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American Creek Resources Ltd. (ACKRF)

QualityStocks, Vantage Wire and equities Canada reported earlier on American Creek Resources Ltd. (ACKRF), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

American Creek Resources Ltd. is a mineral exploration company with a strong portfolio of gold and silver properties in the Province of British Columbia. It has high quality assets in significant mineral belts of British Columbia (B.C.), close to infrastructure. These include properties in B.C.'s prolific Golden Triangle, one of the richest regions of mineralization in the world. Established in 2004, American Creek Resources is headquartered in Cardston, Alberta. The Company lists on the OTC Markets.

Three of American Creek’s properties are situated in the prolific "Golden Triangle"; the Treaty Creek and Electrum joint venture (JV) projects with Tudor Gold/Walter Storm, as well as the 100 percent owned past producing Dunwell Mine. An exploration program is continuing on the Company's Dunwell Mine property located near Stewart. In addition, American Creek holds the Gold Hill, Austruck-Bonanza, Ample Goldmax, Silver Side, and Glitter King properties located in other prospective areas of the Province.

American Creek Resources’ JV partner Tudor Gold Corp. began in 2020 metallurgical studies for the JV flagship project, Treaty Creek, located in the Golden Triangle. This study is centering on the mineral characteristics and the prospects of developing Treaty Creek as a bulk tonnage mining target employing conventional processing techniques. The test work will be conducted on material selected from the extensive continuously mineralized drill core intervals encountered in 2019’s exploration program. The metallurgical test results will be used as part of the initial economic assessment for the project.

The Treaty Creek Project is a JV with Tudor Gold owning 3/5th and acting as operator. American Creek Resources and Teuton Resources each have a 1/5th interest in the project creating a 3:1 ownership relationship between Tudor Gold and American Creek.

American Creek Resources Ltd. (ACKRF), closed Friday's trading session at $0.25, up 79.2757%, on 434,669 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.218M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0755/$0.253.

Pain Reform (PRFX)

QualityStocks, StockEarnings, Schaeffer's, StreetInsider, MarketClub Analysis, BUYINS.NET, PennyStockScholar, PennyStockProphet, MarketBeat and INO Market Report reported earlier on Pain Reform (PRFX), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

Pain Reform Limited (NASDAQ: PRFX) is a clinical stage pharmaceutical firm that is focused on researching, developing and commercializing therapies that can be used to manage post-operation pain in Israel.

The firm has its headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel and was founded in 2007. It offers technology which can be used to improve and prolong the efficacy of pain therapies, decrease adverse effects, enhance return of motor function and increase patients’ convenience.

The company’s strategy is to integrate generic drugs that have been proven effective and safe with its proprietary extended released drug-delivery system, which will allow the company to make use of the 505 (b)(2) regulated pathway established by the FDA and in turn, bring about huge improvements in therapy through extended release drug products. The regulated pathway may substantially decrease the future costs and time usually linked with clinical development.

Its product pipeline is made up of a viscous clear oil-based solution dubbed PRF-100, which offers extended and localized post-surgical analgesia and is administered directly into the surgical wound prior to closure. The candidate is based off of ropivacaine; which is a local anesthetic. It is currently undergoing a pair of phase three clinical trials to test its effectiveness in treating patients undergoing hernia repairs and bunionectomy surgeries.

Using the 505(b)(2) new drug application will allow the firm to introduce new drug formulations to the market, based on data developed by other companies. This will help extend the company’s reach by working with other firms, which will in turn boost investments into the company and its growth.

Pain Reform (PRFX), closed Friday's trading session at $0.2573, up 24.1196%, on 15,747,378 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 212,054 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.1754/$27.60.

LQR House (LQR)

QualityStocks, Broad Street, StockWireNews, SmallCapVoice, Small Cap Firm, InsiderTrades, Fierce Analyst and 360 Wall Street reported earlier on LQR House (LQR), and today we highlight the Company, here at the QualityStocks Daily Newsletter.

LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ: LQR) is an alcoholic beverage marketing firm engaged in the provision of digital marketing and brand development services for the alcoholic beverage business.

The firm has its headquarters in Miami Beach, Florida and was incorporated in 2021, on January 11th. It operates as part of the beverages-wineries and distilleries industry, under the consumer defensive sector. The firm serves consumers primarily in the United States.

The enterprise’s primary business includes the development of premium limited-batch spirit brands, establishing an exclusive wine club, and marketing internal and external brands through an exclusive agreement with a United States-based e-commerce portal, CWS Platform. Its brands include Soleil Vino, SWOL Tequila, Vault and LQR House Marketing. Soleil Vino provides a wine subscription service that is marketed on the CWS Platform and offers a selection of vintage and limited production wines. SWOL Tequila is a limited-edition blend of Anejo Tequila. Vault is an exclusive membership program for the CWS Platform. LQR House Marketing is a marketing service in which it utilizes its marketing expertise to help its wholly-owned brands and third-party clients market their products to consumers. The enterprise serves individual consumers, wholesalers, and third-party alcohol brands.

The company recently announced that it had entered into a collaboration agreement with Higher Celebrations, a move that will see its influencer network create engaging and viral content centered around The HotShot. This may, in turn, open the company up to new growth and investment opportunities while also generating additional value for its shareholders.

LQR House (LQR), closed Friday's trading session at $0.5699, off by 10.9531%, on 257,178 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.684M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.53/$52.4000262.

Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. (SDIG)

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Crypto traders reportedly lost millions after the X account of soccer player Kylian Mbappé was hacked on late last night. According to multiple reports, the hacker took control of the player’s account to promote a phony crypto token with promises to double any tokens sent to a particular address.

As a result, the market capitalization of the Kylian Mbappé (MBAPPE) coin skyrocketed to $460 million. But this value later dropped sharply to below $100,000.

One particular trader reportedly lost more than $1 million in the scheme. According to information released by on-chain intelligence company Lookonchain, the person purchased the phony MBAPPE token for more than $1 million in Solana tokens. The company noted, “A new wallet was created, and someone spent 7,156 $SOL (equivalent to $1.03M) to buy a meme coin called $MBAPPE, which is currently worth only $9.2K. This person lost over $1M in an hour!”

This incident is the latest in a string of tragic events involving fraudulent crypto connected to celebrities. In August, TrumpCoin (DJT), a memecoin with a Trump motif, fell 95%, matching a wider decline in the cryptocurrency market.

The trader who put $1 million into the phony coins did so soon after the player’s X account was compromised and started promoting the phony coin. The endorsement post has since been removed from the platform.

The scam gained enough traction that some of the world’s leading cryptocurrency companies, including Crypto.com, the 13th largest crypto exchange, issued warnings against the fraudulent token.

