NA Proactive news snapshot: Avalon GloboCare, Byrna Technologies, Kidoz, PowerTap Hydrogen Capital, Todos Medical UPDATE ...

Avalon GloboCare Corp, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and the University of Pittsburgh said they have forged a collaboration to develop new cancer immunotherapy approaches and streamline manufacturing processes to bring powerful treatments to cancer patients “within days instead of weeks.” Cancer immunotherapy, which stimulates and trains a patient’s own immune system to target and kill tumors while leaving healthy cells intact, is an effective treatment for many cancer patients. One of these therapies, cancer immunotherapy called CAR-T, short for chimeric antigen receptor therapy, alters a patient’s own T-cells to kill their cancer cells. “This approach has been successful for some patients with leukemias, lymphomas and more recently, multiple myeloma, but only a limited number of patients have been able to benefit from these therapies,” noted the new partners in a joint statement. Byrna Technologies Inc. has announced the introduction of its new .68 caliber projectile, the Byrna Eco-Kinetic round.  The Eco-Kinetic round became available for pre-order on the Byrna website starting on August 1, 2021. The company said the Byrna Eco-Kinetic round is a "revolutionary" .68 caliber non-lethal projectile designed to replace both kinetic and inert practice rounds.  Kidoz Inc, a mobile adtech developer and owner of the market-leading KIDOZ Contextual Ad Network and the Kidoz Publisher SDK, has reported record second-quarter network growth driven by consumers in the wider digital economy and the company’s niche contextual advertising. For the second quarter of 2021, the company saw 256 million monetized impressions delivered, up 33% from 192 million paid impressions delivered in the first quarter of 2021. Meanwhile, 115 million video views were delivered during 2Q, up 35% from the 85 million video views in the 1Q of 2021. The company also reported that over 100 million rich media ads were played in 2Q, up 38% from the 72 million in the 1Q. PowerTap Hydrogen Capital Corp said it has partnered with Viridian Hydrogen UAE to help establish a hydrogen ecosystem in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and throughout the Middle East to meet the growing demand for alternatives to fossil fuels. The company, which is focused on installing hydrogen production and dispensing fueling infrastructure, said the collaboration with Viridian will help both private and public entities meet the growing need for renewable options across the UAE in the coming years. The initiative is in keeping with UAE Vision 2021, whose directives include the support of clean energy and the implementation of renewable growth plans, PowerTap added.  Todos Medical Ltd said it has made the final payment of $1.25 million to complete its $10 million acquisition of US-based Provista Diagnostics Inc, a medical diagnostics firm that owns the intellectual property rights to proprietary breast cancer blood test Videssa and has a diagnostic lab performing coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR testing. The company said it is currently expanding Alpharetta, Georgia-based Provista’s marketing team as it works to capitalize on its automated capabilities in COVID-19 PCR testing, variant identification, and neutralizing antibody testing. “Todos has completed a $2 million investment in order to upgrade the testing equipment in Provista’s lab,” said the company.  Empower Clinics Inc has completed the acquisition of Medi+Sure Canada Inc in a move which it said fits seamlessly into its North American e-commerce and distribution strategy. The C$3.5 million cash and stock deal was struck in July with Mario Cortis, MediSure’s sole shareholder. MediSure produces affordable, quality diabetes products that bring economic value to the diabetes testing market while delivering world-class training and educational support to those living with the disease. Empower said its established pharmacy footprint in Canada aligns with its growth strategy of working with and supporting pharmacies and the communities they serve. Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX:EFR, NYSEMKT:UUUU) reports that it had $98.8 million of working capital, including $79.4 million of cash and marketable securities and $29.2 million of inventory, as of June 30, 2021. In a statement, the company added that at current commodity prices, its inventory has a value of $39.1 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2021, Energy Fuels also noted that it incurred a net loss of $10.8 million, which included a non-cash mark-to-market increase in warrant liabilities during the quarter of $3.6 million, resulting from a significant increase in its share price.  Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) has announced the appointment of Jaime Guillen to its board of directors, adding relevant expertise as the company continues the development of projects, including its Net-Zero 1 facility at Lake Preston, South Dakota. Guillen is a managing partner at Faros Infrastructure Partners LLC, an investment firm with offices in the UK, the US and Mexico. He is also the head of asset management for Mexico Infrastructure Partners and has about 30 years of experience in equity investments, project finance, project development, commercial contract negotiations, and company operations in a variety of sectors, including energy, transport, natural resources, private equity and fund management, Gevo noted.  Unigold Inc. (TSX-V:UGD, OTCQX:UGDIF) has announced an increase in the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of the company. Due to oversubscribed demand, the private placement will now consist of up to 25,192,350 units at a price of $0.13 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $3,275,005. Each Unit will consist of one common share of the company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one common share at an exercise price of $0.30 until the date that is the earlier of: (i) two years following the date of issue, or (ii) 30 days after the date on which the company gives notice of acceleration. The proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the company's continued exploration and development on its Neita Concession in the Dominican Republic, and for general working capital purposes. Closing of the offering may be completed in multiple tranches and is subject to certain closing conditions including, but not limited to, conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange and receipt of any other required regulatory approvals. CytoDyn Inc. (OTCQB:CYDY) has announced that the director nominations submitted by an activist group led by Paul Rosenbaum and Bruce Patterson were invalid. The Rosenbaum/Patterson Group attempted to nominate five director candidates to take over control of the company’s six-member board of directors. CytoDyn said it remains open to engaging constructively with all its shareholders and values their input. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the board continuously evaluates the composition of the board to ensure it has the optimal mix of experience, expertise, and perspectives to represent the best interests of all shareholders. The company said it board will present its director candidates for the 2021 annual meeting of shareholders, which has been scheduled to be held on October 28, 2021, in its definitive proxy materials to be filed with the SEC in due course. The company added that it looks forward to continuing to focus on bringing its believed-to-be lifesaving treatment leronlimab to market. GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE:GSQ, FRA:29Q1) has announced a change in its fiscal year-end from November 30 to December 31. Marvel Discovery Corp. (TSX-V:MARV) announced that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) in the United States. The company's shares trade on the OTCQB under the symbol MARVF. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through 'DTC eligible' have an accelerated settlement period with reduced costs for US investors and brokers enabling the company's common shares to be traded through a much wider selection of firms through an electronic method of clearing securities. The company also said it has engaged GRA Enterprises LLC of Belleville, New Jersey to provide investor relations services under a consulting agreement dated July 29th, 2021. Services will include the production and publication of investor bulletins, distribution of investor bulletins to the consultant's e-mail list, and posts via the consultant's social media accounts. In consideration of these services, the company has agreed to pay the consultant a fee of US$50,000 for a 6 month term. The consulting agreement is subject to TSX Venture approval. SoLVBL Solutions Inc. (CSE:SOLV) has announced that the resolution, "The Arrangement: Spin-out 1312541 B.C. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company", as described on pages 43 to 47 in the Management Information Circular of the company for the Annual and Special Meeting of the shareholders to be held on August 9, 2021, will not be put to the shareholders for approval. The resolution will be withdrawn at the meeting because the Circular for the Meeting does not adequately set forth all of the details related to the spin-out in sufficient detail for a shareholder to make an informed decision on the subject matter of the resolution. Further information regarding the spin-out will be provided at a later time. This clarification to the Circular has been made at the request of Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) staff in connection with an OSC review of the continuous disclosure record of the company. Stuhini Exploration Ltd (TSX-V:STU). said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced June 17, 2021, which will see the issue of 2 million flow-through shares at a purchase price of 65 cents per share with 56 placees. O3 Mining Inc (TSX-V:OIII, OTCQX:OIIIF) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation pertaining to an asset purchase agreement dated July 7, 2021, between the company and an arm's-length party, whereby the company shall acquire the remaining interest in the Denain-Pershing property. As consideration, the company will make a one-time $125,000 cash payment and will issue an aggregate 21,603 common shares. Gatling Exploration (TSX-V:GTR, OTCQB:GATGF) Inc said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to its non-brokered private placement announced June 11, 2021, which will see the issue of 2.05 million common shares at a purchase price of 40 cents per common share and 3,347,200 flow-through shares at a purchase price of 45 cents per flow-through share, together with 1,025,000 share purchase warrants with an exercise price of 60 cents for a two-year period with 31 placees. Fortitude Gold (OTCQB:FTCO) Inc has announced the timing of its second-quarter 2021 earnings conference call scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The company's CEO Jason Reid will host the conference call at 11.00am Eastern Time. Topics of discussion will include second-quarter results and an update on current operations. Following Reid's opening remarks, the Company will host a question and answer (Q&A) session. The conference call will be recorded and posted to the company's website. To join the conference via webcast and to view presentation slides, investors can use the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2640/42406. To join the call via telephone dial-in details are: Toll Free 877-407-8031; International 201-689-8031. Investors should connect to the conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time' In its July 2021, issue, Power Growth Investor says buy The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS, OTCQX:VLNCF) Inc., recently $3.31. Power Growth previously said buy three times from November 2019 to January 2021, at prices ranging from $1.75 to $3.20. Assuming a $1,000 investment for each of the three buys, the $3,000 position is now worth $4,584. Valens is a Canadian cannabis grower, extractor and processor. It recently agreed to buy Green Roads, a U.S. maker of health and wellness products that contain hemp-derived, non-intoxicating CBD. The products include oils, topicals, personal care products and pet products. Valens will pay US$40 million upfront, and has agreed to an additional US$20 million in potential milestone payments. Buy the stock if aggressive, Power Growth Investor concluded. Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, has announced the agenda for the upcoming OTCQB Venture Virtual Investor Conference. The program opens at 9.15am ET on Thursday, August 5, 2021, with the first live webcast at 9.30am ET. Investors can register for the event at: https://bit.ly/3iI07ia. "We are proud to highlight our OTCQB Market and the broad range of venture companies representing a diverse mix of industries and sectors," said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services at OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM) A real-time solution for investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences is part of OTC Market Group'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. For more information about the program and to view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, investors can visit: www.virtualinvestorconferences.com Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series has announced that the presentations from the July Green Energy & Precious Metals lnvestor Conference are now available for on-demand viewing. Investors can register or log in to view the presentations via the following link: https://bit.ly/37cWBqt. The company presentations will be available 24/7 for 90 days. Investors, advisors and analysts may download shareholder materials from the "virtual trade booth" for the next three weeks. A real-time solution for investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences is part of OTC Market Group'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. For more information about the program and to view a complete calendar of Virtual Investor Conferences, investors can visit: www.virtualinvestorconferences.com