The QualityStocks Daily Thursday, August 24th, 2023

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Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO)

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Northwest Biotherapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: NWBO) is a biotechnology firm that is focused on the development of immune therapies for cancer.

The firm has its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland and was incorporated in 1996, on March 18th by Alton L. Boynton. It operates as part of the scientific research and development services industry, under the healthcare sector. The firm has two companies in its corporate family and serves consumers internationally, with a focus on the United States.

The company uses its expertise in the biology of dendritic cells to develop cancer therapies. Dendritic cells are a type of white blood cell that activates an individual’s immune system. The company is focused on developing therapies that have fewer side effects, as currently approved treatments for cancer cause undesirable effects and are mostly ineffective.

The enterprise uses a technology platform known as DCVax to develop its products. The platform utilizes activated dendritic cells to mobilize a patient’s immune system to eliminate cancer cells. Its product pipeline comprises of DC-Vax-Direct, which is undergoing phase I/II clinical trials testing its efficacy in treating inoperable solid tumors. It also develops DCVax-L, which is in phase 3 clinical trials evaluating its effectiveness in treating Glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer.

The company will soon begin producing DCVax products at its Sawston manufacturing facility, after it was issued with an HTA license. Once production ramps up, the company’s revenue is set to increase with product distribution also bringing in more investments into the company, which will have a positive effect on its growth.

Northwest Biotherapeutics (NWBO), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.53, up 26.2205%, on 2,848,526 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.183M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.4001/$1.27.

Flotek Industries (FTK)

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Flotek Industries Inc. (NYSE: FTK) (FRA: F21) is a data and technology-driven chemistry firm that serves consumer, commercial and industrial markets internationally, in the U.A.E and also in the U.S.

The company is based in Houston, Texas and was founded in 1985, on May 17th. It operates as part of the chemical manufacturing industry and serves upstream, midstream and downstream consumers, both from international and domestic platforms.

This company operates in 2 segments: Data Analytics and Chemistry Technologies. The former segment is engaged in the design, development, production, sale and support services and equipment that create and offer valuable information in real-time about the properties and composition for customers’ refined, natural gas and oil products. On the other hand, the latter segment is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, packaging, distribution, delivery and marketing of disinfectants and sanitizers for personal, governmental and commercial use as well as conventional and specialty chemistries, used in gas and oil well drilling, stimulation, remediation, completion and cementing activities. The systems have been designed to maximize recovery in mature and new fields, while also decreasing environmental and health risk by utilizing greener chemicals.

It also empowers the energy industry to maximize their hydrocarbon stream value and boost their return on invested capital through chemistry technologies and data-driven platforms.

The company recently diversified their revenue stream through their acquisition of JP3. Additionally, their focus on ESG makes them well positioned to partner with consumers who would like to boost their ESG performance. These moves afford the company the platform to grow their energy-focused services and products globally while also expanding their ESG-related product offerings, which may help bring in more returns for investors.

Flotek Industries (FTK), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.915, up 19.561%, on 1,205,156 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 191.97M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.57/$1.54.

HUMBL Inc. (HMBL)

QualityStocks, Trades Of The Day and InvestorPlace reported earlier on HUMBL Inc. (HMBL), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

HUMBL Inc. (OTC: HMBL) is a digital money network firm that is engaged in the provision of financial products and payment methods for freelancers, merchants and consumers across the globe.

The company has its headquarters in San Diego, California and was incorporated in 2019 by Brian Foote. It serves consumers across the globe and was known as Tesoro Enterprises Inc. before it changed its name in February 2021.

The firm’s product lines include HUMBL Financial, HUMBL Marketplace and HUMBL Mobile app, which have been designed to work across the HUMBL platform. The mobile app and web platform deliver international transactions by integrating multiple financial services, payment methods and currencies for mobile and customer wallet providers like Venmo and Zelle. On the other hand, its marketplace connects merchants and consumers online, in blockchain tokenization, deal discovery and global commerce programs.

In addition to this, the company provides financial, lending and credit services as well as develops new algorithms and software for digital asset trading markets, which are a new international market for blockchain technologies. It also provides functions like bill payments, foreign exchange and cross-border remittance.

The enterprise recently launched its HUMBL Pay mobile app, which will enable consumers to discover merchants as well as review, rate, tip and pay them through contactless transactions. The application also has ticketing, which will allow consumers to purchase tickets to live events and also access the company’s financial services, together with lending offers and 3rd party credit. It should be noted though that the latter only applies to individuals in the U.S. only.

HUMBL Inc. (HMBL), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.0021, up 23.5294%, on 217,109,826 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 104,666 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0007/$0.054.

Regulus Therapeutics (RGLS)

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Regulus Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLS) (FRA: 7RG1) is a biopharmaceutical firm which is focused on the discovery and development of drugs that treat and prevent metabolic, immune-inflammatory, oncology and cardiovascular diseases as well as fibrosis and hepatitis C infections.

Regulus Therapeutics has its headquarters in San Diego, California and was established on September 5, 2007. The firm is a part of the biotechnology research services industry and serves consumers across the globe.

Regulus Therapeutics has collaborated with AstraZeneca to cure prediabetes/type 2 diabetes and with Sanofi to develop a compound that targets orphan ailments.

Regulus Therapeutics’ product portfolio includes RGLS4326 and RG-012. The former has been developed to target miR-17 and is currently undergoing a phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease while the latter, which targets miR-21 is undergoing a phase 2 clinical trial to test for its effectiveness in treating life-threatening kidney diseases known as Alport syndrome. The firm has also developed RG-125, which targets microRNA-103/107 and RG-101 which targets miR-122. Regulus Therapeutics is also developing various preclinical drug product candidates in central nervous systems, hepatic and renal ailments.

The company is set to advance its RGLS4326 candidate, which recently completed its enrollment for its phase 1b clinical trial for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, with many expecting promising results to be released soon.

Regulus Therapeutics (RGLS), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.76, up 17.3333%, on 104,860 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,783 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.76/$2.40.

SUIC Worldwide (SUIC)

MarketBeat, QualityStocks, Pennystockmania, PennyPickGains, StocksEarning and Innovative Marketing reported earlier on SUIC Worldwide (SUIC), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

SUIC Worldwide Holdings Ltd (OTC: SUIC) is a venture capital firm that specializes in growth capital investments.

The firm has its headquarters in Flushing, New York and was incorporated in 2006, on August 30th. Prior to its name change, the firm was known as Sino United Worldwide Consolidated Limited. It operates as part of the information technology services industry, under the technology sector. The firm serves clients around the world.

The company seeks to invest in private enterprises and the public sector firms that develop products and services adopting core capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data, AI, fintech, cloud computing, mobile payments and blockchain. The company, through Beneway Holdings Group, connects borrowers and lenders, comprising digital wallets, electronic cards, peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders, suppliers and manufacturers. It provides a range of financial products, including Beneway Flash Pay, Beneway CQ Pay and Beneway Unified Procurement that help merchants to focus on business and marketing development. Beneway Holdings Group is also involved in The Starry Project to build networks focused on streamlining the distribution of products and increasing the sales and market shares of the products in all 50 states in America. The company's subsidiary, Midas Touch Technology Company Limited, is a digital asset management firm. In addition to this, the company offers IT management consulting services.

The enterprise remains focused on enhancing and streamlining existing processes and establishing new and exciting business models, which may create shareholder value.

SUIC Worldwide (SUIC), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.87, up 8.7209%, on 1,783 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.95/$7.50.

easyJet (EJTTF)

MarketBeat and The Street reported earlier on easyJet (EJTTF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

easyJet Plc (OTCQX: EJTTF) (OTC: ESYJY) (LON: EZJ) (ETR: EJT1) (FRA: EJT1) is a low-cost airline carrier that offers passenger airline and carrier services.

The firm has its headquarters in Luton, the United Kingdom and was incorporated in March 1995 by Stelios Haji-Ioannou. It operates as part of the airlines industry, under the industrials sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in Europe.

The company operates through the Airline Business and Holidays Business segments. The Airline Business segment covers the route network while the Holidays Business segment is involved in the sale of holiday packages. It generates most of its revenue from the Airline segment. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom. The company’s subsidiaries include easyJet Airline Company Limited and easyJet Sterling Limited, among others.

The enterprise’stotal fleet consists of about 320 aircraft. Its fleet includes A319, A320, A320 neo and A321 neo. It connects businesses, families and holiday makers across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and other European destinations. The enterprise sells seats through its own website, www.easyjet.com and its easyJet worldwide platform, its mobile application, global distribution systems, corporate online booking tools, content aggregators, and tour operators. It also engages in the sale of holiday packages; aircraft trading and leasing; development of building projects; and the financing and insurance business.

The firm is focused on building on its competitive advantages, positioning itself to deliver sustainable and disciplined growth and generating returns for its shareholders.

easyJet (EJTTF), closed Thursday's trading session at $5.25, even for the day, on 1 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 3,500 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $3.32/$6.52.

Auxico Resources Canada (AUXIF)

We reported earlier on Auxico Resources Canada (AUXIF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Auxico Resources Canada Inc. (OTCQB: AUXIF) (CNSX: AUAG) (FRA: A0H) is a mineral exploration firm that is focused on acquiring, exploring for and developing silver-gold properties in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The firm has its headquarters in Montreal, Canada and was incorporated in 2014, on April 16th. It operates as part of the other precious metals and mining industry, under the basic materials sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in Canada.

The company mainly focuses on the production of critical metals and high-value metals, including tantalum, niobium, platinum group metals (such as iridium and platinum), as well as rare earth elements. Its subsidiaries include Auxico Resources S.A. de C.V., C.I. Auxico de Colombia S.A and Minera Auxico Bolivia S.A.

The enterprise holds a 100% interest in the Zamora silver-gold property, which is located in Mexico. This property hosts over 15 historical mines and workings, stretching along roughly 6 km northeast-southwest trending structure southeast of the city of Culiacan. The enterprise is the exclusive trade agent for rare earth concentrates from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), containing rare earths used as permanent magnet materials and including neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, terbium and gadolinium. It owns directly or through joint ventures, mineral rights in Colombia, Bolivia, and Brazil.

The firm is well positioned to be a major supplier of critical minerals and rare earth elements to Western economies, given its access to almost 4 million tons of such minerals outside of China. This position will allow it to generate value for its shareholders while also bolstering its overall growth.

Auxico Resources Canada (AUXIF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.1281, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 3,174 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0795/$0.75.

DIC Asset AG (DDCCF)

We reported earlier on DIC Asset AG (DDCCF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

DIC Asset AG (OTC: DDCCF) (ETR: DIC) (FRA: DIC) (VIE: DIC) is a commercial real estate investor and asset manager that is focused on investing in and managing a portfolio of commercial properties.

The firm has its headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany and was incorporated in 1998. It operates as part of the real estate services industry, under the real estate sector. The firm mainly serves consumers in Germany.

The company is the leading German listed specialist for office and logistics real estate with decades of experience in the real estate market and access to a broad network of investors. It operates its business through two segments; the Commercial Portfolio and the Institutional Business segments. The Commercial Portfolio segment comprises of investments and revenue streams from properties while the Institutional Business (IBU) segment comprises all of the real estate investment services for institutional clients who structure and manage funds, club deals, and separate accounts. A majority of its revenue is generated from the commercial portfolio segment.

The enterprise’s basis is the national and regional real estate platform with 9 locations in all important German markets (including VIB Vermögen AG). It currently manages 358 properties with a market value of EUR 14.2 billion onsite. The enterprise also operates the following funds: IC HighStreet Balance, a retail property fund; DIC Office Balance I, an office property fund; and DIC Office Balance II, also an office property fund.

The company remains committed to ensuring continuous profitability and exploiting new opportunities, which will help generate value for its shareholders.

DIC Asset AG (DDCCF), closed Thursday's trading session at $4.7, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1,000 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.55/$10.69.