Interestingly, while many suffered losses, some savvy traders managed to profit from the fraudulent token. An anonymous trader turned an initial investment of $28 into nearly $124,000, according to a pseudonymous trader Yet, who shared details in an X post.

The trader capitalized on the situation by cashing out $126,000 worth of Solana just before the token’s price plummeted, as confirmed by data from Coinstats.

Reports indicate that the scammers managed to sell more than 90,000 units before vanishing. In one of their tweets, the company offered an address and urged followers to donate money on the fictitious pretense that the Real Madrid star would follow them. It remains unclear whether anyone fell for this additional ruse.

The Mbappé hack is not an isolated case in the world of cyber scams. Recently, the McDonald’s Instagram account was also hacked to carry out a similar fraudulent activity. Reports suggest that the hackers used the account to promote a token called “Grimace.”

The value of the fictitious cryptocurrency surged to more than $25 million in only 30 minutes, with many of McDonald’s followers getting on board until it crashed. The scammers later boasted that they had embezzled more than $700,000 from consumers.

It is now more imperative for all entities in the crypto space, such as Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIG), to always be vigilant and constantly update their cybersecurity systems so that they don’t fall victim to the ever-increasing cases of hacking.

Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. (SDIG), closed Friday's trading session at $3.99, off by 6.7757%, on 866,666 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 40.964M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.65/$11.56.

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (MARA)

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Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a digital asset technology company, recently announced its decision to begin mining Kaspa (KAS), a promising proof-of-work (PoW) digital asset. According to the company, this decision is not based on a whim but on a calculated analysis of potential profitability.

Kaspa is not just a cryptocurrency — as of June 2024, it became the fifth largest PoW digital asset by market cap, owning a valuation of $3.9 billion. Unlike other crypto, Kapsa has an innovative BlockDAG technology that processes multiple blocks simultaneously. This, in turn, ensures users enjoy faster transactions and more frequent block rewards. Having this technological edge over others makes Kaspa an appealing alternative to Bitcoin, offering Marathon Digital a new revenue stream that aligns with its existing capabilities.

One of the biggest strengths of Marathon Digital is its ability to leverage existing strengths on its infrastructure and expertise in digital asset computing. For this reason, choosing Kaspa Mining is simply a part of its operations. Since the announcement was made, the company has swiftly deployed Kaspa-specific ASIC due to the already-established relationships with hardware manufacturers and its robust infrastructure, making them highly profitable, with some models generating up to 95% margins. These resources demonstrate Marathon’s capacity to branch out while keeping its operations productive and profitable.

By June 25, 2024, Marathon successfully mined 93 million KAS, with a current market value of around $15 million. According to Adam Swick, Marathon’s chief growth officer, mining Kaspa will generate a diversified revenue stream separate from Bitcoin. This aligns with the company’s strengths in digital asset computing.

However, that’s not all; Marathon’s operations are set to expand even further, with additional ASICs expected to be fully operable by the end of September. This expansion increases the Fort Lauderdale-based company’s capacity to mine Kaspa and strengthens its position in the broader cryptocurrency market.

Marathon Digital’s decision to begin Kaspa mining is a strategic positioning move highlighting the company’s foresight and adaptability. By embracing Kaspa, Marathon counters the risks associated with Bitcoin mining and establishes itself as a frontrunner in digital asset computing. This diversification ensures that Marathon is a force to be reckoned with and is ready to capitalize on new opportunities.

In all, Marathon Digital’s expansion into Kaspa mining signifies its ambition for growth and innovation. By leveraging its strengths and diversifying, Marathon is strategically positioned to achieve long-term success in the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (MARA), closed Friday's trading session at $13.37, off by 3.396%, on 29,409,836 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 4.059M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $7.16/$34.09.

C3.ai Inc. (AI)

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This month, David Game College plans to roll out its new course with a special twist: no teachers! This private school, which is located in London, will be teaching 20 GCSE students using virtual reality headsets and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms on their computers.

These platforms have been designed to learn what each student is good at and what they need additional help with. Once this is done, the term’s lesson plans for every student will be adapted to suit their needs. Topics students have trouble with will be tackled sooner while strong topics will be scheduled for the term’s end, so they can be revised.

The coprincipal of the school, John Dalton, stated that while there were plenty of excellent teachers out there, all humans were prone to err. Dalton explained that it was hard for people to achieve the level of accuracy and precision that artificial intelligence could, adding that these systems could help point out exactly why a child wasn’t learning more effectively. The students set to take this course will pay roughly £27,000 for the year.

One student at the college, Joseph, has been testing the AI system. He stated that teachers didn’t really know a student’s problems because they were stretched thin dealing with other students. This, he added, is what made the artificial intelligence systems a plus, because they can help one figure out issues they had while also suggesting ways to improve.

It is crucial to realize that students won’t be left by themselves during classes, because learning coaches will be present to offer support and monitor behavior. The learning coaches will also teach the subjects the system may not be good at, including sex education and art. Former Latin teacher, Alexander Vansittart, is one of the learning coaches at the college.

While some are excited about this move by the college, the thought of letting AI spearhead children’s education remains controversial for others. Retired head teacher Chris McGovern notes that while artificial intelligence does have a role to play in schools, this is a tad too far.

Already, artificial intelligence is being used in classrooms in different parts of the country, helping educators to bring subjects to life. Despite this, McGovern explains that the problem with computer screens and artificial intelligence is that it’s inert and a machine, which dehumanizes the learning process and eliminates the interactions between teachers and their pupils. He adds that it also takes away needed interpersonal skills, noting that the future will be bleak if the focus remains solely on artificial intelligence.

Many other companies, such as C3.ai Inc. (NYSE: AI) are coming up with more use cases for artificial intelligence in other domains of business, and the world can only wait to see how far these technologies revolutionize the way we have been used to doing different things.

C3.ai Inc. (AI), closed Friday's trading session at $21.3, up 0.8522727%, on 8,753,513 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 18.53M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $18.85/$38.30.

Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY)

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Brightfield Group, a marijuana data company based in Chicago, has determined that demand for sustainable cannabis products is increasing. The company observed a rise in ecofriendly shopping preferences among consumers of cannabis, with more than 57% of respondents favoring these products last year. This is in comparison to the 55.9% recorded in 2022.

The study determined that the consumers were attracted to all ecofriendly packaging options, including biodegradable materials, plant-based materials, compostable choices and plastic-free initiatives. In addition, 49% of the consumers preferred recyclable packaging while 46% were more partial to reusable packaging. Another 32% favored plastic-free packaging.

Brightfield’s findings were based on surveys carried out in 2023 that involved both marijuana consumers and census-balanced consumers in America.

