpenberg mine and Lundin Mining's Zinkgruvan mine. Once the deal is finalized, District Metals will continue to focus on its advanced exploration stage Tomtebo property also situated in the Bergslagen Mining District.  Psyched Wellness (CSE:PSYC, FRA:5U9, OTCQB:PSYCF) Ltd announced it has completed its largest extraction of AME-1 to date. The life sciences company, which produces and distributes functional and psychedelic mushrooms, said it successfully shipped the product to its partner labs in Asia to complete preclinical studies. Around 20 kilograms (kg) of raw material was used to generate nearly 4.2kg of AME-1, Psyched said in a statement.  Group Eleven Resources Corp said that a maiden drill program at Zones 3 and 4 of the Carrickittle zinc prospect at its PG West project in Ireland has started in a bid to select further drill targets for later this year. This latest diamond drilling is expected to total 2,700 metres (m) and is part of the company's 2021, fully funded 5,000m program. Results are expected by September or October. In addition, a ground magnetics survey is now finished over a 1.5 square kilometre (sq km) area, north of and including Zones 1-4 at Carrickittle, with results expected over the next few weeks. Marble Financial Inc. (CSE:MRBL, PINK:MRBLF) has surpassed the 20,000 member milestone as it continues to establish itself as the most effective digital financial technology wellness solution for goal-driven Canadians. The company said its announcement has been fuelled by growing partnerships and brand awareness initiatives, combined with multiple new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) digital financial wellness products through Marble’s AI-powered technology ecosystem, MyMarble. Since launching the first iteration of MyMarble to its member base in November 2020, the company said it has seen a healthy average member growth of 30% month-over-month with an average attachment rate to the premium subscription of 7%.  Great Panther Mining Limited revealed new results from a drill program on the Urucum North deposit that highlight the potential for additional near-term gold production at the firm’s flagship Tucano operation. The Vancouver-based miner told investors that the results show potential to expand the open pit. Drilling at the Urucum North (URN) deposit revealed intersections of 2.2 metres (m) at 14.3 grams per ton (g/t) gold, 2.6m at 6.3 g/t gold, and 2.6m at 9.3 g/t gold, which included 3.1m at 4.1 g/t gold.  Contakt World (CSE:HELP) Technologies Corp. has appointed commercial and software expert Ricardo Lachac as chief revenue officer. In a statement, the company said Lachac is a seasoned global multilingual executive with 30 years of experience, including 20 years in C-level, technology, data, analytics, and risk management while leading go-to-market strategies and revenue growth. He was recently vice president, business development & CEO, Brazil, for LexisNexis Risk Solutions (LNRS). Lachac launched LNRS Brazil, where the company had no footprint and quickly captured more than 50% of the market share in high-tech niches like Auto Insurance Telematics.  Versus Systems Inc has announced a strategic partnership with the Military Bowl Foundation Inc to power the technology behind interactive experiences for live events and digital activations. Versus said it will provide fan engagement for the Military Bowl, a US college football championship game between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference. TRACON Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TCON) Inc said it has upsized its previously announced bought deal offering of common stock to $15 million from $10 million due to increased demand to advance the continued clinical development of potential cancer drug envafolimab. The San Diego company, which utilizes a capital-efficient product development platform to develop its clinical-stage pipeline of cancer therapies, said that due to demand, the underwriter has agreed to increase the size of the public offering and purchase on a firm commitment basis of 3,926,702 shares at a price of “$3.82 per share, less underwriting discounts, and commissions.” In addition, the company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 589,005 shares at the public offering price.  Talon Metals Corp said it has added three experienced former Rio Tinto members to the Talon team. The base metals company is working to advance its Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota towards production and as it aligns itself as a strategic player in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. The three additions, who are well-versed on the Minnesota project, will take on senior roles at Talon as the company continues to execute its goals. Major Precious Metals Corp said it has closed the final tranche of its C$10 million private placing aimed at supporting the large diamond drilling campaign at its Skaergaard project in Greenland. On July 6, the firm closed a tranche for over 24.2 million company units, at C$0.35 each for gross proceeds of C$8.5 million. In the final tranche, announced today, the explorer said it had issued around 4.2 million at C$0.35 each for C$1.5 million.  