NuRAN Wireless (NRRWF)

We reported earlier on NuRAN Wireless (NRRWF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

NuRAN Wireless Inc. (OTCQB: NRRWF) (CNSX: NUR) (FRA: 1RNA) is a company focused on conducting research on, developing, manufacturing, marketing and operating digital electronic circuits and wireless telecommunication products globally.

The firm has its headquarters in Vancouver, Canada and was incorporated in 2014, on September 23rd by Patrice Rainville. It operates as part of the communication equipment industry, under the technology sector. The firm primarily serves consumers in Canada, Europe, the United States and Africa.

The company has two reportable segments; NaaS and Direct sales. Its offerings include GSM LiteCell, a GSM base station for rural and roadside coverages, low density villages, remote sites, developing countries/emerging markets, and private networks; Litecell-xG, a multi-standard second-generation (2G), third generation (3G), fourth generation (4G) long-term evolution base station all within a single unit; Nexus Core Network, a 2G, 3G, and 4G soft core network for small to medium-sized operations, including regional and rural mobile, as well as enterprise private networks; and network as a service; and OC-2G, a carrier-grade GSM base station designed and contributed by the company’s Wireless to the Telecom Infra Project’s OpenCellular initiative. LitecellxGallows Mobile network allows operators to provide services from 2G to 5G to their subscribers. The majority of its revenue is derived from Africa followed by Canada.

The firm, which recently provided a corporate update on its operations, remains focused on increasing revenues into the firm and creating additional value for its shareholders.

NuRAN Wireless (NRRWF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.179, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 296,242 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1763/$0.542.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (SOLO)

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Several countries across the world have pledged to phase out conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and replace them with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as part of broader efforts to combat climate change. BEVs run entirely on electricity and produce zero emissions at the tailpipe, making them a great option for nations looking to cut their reliance on fossil fuels like oil.

Despite relatively poor global economic conditions, consumers are buying electric cars in record numbers. Data from Cox Automotive shows that in Q2 of 2023 alone, American drivers bought close to 300,000 new BEVs, breaking EV sales records in the U.S. market and suggesting that drivers are becoming increasingly welcoming to electric cars.

EV sales are more than 48% up compared to 2019; plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales are also on the rise. Predictions from Cox Automotive put electric vehicle sales in 2023 at over a million units, a first for America’s nascent electric vehicle industry.  Recent increases in EV sales are tied to increased supply and price cuts that have made EVs more affordable for regular drivers.

EV tax credits in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act have also driven the growth in EV sales, Cox Automotive director of industry insights Stephanie Valdez-Streaty says.

However, electric cars still make up a small percentage of overall car sales. Valdez-Streaty notes that price is still the largest barrier to EV ownership. Even with price cuts and tax incentives, electric cars are still prohibitively expensive for many drivers. Insufficient and often unreliable public-charging infrastructure has also kept many drivers from making the transition from ICE cars to electric vehicles.

Limited access to reliable charging has contributed to range anxiety and likely hampered electric vehicle adoption. The Biden administration has invested significant funds into building out a wide network of charging stations, but the existing network still has a long way to go before it can support a mass transition to electric cars.

The California Energy Commission estimates that to meet a charger-to-car ratio of seven to one, the U.S. would need two and a half times the 43,800 charging stations it currently has. A recent Electric Vehicle Quarterly Report from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation also notes that there are major geographical disparities regarding access to public EV chargers.

Close to 30% of all EV chargers in the United States are located in California, and the rest are concentrated in mostly urbanized regions. Low-income communities and rural areas have barely any access to EV charging, and this impacts EV demand in these areas. These factors will likely dampen EV demand into the near future and make the transition to electric cars take a much longer time.

EV makers such as ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLO) have their work cut out to develop technologies that address the concerns of motorists and lure those customers into buying EVs en-masse.

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (SOLO), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.700101, off by 2.4929%, on 299,084 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 215,013 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.44/$1.63.

Compass Pathways PLC (CMPS)

InvestorBrandNetwork, QualityStocks, InvestorPlace, MarketBeat, Daily Trade Alert, StreetInsider, Schaeffer's, Trades Of The Day and The Street reported earlier on Compass Pathways PLC (CMPS), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Recent scientific interest in psychedelics as alternative mental health treatments has raised questions on the application of hallucinogens in treating athletes’ mental health. Following decades of federal criminalization, we have entered an age of looser drug policies and even drug reform that has facilitated the research of previously controlled psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, MDMA and LSD.

Although psychedelics are still controlled, more researchers are getting official approval to run studies and clinical trials testing the medical efficacy of psychedelics against various mental disorders. This research has revealed that psychedelic compounds can deliver significant long-term benefits against conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, eating disorders, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, especially when they are paired with talk therapy.

Toronto Blue Jays lead primary care physician and the assistant medical director at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Dovigi Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic David Lawrence recently discussed the potential of using psychedelics to address mental health challenges in athletes. He recently published a study exploring the connection between psychedelics such as DMT and feeling strong feelings of connection and familiarity with otherworldly things, entities or places.

Lawrence said that while the study focuses on one specific aspect of the DMT psychedelic experience, psychedelics have generally exhibited efficacy in treating mental health issues that typically affect athletes. The high stakes involved in most professional sports cause immense mental strain on athletes, which can directly impact their performance, career trajectory and quality of life.

Data from the American College of Sports Medicine shows that around 35% of top athletes experience issues such as disordered eating, burnout, depression and anxiety. Sports injuries such as concussions and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can also impact their overall well-being and contribute to poor mental health.

Noting the multitude of clinical trials and studies on the efficacy of psychedelics as mental health treatments, Lawrence posits that hallucinogens may help to alleviate issues such as anxiety, depression and PTSD that plague many athletes.

Disordered eating patterns are especially prevalent among professional athletes, Lawrence said, adding that they can be especially hard to treat. Prior studies have shown that psilocybin, the main psychoactive agent in magic mushrooms, may hold promise as an alternative treatment for eating disorders like anorexia.

However, he notes that researching psychedelics as alternative mental health treatments will come with many legal considerations as psychedelics are still outlawed in many jurisdictions. Integrating psychedelics into treatment protocols for professional athletes will also require the aid of professional sports organizations as many of them have also banned psychedelic use among athletes.

The work being done by for-profit companies such as Compass Pathways PLC (NASDAQ: CMPS) is likely to shed more light on which groups of people could benefit most from the psychedelic medicines being taken through the clinical development process.

Compass Pathways PLC (CMPS), closed Thursday's trading session at $8.85, off by 3.4896%, on 215,191 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 7,345 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $6.97/$18.7354.

99 Acquisition Group Inc. (NNAGU)

We reported earlier on 99 Acquisition Group Inc. (NNAGU), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

99 Acquisition Group (NASDAQ: NNAGU), a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses,  announced the closing of its initial public offering. The offering comprised 7,500,000 units at $10 per unit; the units, which began trading on Aug. 18, 2023, are listed on NASDAQ Global Market. According to the announcement, each unit consists of one class A ordinary share, one redeemable warrant and one right to receive one-fifth of a class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. The announcement also noted that each redeemable warrant entitles the holder to purchase one class A ordinary share at $11.50 per share. When the securities start trading separately, the class A ordinary shares, rights and warrants will be traded on NASDA under the symbols NNAG, NNAGW and NNAGR, respectively. The company noted that it anticipates using the proceeds from the offering to consummate its initial business combination. EF Hutton acted as the sole book running manager for the offering, and Brookline Capital Markets acted as comanager.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/noKIw

About 99 Acquisition Group Inc.

99 Acquisition Group is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company has not selected any business combination target and has not, nor has anyone on its behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target. Although the company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating an initial business combination, it intends to focus its search for a target business in the real estate industry with an aggregate combined enterprise value of approximately $75 million to $150 million. The company is led by Hiren Patel, chairman and CEO.

99 Acquisition Group Inc. (NNAGU), closed Thursday's trading session at $10.2181, off by 0.018591%, on 7,720 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 351,629 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $10.14/$10.23.

The QualityStocks Company Corner

Renovaro BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Renovaro BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB) .

Central districts in the Australian city of Sydney may soon break HIV infection records by becoming the first places in the world to achieve the United Nation's target for eliminating HIV transmission. Researchers note that several Sydney districts are close to hitting UN targets for HIV infection, putting the country on track to achieving a 90% drop in new HIV cases by 2030. Several decades ago Sydney was in the grip of an HIV pandemic that took thousands of gay men's lives between the 1980s and 1990s. Between 2010–2022, however, new cases among gay men in the city went down by a whopping 88% as antiretroviral drug use reached historic highs. At the moment, almost every Australian with HIV is on antiretroviral drugs, suppressing HIV virus levels in their blood and significantly reducing their risk of transmitting the virus. HIV-negative Australians are also taking up pre-exposure prophylaxis at increased rates, which lowers their risk of contracting the virus even further. As companies such as Renovaro BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB) take their immunotherapies through the clinical-development procedures, many other communities ravaged by HIV could have an additional tool in their arsenal to roll back the infection rates of this condition and possibly eradicate it from the globe.

Renovaro BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB), formerly Enochian BioSciences Inc., is an advanced, pre-clinical biotechnology firm in cell, gene and immunotherapy focused on solid tumors with short life expectancy. The company aims to unlock potentially long-term or life-long cancer remission in some of the deadliest cancers, and to potentially treat or cure serious infectious diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection.

The oncology platform is now at the forefront of Renovaro’s development activities. While Renovaro’s current efforts focus primarily on pancreatic cancer, it plans to include other solid tumors with short life-expectancy in the first in human Phase I/IIa studies that are on track to start by mid-2024. The company’s Pre-Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) submission included a human study plan covering pancreatic cancer, as well as other cancers that are difficult to treat, potentially including triple-negative breast cancer, head and neck cancers and mesothelioma.

Renovaro’s proprietary, novel technology uses cell- and gene-therapy to promote a renewed immune response against solid tumors. Important confirmatory results from two humanized mouse models using the company’s novel dendritic cell-based therapy, independently conducted by Dr. Anahid Jewett, a renowned cancer researcher in the field of immunotherapy at UCLA, were presented previously at two scientific conferences and were the foundation supporting a pre-IND submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Notably, Dr. Jewett’s findings from these studies consistently demonstrated 80% to 90% pancreatic tumor reduction in size and weight that was correlated with significant enhancement of key aspects of the immune response.

Renovaro is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

RENB-DC11

Renovaro’s product development strategy is anchored in the use of “non-self” or allogeneic cells that enhance targeted immune response. Its lead candidate, RENB-DC11, is an innovative therapeutic vaccination platform that could potentially be used to induce life-long remissions from some of the deadliest solid tumors.
Treatment with RENB-DC11 has now been shown to significantly reduce the size of human pancreatic tumors in humanized mice in three independent studies. The reduction in tumor size correlated with statistically significant increases in key components of an immune response.

Pre-IND was completed in June 2023, with IND filing forecast for first half of 2024. First in-human Phase I/IIa trials are predicted shortly after in H1 of 2024, including pancreatic and other solid tumors with poor treatment options and life-expectancy.

Renovaro believes that RENB-DC11 could represent the most promising and effective strategy to achieve life-long remission for a number of common and deadly tumors.

Other Development Candidates

In addition to its lead oncology platform, Renovaro’s development pipeline includes a platform targeting infectious diseases, including:

  • RENB-HV12 – An engineered allogeneic T-Cell vaccine, this therapeutic HIV vaccine candidate enhances immune infiltration, immune killing and immune surveillance. Potential pre-IND submission is planned for first half of 2024, with IND-submission expected in second half of 2024.
  • RENB-HV21 – Leveraging allogeneic NK plus Gamma Delta T (GDT) cells as potential therapy for HIV, ENOB-HV21 shows promising preliminary results without confounding factors. Renovaro owns an exclusive license and has completed the Pre-IND submission, with a potential IND submission and human trials expected in 2024.
  • RENB-HV01 – Caring Cross, a non-profit corporation, has shown that its proprietary CAR-T cells cure HIV in a mouse model. Studies in humans have begun. Renovaro has entered into a profit-sharing sublicense with Caring Cross and would share in profits if the product is commercialized.
  • RENB-HB01 – This therapeutic approach aims to eliminate all HBV rapidly (“seek and kill”) with a two to three dose treatment regimen. It is expected to be applicable for early disease to maximize impact with low risk of toxicity. Pre-IND comments have been received from the FDA for its AAV-delivery system.
    LOI to Merge with GEDi Cube International Ltd.