The company also found that 23% of marijuana consumers frequently bought products with sustainable packaging while 69% of them often purchased these products. The company’s VP of product, Jennifer Kregor, stated that marijuana consumers resonated with sustainable practices and packaging more broadly.

The study found that while marijuana consumers were environmentally conscious when it came to their purchases, price was still the primary influence on their purchase decisions, with desired effects coming in second. Data from Brightfield also shows that more than 65% of marijuana consumers felt sustainable options were very expensive.

Kregor noted that cost-consciousness had caused gaps in the adoption of sustainable packaging, adding that finding ways to overcome concerns regarding pricing would help with this.

Tilray Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX: TLRY), a marijuana producer based in Canada, also determined that consumers were 50% more likely to buy a cannabis product with sustainable packaging. Wana Brands CEO Joe Hodas noted that despite this, these sentiments were dismissed at checkout if the ecofriendly products were pricier. Wana Brands primarily sells gummies, packaging its products using biodegradable and recyclable product packaging.

Research has also found that despite them preferring sustainable products, consumers are driving the demand for vapes, which usually end up in landfills. PAX Labs is working to change this, by developing vape devices and related accessories which can be used by consumers repeatedly.

The company’s spokesperson, Laura Fogelman, revealed that the company was focused on meeting their customers where they were. She added that it had become clear to them that consumers favored all-in-one devices.

AE Global’s managing partner, Mike Forenza, also discussed how cost constraints on materials and packaging limited the ability of operators to initiate sustainability practices. Forenza noted that more brands would do so if it was commercially or economically viable.

Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY), closed Friday's trading session at $1.62, off by 3.5714%, on 23,956,200 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 9.986M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.50/$3.37.

QuantumScape Corp. (QS)

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With the transportation industry accounting for at least one-third of global emissions, electrifying the world’s massive fleet of vehicles will be a critical step toward finally achieving carbon neutrality. To achieve this goal, dozens of established automakers, EV startups and battery companies across the globe are working to pack as much energy as they can into an electric vehicle battery without impacting efficiency or increasing weight.

Since electric vehicle performance is intrinsically tied to efficiency, there is a limit to how much energy can be packed into a battery before the extra weight cancels out the range improvements. Even so, researchers and engineers have pushed the bounds of what is possible with electrification to create truly gargantuan vehicles that can still run on electricity.

First is the PC8000-11 surface mining excavator, a massive 778-ton excavator developed by Komatsu. One of the largest mining excavators in the world, this machine previously could only run on fossil fuels, but Komatsu has now unveiled an electrified version that doesn’t sacrifice functionality and performance to cut emissions.

Komatsu Germany marketing manager Thomas Jordan says that while the combustion engine version of the excavator uses a whopping 88 gallons of fuel every hour, the electric version is powered by electricity fed through a power cable. A Swedish customer with access to both hydro and nuclear energy compared the two versions and said the electric version had 95% less well-to-wheel emissions. According to Jordan, miners are showing increasing interest in this option.

The Bagger 293 bucket-wheel excavator is a colossal vehicle that was developed by the German mining equipment company Takraf during the 1990s. Crowned the heaviest land vehicle in the world by the Guinness Book of World Records, the 14,200-ton, strip-mining excavator is also powered by a chunky power cable connected to an energy source instead of an onboard battery. China’s Shen24 is the world’s most powerful electric train and can carry more than 10,000 tons of coal at a blistering 75 mph.

On a much smaller scale is the Ivecvo electric van, which more than makes up for its lack of size with a significant towing capacity of up to 153.58 tons. The FH electric truck by Volvo is among the heaviest battery-powered EVs on the road, with one version weighing 74 tons and another 68 tons. The 68-ton version can typically travel its 99-mile route in Finland on a single charge, but Volvo Trucks director of electric solutions Niklas Anderson says its performance also depends on the weather.

Batteries are also becoming increasingly more energy-dense at a faster rate, Anderson says, with a new version of Volvo Trucks’ EV batteries offering two times the power as a debut version released in 2019 without any increase in weight or size.

As entities such as QuantumScape Corp. (NYSE: QS) continue to push the envelope regarding what is possible in the vehicle battery space, we are bound to see even more huge vehicles powered by electricity in different industries.

QuantumScape Corp. (QS), closed Friday's trading session at $5.37, off by 1.105%, on 4,936,625 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 497,051 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.67/$10.03.

Cresco Labs Inc. (CRLBF)

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One of the largest employers in the United States, Home Depot, is rewriting its rules regarding employee drug testing. A recent document states that the corporation is discontinuing pre-employment substance testing for the majority of its personnel and will no longer include marijuana in its substance-screening panels.

The revised policies will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2024, as stated in a message from human resources distributed this week. According to the memo, cannabis will no longer be tested on drug panels in the U.S., which includes tests carried out following workplace mishaps or in circumstances where there is a plausible suspicion of impairment.

The memo also clarifies that only external candidates with conditional offers for positions such as corporate security and asset protection will be subject to pre-employment substance testing. The changes, however, have no bearing on federal Department of Transportation employees, who are still subject to the current testing procedures.

News of the policy shift first surfaced on Reddit in the r/HomeDepot forum. A user posted that they had been informed of the new protocol during a morning meeting. The user mentioned that as of Sept. 1, 2024, cannabis would no longer be included in drug tests, even in cases of reasonable suspicion. Additionally, the user noted that drug testing for lift equipment operators would also be discontinued.

The Reddit post quickly garnered attention, with several other users claiming to work at Home Depot confirming that they had heard similar updates at their workplaces.

If the changes are implemented, Home Depot will be among the largest private corporations to do away with cannabis testing for staff members. The corporation has more than 400,000 employees spread across some 2,000 outlets in the United States.

The move by Home Depot is not entirely unprecedented. Amazon, another corporate giant, announced in 2021 that it would no longer test a large number of its workers for cannabis use. Additionally, several states have also enacted laws that restrict or prohibit employee substance testing for cannabis. For instance, new employee protections were implemented in Washington State and California this year.

Employers in California are no longer permitted to inquire about a candidate’s prior cannabis use and cannot penalize employees for lawful use of cannabis outside of work. Meanwhile, Washington State’s law protects employees against discrimination for using legal cannabis before being hired, but it does not shield current employees from facing disciplinary action or termination due to their usage of the drug.

Major cannabis companies such as Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) are probably happy that the vestiges of prohibition in the form of pre-employment drug tests are being peeled away by one company after another. With time, the substance could eventually gain the same status as other substances, such as alcohol.

Cresco Labs Inc. (CRLBF), closed Friday's trading session at $1.615, off by 2.7108%, on 169,374 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 35.179M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.0552/$2.77.