Plurilock Security Inc said it has received a US$217,000 purchase order from a California state retirement fund manager. The company will provide the fund manager with license renewals and maintenance support on several VMware products that provide virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), server visualization, and business continuity and disaster recovery solutions. Plurilock noted that since April 1, 2021, it has announced a total of US$7.6 million in sales from all signed contracts and orders.  Vox Royalty (TSX-V:VOX) Corp has updated on more recent news from its royalty partners, which is expected to unlock further value for the royalty and streaming group's shareholders. "The last month has been extremely productive for our royalty operator partners, with newsflow linked to production expansions, key permitting approvals and continued exploration success," said Riaan Esterhuizen, the executive vice-president of its Australian operations. "As examples, the production expansion at Higginsville has the potential to extend the mine life linked to Vox's Dry Creek royalty, and the key permitting approvals at Pitombeiras and Bulong serve to de-risk anticipated 2022 royalty revenue. The Vox team is excited that its royalty portfolio continues to generate an increasing number of catalysts that should benefit the company and its shareholders." Altaley Mining Corporation (TSX-V:ATLY) said it has executed a US $12 million loan facility agreement with Accendo Banco S.A. Institucion de Banca Multiple to complete the final part of its previously announced US$25 million Accendo Syndicate Funding plan providing a fully funded solution to complete the construction and ramp-up of Telson's 100% owned Tahuehueto Gold Mine project. The closing of the Accendo Mid-Term Loan Facility, to be drawn down by Altaley in stages with first disbursement of US$3.2 million received July 19, 2021, also triggers a 2nd and final advance payment of US$3 million under the Empress Royalty Corp. (TSX-V:EMPR, OTCQB:EMPYF) silver streaming agreement.  "Closing this Accendo Mid-Term Loan Facility Agreement, the final part of the Accendo Syndicate financing triggering the 2nd tranche of the Empress Royalty Silver Stream completes our planned capital raise, providing the pathway to finalize our construction program at our flagship Tahuehueto Gold Mine Project. Tahuehueto's construction program is in full swing and making excellent progress and closing this Accendo loan agreement allows Altaley to accelerate construction, with the goal of allowing Tahuehueto to achieve initial pre-production near the end of 2021," commented Ralph Shearing, Altaley Mining CEO. "On behalf of the Company and our shareholders, I want to thank our funders and partners, Accendo, Empress Royalty, private placement investors, Trafigura, Nyrstar and Estratégica for everyone's outstanding effort to achieve the closing of the US $25 million Accendo Syndicate financing." Empower Clinics Inc. (CSE:CBDT, PINK:EPWCF) announced that its Annual Report on Form 20-F containing its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, and prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and on OTC Markets on July 21, 2021. "Keeping current on all reporting and disclosure requirements as a public company is imperative," said Steven McAuley, chairman & CEO of Empower. "Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11, an important component of the over-the-counter (OTC) market structure requires issuers information to remain current and publicly available. Our company has filed the required documents and we will improve our timeliness of these filings going forward." GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE:GSQ, FRA:29Q1) said it has scheduled its second-quarter 2021 financial results conference call with the investment community to be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 8.00am EST. In addition to the financial results, management expects to provide an operational update including details on its recent acquisitions and operational progress. To participate, investors can dial toll-free 1-800-319-4610 or 1-604-638-5340 in Canada and the US or 0808-101-2791 in the UK. A replay will be available until August 12, 2021, by dialing 1-800-319-6413 or 1-604-638-9010 and entering passcode 7460. Renforth Resources Inc (CSE:RFR, OTCQB:RFHRF). has announced that Nicole Brewster, its president and CEO, will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com on July 27, 2021, at 10.30am ET via the following link: https://bit.ly/3hGKd6Z. This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event. Investors can learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Gear Energy (TSX:GXE) Ltd, an oil-focused publicly traded exploration and production company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the US. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. "We are very pleased to provide this incremental ease of access to Gear Energy (TSX:GXE) equity for our existing and future US shareholder base and look forward to growing the company together," said Ingram Gillmore, president & CEO of Gear Energy (TSX:GXE). Psyched Wellness (CSE:PSYC, FRA:5U9, OTCQB:PSYCF) Ltd, a life sciences company focused on the production and distribution of artisanal functional and psychedelic mushrooms, has announced that as a result of a continuous disclosure review conducted by staff of the Ontario Securities Commission, it is issuing the following press release to clarify its previous disclosure. The company has refiled its annual management discussion and analysis (MD&A) for the year ended November 30, 2020, and the interim MD&A for the period ended February 28, 2021 (Revised MD&A). The Revised MD&A was refiled to, among other things, provide more prominent disclosure in respect of the company's outlook and strategy, the cost breakdown of the company's advertising and promotion expenditures, the impact of COVID-19, the regulatory overview of non-psychedelic mushroom nutraceutical products and natural health products in Canada and the US, and the company's significant projects which are not yet generating revenue. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM). the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Cansortium Inc., a vertically-integrated cannabis company operating under the Fluent brand, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has upgraded today 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 grateful to the OTC Markets Group for providing an efficient and transparent platform that our U.S. shareholders and prospective investors can rely upon," said Cansortium CEO Robert Beasley. "We expect this upgrade to the OTCQX to improve our market exposure and visibility for both the individual and institutional investment community." OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Salazar Resources Ltd (TSX-V:SRL)., a company focused on creating value and positive change through discovery, exploration and development in Ecuador, 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 from the OTCQB Market marks an important milestone for companies, enabling them to demonstrate their qualifications and build visibility among US investors. Fredy E. Salazar, CEO and president, commented: "We are delighted to commence trading on the OTCQX, particularly during a period of significant exploration activity for Salazar in Ecuador, which is widely recognized as one of the world's most exciting and under-explored mining jurisdictions. Our experienced team has a proven track record and an unrivalled understanding of the geology in-country, having played an integral role in the discovery of most of the major projects in Ecuador, including the two newest operating gold and copper mines. We are currently focused on leveraging this knowledge to create value for shareholders by seeking the discovery of the country's next commercial copper-gold asset and have drills turning across our portfolio this year." Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) (NASDAQ:VUZI), a supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced it will host a conference call regarding its second quarter 2021 operating results at 4.30pm ET on August 9, 2021. To join the live conference call, please dial 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 201-689-8354 (international callers outside of the U.S. and Canada) 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Participants can also click HERE for instant telephone access to the event. The link will become active around 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference. Virtual Investor Conferences has announced the agenda for the upcoming Green Energy and Precious Metals Investor Conference on July 27, 28, and 29, 2021. Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are invited to listen to the executive management of green energy and precious companies discuss their property positions, development schedules, market opportunity, and investment highlights. The program opens at 8.45am ET, with the first webcast at 9.00am ET on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Investors can register via the following link: https://bit.ly/36ywhH1. “OTC Markets is excited to host the three-day Green Energy and Precious Metals Investor Conference co-sponsored by Murdock Capital and TAA Advisory," said Jason Paltrowitz, executive vice president of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group. "We are proud to feature an expansive roster of companies spearheading exploration, development and production in this sector. We welcome the contributions of our keynote speakers Byron King, Editor, Agora Financial-St. Paul Research and Raymond McCormick, Managing Director, Capstone Partners." A real-time solution for investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences is part of OTC Market Group Inc.'s suite of investor relations services specifically designed for more efficient Investor Access. Replicating the look and feel of on-site investor conferences, Virtual Investor Conferences combine leading-edge conferencing and investor communications capabilities with a comprehensive global investor audience network. To view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, investors can visit: www.virtualinvestorconferences.com