On August 9, 2023, Renovaro announced its execution of a binding, exclusive letter of intent to merge a subsidiary with cutting-edge health AI company GEDi Cube International Ltd. The combined company is expected to create a potential multiplier effect to accelerate earlier diagnosis, more effective therapy, and precision in silico drug discovery.

GEDi Cube’s innovative technology, developed over nearly a decade, has already validated earlier diagnoses of lung cancer in humans at a leading university hospital. GEDi Cube has likewise created the early diagnosis technology for 12 additional cancers, including pancreatic and breast cancer.

“I believe joining forces with GEDi Cube could enhance the efficacy of our upcoming trials and speed up the discovery of novel treatment approaches, thereby extending our life-saving technology to more cancer patients and renewing hope for them and their families,” Dr. Mark Dybul, CEO of Renovaro, stated in the news release.

GEDi Cube is led by CEO Craig Rhodes, who brings to that company tremendous industry experience leading life sciences groups at industry leaders Intel, Oracle and NVIDIA.

Market Opportunity

Pancreatic cancer alone is diagnosed globally in approximately 495,000 people each year, including roughly 64,000 in the U.S. Nearly 466,000 of those patients die annually, including approximately 51,000 in the U.S. Because of limited treatment options, life expectancy is very poor – with an approximately 10% patient survival rate at five years after diagnosis.

The global pancreatic cancer treatment market was valued at $2.15 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow from $2.48 billion in 2022 to $6.85 billion by 2029, according to Fortune Business Insights. That growth represents a CAGR of 15.7% for the forecast period.

A separate report from Fortune Business Insights projects that the global HIV drug market will grow from $30.46 billion in 2021 to $45.58 billion in 2028, recording a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period.

According to GlobalData, the value of the market for hepatitis B treatment is forecast to experience a significant increase in the coming years, with revenues expected to grow from $1.6 billion in 2022 to $10.5 billion in 2029. That represents a very rapid CAGR of 30% over the period. An estimated 296 million people suffer from the condition worldwide.

Management Team

Dr. Mark Dybul is the CEO of Renovaro. He has served as a tenured professor in the Department of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center since June 2017. He also served as Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Global Health and Quality from 2017-2021. Dr. Dybul has worked on HIV and public health for nearly 30 years as a clinician, scientist, teacher and administrator, including as an architect and eventually the Global Ambassador of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria from 2013 through May of 2017, and as the co-director of the Global Health Law Program at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law from 2009 through 2012. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine.

Luisa Puche is the company’s CFO. She has served as a senior accounting and financial advisor and president of Puche Group LLC from 2015-2019. She served in various key executive roles, including Interim Chief Accounting Officer, at Brightstar Corp., a $10 billion global wireless device services provider. Ms. Puche began her career at Ernst & Young, where she served for approximately 10 years. Leveraging her broad global audit, advisory and corporate expertise, she has provided strong cross-functional leadership experience managing small and large projects for both publicly traded and privately held companies in various industries, including a global implementation of the latest revenue recognition accounting standard for Del Monte, as well as the global implementation of their SOX-404 program.

Francois Binette, Ph.D., is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Renovaro. He has over 25 years of product development expertise in Advanced Therapies and Regenerative Medicine. His broad industry experience spans a wide range of serious medical conditions, from orthopedics to ophthalmology, CNS and immuno-oncology. His career includes positions at Genzyme, Biosyntech, the DePuy Franchise of Johnson and Johnson, Medtronic and Lineage Cell Therapeutics. He received his Ph.D. from Laval University in Québec, followed by post-doctoral training at the Sanford-Burnham Institute in La Jolla and Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Renovaro BioSciences Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB), closed Thursday's trading session at $2.44, up 22%, on 358,284 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 6,769 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.3928/$2.74.

Recent News

Reunion Gold Corp. (TSX.V: RGD) (OTCQX: RGDFF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Reunion Gold Corp. (TSX.V: RGD) (OTCQX: RGDFF) .

Reunion Gold (TSX.V: RGD) (OTCQX: RGDFF), a leading gold explorer in the Guiana Shield, is in the spotlight during a recent Bell2Bell podcast release. Company CEO Rick Howes was the featured guest on the Aug. 24 release, speaking with host Stuart Smith. During the interview, Howes provided an overview of the company as well as his own background and journey to becoming head of the company. He also discussed the company's milestones thus far along with its goals moving forward. "Reunion Gold is a gold exploration company," said Reunion Gold CEO Rick Howes in the press release. "Our activities are mainly focused around the Guiana Shield, which includes countries like French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana. We've been well established in [Guyana], and the team that's leading the company today includes individuals who have been based in the Guiana Shield for over 40 years now. . . .  It's a relatively underdeveloped, underexplored region, and it has high prospectivity, as it forms the basis of a large greenstone belt, which is a very common [source] for gold deposits."

To view the full podcast, visit https://ibn.fm/845Ib

Reunion Gold Corp. (TSX.V: RGD) (OTCQX: RGDFF) is a leading gold explorer in the Guiana Shield, South America. In early 2021, the Company announced an exciting new greenfield gold discovery at its Oko West project in Guyana, where, after 22 months of resource definition drilling, the Company has announced an initial Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) containing 2.475 Moz of gold in Indicated resources at 1.84 g/t and 1.762 Moz of gold in inferred resources at 2.02 g/t contained within a pit shell outline. Preliminary metallurgy results performed by the company, consisting of 8 bottle roll tests obtained strong results, averaging just under 90% recoveries on average. The Company is continuing with additional development activities at Oko West, including environmental base line studies and additional metallurgical work relating to the delivery of a PEA by year end 2023. In addition, Reunion Gold is currently exploring several priority targets in the Oko West project area on which the company feels there is good potential to add additional resource ounces. This includes the opportunity to grow the initial mineral resource estimate (MRE) released on June 13, 2023, and to discover additional gold ounces at Oko West outside of the resource area.

The Guiana Shield remains one of the most prospective exploration locations globally for the discovery of world class orogenic gold deposits. The shield, including both Guyana and Surinam, contain large relatively underexplored greenstone belts, from which Reunion Gold expects many more significant gold discoveries could emerge in the coming years.

Oko West Project

Reunion Gold’s Oko West Project is a brand-new gold discovery in northwest Guyana located within the historical Oko gold district. Alluvial gold has been mined from the Oko district since the turn of the century, but very little primary gold has been mined or even explored for to the best of the company’s knowledge. The project comprises a prospecting license with an area of approximately 44 square kilometers and is 100% held by Reunion’s Guyanese subsidiary.

In 2020, Reunion Gold’s geochemical survey, trenching and initial 1000 m drill program discovered and confirmed the presence of gold mineralization in this Orogenic gold system. The gold occurs in the eastern edge of the project area, along a 6km long sheared contact between a granitoid intrusion and a meta volcanic-meta sedimentary rock package. The MRE is located within the Kairuni zone, which represents the northern most 1.9 km of the 6 km long contact.

“We are advancing our Oko West project along two tracks. The first is to advance the exploration programs outside of the Kairuni zone, aimed at outlining and discovering additional gold mineralization within our Prospecting License. On this front, I am very excited by the results from the initial Scout RC Geochem drill program that is defining new targets west of our Kairuni zone,” Rick Howes, President and CEO of Reunion Gold, stated in a recent news release. In addition to the targets west of the Kairuni zone, the company has also commenced exploration work on the southern ~ 4 km of the same sheared contact that hosts the Kairuni zone MRE. In addition, the company feels that the MRE marks the size of the Kairuni resource at a point in time and that there is good potential to continue to grow the resource. The MRE remains open at depth below the resource pit outline in the block 4 area and also to depth and along strike in the block 5 and 6 areas. In addition to the exploration programs, the second strategic track is to rapidly advance the Kairuni zone along the path to development. To that end the company is moving forward with the engineering and other studies, including more detailed metallurgical studies, that will support the release a PEA on the Kairuni zone by year end 2023 The company feels that the rapid advancement of development of Kairuni zone MRE, while in parallel continuing to explore for additional ounces on the project, is the best path to try and maximize shareholder value in the shortest period of time.

Guyana

Guyana boasts a long history of mining gold, bauxite, diamonds and manganese. Still, the greenstone belts of the Guiana Shield remain relatively unexplored when compared to the analogous regions of the West African Shield (Birimian), which, according to geological evidence, was once connected to the Guiana Shield, forming a contiguous craton prior to the Mesozoic period.

Despite a historical lack of accessibility and low exploration intensity, several significant large-scale projects have emerged in the Guiana Shield, including Aurora, Oko West, Oko Main, Toroparu and Omai. Guyana is English speaking with a British based parliamentary and legal system and boasts the world’s fastest growing economy on the back of significant offshore oil discoveries by Exxon and its partners. It is expected that a significant amount of the revenues from oil production will be invested in improving the infrastructure, education and health care and agriculture within the country.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, an industry association representing gold producers with hundreds of mining operations in nearly 50 countries around the world, called 2022 the “strongest year for gold demand in over a decade.” Annual gold demand jumped 18% YoY due to “colossal central bank purchases, aided by vigorous retail investor buying and slower ETF outflows.”

Despite this spike in demand, total annual gold supply increased by just 2% in 2022, halting two years of successive declines but failing to challenge 2018 highs. This supply-demand imbalance could provide a favorable market environment as Reunion Gold continues to advance drilling programs at its 100%-owned Oko West Project.

Management Team

Successful exploration and the discovery of significant deposits in any given region require immense amounts of local knowledge and experience. This is the principle around which Reunion Gold has built its management team. In total, the company’s leadership boasts over 225 years of combined experience in the Guiana Shield.

David Fennell is the Executive Chairman of Reunion Gold, a position he has held since the company’s inception in 2003. He has 40 years of experience in the mining industry. He received a law degree from the University of Alberta in 1979 and practiced law until he founded Golden Star Resources Ltd. in 1983. During his term as President and CEO, Golden Star became one of the largest and most successful exploration companies. While at Golden Star, he was instrumental in the discovery and development of the Omai Gold Mine in Guyana and the Gross Rosebel Mine in Suriname. In 1998, Mr. Fennell became Chairman and CEO of Hope Bay Gold Corporation. He held this position through the merger of Hope Bay and Miramar Mining Corporation and remained as Executive Vice-Chairman and Director for the combined entity until its takeover by Newmont Mining Corporation in 2008. Mr. Fennell is currently a member of the board of directors of G Mining Ventures Corp. and Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.

Rick Howes, P.Eng., is the company’s President and CEO. He is a seasoned mining executive with over 39 years of experience in the mining industry, most recently as CEO of Dundee Precious Metals. Mr. Howes has extensive operating, technical and project development experience in both underground and open pit mines throughout Canada and internationally. In 2009, Mr. Howes joined Dundee Precious Metals, where, as VP and General Manager, he led the transformation of the Chelopech Mine in Bulgaria to reach world-class levels of performance. He became COO in 2011 and oversaw several significant growth capital development projects, including the expansion of the Chelopech Mine, the upgrade and expansion of the Tsumeb Smelter in Namibia and the development of the greenfield Ada Tepe open pit gold mine in Bulgaria. He was appointed CEO in April 2013, leading Dundee’s transformation from a junior gold producer to a multi-asset mid-tier gold producer generating strong free cashflow and solid returns to shareholders. Mr. Howes has been recognized as a visionary leader in mining, organizational innovation and transformation and was recognized as the Outstanding Innovator of 2016 by the International Mining Technology Hall of Fame.