Lucid Group (LCID)

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Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), maker of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles, has announced that its CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, Sept. 12. According to the announcement, the session is scheduled to begin at 2:35 p.m. PT and will be webcast live on Lucid’s investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available for 60 days following the live presentation.

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

About Lucid Group

Lucid is a Silicon Valley-based technology company focused on creating the most advanced EVs in the world. The flagship vehicle, Lucid Air, delivers best-in-class performance and efficiency starting at $69,900* in the U.S. Lucid is preparing its state-of-the-art, vertically integrated factory in Arizona to begin production of the Lucid Gravity SUV. The company’s goal is to accelerate humanity’s transition to sustainable transportation and energy.

Lucid Group (LCID), closed Friday's trading session at $3.57, off by 1.6529%, on 30,506,949 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 7.935M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.29/$6.375.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT)

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Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), the parent company of Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, have faced a significant downturn, closing at an all-time low of $16.98. This represents a dramatic fall of nearly 80% from its peak at $79.38 in March. The company, which aimed to create a new avenue for communication and social interaction, has seen its stock performance severely impacted by various factors, leading to a loss of investor confidence and public perception.

The decline in DJT’s stock value is further highlighted by its current trading price of $17.1, down by $0.3 or approximately 1.72%. The stock has experienced fluctuations within the trading day, moving between a low of $16.82 and a high of $17.49. Over the past year, DJT’s trading price has varied significantly, with the lowest point at $14.32 and the highest at $79.38. Despite these challenges, the company maintains a market capitalization of around $3.42 billion, with a trading volume of 1,788,404 shares, as it continues to navigate the volatile market conditions.

The stock’s brief surge, spiking more than 30% following an unsuccessful assassination attempt on Donald Trump in July, was a temporary reprieve from its downward trend. However, Trump’s return to mainstream social media platforms, including X, has raised questions about the future relevance of Truth Social. This shift has contributed to the uncertainty surrounding the platform’s ability to remain a primary channel for Trump to engage with his audience, further affecting the stock’s performance.

Compounding the selling pressure, the liquidation of millions of dollars worth of shares by several key executives at TMTG, including CEO Devin Nunes, COO Andrew Northwall and CFO Juhan Phillip, has signaled potential concerns about the company’s future prospects and leadership confidence. This executive sell-off, coupled with the looming possibility of Donald Trump and other early investors selling their shares starting Sept. 19, threatens to introduce more shares into the market, potentially leading to further declines in the stock price.

The situation at Trump Media & Technology Group is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by companies in maintaining investor confidence and navigating the complexities of the market. As DJT continues to grapple with these issues, the future of Truth Social and the company’s overall stability remains uncertain, reflecting the volatile nature of the tech and social media industry.

To view the company’s most recent earnings release, visit https://ibn.fm/w2ML5

About Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.

The mission of Trump Media & Technology Group is to end Big Tech’s assault on free speech by opening up the internet and giving people their voices back. Trump Media & Technology Group operates Truth Social, a social media platform established as a safe harbor for free expression amid increasingly harsh censorship by Big Tech corporations. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.TMTGCorp.com.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT), closed Friday's trading session at $17.1, off by 1.7241%, on 5,933,132 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 674,993 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $14.32/$79.38.

Oragenics (OGEN)

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Oragenics (NYSE American: OGEN), a company focused on developing unique, intranasal pharmaceuticals for the treatment of neurological disorders, announced the closing of its previously announced public offering. The offering consisted of 3,078,378 shares of the company’s common stock at an offering price of $0.55 per unit and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 5,028,206 shares of common stock at $0.549 per unit. The offering raised approximately $4.45 million in gross proceeds before deductions, with the company planning to use the net proceeds to fund the continued development of its ONP-002 product candidate and for general corporate purposes and working capital. Dawson James Securities, Inc. acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/mYd23

About Oragenics Inc.

Oragenics is a development-stage biotechnology company focused on nasal delivery of pharmaceutical medications in neurology and fighting infectious diseases, including drug candidates for treating mild traumatic brain injury, also known as concussion, and for treating Niemann Pick Disease Type C (“NPC”), as well as proprietary powder formulation and an intranasal delivery device. For more information about the company, please visit www.Oragenics.com.

Oragenics (OGEN), closed Friday's trading session at $0.515, off by 1.9048%, on 519,587 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 1.764M and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.515/$7.74.

The QualityStocks Company Corner

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS).

Alzheimer's is a progressive illness that affects an individual's behavior, thinking and memory. In the early stages, patients present with mild forgetfulness, and this progresses as time goes by, with patients at the late stage losing many physical abilities, among other things. This common form of dementia affects more than 50 million individuals around the globe. Often, individuals living with the illness are unable to recognize their spouses or even their own children when the illness is in its final stages. While the illness has no cure, this hasn't deterred researchers from looking for one. separate theory posits that Alzheimer's is an illness of the mitochondria, which generate energy needed to power cells in the body. Other researchers suggest that the progressive illness may be caused by the abnormal handling of metals in the brain, possibly iron, copper or zinc. Yet another theory hypothesizes that the illness is caused by a brain infection brought on by bacteria from the mouth. To help patients living with the illness as well as their families, researchers need to understand the illness better, find what exactly causes it and determine what can be done to treat it. Entities such as Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) are devoting considerable resources toward searching for an effective way to halt or even reverse the progression of neurodegenerative ailments such as Alzheimer's. The coming years could yield positive outcomes from their efforts.

Annovis Bio Inc. Overview

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) is a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders such as AD and PD. Annovis Bio stands out by developing a drug that targets multiple neurotoxic proteins simultaneously, aiming to restore axonal and synaptic activity. This innovative approach addresses both the cognitive decline in AD and the motor dysfunction in PD, making Annovis a unique player in the neurodegeneration space.

Lead Drug Candidate: Buntanetap

Buntanetap (formerly known as Posiphen) targets neurodegeneration by inhibiting the formation of multiple neurotoxic proteins, including amyloid beta, tau, alpha-synuclein, and TDP43. This multifaceted inhibition improves synaptic transmission and axonal transport, reduces neuroinflammation, and protects nerve cells from dying. Unlike monoclonal antibody therapies, buntanetap is an orally available small molecule capable of inhibiting multiple neurotoxic proteins at once, positioning it as a comprehensive solution for neurodegenerative diseases.

In a recent Phase II/III Alzheimer’s study, buntanetap demonstrated statistically significant efficacy. Patients with early AD showed a significantly higher rate of improvement in ADAS-Cog 11 scores across all treatment doses compared to placebo, with a 3.3 point improvement compared to 0.3 for placebo (p < 0.01). Plasma Tau protein levels also reduced, consistent with previous Phase II biomarker data, further validating buntanetap’s mechanism of action.

