NA Proactive news snapshot: GreenBank Capital, Contakt World Technologies, PharmaDrug, ElectraMeccanica UPDATE ...

GreenBank Capital (CSE:GBC) Inc reports its portfolio company Ubique Minerals Limited has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) to earn in up to 80% of the shares of Alumina Ventures Ltd. The latter is the sole owner of the Port Loko Bauxite deposit as well as the partially developed mine in Sierra Leone. In its merchant banking capacity, GreenBank Capital assisted Ubique Minerals in its public listing on the CSE in September of 2018 and has since maintained a significant interest in Ubique. Contakt World (CSE:HELP) Technologies Corp is teaming up with a venerable US health institution to help address social disparities in healthcare with a new data project. The company announced an agreement in principle with Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at the Morehouse School of Medicine to help collect de-identified demographic data for the Health Equity Tracker Project, it said in a statement. Data collection will be done through Contakt World’s Softare-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform Smart Health RM and other products and services provided by the company, such as its Engagency.  PharmaDrug Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of controlled-substances and natural medicines such as psychedelics, cannabis and naturally-derived approved drugs, has announced that Harbourside CPA LLP was appointed as auditor effective August 6, 2021 until the closing of the next annual general meeting. ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) Vehicles Corp. said its flagship SOLO EV was showcased during US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm’s tour of its Michigan manufacturing facilities. As part of the tour, the company said Secretary Granholm viewed its SOLO EV among other vehicles at the US headquarters of its vehicle engineering partner FEV North America Inc. in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Secretary Granholm, who is a former Michigan governor, visited the facilities along with US Rep. Haley Stevens on August 5, 2021.  NEO Battery Materials Ltd announced that it has applied for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market and for full eligibility through the Depository Trust Company (DTC) for electronic settlement and clearing of its shares in the United States. The Vancouver-based resource company focused on battery metals and materials is currently trading on the OTC Pink under the symbol NBMFF and will continue to trade under the same symbol once listed on the OTCQB. In a brief statement on corporate matters, NEO Battery Materials CEO Spencer Huh said: “NEO is under the process of signing two new NDAs which includes an established automotive maker. Under our current working relationships with our NDA partners, we are working on sample testing for NEO's proprietary nanocoating solution to produce low-cost, long-lasting silicon anode materials.” KWESST (TSX-V:KWE, OTCQB:KWEMF) Micro Systems Inc executive chairman David Luxton gave an interview on the popular YouTube channel called "The Officer Tatum". The interview is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=938LuSbl9yo&t=13s. Tatum, a former Tucson, Arizona police officer and football player, runs the hit YouTube "The Officer Tatum" channel, with over 1.6 million subscribers. He is an advocate for KWESST (TSX-V:KWE, OTCQB:KWEMF)'s non-lethal Low Energy Cartridge (LEC) product line for law enforcement and personal defense in the US. As a commentator, Tatum also has a regular following of more than three million people across various social media platforms and is a frequent guest on TV shows such as The Ingraham Angle and Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News Channel. "What an incredible pleasure it was to interview and present Executive Chairman David Luxton to my YouTube audience. His detailed analysis of KWESST (TSX-V:KWE, OTCQB:KWEMF)'s Low Energy Cartridge competitive advantage in the American market of non-lethal alternatives to deadly weapons was very informative. Whether for civilian or current police/military personnel, this interview will peak interest in KWESST's new Low Energy Cartridge system." Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc (CSE:VEGI, OTC:VGGIF) announced it will offer Canadians and Americans home delivery services through the ShopVejii.com website. The firm said it had inked an agreement with Vejii Holdings Ltd to start home delivery services throughout Canada and the US in September 2021. British Columbia-based Vejii owns and operates a digital marketplace for plant-based and sustainable-living products at ShopVejii.com.  Alkaline Fuel Cell Power Corp, which is focused on the design, development and commercialization of alkaline fuel cell heat and power systems, announced that Stephan Laux has joined its subsidiary Fuel Cell Power NV, as the Business Development Director. The Vancouver-based group said that Laux will report to the company’s COO Jo Verstappen, who also serves as the CEO of the AFCP subsidiary company. Alkaline Fuel Cell Power noted that Laux, who will be based in Belgium, will play an “integral role” as the company and its subsidiary companies expand their market reach, “secure commercial arrangements with retail sales outlets of boiler manufacturers” and establish technical and industry collaborations. Silvercorp Metals Inc (TSX:SVM, AMEX:SVM) said its fiscal 2022 1Q revenues rose to $58.8 million from $46.7 million during the same period a year prior. A bulk of that uptick was a result of income from mine operations climbing 32% to $25.5 million, a $6 million increase from fiscal 1Q 2021. The silver-focused diversified miner also increased its investment in junior mining company Whitehorse Gold Corp. (TSX-V:WHG) A $5 million cash infusion from Silvercorp now increases the company's stake in Whitehorse Gold to 29.5%.  