Alain Krushnisky is the CFO of Reunion Gold. He brings to the company years of experience in the mining sector, including 10 years with Cambior Inc. (now IAMGOLD) in capacities such as Vice-President and Controller. Since 2004, Mr. Krushnisky has been doing consulting work for various publicly listed exploration and mining companies. He graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Justin van der Toorn is the company’s VP Exploration. He is an exploration geologist with 18 years’ experience in the minerals industry, leading and managing exploration teams from grassroots activities through to discovery and resource definition drilling. Mr. van der Toorn’s previous experience has been in a range of commodity and deposit styles, including extensive work in Carlin-style gold, low- and high-sulphidation epithermal, porphyry and orogenic gold systems. He holds an MSci degree in Geological Sciences from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College London. He is registered as a Chartered Geologist (CGeol) of the Geological Society, and a European Geologist (EurGeol) by the European Federation of Geologists.

Doug Flegg is the company’s business Development advisor. Doug has over 35 years’ experience in mining and mining finance with senior positions in research, portfolio management and global equity sales. Previously, Mr. Flegg was Managing Director Global Mining Sales with BMO Capital Markets where he was involved in raising $35 billion in over 200 corporate financings. Since 2016 he has been providing business development, strategic, and financing advice to corporate mining clients. Mr. Flegg also has a B.Sc. in Geology, work experience as a geologist and an MBA from Queens University.

Reunion Gold Corp. (OTCQX: RGDFF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.3843, up 0.260892%, on 6,769 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.74/$.

Recent News

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP).

Knightscope (NASDAQ: KSCP), a leading developer of autonomous security robots ("ASRs") and blue light emergency communication systems, announced two new contracts: one for three K1 Hemispheres and one for a K1 Blue Light Tower. Both customers are based in Texas. According to the announcement, the first contract was from one KSCP's resellers, a Houston-based security company that provides custom-tailored security services for clients of all sizes.

The contract is a preorder for three of Knightscope's new K1 Hemisphere ASRs to be installed in a gated golf community in central Texas. The company has announced that its Hemisphere ASRs are in the final stage of testing, and it is preparing to fulfill preorders.

The second contract is with an existing Knightscope customer in San Antonio. The contract calls for an expansion of the customer's K1 Blue Light Tower ("K1BLT") emergency communication device system. With the new contract, Knightscope has 16 K1BLT devices patrolling a variety of park areas. "Blue light towers and emergency phones provide one-touch access to first-response services and expand the reach of emergency assistance to those utilizing park areas by providing lifelines to people who may be experiencing some form of emergency, crisis or distress," the company stated in the press release.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/dTprb

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), founded in 2013 and based in Mountain View, California, is a leader in the development of autonomous security capabilities targeting to disrupt the $500 billion security industry. Knightscope’s technology uniquely combines self-driving technology, robotics, artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.

Knightscope designs and builds Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) that provide 24/7/365 security to the places you live, work, visit and study. The company’s client list covers public institutions and commercial business operations, including multiple Fortune 1000 companies to date. These ASRs have been proven to enhance safety at hospitals, logistics facilities, manufacturing plants, schools and corporations. ASRs act as highly cost-effective complementary systems to traditional security and law enforcement officials, providing an additional advantage by continuing to offer uninterrupted patrolling capabilities across the country.

The company’s ASRs have assisted in the arrest of suspects involved in crimes ranging from armed robbery to hit-and-runs. Their machine-embedded thermal scanning capability even aided in preventing the breakout of a major fire. You can learn more about the crime fighting wins at www.knightscope.com/crime

The company has achieved several milestones since its creation in 2013, including:

  • Establishing itself in a 15,000-square-foot facility located in Mountain View, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, where Knightscope designs, engineers and builds its technology (Made in the USA)
  • Operating for more than 1 million hours in the field and securing contracts across five time zones, from Hawaii to Rhode Island
  • Raising over $100 million since inception to build its technology from scratch and generating over $13 million in lifetime revenue, validating both the market opportunity and the technology

Growth Capital & Proposed Nasdaq Listing

With backing from more than 28,000 investors and four major corporations and over $100 million raised since inception, Knightscope is poised to be an industry leader in the future of public safety and security.

On December 1, 2021, Knightscope announced the commencement of an offering of up to $40 million of its Class A common stock, with shares to be listed immediately following closing on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol ‘KSCP’. The offering is for up to 4 million shares priced at $10 per share. Learn more at www.knightscope.com/investors

Company Mission – Reimagining Public Safety

Knightscope’s long-term vision has an eye on the greater good. The company’s mission is to make the United States of America the safest nation in the world while supporting the 2+ million law enforcement and security professionals across the country.

Crime has an estimated negative economic impact in excess of $2 trillion annually. As crime is reduced, positive impacts will likely be realized across several aspects of society, including housing, financial markets, insurance, municipal budgets, local business and safety in general.

Knightscope CEO William Santana Li was interviewed by Kevin O’Leary, more commonly known as Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful. When asked to explain how the benefits provided by the ASRs outrank a human doing the same job, Li said, “First, just the simple presence of a physical deterrent causes criminal behavior to change. Second, the machines are self-driving cars that patrol all around and recharge themselves. They also generate 90 terabytes of data per year. No human would ever be able to process that. The robots are intended to be eyes and ears for the humans, not a one-to-one replacement.”

The Knightscope solution to reduce crime combines the physical presence of ASRs, sometimes referred to as proprietary Autonomous Data Machines, with real-time onsite data collection and analysis. The ASRs are fitted with eye-level 360° cameras, thermal scanning, public address announcements and various other features that work in tandem with humans to provide law enforcement officers and security guards unprecedented situational awareness.

Those 90 terabytes of data are then formatted in a useable way, so law enforcement can leverage that information and execute their responsibilities more effectively.

Public Safety Innovation

The company’s recurring revenue business model is set up to mimic the recurring societal problem of crime, and it takes into consideration the fact that innovation in the security and public safety industry has been stagnant for decades. Because the traditional practices of the sector have remained unchanged for years, automation has potential to drive substantial cost savings – and significant improvement in capabilities.

Human security guards are one of both the largest expenses and the largest liabilities for companies. Knightscope’s robots are offered at an effective price of $3 to $9 per hour, compared with approximately $85 for an armed off-duty law enforcement officer and $15 to $35 for an unarmed security guard.

This innovation has the potential to drive considerable cost savings. Based on these estimates, manufacturing costs can be recovered as soon as the first year of operation.

Product Offerings

The company has nine patents and a framework of unique intellectual property. Knightscope currently offers a K1 stationary machine, a K3 indoor machine and a K5 outdoor machine. A K7 multi-terrain four-wheel version is in development.

The ASRs autonomously patrol client sites without the need for remote control, providing a visible, force multiplying, physical security presence to help protect assets, monitor changes in the area and deter crime. The data is accessible through the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC), an intuitive, browser-based interface that enables security professionals to review events generated by the ASRs providing effectively ‘mobile smart eyes and ears’. Learn more at www.knightscope.com/ksoc

The ASRs and the related technologies were developed ground up by the company and are Made in the USA.

The Robot Roadshow

Knightscope has created the ultimate hybrid physical and virtual event, bringing its Autonomous Security Robot technologies to cities across the country for interactive and in-person demonstrations.

Each roadshow landing is hosted virtually by a Knightscope expert, and visitors can interact directly with each of the company’s ASRs and see the Knightscope Security Operations Center (KSOC) user interface in action. Learn more at www.knightscope.com/roadshow

Management Team

Chief Executive Officer William Santana Li is a veteran entrepreneur, a former executive at Ford Motor Company and the founder of GreenLeaf, a company that grew to be the world’s second-largest automotive recycler and is now part of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ).

Chief Client Officer Stacy Dean Stephens brings his experience as a former Dallas law enforcement officer, as well as his skills as a seasoned entrepreneur, to assist on the client acquisition side.

Chief Intelligence Officer Mercedes Soria is an award-winning technologist and former Deloitte software engineer.

Chief Design Officer Aaron Lehnhardt brings over two decades of two- and three-dimensional product and industrial design in modeling and VR to the table, on top of his experience as a senior designer at Ford Motor Company.

Chief Financial Officer Mallorie Burke is a seasoned financial executive and strategic advisor for both private and publicly traded technology companies with a successful track record of mergers & acquisitions, corporate growth and exit strategies, including public listings.

General Counsel Peter Weinberg leverages 30 years of diverse corporate counsel experience, spanning from startups to well-established companies, private and public. He has significant experience training personnel at all levels in critical areas to improve corporate compliance and productivity.

Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), closed Thursday's trading session at $1.19, even for the day, on 934,335 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.36/$3.65.

Recent News

Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX).

Ohio has the potential to witness a substantial boost in its yearly tax revenue, reaching an impressive $403.5 million from the sales of recreational marijuana, according to a fresh analysis by researchers at Ohio State University. The researchers base their tax revenue estimations on the initial years of sales, drawing insights from comparable markets in other states. The study primarily hones in on the patterns of cannabis sales in Michigan, a neighboring state with a similar population size. Additionally, Michigan's tax structure bears a striking resemblance to the one that Ohio would likely adopt if the legalization measure gets the nod. The research also casts its gaze on sales figures from 2018 to 2023 in states such as Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Illinois, and Colorado. This report marks the second iteration, an update from last year's edition, factoring in two more years of marijuana sales data in regulated markets. The decision to revise the estimates stems from the high likelihood of Ohio granting voters the opportunity to weigh in on the legalization initiative via the coming ballot. Once cannabis is legalized in Ohio, numerous business opportunities are likely to open up for a diverse variety of enterprises, such as Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX), which specialize in providing supplies like indoor cultivation equipment to mainstream marijuana companies.

Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX) is in the business of selling and distributing self-contained, automated, indoor “micro-farms” called Grow Pods, along with related equipment and supplies. Additionally, the company designs and sells patented proprietary medical-grade plastic containers, known as the Medtainer®, that store and grind pharmaceuticals, herbs, teas and other solids or liquids.

ACTX is the leading distributor of Grow Pods. With a controlled environment, food and herbs can be grown without pesticides, harmful chemicals or risk of pathogen contamination, and with low energy consumption. Restaurants, grocery stores, non-profits, MSOs and entrepreneurs can use Grow Pods to ensure a fresh supply of ultra-clean produce year-round.

The company entered the Grow Pod business in October 2020 with its acquisition of all shares of Advanced Container Technologies Inc., a California corporation. As of February 28, 2022, ACTX is exploring the acquisition of the assets and the assumption of some or all of the liabilities of GP Solutions Inc., the developer and manufacturer of Grow Pods, for which ACTX is currently the sole U.S. distributor.

Because Grow Pods can be located almost anywhere, produce can be grown closer to the point of consumption and harvested at its peak, providing nutritious fruits and vegetables where needed. Indoor micro-farms, utilizing a practice known as vertical farming, have attracted the attention of governments and universities, which are now promoting vertical farming as a way to combat food insecurity and inequities.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stated that vertical farming “is no longer a futuristic concept.” The department is enthusiastic about vertical farming, particularly those utilizing repurposed shipping containers, such as Grow Pods. Arizona State University reports that vertical farming reduces water use by 90 percent compared to conventional farming but produces 10 times the crop yield.

Products

Grow Pods

One of the company’s main business units is focused on selling advanced, self-contained hydroponic containers called Grow Pods. These unique and innovative automated systems are essentially micro-farms that can be placed virtually anywhere and, with their controlled and specially filtered environment, allow cultivation of a wide variety of crops, 365 days a year. The Grow Pod controlled environment offers major advantages for the production of high-value crops. The ability to grow year-round and the ability to cultivate in a smaller footprint using less water and power are some of the primary advantages of the system. Grow Pods offer constant temperature, humidity and airflow control, as well as automated watering and lighting schedules for optimal growth and minimal labor requirements, regardless of crop.