Similarly, in the recently completed Phase III study of buntanetap in patients with early PD, buntanetap significantly improved disease-related daily non-motor and motor functions in Parkinson’s patients who had a diagnosis over 3 years as well as improved cognition in all PD patients. It further underscores buntanetap’s potential as a transformative therapy.

Market Opportunity

The aging population presents a significant market opportunity, with nearly 7 million Americans currently suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), a figure projected to rise to almost 13 million by 2050​ (Alzheimer’s Association)​​ (Republican Policy Committee)​. Additionally, approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s Disease​ (SingleCare)​.

The economic burden of Alzheimer’s is immense, with care costs expected to reach $360 billion in 2024 and escalate to nearly $1 trillion annually by 2050​​. The need for effective, comprehensive treatments like Buntanetap is more critical than ever.

Company Highlights

  • Innovative Therapeutic Approach: Annovis Bio uniquely targets multiple neurotoxic proteins, aiming to restore nerve cell health and improve cognitive and motor function in AD and PD patients.
  • Robust Clinical Data: Phase II/III studies show significant improvements in cognitive function and biomarker levels in early AD patients.
  • Groundbreaking Clinical Insights: Recent Phase III data in Parkinson’s Disease patients demonstrates significant improvements in motor and cognitive functions.
  • Upcoming Phase III Trials: Plans are underway for an 18-month Phase III trial focusing on biomarker-positive early AD patients, designed to further validate buntanetap’s disease-modifying potential.
  • Capital Efficiency: Annovis Bio is capital-efficient, with zero debt and multiple global patents extending into the 2040s.

Management Team

  • Maria L. Maccecchini, Ph.D. – Founder, President, CEO, and Executive Board Member, founded Annovis Bio in May 2008 with the mission to develop better therapeutics for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases. She has previously been a partner and director at two angel groups, Robin Hood Ventures and MidAtlantic Angel Group, and founded Symphony Pharmaceuticals/Annovis, which was sold to Transgenomic in 2001. Her extensive experience includes roles such as General Manager at Bachem Bioscience and Head of Molecular Biology at Mallinckrodt. Dr. Maccecchini holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Biocenter of Basel, with postdoctoral work at Caltech and the Roche Institute of Immunology.
  • Cheng Fang, Ph.D. – Senior VP of Research and Development, is an accomplished neuroscientist with two decades of experience in neurodegenerative diseases. She has a successful track record of scientific publications and contributions, coupled with extensive pre-clinical and clinical development experience. Dr. Fang has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and developing therapeutic strategies.
  • Michael Christie, Ph.D. – VP of Process Chemistry, has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on process chemistry R&D, pilot plant production, and GMP operations. He has held senior management positions at companies such as SmithKline, Rhodia, Teva, and Cephalon, and founded a contract process R&D service company, which was later acquired by ChiRex. Dr. Christie is co-author or co-inventor on several publications and patents. He earned his BS in chemistry from the University of Michigan and his doctorate from MIT.
  • Melissa Gaines – Senior VP of Clinical Operations, is an accomplished clinical research professional with over 20 years of experience across academia, contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical companies. She has proven abilities in monitoring and managing Phase I to IV clinical trials, specializing in CNS disorders and extending to a broad range of therapeutic indications. Her CNS experience spans from small Phase I and II studies to large global Phase III trials in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, and various psychiatric diseases in both adult and pediatric populations. In her current role, she oversees and supports all clinical project activities, driving operational success and ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes.
Recent Achievements

Annovis Bio continues to advance its mission of developing transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders. The company recently announced statistically significant data from its Phase II/III Alzheimer’s study, demonstrating the potential of its lead drug candidate, buntanetap, to improve cognition in patients with early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Additionally, the company has released promising data from its Phase III study of buntanetap in patients with early Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which highlights significant advancements in both cognitive and motor functions. These milestones underscore the expanding therapeutic reach of buntanetap.

Investment Considerations
  • Unique Market Position: Annovis Bio is uniquely positioned as the only company developing a drug for both AD and PD that inhibits multiple neurotoxic proteins simultaneously.
  • Strong Clinical Results: Buntanetap’s Phase II/III data shows significant cognitive improvement in early AD patients, and the recent Phase III data in PD patients further validates its broad therapeutic potential.
  • Strategic Growth Plans: With recent successful trial results, Annovis Bio is poised for future growth, supported by strong patent protections and upcoming clinical trials.
  • Significant Market Need: As the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases continues to rise, the demand for effective treatments like buntanetap remains critical.

Annovis Bio continues to advance its mission of developing transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders. The company recently announced statistically significant data from its Phase II/III Alzheimer’s study, demonstrating the potential of its lead drug candidate, buntanetap, to improve cognition in patients with early Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Additionally, the company has released promising data from its Phase III study of buntanetap in patients with early Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which highlights significant advancements in both cognitive and motor functions. These milestones underscore the expanding therapeutic reach of buntanetap.

Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS), closed Friday's trading session at $7.87, up 0.1272265%, on 129,734 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 119,808 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $4.53/$22.49.

Recent News

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN).

With a focus on improving mitochondrial health, CNM-Au8® stands out among other therapies by targeting the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide pathway to restore and protect neurological function.

Nearly 2 million Americans are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS"), multiple sclerosis ("MS") or Parkinson's disease.

The global therapeutics markets for neurogenerative diseases are projected to grow substantially, driven by the growing prevalence of these conditions, rising geriatric population and the emergence of new therapies.

Clene is preparing Phase 3 trials of CNM-Au8 in MS and ALS.

Clene (NASDAQ: CLNN), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, is making significant strides with its lead candidate, CNM-Au8. This innovative treatment focuses on targeting the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide ("NAD+") pathway, which is critical for many mitochondrial functions, including energy production and redox homeostasis. Through this novel mechanism, CNM-Au8 restores and protects neurological function, offering new hope for patients with conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ("ALS"), multiple sclerosis ("MS") and Parkinson's disease.

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN) is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving mitochondrial health and protecting neuronal function to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS).

Its lead drug candidate is CNM-Au8®, an oral suspension developed to restore neuronal health and function by increasing energy production and utilization by driving critical cellular energy producing reactions that enable neuroprotection and remyelination to increase neuronal and glial resilience to disease-relevant stressors. CNM-Au8 is being studied in various clinical trials, including the Harvard/MGH Healey ALS Platform clinical trial for patients with ALS; RESCUE-ALS, a completed proof-of-concept clinical trial in patients with early symptomatic ALS; the REPAIR trials, completed target engagement clinical trials showing brain energy metabolite change with CNM-Au8; and a completed MS clinical trial for the treatment of visual pathway deficits in chronic optic neuropathy for remyelination in stable relapsing MS. The company also has a nanotherapeutic platform of drug discovery.