Planet 13 Holdings Inc (CSE:PLTH, OTCQX:PLNHF) has announced that Planet 13 Illinois LLC has won a Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin region from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. "We are thrilled to announce that Planet 13 Illinois was successful in the dispensary license lottery in the Chicago region," said Planet 13 co-CEO Larry Scheffler in a statement. "Chicago has been one of the main target markets for a Planet 13 SuperStore with its rapidly growing cannabis sales, large population base, and attraction as a tourist destination. We are thrilled to be a partner with Frank Cowan to help support the growth of the industry and to bring the Planet 13 experience to the Chicago region." Plant 13 Illinois LLC is owned 51% by Frank Cowan and 49% by Planet 13 Holdings Inc (CSE:PLTH, OTCQX:PLNHF). Bragg Gaming Group (TSX:BRAG, OTCQX:BRGGF) Inc announced its subsidiary Wild Streak Gaming has extended its deal with International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) (NYSE:IGT) (IGT), a global gaming company. Wild Streak will develop four new land-based games for IGT, adding to the 10 popular titles the agreement has already produced. Upcoming releases include Amazing Money Machine Gold & Sapphire, Queenie, and Dreamy Genie, which are set to launch in the remainder of this year.  The Valens Company (TSX:VLNS, OTCQX:VLNCF) Inc. has launched two new flavours of the top-selling Summit 10 beverage in partnership with A1 Cannabis Company. Valens said Summit 10 Raspberry Lemonade and Summit 10 Peach Lemonade will be available as part of the Summit product lineup of THC-forward beverages and edibles. The lemonades are refreshing 10mg THC beverages made with concentrated raspberry juice and natural white peach flavour, respectively. Both drinks are non-carbonated and come in bottles with resealable lids, allowing for controlled consumption as desired. Safe-T Group (NASDAQ:SFET) (NASDAQ:SFET) Ltd CEO Shachar Daniel reports that the company continues to reach key milestones to become a leader in the global cybersecurity and privacy industry. “We achieved the main goals we set two years ago: acquisition of innovative technologies and talented entrepreneurs while growing significantly,” Daniel said in a letter to shareholders. “We are fully committed to pursuing these objectives. The cybersecurity and privacy protection sectors are growing exponentially amid the incredible volume of cyber-attacks on organizations and individuals, which are turning Internet and home computers to dangerous tools.” Aurania Resources Ltd (TSX-V:ARU, OTCQB:AUIAF). has said it is proposing to amend the terms of 1,043,567 common share purchase warrants issued by the company in connection with a private placement financing that closed in three tranches on February 28, March 5 and March 13, 2020. The warrants were issued during the early days of the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and carry an exercise price per share of C$4.25. The warrants issued in each tranche of the private placement are scheduled to expire on August 28, September 5 and September 13, 2021, respectively. The proposed amendments will include the following the reduction of the exercise price to C$3.40 per share; an extension to the expiry date to March 13, 2022; and an accelerated expiry provision, such that the warrants will expire on the earlier of the extended expiry date and 30 days following the 10th consecutive trading day on which the closing price of Aurania's shares exceeds the amended exercise price of the warrants by 15% or more. The proposed amendments are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and, subject to the approval, will become effective automatically as of the original date and time of expiry of the warrants. Cloud Nine Web3 Technologies Inc (CSE:CNI, OTC:CLGUF). has announced that Dalton Larson has resigned from its board of directors effective immediately. Cloud Nine said it would like to thank Larson for his contributions to the company and wished him well in his future endeavours. Australis Capital Inc., operating as Audacious, has said that it is anticipating that the cease trade order issued in response to the company's delay in filing its audited results, which is caused by a slight delay in completing the company's full year audit, will be lifted shortly. Jon Paul, Australis CFO, said: "Despite the delay in completing the audit, we benefit from having the support of our audit team in working through certain complex accounting issues. I would like to stress that the delay is not a reflection of the company's ability to execute, which it continues doing successfully at a high pace. We are confident that we are close to filing our year-end financials and will commence trading shortly. I would like to thank our auditors on working tirelessly with us through this audit, and we look forward to informing the market of our progress and continuing the dialogue with our investor base." Terry Booth, Australis CEO, commented: "Jon's team has plowed through a mountain of changes to this corporation that are subject to audit. I commend them on their continued efforts. We look forward to reporting our year-end, and an excellent first quarter." Braxia Scientific Corp. (CSE:BRAX, OTC:BRAXF, FRA:496) has announced its participation at the upcoming Canaccord Genuity (TSX:CF, LSE:CF) Annual Growth Conference which will be held virtually on August 10-12, 2021. Braxia Scientific CEO Dr. Roger McIntyre will deliver a presentation on the company's initiatives related to developing novel therapeutics and delivery systems for treating depression and other brain-based disorders, as well as its administration of patient care in its network of clinics on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 11.30am ET. Investors can register for the event via the following link: https://bit.ly/3josIt3 Perma-Fix Environmental Services (NASDAQ:PESI), Inc. has announced that it will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The conference call will be led by Mark J. Duff, the company's chief executive officer, Dr Louis F. Centofanti, executive vice president of Strategic Initiatives, and Ben Naccarato, executive vice president and chief financial officer. A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2243/42456 or on the company’s website at www.perma-fix.com. The conference call will also be available via telephone by dialing toll-free 844-369-8774 for US callers, or +1 862-298-0844 for international callers.  A webcast will also be archived on the company’s website and a telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through Wednesday, August 18, 2021, and can be accessed by calling: 877-481-4010 for US callers, or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering conference ID: 42456. Esports Entertainment Group Inc. has announced that an interview with its CEO Grant Johnson will air on The RedChip Money Report on Bloomberg TV on August 7, 20231, at 7.00pm Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the United States. To view the interview segment, investors can use the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxBLvzNwk5o.