Containers

ACTX meets the needs of the pharmaceutical and medical markets, including the cannabis and hemp industries, with patented packaging systems. The company designs, customizes, brands and sells proprietary medical grade plastic containers that can store pharmaceuticals, herbs, teas and other solids or liquids, with a special built-in feature that can grind solids and shred herbs. The company’s flagship container product is the patented Medtainer®, a child resistant, medical-grade herb container and grinder that is water-tight, air-tight and smell proof. Packaging in the cannabis industry is critical, with numerous stringent regulations about how cannabis products must be packaged and labeled. ACTX also offers custom-branded, compliant vacuum seal bags and other retail container solutions.

Equipment and Supplies

ACTX markets and sells two principal products: Grow Pods, which are specially modified insulated shipping containers manufactured by GP Solutions Inc., in which plants, herbs and spices may be grown hydroponically in a controlled environment, and Medtainers®, which may be used to store pharmaceuticals, herbs, teas and other solids or liquids and can grind solids and shred herbs. The company also markets and sells various products related to Grow Pods and the Medtainer®, as well as providing private labeling and branding services for purchasers of Medtainers® and certain related products.

GP Solutions manufactures and sells other products, such as humidity controllers and LED lighting systems for vertical farming. The company’s specially designed lighting panels are programmed to emit the exact wavelength of light that each crop requires. The system has a daybreak-to-nightfall feature that gives plants the proper chromatic signals to grow rapidly and fruitfully. High efficiency LED light strips supply the crops with a red and blue light spectrum required for photosynthesis in the spectrum that plants need most.

Market Overview

The global vertical farming market is expected to reach $33.02 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 25.5 percent from 2022 to 2030, according to Grand View. Escalating production of biopharmaceutical products, including cannabis, is anticipated to drive the market. The building-based segment of the market is expected to register a significant CAGR of 27.8 percent over the projected period. In addition, the climate control segment is expected to see high growth.

The global cannabis packaging market is expected to reach $14.34 billion by 2028, according to analysis by Reports and Data. The analysis forecasts 1,700 percent growth in cannabis users by the end of 2026, with packaging likely observing a whopping 26.42 percent growth in the forecast period. There are significant barriers to entry in the cannabis packaging market, giving an advantage to companies already established in the sector. These barriers include developing a thorough knowledge of the myriad regulations that govern cannabis packaging (which differ in each state), and child-resistance requirements.

Management Team

Douglas P. Heldoorn is the Founder and Chairman of Advanced Container Technologies Inc. He also holds the positions of President, CEO and COO at the company. Mr. Heldoorn has served on the Board of Directors since its inception in 2013. He has also previously held the position of Executive General Manager at Nissan Motor Corp.

Jeffory A. Carlson is CFO and Treasurer of ACTX. Mr. Carlson has also served as the company’s Corporate Controller since 2014.

Advanced Container Technologies Inc. (OTC: ACTX), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.21, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0141/$0.65.

Recent News

First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF) .

Battery technology is currently undergoing a revolution that could result in the development of much more energy-dense electric vehicle batteries and spur EV adoptionLithium-tellurium batteries just may be the spark the battery industry needs to boost battery efficiency without increasing costs or harming the environment, thanks to their high energy density, low cost and long cycle life. As the world transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it will have to significantly expand its stationary battery storage capabilities. This will call for the development of newer battery technologies that can hold more power for longer to store renewable energy generated during peak generation hours while minimizing the environmental impact of battery metal mining. Lithium-tellurium batteries just may be the spark the battery industry needs to boost battery efficiency without increasing costs or harming the environment, thanks to their high energy density, low cost and long cycle life. Tellurium extraction enterprises such as First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF) are focusing on making available sufficient supplies of this mineral so that the energy revolution can proceed unabated around the world.

First Tellurium Corp. (CSE: FTEL) (OTCQB: FSTTF) is committed to exploring for and providing essential and critical metals, including tellurium, gold, silver, copper and tungsten, for North American markets. This objective is anchored by the company’s Deer Horn tellurium-gold-silver-copper project in British Columbia, Canada, and further enhanced by its property option on the Klondike tellurium-gold prospect located in Colorado, USA.

First Tellurium’s unique business model is to generate revenue and value through mineral discovery, project development, project generation and cooperative access to untapped mineral regions in indigenous territory with sustainable exploration potential.

Through its exploration and partnerships with Fenix Advanced Materials, Cheona Metals and IRMA, First Tellurium strives to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return. The company conducts a diversified search for metals, working in alliance with indigenous peoples, NGOs, governments and leading metals buyers. First Tellurium believes this is the future of mineral exploration — generating revenue by exploring responsibly and leveraging diverse partnerships.

First Tellurium proudly adheres to, and supports, the principles and rights set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and, in particular, the fundamental proposition of free, prior and informed consent.

The company is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Projects

Deer Horn Tellurium-Gold-Silver-Copper Project

Deer Horn is located on 51.33 square kilometers (km) in west-central British Columbia, 36 km south of the prolific Huckleberry copper-molybdenum mine and 135 km southwest of the community of Burns Lake. It is one of few significant tellurium discoveries outside Asia and includes a 2.4 km-long vein system of high-grade gold, silver and tellurium, as well as broader zones of bulk-tonnage gold, silver and tellurium mineralization. The company completed a positive Preliminary Economic Estimate and has began permitting for a 10,000-tonne bulk sample program to advance the project toward mine feasibility. It is North America’s only silver-gold-tellurium property with an NI 43-101 compliant tellurium resource, and it hosts a number of other mineralized targets and zone containing critical metals such as copper, tungsten and zinc.

First Tellurium owns 50% of the property, with an option to acquire up to a 75% interest. The company has engaged Dias Geophysical of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to conduct induced polarization (IP) geophysics on the Deer Horn Project in summer 2023. The program is designed to help develop drill targets for a subsequent drilling program.

Klondike Gold-Tellurium Project

The Klondike property is located in Saguache County, Colorado, southwest of Buena Vista in the state’s historical mining district. The company reports it has engaged Burgex Mining Consultants of Sandy, Utah, to stake additional claims around the Klondike property. The claims have been filed with the Bureau of Land Management.

Klondike demonstrates exceptional tellurium grades. Tellurium, used in high-efficiency cadmium telluride (Cd-Te) solar panels, next-generation lithium-ion batteries and thermoelectric devices to change heat into energy, is an essential element for the world’s transition to green energy.

The Klondike property was a top tellurium prospect owned previously by First Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar panel producers. First Solar terminated its worldwide raw materials exploration program in 2012 and sold the property to Colorado Klondike LLC, which optioned the project to First Tellurium. Colorado Klondike, led by First Solar’s former Exploration Manager in North America, is managing the upcoming exploration program.

The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS), in partnership with the Colorado School of Mines, reported on First Solar’s exploration at Klondike in 2015, noting: “Surface sampling by First Solar, Inc. in 2006 found very high tellurium grades of up to 3.3% (33,000 ppm), along with locally high gold grades. Tellurium grades at Klondike were the highest encountered in the company’s nationwide exploration program.”

Market Outlook

First Tellurium in spring 2023 referenced recent forecasts by the International Energy Agency (IEA) pointing to rapid growth in solar photovoltaic (solar PV) deployment worldwide. According to the agency, solar PV installations will generate more power by 2027 than any other energy source, including coal, natural gas and hydro. To meet this demand, consumption of both silver and tellurium, key components of solar panels, is expected to surge in coming years.

Chen Lin, founder of Lin Asset Management, has written in his investment newsletter for clients that solar PV is now the largest industrial usage of silver. He said that in 2022 solar PV production used about 12% of total silver demand, or about 120 million ounces of silver. Lin expects this number to rise dramatically in the coming years, and that is likely to lead to silver supply deficits for decades to come.

Lin points out that solar power is now the cheapest source of energy in many parts of the world and that all forecasts point to dramatic expansion of solar PV in the coming two decades. Conservative estimates forecast 300 gigawatts of solar PV production by 2027, up from the current level of about 200 gigawatts.

Management Team

Tyrone Docherty is President, Director and CEO of First Tellurium Corp. He previously served as President and CEO of Quinto Mining Inc. With limited resources in a difficult market environment, he raised more than $30 million and advanced its Quebec iron ore property to a viable project. Quinto later sold for $175 million. From 2012 to 2018, he was Director and Chairman of Mason Graphite Inc. He has worked in the financial and minerals markets for more than 30 years.

Tony Fogarassy, M.Sc. LL.M., is Chairman of First Tellurium Corp. He is a lawyer and a geologist. His extensive legal and technical expertise includes minerals, oil and gas, coal and renewable energy projects and environmental and aboriginal/indigenous law in North America, Africa and Asia. He graduated as gold medalist in geological sciences from the University of British Columbia and in law from the London School of Economics.

First Tellurium Corp. (OTCQB: FSTTF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.079, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.071/$0.1765.

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GolfLync Inc.

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight GolfLync Inc.

GolfLync, the innovative social media networking platform designed exclusively for golf enthusiasts, is ushering in a new era for the golfing community with its groundbreaking feature, Virtual Golf Clubs(TM) ("VGC"). This cutting-edge addition to the app empowers golfers to connect, share experiences, and create thriving golfing communities, making GolfLync the go-to destination for passionate golfers across the United States.

The Evolution of Golfing Communities Golf has always been a sport that fosters camaraderie and social connections. Traditionally, golfers would come together at local golf courses and clubs, forming tight-knit communities based on their love for the game. With the rise of social media, golfers began exploring digital spaces to extend their connections and share their golfing journeys. Enter GolfLync – a game-changing platform that took the concept of golfing communities to the next level. Formerly known as Groups, the newly rebranded Virtual Golf Clubs(TM) feature elevates the experience by offering a more focused and immersive golfing environment.

GolfLync Inc. matches golfers looking for a game through the company’s smartphone app, GolfLync. The company bills GolfLync as “the social network for golfers,” matching golf games and players similar to the way a dating app matches those looking for romance.

The app allows like-minded golfers to connect for a game simply by logging in. GolfLync helps golfers who are looking to grow their golf network find other players with similar interests and on course preferences. Whether you have recently moved to a new area and are looking for new golfing buddies, travel frequently and would like to play a round of golf while on the road, or just want to meet new golfers in your area, GolfLync is your answer. Spouses who enjoy golfing together can find other golfing couples to tee it up with. For a regular group that finds itself unexpectedly down a player, GolfLync can help find that last-minute addition to complete the foursome.

The company is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

GolfLync App

GolfLync was created for golfers of all skill levels and preferences to connect with compatible players of similar skill. Golfers can find a tee time through GolfLync, join existing tee times and create new leagues. The app allows golfers to meet fellow players before committing to spend four hours on the course with them. GolfLync allows users to find new golf friends based on their preferences, such as walking or riding a cart, listening to music, friendly wagering, imbibing a favorite beverage at the 19th Hole and more. GolfLync is available for both Android and iOS as a free download.

Download on Apple App Store   Get it on Google Play

Market Opportunity

According to a report by Statista, a leading provider of market and consumer data, in 2022, the number of people participating in golf in the United States reached 25.6 million, with 15.5 million additional players participating in off-course activities like driving ranges. In 2020, over 502 million rounds of golf were played in the U.S. alone. The game, traditionally dominated by male players, is changing, with increased interest from women golfers driven by social media influencers around the game.

Lumen Sports puts the total number of golf courses in the U.S. at more than 16,700. According to Lumen, about 75% of those are public courses open to all golfers, with the rest considered private golf clubs that require a membership.

 

Management Team

Noah DiPasquale is a co-founder and CEO of GolfLync Inc., leading the marketing and operations of the platform. He is also the founder and CEO of Epic Golf Club, a premier national membership and private golf society which partners with hundreds of top tier private golf clubs allowing Epic members access to their courses and recently founded the Epic Foundation, a Scottsdale-based 501c3. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration, Management and Operations from the W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix.