CNM-Au8

CNM-Au8, Clene’s lead asset, is a highly concentrated aqueous suspension of catalytically active, clean-surfaced, faceted gold nanocrystals. Multiple pathogenic insults contribute to neuronal death. Mitochondrial dysfunction and NAD+ decline is a common final pathway in neurodegeneration, with NAD+ as a critical determinant of cell survival and function. CNM-Au8’s catalytic mechanisms target the energetic deficits, oxidative stress and accumulation of misfolded proteins that are common to many neurodegenerative diseases.

The unique catalytic mechanism of action of CNM-Au8 is hypothesized to act as a neuroprotective and remyelinating therapy in neurodegenerative disease states in order to: (1) drive, support and maintain beneficial metabolic and energetic cellular reactions within diseased, stressed and/or damaged cells, (2) directly catalyze the reduction of harmful, reactive oxygen species (“ROS”) and (3) promote protein homeostasis via activation of the heat shock factor-1 pathway, recognized to dampen the cytotoxicity caused by misfolded and denatured proteins, which are known to occur ubiquitously in neurodegenerative diseases.

CNM-Au8 is used in combination with other agents, has no known drug-drug interactions, and is designed to improve function and survival. The clinical effects of both function and survival were seen in its clinical ALS trials, as earlier announced.

More than 500 estimated years of collective exposure across ALS, MS, and Parkinson’s disease participants in CNM-Au8 clinical trials and Expanded Access Protocol (compassionate use) programs have been recorded without any observed safety signals.

CNM-Au8 is a federally registered trademark of Clene Inc. Clene, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, with R&D and manufacturing operations in Maryland, began in 2013.

Market Opportunity

ALS is the most prevalent adult-onset progressive motor neuron disease, affecting approximately 30,000 people in the U.S. and an estimated 500,000 people worldwide, with a life expectancy of typically three to five years. Clene estimates that global ALS treatment sales will be greater than $1 billion annually within the coming few years. Additional treatments affecting daily function and survival remain the market need.

Additionally, there are more than 2 million MS patients globally, and Clene estimates the market size to be worth more than $23 billion annually. While the MS community has been successful at limiting relapses, non-relapsing MS patients continue to clinically deteriorate even while receiving effective immunomodulatory disease-modifying therapies (“DMTs”). A critical unmet medical need remains for therapeutic interventions that protect neuronal function and myelin health independent of immunomodulation to address progression independent of relapse activity.

Management Team

Robert Etherington is President, Director and CEO of Clene. He has more than 30 years of sales, marketing and leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Prior to joining Clene, he worked at Actelion Pharmaceuticals, the largest biopharma company in the European Union prior to its acquisition by Johnson & Johnson in 2017, where he led that company’s U.S. commercial operations. He began his pharmaceutical sales and marketing career at Parke-Davis, a division of Pfizer, where he rose to the position of Team Leader overseeing the drug Lipitor.

Mark Mortenson is Chief Science Officer at Clene. He is co-inventor of the technology platform developed to produce the company’s therapeutics. He is the inventor or co-inventor on 32 other U.S. patents and hundreds of corresponding international patents. He is a former chief patent counsel responsible for 5,500 U.S. and international patents and patent applications. He holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and ceramic engineering from Alfred University, a master’s degree in materials science from Penn State University and a J.D. from George Washington University.

Benjamin Greenberg, M.D., MHS, FAAN, is Head of Medical at Clene. He is an internationally recognized expert in disorders of the central nervous system. He is currently professor of neurology and Vice Chair of Clinical and Translational Research in the department of Neurology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins, a master’s degree in molecular microbiology and immunology from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He served residency in neurology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Morgan R. Brown is CFO at Clene. He has more than 30 years of finance and accounting experience, with 23 years at biotech, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He has served in similar roles at Lipocine Inc., Innovus Pharmaceuticals, World Heart Corp., Lifetree Clinical Research and NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. He previously worked at accounting firm KPMG. He is a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Utah State University and an M.S. in business administration from the University of Utah.

Clene Inc. (NASDAQ: CLNN), closed Friday's trading session at $5.93, off by 6.0222%, on 57,362 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $22.49/$.

Recent News

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX).

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX, LEXXW), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, provided a strategic letter from outgoing CEO Chris Bunka updating all stakeholders. In the strategic update, Bunka discussed Lexaria's performance in the capital markets; the company's Phase 1b DehydraTECH-CBD hypertension trial and Australian-registered Phase 1b DehydraTECH-GLP-1 diabetes and weight-loss study; ongoing R&D; and his reason for stepping aside from his role as CEO.

"It is because of the combination of events that include our successful money-raising, our R&D success, our new relationship with one pharmaceutical company and continued pursuit of others, and our confidence in our strategic direction for the foreseeable future, that I am using this opportunity to replace myself with someone with stronger skillsets than my own, in corporate operational areas that we've identified as necessary for our commercial success," Bunka stated in the letter.

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/Nn4v9

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ: LEXX) is a global innovator in drug delivery platforms. The company’s patented technology, DehydraTECH™, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting healthier oral ingestion methods and increasing the effectiveness of fat-soluble active molecules. DehydraTECH promotes fast-acting, less expensive and more effective oral drug delivery and has been thoroughly evaluated through in vivo, in vitro and human clinical testing.

DehydraTECH is covered by 21 issued and more than 50 pending patents in over 40 countries around the world. Lexaria’s first patent was issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in October 2016 (US 9,474,725 B1), providing 20 years of patent protection expiring June 2034. Multiple patents have been awarded since then and are expected in the future.

Lexaria has also collaborated with the National Research Council (NRC), the Canadian government’s premier research and technology organization. The company has been granted patent protection for specific delivery of nicotine, vitamins, NSAIDs, antiviral drugs, cannabinoids and more.

Lexaria began developing DehydraTECH in 2014 and has since continued to strengthen and broaden the technology. The company has no plans to create or sell Lexaria-branded products containing controlled substances. Instead, Lexaria licenses its technology to other companies around the world to offer consumers the best possible performance across an array of ingestible product formats.

The company’s technology is best thought of as an additional layer that providers of consumer supplements, prescription and non-prescription drugs, nicotine and CBD products can utilize to improve the effectiveness of their own existing or planned new offerings. Lexaria has licensed DehydraTECH to multiple companies, including a world-leading tobacco producer for the research and development of smokeless, oral-based nicotine products, and for use in industries that produce cannabinoid beverages, edibles and oral products.

DehydraTECH is suitable for use with a wide range of product formats including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, consumer packaged goods and over-the-counter capsules, pills, tablets and oral suspensions.

DehydraTECH Technology

Lexaria’s DehydraTECH is designed specifically for formulating and delivering lipophilic (fat-soluble) drugs and active ingredients. DehydraTECH increases their effectiveness and improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients enter the bloodstream. The major benefits to a subject ingesting a DehydraTECH-enabled drug or consumer product can be summarized by the following:

  • Speeds up delivery – the effects of the product are felt by the subject in just minutes.
  • Increases bioavailability – the technology is much more effective at delivering a drug or product into the bloodstream.
  • Increases brain absorption – animal testing suggests significant improvement in the quantity of drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier.
  • Improves drug potency – more of the ingested product is made available to the body, so lower doses are required to achieve the desired effect.
  • Reduces drug administration cost – lower doses mean lower overall drug costs.
  • Masks unwanted taste – the technology eliminates or reduces the need for sweeteners.

Lexaria has demonstrated in animal studies a propensity for DehydraTECH technology to elevate the quantity of drug delivered across the blood-brain barrier by as much as 1,900 percent, initiating additional new patent applications and opening possibilities for improved drug delivery.

Since 2016, DehydraTECH has repeatedly demonstrated, with cannabinoids and nicotine, the ability to increase bio-absorption by up to five to 10 times, reduce time of onset from one to two hours to just minutes, and mask unwanted tastes. The technology is to be further evaluated for additional orally administered bioactive molecules, including antivirals, cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and nicotine.

Market Outlook

Lexaria’s ongoing research and development efforts are mainly focused on development of product candidates across several key segments:

  • Oral Cannabinoids – a market estimated to be worth $18.4 billion in 2021 and expected to reach $46.2 billion by 2025.
  • Antivirals – an estimated $52.1 billion market in 2021 that’s expected to grow to $66.7 billion by 2025.
  • Oral Mucosal Nicotine – smokeless tobacco products, a $13.6 billion market in 2018, is forecast to grow at 7.2 percent annually through 2025.
  • Human Hormones – estrogen and testosterone replacement therapies represented a $21.9 billion market in 2019, with a forecast CAGR of 7.7 percent through 2027.
  • Ibuprofen and Naproxen – NSAID sales totaled $15.6 billion globally in 2019 and are projected to reach $24.4 billion by 2027.
  • Vitamin D3 – the global market size was $1.1 billion in 2021, growing at 7 percent per year and expected to reach $1.7 billion in 2026.

Management Team

Chris Bunka is Chairman and CEO of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. He is a serial entrepreneur who has been involved in several private and public companies since the late 1980s. He has extensive experience in the capital markets, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate finance. He is named as an inventor on multiple patent innovations.

John Docherty, M.Sc., is the President of Lexaria. He is a pharmacologist and toxicologist, and a specialist in the development of drug delivery technologies. He is the former president and COO of Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX: HBP). He is named as an inventor on multiple issued and pending patents.

Greg Downey is Lexaria’s CFO. He has more than 35 years of diverse financial experience in the mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and construction industries, and in the public sector. He served for eight years as CFO for several public companies and has provided business advisory and financial accounting services to many large organizations.

Gregg Smith is a strategic advisor to Lexaria. He is a founder and private investor with Evolution VC Partners. He is a member of the Sand Hill Angels and held previous investment banking roles with Cowen and Company and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Dr. Philip Ainslie serves as a scientific and medical advisor to Lexaria. He is co-director for the Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health, Canada. He is also Research Chair in Cerebrovascular Physiology and Professor at the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia.

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (LEXX), closed Friday's trading session at $3.13, off by 5.1515%, on 89,751 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.844/$6.85.

Recent News

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) .

SuperCom Ltd., a secure solutions provider for the e-Government, IoT and Cybersecurity sectors, capitalizes on its proprietary technology suite and experienced 24/7 services to help government clients track and identify individuals under legal supervision

The Israel-based company is focused on public safety through the monitoring of parolees and probation orders, domestic violence suspects and substance abuse rehabilitation patients

SuperCom has reported a number of new contracts in the United States and Europe this year, helping the company to recognize record gross profit growth and a move into positive territory for its bottom line

The offender-tracking industry provides value to society not only through security solutions, but also by reducing criminal recidivism and helping offenders to continue functioning as productive employees and family members

The growth and vitality of electronic monitoring ("EM") technology innovator SuperCom (NASDAQ: SPCB) is reflected in the growing list of new contracts the company continues to secure, including a recently reported technology and service provision contract for an agency located near the nation's capital.

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) provides secured solutions for the e-government, IoT and cybersecurity sectors. Since 1988, the company has been a trusted global provider of traditional and digital identity offerings, providing cutting-edge electronic and digital security solutions to governments and organizations, both private and public, around the world.

SuperCom’s mission is to revolutionize the public safety sector worldwide through proprietary electronic monitoring technology, data intelligence, and complementary services.

The company is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with offices in California and other regions in the U.S.

Business Units

IoT and Connectivity

SuperCom IoT products and solutions provide advanced electronic monitoring solutions and services to criminal justice agencies, enabling customers to detect unauthorized movement of people, vehicles, and other monitored objects. The company provides an all-in-one, field-proven PureSecurity offender monitoring suite, accompanied by services such as GPS monitoring, home detention, domestic violence prevention, and more. The company’s services are specifically tailored to meet each client’s needs.

SuperCom’s proprietary Puresecurity suite of hardware, connectivity, and software components is the foundation for its criminal justice services and offerings. SuperCom is leveraging its extensive technology expertise to implement groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into various parts of its core offerings. By leveraging the power of AI, SuperCom’s PureSecurity platform can offer new abilities, such as amplified data analysis, predictive modeling, and streamlined automation – all geared toward optimizing decision-making and operational efficiency.

Competitive advantages of SuperCom’s technology include:

  • Long Battery Life (No Tag Charging Required)
  • Ultra Lightweight Form Factor
  • Next-Gen Location Tech
  • Protection of Domestic Violence Victims
  • And More

 

Cybersecurity

In 2015, SuperCom identified the cybersecurity market as a fast-growing space with significant advantages due to synergistic technologies and a shared customer base with its e-Gov and IoT business units. Consequently, SuperCom strategically acquired Prevision Ltd., a company with a strong presence in the market and a broad range of competitive cybersecurity services.

During the first quarter of 2016, SuperCom acquired Safend Ltd., an international provider of cutting-edge endpoint data protection guarding against corporate data loss and theft through content discovery and inspection, encryption methodologies, and comprehensive device and port control.

Both acquisitions significantly expanded the breadth of the company’s global cybersecurity capabilities.

e-Gov

Through proprietary e-government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics enrollment, personalization, issuance, and border control services, SuperCom has helped governments, and national agencies design and issue secured multi-identification, or Multi-ID, documents and robust digital identity solutions to their citizens, visitors, and lands.