Michael Quiel is a co-founder of GolfLync Inc. and the President of the organization. He leads the application development and research teams. Michael understands how to build successful companies. His deep knowledge of investment banking, finance and building successful business partnerships is unparalleled. He’s an expert at capital formation and growth hacking companies. He has raised over $250 million in capital and taken multiple companies public.

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GeoSolar Technologies Inc.

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight GeoSolar Technologies Inc.

Mullen Automotive, Inc . (NASDAQ: MULN ) ("Mullen" or the "Company"), an emerging electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer announces that it held its first Tunica open house event today, highlighting its first Class 3 EV trucks rolling off the assembly line. Today's launch event was conducted to provide attendee's the opportunity to visit Mullen's Tunica facility. In addition to a facility tour, the event featured a company presentation and test drives for Class 1 and Class 3 commercial vehicles. Attendees included local county and state leadership, media, investors and customers. "It's exciting to share this milestone with local leadership, investors and customers," said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive, Inc. Mullen will be gradually ramping up its Class 3 production rate through the remaining of this calendar year. Once full acceleration has been achieved, production capacity at the Tunica facility is currently planned at 3,000 Class 3 vehicles annually per shift. As electric vehicle adoption rates increase, Mullen plans to add a second shift for Class 3 production, which will increase capacity to 6,000 total vehicles per year.

GeoSolar Technologies Inc. (“GST”) is a Colorado-based climate technology company and the creator of the Smart Green Home® system for newly built and existing residences and commercial buildings. The company is focused on revolutionizing the way we heat, cool and power homes with 100% natural energy sources. Its patent-pending integrated system harnesses energy from the earth and sun to power and purify homes and automobiles without the use of fossil fuels.

In a GST home, the sun’s energy is captured on the roof to generate all of the electricity required. Additionally, the consistent climate of the earth is used to keep the home at a perfect temperature year-round, and the company’s proprietary air purifying unit ensures that the air inside the home is safe and healthy.

GST’s home technology has been installed in multiple test homes in Colorado and achieved exceptional results, including some of the most impressive energy efficiency ratings (HERS) in the industry.

GeoSolar Technologies is currently accepting investment as part of a Regulation A+ offering. Everyone* can invest now for as little as $300. For more information, visit the company’s profile on Manhattan Street Capital and review its Offering Circular.

GeoSolar Technologies Inc. (“GST”) has been qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct a Regulation A+ capital raise. GST is already a publicly traded company who makes quarterly and annual filings with the SEC and is subject to quarterly PCAOB audits. This is the first time shares of GeoSolar Technologies are being made available for public purchase. Upon completion of this Regulation A+ offering, the company intends to seek a listing of its stock.

 

The Decarbonization Movement

Soaring and unstable energy/fuel costs continue to highlight the importance of rethinking the traditional approach to powering homes, from top to bottom. While most everyone is well aware of the remarkable, multi-trillion-dollar opportunity the electric vehicle transformation offers to investors (in addition to the benefits to the climate problem), few recognize that the all-electric home market is as large as electric vehicles and equally important to reducing carbon emissions.

U.S. energy expenditures clocked in at $3,891 per person in 2018, leading to estimated spending of $1.3 trillion on energy that year alone. Despite this, fewer than 3% of U.S. homes are currently powered by solar. This number is poised to increase exponentially as both new and existing residences transition to zero carbon models.

GST estimates that if all the homes in America were powered by its technology, carbon pollution could be reduced by an estimated 1.9 trillion pounds per year, greatly reducing the negative impacts on our climate.

GeoSolarPlus®

The GeoSolarPlus (“GSP”) system combines solar power, geothermal ground-sourced energy and other clean energy technologies into one fully integrated system.
Key benefits of the GSP system include:

  • Making a real planet-changing difference in reducing air pollution
  • Eliminating or significantly reducing homeowners’ future utility bills
  • Enjoying lifetime energy independence and protection from price escalation and energy shortages
  • Eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from operation of home and daily life
  • Increasing home value
  • An integrated design for seamless operation of renewable energy systems
  • Maintaining a significantly healthier living environment
  • Leveraging existing renewable energy tax credits and electrification incentives
  • Creating stable jobs capable of supporting families in the decarbonized future

Click here to learn more about how GeoSolarPlus works.

Management Team

The GST leadership and management team includes some of the world’s most experienced and respected leaders in the fields of decarbonization and sustainable homes.

Stone Douglass is the Chairman and CEO of GST. He is a seasoned, 30-year public company executive and former Chairman and CEO of the Piper Aircraft Company.

Brent Mosbarger is the company’s Co-Founder and leads its commercial operations. He is a highly respected solar engineer whose experience includes roles with Chevron Energy’s green operations and serving as project manager and executive for a $400 million solar/geothermal innovation project.

Peter Romenesko is a Senior Strategic Advisor with GST. He brings to the company considerable experience as an engineer and large-scale project manager for Johnson Controls and Siemens.

Dr. Norbert Klebl is the company’s Co-Founder and Development Director. Recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in the field of zero-carbon innovation, he is a former McKinsey partner of 16 years with an MBA from Columbia.

Dar-Lon Chang is GST’s Director of New Product Development. Prior to joining GST, he had a 16-year career with ExxonMobil Energy Research. He received his PhD in engineering from the University of Illinois.

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Coyuchi Inc.

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Coyuchi Inc.

Ucore Rare Metals (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) CEO and Chairman Pat Ryan recently presented at the Critical Minerals Institute Summit II, where he discussed the risk mitigation strategies Western countries could execute to disrupt China's dominance in the rare earth elements ("REE") space. "Ryan's speech, titled ‘Risk Mitigating for a North American Rare Earth Supply,' centered around an entrepreneurial theme that has long guided the operations of Ucore: identify demand and then respond with innovation. On its part, Ucore, a company engaged in the exploration for and separation and scalable production of REEs in Canada and the U.S., identified the need and demand for U.S.-based REE refining and processing facilities and has been focusing on developing, upscaling and commercializing RapidSX(TM), its transformative advanced column-based solvent extraction technique for separating both light and heavy REEs," a recent article reads. "Ucore is commissioning its 52-stage RapidSX(TM) Demonstration Plant in Kingston, Ontario, announcing June 29 the acquisition of its third feedstock, made up of mixed light REE chemical concentrate, for commissioning trials."

To view the full article, visit https://ibn.fm/FQaOz

Coyuchi is the gold standard in sustainable luxury home goods. The company offers sustainably produced luxury organic bedding, sheets, towels, apparel, and other home goods for the environmentally conscious home. With a timeless, coastal-inspired aesthetic, Coyuchi uses only 100% organic cotton materials to manufacture all of its textiles.

The Company was built upon four foundational pillars: protect the planet, innovate circular design, live sustainably, and enrich the community. These guiding principles have proven an effective market strategy. In 2021, Coyuchi earned $33.3 million in net sales, amounting to 26% YoY growth (the industry average is only 5%). It also experienced 2x customer growth to 200,000 active customers, averaging a 35% customer repeat purchase rate.

With a seasoned leadership team, a robust e-commerce shopping experience, and a healthy customer base that drives the fast-growing organic luxury market, Coyuchi is prepared to propel a new phase of growth as the rest of the world finally awakens to sustainability at scale.

A Lucrative Market Ripe for the Taking

The global market for organic bedding, which was estimated at $814.3 million in 2020, is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over that period, according to Research and Markets. More specifically, the domestic organic bedding market is estimated at $240.1 million in 2020, according to Statista. Overall, the U.S. market for home textiles is currently valued at $25 billion annually, and, with a forecast annual growth rate of 5%, it is expected to reach $30 billion by the end of 2025.

Grand View Research reported in 2020 that shifting consumer preference toward high-end lifestyle products is a key factor driving the growth of the organic bedding market. Seventy-four percent of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products – a consumer preference that has steadily increased over the last few decades. Millennials especially favor ethical consumption over price when purchasing goods and services, with 83% of millennials reporting that they want the brands they purchase from to align with their beliefs and values (https://ibn.fm/PANNV). With a majority millennial customer base, Coyuchi is poised to capitalize on this trend.

Industry Defining Sustainability Practices

For 30 years, Coyuchi has explored organic farming and sustainable textiles and guarantees the highest environmental and ethical standards through a number of certifications such as The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Fair Trade Certified, and MADE SAFE®.

Coyuchi continues to push the organic textile market forward through its circularity initiatives and by supporting cross-industry sustainability advocates. Coyuchi’s mission to bring beauty and comfort to every home without sacrificing the health of our planet has resulted in a number of important sustainability checks and balances.

  • A Circular Business Model: Coyuchi has cultivated a holistic 360-degree approach that contributes to the fight against climate change with its take back and recycling program, 2nd Home™. In 2017, it became the first luxury home brand to implement such an initiative, and, since then, the company has eliminated 68,758 lbs. of toxic chemicals from homes and renewed 6,000 lbs. of textiles.
  • The Coyuchi Climate Council: In early 2022, Coyuchi introduced a cross-disciplinary council with a goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2025 and Net Positive Emissions by 2030. The Coyuchi Climate Council brings together influential minds across fashion, regenerative farming, and sustainability who have the knowledge and experience necessary to achieve climate change.
  • C4: The California Cotton & Climate Coalition: Most recently, Coyuchi announced it is a founding member of C4, which includes innovative, sustainable fashion, apparel, and personal care brands like MATE the Label, Outerknown, Reformation, and Trace. Working together pre-competitively, C4 creates a structure for investing in regionally grown, Climate Beneficial™ cotton and directly supports the livelihoods of the farmers that grew it. Coyuchi is the only home industry brand currently involved in the project.

Omnichannel Business Model

Coyuchi differentiates itself through an omnichannel and circular business model, both of which have proven a clear draw for customers. It was an early adopter of an e-commerce sales and marketing approach (over 80% of its sales are directly through coyuchi.com), creating a distinct advantage over incumbents and start-up newcomers in the luxury space. This has resulted in a high lifetime value customer, luxury retail partners such as Nordstrom, and a flagship store in Marin County.

Coyuchi’s Organic Textile Products

Coyuchi’s product assortment consists of consciously designed bedding, bath, apparel, and lifestyle products spread across about 1,400 SKUs. The company believes that its product assortment, produced from 100% organic cotton with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification, provides it with a significant competitive advantage. GOTS is the world’s leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, ensuring the organic status of textiles after harvesting raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing all the way to labeling, a major environmental and social benefit over conventional cotton product production.

Coyuchi’s focused product assortment consists of four core categories:

  • Bedding – A full suite of sustainable, organic, and high-quality sheets, duvet covers, blankets, and throws.
  • Bath – A luxurious line of towels, bath rugs, and mats.
  • Apparel – Premium apparel for men and women, including robes, sweaters, pants, and pajamas.
  • Lifestyle – The lifestyle category offers 135 SKUs, from organic napkins to crossbody totes.

Management Team

Eileen Mockus is President and CEO at Coyuchi. She has more than 25 years of experience in retail, having held positions in textile development at Patagonia, Pottery Barn Teen, and The North Face. She earned a bachelor’s degree in textiles and clothing from UC Davis and an MSBA from San Francisco State University.
Sejal Solanki is Chief Marketing Officer at Coyuchi. She previously served as the company’s Vice President of E-Commerce. Before joining Coyuchi, she worked at teen clothing giant Charlotte Russe. She oversees the company’s digital marketing, site experience, brand marketing, and e-commerce strategy.

Marcus Chung is Coyuchi’s COO, overseeing supply chain, sourcing strategy, sustainability, and IT. He previously held positions at notable direct-to-consumer brands Third Love and Stitch Fix, as well as national retailer The Children’s Place. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.

Margot Lyons is Director of Sustainability and Sourcing at Coyuchi, where she works with strategic partners to ensure all the company’s product sustainability standards are met. She received a master’s degree in textiles and clothing from UC Davis.

Use of Proceeds

This round of funding will be used to increase Coyuchi’s enterprise value through expanded marketing, product category expansion, continued physical presence, and B2B strategic partnerships with wholesalers, and online marketplaces.

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Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Mullen Automotive Inc. (MULN).

RVL Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RVLP), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of UPNEEQ(R) (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) ("UPNEEQ"), 0.1%, for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis, or low-lying eyelid, in adults, will be represented at the 25th annual H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference. The company announced that CEO Brian Markson will be participating in a fireside chat during the event, which is scheduled for Sept. 12, 2023. Markison will also be hosting one-on-one investor meetings during the conference, which will be held in New York City. Markison's fireside chat is slated to begin at 11:30 a.m. ET. and can be viewed by webcast, either live or following the event on a replay.

To view the fireside chat, visit https://ibn.fm/STi56

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/bCMm2

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) is a Southern California-based automotive company that owns and partners with several synergistic businesses working toward the unified goal of creating clean and scalable energy solutions. Mullen has evolved over the past decade in sync with consumers and technology trends. Today, the company is working diligently to provide exciting EV options built entirely in the United States and made to fit perfectly into the American consumer’s life. Mullen strives to make EVs more accessible than ever by building an end-to-end ecosystem that takes care of all aspects of EV ownership.

Commencement of Trading on Nasdaq

On November 5, 2021, Mullen announced its commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

“Today is a monumental day for Mullen Automotive. I am especially proud of our team, investors and all who have believed in Mullen and taken us to this point as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Capital Market,” David Michery, CEO and Chairman of Mullen Automotive, stated in the news release. “Trading on Nasdaq now opens us up to new investors, both institutional and retail shareholders, and broadens our awareness and company profile, while increasing awareness of Mullen and our technology platform and opening new opportunities in EV and beyond. The road ahead has never been brighter for Mullen, and I am proud to lead us into the future.”

The milestone came in the wake of the company’s stock-for-stock merger with Net Element Inc.

The Mullen FIVE

The Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, debuting at the Los Angeles International Auto Show (LAIAS) on November 17, 2021, embodies Mullen’s Southern California roots with an inspired design focused on two complementary Golden State themes – California landscape and California urban.

The FIVE is built on an EV Crossover skateboard platform that offers multiple powertrain configurations and trim levels in a svelte design that is Strikingly Different™ and exciting to experience in person.

Prior to the start of LAIAS, the Mullen FIVE was selected as a finalist by the LA Auto Show for Top EV SUV in the ZEVA “People’s Choice” Awards.

LAIAS provides Mullen an opportunity to display multiple variants of the FIVE model while also showcasing its powertrain, battery and charging technology. The company intends to bring the FIVE to market in 2024, and reservations are currently open here.

Mullen’s development portfolio also includes EV Fleet Vans, which it intends to bring to market in Q2 2022, and the pure electric, high performance Mullen DragonFLY.

Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity

On November 2, 2021, Mullen announced plans to expand its facility in Robinsonville, Mississippi.

Mullen’s Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Facility (AMEC) currently occupies 124,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The total available land on the property is over 100 acres, and Mullen is moving ahead with plans to build out another 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space to support class 1 and class 2 EV cargo vans and the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover.

On the expanded site, Mullen plans to build a body shop, a fully automated paint shop and a general assembly shop.

EV Market Outlook

The global EV market was reported to consist of 3,269,671 units in 2019, a figure that is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% through 2030 to a total of 26,951,318 units worldwide. This market’s monetary value was estimated at $162.34 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.6%, resulting in an approximate value of $802.81 billion by 2027. The primary driver for this exponential growth is a worldwide increase in vehicle emissions regulations.

Management Team

David Michery is the CEO and Founder of Mullen and has been leading the company and its divisions since inception in 2014. With over 25 years of executive management, marketing, distressed assets, and business restructuring experience, Mr. Michery brings a wealth of relevant knowledge and expertise to the Mullen brand. He has notably created 12 trademarks so far to develop the company brand and vision.

Mr. Michery is working toward a sustainable future accessible to all by creating a suite of clean-energy electric vehicles at varied price points. With entirely U.S.-based manufacturing and operations, he is also determined to have Mullen Technologies play a role in shaping a self-sustaining local economy by creating more jobs in America.

Mr. Michery manages risks and company expectations as a pathway to success and has personally overseen several businesses that totaled over $1 billion in transactions. His key strength is the ability to be fiscally responsible and lead teams to complete projects on time and within budget. As a seasoned professional in this space, Mr. Michery has demonstrated skill in building businesses from the ground up and into successful entities that subsequently sold for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Mullen Automotive Inc. (MULN), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.74, off by 7.5%, on 336,159,556 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.3901/$177.75.

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Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF).

GEMXX (OTC: GEMZ), the only publicly traded ammolite company in the world, today announced its positive, quarterly financial achievements, signifying the company's strong foundational performance for aggressive growth in the coming year. Among the highlights, the company reported that the number of GEMXX issued and outstanding shares stands at 96,851,751 and an increase in account receivables to $1,003,942. "We have made considerable strides in the past year and continue to post positive net revenues," said GEMXX CEO Jay Maull. "We have also reduced our total long-term liabilities to $0.00, which is a remarkable achievement. One that tangibly reinforces our ambitious commitment to building strategic partnerships, the pursuit of smart growth and expansion plans, introduction of new complementary product lines, and our focus on increasing shareholder value."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/T8vTh

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSX.V: UCU) (OTCQX: UURAF) is a critical metals (“CM”) separation technology company executing an ESG-centered plan toward establishing a comprehensive North American critical metals supply chain. The company has developed a transformative commercial-ready technology, RapidSX™, for separating and purifying critical metals. Ucore intends to deploy this technology in pursuit of a CM supply chain independent of China for Western original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), most notably in the automotive and renewable energy industries.

Ucore’s vision is to become a leading advanced technology company providing best-in-class metal separation products and services to the mining and mineral extraction industry. Its initial focus is on processing heavy and light rare earth elements (“REEs”), disrupting a supply chain that is dominated by China.

China currently controls about 80% of the world’s access to REE mining projects and over 90% of the world’s REE processing capabilities, and it produces about 95% of the goods containing REE components.

 

Ucore is working to scale Western supply needs by establishing REE separation and rare earth oxide (“REO”) production capabilities in cooperation with strategic upstream supply and downstream offtake partnerships. The company, along with its industry partners, aims to unlock access to Western REEs for current consumer, energy, manufacturing and military sectors.

By 2025, Ucore expects to commercially separate U.S.-friendly sources of REEs and supply OEMs with REOs required to produce rare earth permanent magnets (“REPMs”) – the essential component of electric motors and generators required to support the world’s transition to electrification and sustainable energy sources.

The company intends to contribute to this initiative through the near-term development of a heavy and light rare-earth processing facility in Louisiana and subsequent development of Strategic Metals Complexes (SMCs) in Alaska and Canada, as well as through the longer-term development of its 100%-owned Heavy Rare Earth Element (HREE) mineral resource property at Bokan Mountain on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.

Ucore is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Projects & Technology

RapidSX™ Demonstration Plant

The Kingston, Ontario, RapidSX™ Demonstration Plant commissioning process is underway. Once commissioned, the plant is designed to demonstrate the commercial capabilities of the RapidSX technology platform.

The RapidSX demo plant will show:

  • The techno-economic advantages of the RapidSX technology platform
  • The processing of tens of tons of heavy and light mixed rare earth element concentrates in a simulated production environment
  • The platform’s ability to operate for thousands of semi-continuous run-time hours
  • Production of high-purity NdPr, praseodymium, neodymium, terbium and dysprosium rare earth elements for early OEM product qualification trials

The demo plant is located within Ucore’s 5,000-square-foot RapidSX Commercialization and Demonstration Facility and is run by its laboratory partner, Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (“KPM”).

RapidSX™ Technology

Innovation Metals Corp., acquired by the company in 2020, developed the RapidSX separation technology platform with early-stage assistance from the United States Department of Defense, later resulting in the production of commercial-grade, separated rare earth elements at pilot scale.

RapidSX combines the time-proven chemistry of conventional solvent extraction (SX) with a new column-based platform that significantly reduces time to completion and plant footprint, as well as potentially lowering capital and operating costs. SX is the international REE industry’s standard commercial separation technology and is currently used by all REE producers worldwide for bulk commercial separation of both heavy and light REEs.

Utilizing similar chemistry to conventional SX, RapidSX is not a “new” technology, but it represents a significant improvement on the well-established, well-understood, proven conventional SX separation technology preferred by REE producers.

Strategic Metals Complex

Ucore, engineering partner Mech-Chem Associates Inc. and KPM are developing the full-scale engineering for the company’s first Strategic Metals Complex (SMC). The SMC is a planned REE separation and rare earth oxide production plant slated to commence construction in Louisiana in 2023. It is scheduled to initially process 2,000 tons of total rare earth oxides by the end of 2024, increasing to 5,000 tons in 2026.

The company has three initial U.S.-friendly feedstock agreements in place for the Louisiana complex, along with multiple developing offtake agreements. It received a C$16 million+ incentive package offer from Louisiana Economic Development to support construction of the SMC.

Bokan-Dotson Ridge REE Deposit

Ucore has invested over C$35 million to establish and validate the Bokan-Dotson Ridge resource in preparation for mine design and permitting. Initial drilling is complete, and a Preliminary Economic Assessment has been issued. Next steps for the project include a feasibility study, detailed mine design and permit acquisition. The project can be “near shovel ready” for construction in less than 30 months after receipt of the next stage of development funding.

Market Opportunity

According to a report by Grand View Research, the global rare earth elements market was valued at $2.8 billion in 2018 and is forecast to reach a value of $5.6 billion by 2025, achieving a CAGR of 10.4% during the period. Market growth is driven by increasing demand for these elements in the manufacturing of magnets and catalysts for the automotive industry. Rising demand for electric vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions is expected to propel the use of permanent magnets in the production of EV batteries.

China is the major producer and consumer of REEs. To maintain self-sufficiency and to meet future demand, China has been raising the export tariffs on rare earth elements shipped to various countries, including the U.S., Japan, India, Brazil and the European Union. This led to the current supply-demand gap in these countries, as they rely on imports from China.

China reduced the exports of REEs by 72% in the second half of 2010 to preserve its reserves of these elements and continues to export REEs at reduced levels, thereby affecting industries such as automotive, oil and gas, and electronics, which require an ample amount of rare earth elements.

Management Team

Pat Ryan, P.Eng., is Chairman and CEO of Ucore Rare Metals. He began as a director with the company when he developed a heightened interest in critical metals. Before joining Ucore, he founded and led a multimillion-dollar automotive OEM design and lean manufacturing company. His understanding of complex supply chains across international markets has led to a prime positioning as the global auto industry transitions to vehicle electrification. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Dalhousie University.

Peter Manuel is Vice President and CFO of Ucore. Prior to joining the company, he practiced as a Chartered Accountant for more than 17 years, providing consulting services to companies in a range of industries, with a focus on the financial services and resource sectors. He spent 10 years in England and Ireland providing assurance, strategic planning, corporate finance and other consulting services to a portfolio of both public and private entities. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Dalhousie University.

Michael Schrider, MEng, P.E., is Vice President and COO of Ucore. He is a multidisciplinary engineer who has been involved in manufacturing, engineering and managing complex structural and mechanical systems projects since 1989. He was the Founder, President and Chief Engineer of Schrider & Associates and Alton Bay Design, both engineering services firms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture and marine engineering from the University of New Orleans and a master’s degree in mining, geological and geophysical engineering from the University of Arizona.

Mark MacDonald is Vice President of Investor Relations at Ucore. He has over 25 years of experience implementing award winning business development and marketing programs at regional and national levels. As Vice President of Sales, he was responsible for Mediapro Communication’s growth as AT&T Canada’s leading B2B sales partner. He subsequently became Atlantic Regional Vice President of AT&T Canada Corp. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dalhousie University.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (UURAF), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.6186, off by 1.8718%, on 24,631 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 24,631 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.48/$1.15.

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RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: RVLP)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: RVLP).

RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: RVLP) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization of UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1%, which is available by prescription for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis, or low-lying eyelid(s), in adults.

UPNEEQ® (RVL-1201) is the first non-surgical treatment option approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acquired blepharoptosis. The company received FDA approval in July 2020 and launched UPNEEQ® in September 2020 to a limited number of eye care professionals, with commercial operations expanded in 2021 among ophthalmology, optometry, and oculoplastic specialties.

In February 2022, UPNEEQ® was launched into the medical aesthetics market in the United States. Patients can purchase UPNEEQ® from eye care or medical aesthetic professionals, or through RVL Pharmacy LLC, the company’s wholly owned pharmacy. The company plans to promote UPNEEQ® to people with acquired ptosis and those who are bothered by low-lying lids. RVL Pharmaceuticals believes there is a significant commercial opportunity for UPNEEQ®, given the meaningful unmet need for a non-invasive treatment across millions of acquired-ptosis patients in the United States. The company’s near-term focus is to continue the rollout of UPNEEQ® into the medical aesthetics market through its dedicated aesthetics sales force while continuing to support ongoing utilization and expanded penetration of UPNEEQ® in ocular medicine markets.

RVL Pharmaceuticals continues to raise patient and physician awareness of acquired ptosis and UPNEEQ® through medical conferences, HCP and DTC advertising, social media (e.g., Facebook and Instagram), and marketing partnerships.

The company is incorporated in Ireland and headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

UPNEEQ®

UPNEEQ® is an oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis, or low-lying eyelid(s), in adults. It is the first and only FDA-approved ophthalmic solution for this indication.

The once-daily UPNEEQ® eye drop has been shown in clinical trials to result in an average one-millimeter lift of the upper eyelid, and to improve superior visual field in patients with a functional deficit. Patients’ eyelids demonstrate lift in as little as five minutes post dose, with the lift effect lasting as long as eight hours. The preservative-free solution is safe and well-tolerated. Trials demonstrated side effects similar to those of placebo.

The active ingredient in UPNEEQ® is oxymetazoline 0.1%, a direct-acting α-adrenergic receptor agonist that targets receptors in the Müller’s muscle, which causes the muscle to contract and lift the upper eyelid. UPNEEQ® delivers eye-opening results for patients along the entire spectrum of age and condition severity.

UPNEEQ’s health care provider customers include optometrists, ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, dermatologists and a broad range of practitioners qualified to diagnose and treat acquired blepharoptosis in adults.

The target patient population comprises adults with droopy or low-lying eyelids, the majority of whom are female. While the exact prevalence of acquired ptosis is unknown, RVL Pharmaceuticals believes it to be a common age-related condition.

Market Opportunity

A survey of eye care providers and medical aesthetics specialists revealed that they believe that approximately half of adult patients visiting their practices are affected by droopy or low-lying eyelids. Further, the company estimates that approximately 60% of adult women self-identify as having some degree of droopy or low-lying eyelids, and a majority of those women indicate that they are bothered by the position of their eyelids.

The global medical aesthetics market is expected to reach a value of $18 billion in 2027, rising at a compound annual growth rate of over 10%, with North America representing the largest share of the global market. Similarly, the global eye care market is expected to reach a value of $86 billion by 2026, rising at a compound annual growth rate of over 6%. An estimated 100 million adults visit an eye care provider each year in the United States alone.

RVL Pharmaceuticals believes the growth in medical aesthetics and eye care markets will be driven by an aging population and increasing life expectancy, which is resulting in more consumers with a desire for improved appearance and well-being over a longer period of time. Other contributing factors include rising disposable income globally and in the U.S.; growing awareness, utilization, and acceptance of elective or minimally invasive and non-invasive interventions; and continued innovation and improved accessibility to treatments due to an increase in the number of physicians who offer eye care and medical aesthetics services.

Management Team

Brian Markison is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of RVL Pharmaceuticals. He has more than 30 years of operational, marketing, commercial development, and sales experience with international pharmaceutical companies. He previously served as the President and CEO of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company. Before that he was Chairman and CEO of King Pharmaceuticals Inc. He also held various senior leadership positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He received a bachelor’s degree from Iona College.

James Schaub is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of RVL Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that he served as COO of Trigen Laboratories. He previously was Vice President, M&A of Fougera Pharmaceuticals. Before that he spent five years with King Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Schaub holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School.

RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: RVLP), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.135, off by 17.7331%, on 2,570,055 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 2.557M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.13/$2.99.

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GEMXX Corp. (OTC: GEMZ)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight GEMXX Corp. (OTC: GEMZ) .

GEMXX Corp. (OTC: GEMZ) is a mine-to-market enterprise specializing in gold, gemstone, and jewelry production. With ownership of mining resources, production facilities, and operational assets, the company maintains control over every aspect of its production process, from gold mining and gemstone extraction to jewelry manufacturing and global distribution.

As a prominent player in the industry, GEMXX stands out as a leading producer of high-quality finished Ammolite jewelry. Notably, it holds the distinction of being the sole public company engaged in Ammolite mining worldwide. In addition to its Ammolite operations, the company is actively involved in gold mining and prides itself on its ability to design and manufacture exquisite jewelry pieces and exceptionally rare, natural fossil decor items for clientele around the globe.

One of GEMXX’s key advantages lies in mining its own gold reserves to be utilized in its jewelry production. This strategic approach provides the company with a cost-saving edge over other producers in the market.

Ammolite is similar to black opal and is a biogenic gem like amber and pearl. It is derived from the fossilized shells of ammonites, a group of extinct marine nautiluses.

GEMXX’s world class gemstone cutters and jewelry designers are continuously leading the Ammolite industry. Its team believes in the company’s philosophy, vision and goals, and works every day to continue to drive the Ammolite industry to the forefront of the gem world.

The company has offices in Las Vegas and Hong Kong.

Projects and Operations

GEMXX has formulated an ambitious growth plan that, while challenging, is deemed attainable. The company’s strategy revolves around bolstering its market share through several key initiatives. Firstly, GEMXX aims to strengthen its position in current markets by nurturing and expanding existing relationships with customers and partners.

Secondly, the company plans to venture into untapped markets strategically. By identifying and targeting new areas, GEMXX seeks to establish a presence in regions that present promising opportunities for growth.

Additionally, GEMXX envisions growth through acquisitions. By considering and integrating key services, distribution networks and retail outlets into its fold, the company aims to consolidate its market position and capitalize on synergies for enhanced success.

To cater to the rising demand for its products, GEMXX has placed a primary focus on increasing gemstone production. The company’s southern properties, situated in Alberta, Canada, hold valuable deposits of rough Ammolite gemstone. By tapping into these resources, GEMXX is poised to meet the demand for its exquisite gemstone products and further fuel its expansion plans.

 

GEMXX possesses significant mineral assets in the form of a Mineral Work Permit covering an 800-acre area and two Ammonite Shell Mineral agreements encompassing 217 acres within the same region. The company’s management effectively operated mines in close proximity to these properties. Moreover, core sampling, along with fossil outcroppings on the riverbanks, confirms a substantial Ammolite resource present in these designated areas.

Both the Mineral Work Permit and the Ammonite Shell Mineral agreements grant GEMXX unrestricted access to all Ammolite resources within their respective demarcations. Notably, the company is not obligated to pay any royalties to third parties, thereby enabling GEMXX to fully capitalize on the potential of these valuable resources.

Furthermore, there are no stringent regulatory conditions that GEMXX must fulfill to gain or retain access to the Ammolite deposits. This freedom of access allows the company to proceed with its mining and production operations unimpeded, providing an advantageous position for future growth and success.

In March 2023, GEMXX made a significant announcement, revealing its acquisition of a 50% ownership stake in Crazy Horse Mining Inc., a Canadian gold mining company with assets situated in the province of British Columbia. As part of this deal, Crazy Horse’s assets, which encompass a 100% interest in two gold projects, called Snow Creek and Rosella Creek, spread across a substantial area exceeding 700 acres, now become part of GEMXX’s portfolio.

Under the terms of this strategic partnership, GEMXX and Crazy Horse will jointly share the expenses related to mining operations on these projects. Additionally, the two companies will share the gold produced from these ventures, leading to a collaborative and mutually beneficial arrangement.

Initial tests conducted on the property, combined with gold already recovered this season, confirm all expectations for the claims and substantiate the company’s estimated extraction target of over 100,000 ounces of easily recoverable gold. To validate and provide a more comprehensive assessment of this estimate, an S-K 1300-compliant Resource Report is scheduled to be conducted during the summer of 2023.

By acquiring this stake in Crazy Horse Mining Inc., GEMXX has positioned itself for further growth in the gold mining sector and is poised to capitalize on cost of goods savings in its jewelry business.

Market Opportunity

Leading independent market research companies such as Data Monitor and GIA estimate the worldwide market for luxury or premium lifestyle products, which include gems and jewelry, at over $90 billion annually and growing. Ammolite sales around the world have seen unprecedented growth over the past 20 years. Worldwide retail sales are now estimated to be over $100 million.

Ammolite jewelry and fossils are featured aboard cruise ships and can be found in specialty shops in almost every cruise port in North America. Asian markets have grown since feng shui master Edward Li called Ammolite the most influential stone of the new millennium, referring to it as the “Seven Color Prosperity Stone.” Home shopping channels in Japan, Australia, France, Germany, the UK, Canada and the U.S. have all featured Ammolite jewelry.

Ammolite and ammonites can also be found on many ecommerce sales platforms, including Amazon, eBay and Etsy. Ammolite is sold around the world in tourist and traditional jewelry markets. The company has established customers in home shopping channels, cruise tourism, jewelry retailers, Asian feng shui markets, Asian retail markets and ecommerce platforms.

Management Team

With over 160 years in Ammolite management, operations, and sales, GEMXX possesses an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise. Its team members have extensive backgrounds in every facet of the Ammolite business, allowing the company to excel in product development, maintain rigorous quality control measures, and maximize profitability. The breadth and depth of the GEMXX team’s experience enable the company to navigate the industry with precision, ensuring that GEMXX remains at the forefront of the Ammolite market. GEMXX leverages its collective wisdom to drive innovation, deliver exceptional products, and optimize business strategies to achieve long-term success.

Jay Maull is Founder, CEO and Chairman of GEMXX. With a career spanning more than three decades, he has been deeply involved in the Ammolite industry, from mining and production to marketing. He has owned and operated the world’s largest Ammolite mine and has delivered exceptional Ammolite products to customers across all continents. He has also established the world’s largest Ammolite ecommerce platform.

Richard Clowater is President of GEMXX. He is a skilled sales and marketing professional with a focus on research, data analysis and strategic planning. He has successfully implemented initiatives to expand markets, boost profits and foster customer loyalty. He has an impressive track record of negotiating sales and contracts worth over $250 million with influential stakeholders, including key purchasing personnel, C-suite executives and government entities at all levels.

Tom Dryden is a Vice President of GEMXX and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the production and marketing of Ammolite, spanning over 30 years. His extensive involvement in the industry has granted him unparalleled knowledge of the Bearpaw Ammonite bearing formations. As a recognized authority in the field, Mr. Dryden’s research and papers on Canadian Ammonites have garnered global recognition, being published worldwide. In his role at GEMXX, Mr. Dryden assumes the responsibility of overseeing the company’s Canadian-based production facilities. 

P. K. Chung is Business Manager Asia at GEMXX. With a track record of over 25 years in Ammolite business management, production and marketing in Asia, she is a recognized authority in the industry. Based in the Hong Kong gem district, she possesses an intricate understanding of the Asian gem and jewelry markets, including market dynamics, consumer preferences and industry trends specific to the region. Her strategic insights and deep connections enable GEMXX to thrive in this influential market.

GEMXX Corp. (OTC: GEMZ), closed Thursday's trading session at $0.058, off by 15.942%, on 112,068 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 112,068 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.045/$0.998.

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