The company has focused on expanding its activities in the traditional identification, or ID, and electronic identification, or e-Gov, markets, including the design, development, and marketing of identification technologies and solutions to governments in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa using SuperCom’s e-Government platforms.

Market Opportunity

Data from Berg Insight estimates the market for electronic monitoring solutions will grow from $1.2 billion in 2021 to $2.1 billion in 2026, marking a CAGR of 10.8% for the forecast period.

High recidivism rates, prison overcrowding, and soaring incarceration costs are some factors that are driving the electronic monitoring of offenders’ market growth.

An analysis by ReportLinker forecasts that the global cybersecurity market will grow from an estimated value of $173.5 billion in 2022 to $266.2 billion by 2027, achieving a CAGR of 8.9% for the period.

The increased number of data breaches worldwide, the ability of malicious actors to operate from anywhere in the world, the links between cyberspace and physical systems, and the difficulty of reducing vulnerabilities and consequences in complex cyber networks are some factors driving the cybersecurity market growth.

Management Team

Ordan Trabelsi is President and CEO of SuperCom. He has over 15 years of experience as CEO, growing high-tech companies globally. He also has experience in research and development and product innovation, as well as hands-on experience in cybersecurity, encryption, advanced mathematics, and mobile and internet network technologies. Prior to joining SuperCom, he served as co-founder and CEO of Klikot Inc., a global social networking company. He holds an MBA from Columbia University and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from The Technion: Israel Institute of Technology.

Barak Trabelsi is COO of SuperCom. He has expertise in big data, cyber, mobile, and internet network technologies, as well as extensive experience in product development and strategies. Prior to joining SuperCom, he served as Senior Product Manager at Equinox Ltd. Before that, he served for four years as VP of R&D at Sigma Wave, a wireless, security, and internet-focused company. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Business, as well as an MBA from Tel Aviv University.

Gil Alfi is VP of Sales at Safend Ltd., SuperCom’s cybersecurity subsidiary. He joined SuperCom in 2016 as VP of Business Development for Safend. He has more than 18 years of experience in technology companies. He served as an R&D team technology lead for more than seven years and as Director of Product Management for various telecom and wireless companies for more than 10 years. Prior to joining SuperCom, he served as Regional Sales Director at Safend, managing sales regions in Europe and Africa. He holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University.

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB), closed Friday's trading session at $2.88, off by 5.8824%, on 66,803 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.55/$22.60.

Recent News

Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF).

Gold has, for millennia, been used as a reliable store of wealth, in addition to acting as a safe haven for investors. These past few months, the precious metal has seen a surge in its prices, capturing the attention of many investors. It is expected that the metal's price will continue to increase in September, having hit a new high of $2,525 an ounce in August. Below, we discuss why this could happen. Even with all these factors supporting gold's positive performance, it is important to note that the gold market is subject to volatility. Investors are advised to consider their risk tolerance and financial goals when it comes to their investments. Given that plenty of things point to gold likely continuing to increase in price over the foreseeable future, exploration companies such as Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) OTCQX: AZMCF) operating in stable jurisdictions are bound to attract plenty of interest from investors seeking to reap the gains of this upward trend of the precious metal.

Arizona Metals Corp. (TSX: AMC) (OTCQX: AZMCF) is a mineral exploration company engaged in advancing precious and base metal deposits in the state of Arizona. Its flagship copper-gold-zinc-silver asset is the Kay Mine Project, located in Yavapai County. The company also owns Sugarloaf Peak gold project in La Paz County.

The company in October 2022 received permit approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for two new drill pads, located approximately 1,200 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit. These new pads will allow for testing of the company’s Western Target, while also allowing for drilling of additional coincident anomalies located between the Central and Western Targets. Construction of the drill road for the Central Target (located 500 meters west of the Kay Mine Deposit) is currently underway, with drilling expected to begin in November 2022. Road construction for the Western Target will begin upon confirmation of BLM acceptance of the company’s posted bond, with drilling expected to commence in Q1 2023.

The company is fully funded, with $60 million in cash as of June 30, 2022, to complete the remaining 18,000 meters planned for the Phase 2 program at Kay, as well as an additional 76,000 meters in the Phase 3 program (budgeted at $27 million), which will be used to test the numerous parallel targets heading west of the Kay Deposit, as well as the northern and southern extensions of the Kay Deposit.

Arizona Metals Corp. is based in Toronto, Canada.

Projects

Arizona Metals Corp. owns 100% of the Kay Mine property in Yavapai County, which is located on a combination of patented and BLM claims totaling 1,300 acres that are not subject to any royalties. An historic estimate by Exxon Minerals in 1982 reported a “proven and probable reserve of 6.4 million short tons at a grade of 2.2% copper, 2.8 grams per ton gold, 3.03% zinc, and 55 grams per ton silver.” The historic estimate has not been verified as a current mineral resource. None of the key assumptions, parameters, and methods used to prepare the historic estimate were reported by Exxon, and no resource categories were used. Significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a “qualified person” (as defined in National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) before the historic estimate can be verified and upgraded to be a current mineral resource. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify it as a current mineral resource, and Arizona Metals is not treating the historic estimate as a current mineral resource.

The company also owns 100% of the Sugarloaf Peak Property in La Paz County, which is located on 4,400 acres of BLM claims. Sugarloaf is a heap-leach, open-pit target and has a historic estimate of “100 million tons containing 1.5 million ounces (of) gold” at a grade of 0.5 grams per ton. The historic estimate at the Sugarloaf Peak Property was reported by Westworld Resources in 1983. The historic estimate has not been verified as a current mineral resource. None of the key assumptions, parameters, and methods used to prepare the historic estimate were reported, and no resource categories were used. Significant data compilation, re-drilling and data verification may be required by a qualified person before the historic estimate can be verified and upgraded to a current mineral resource. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify it as a current mineral resource, and Arizona Metals is not treating the historic estimate as a current mineral resource.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, an industry association representing gold producers with hundreds of mining operations in nearly 50 countries around the world, reports that global demand for gold during the first six months of 2022 was 2,189 tons, a 12% increase in demand over the same period in 2021. Demand came primarily from gold bar and coin investors, jewelry consumers, central bank purchases to bolster currency reserves and technology manufacturing.

The average price per ounce for the period was $1,871, marking a 1% year-over-year increase. The council reported gold mine production for the period was up 3% over 2021 at 1,764 tons. For the remainder of 2022 and into 2023, the council projects flat gold demand with possible slight increases in gold mine production. The council notes that unpredictable geopolitical factors, the Ukraine war for example, and likelihood of global economic slowdown could have significant near-term impact on gold demand and prices.

Management Team

Marc Pais is President and CEO of Arizona Metals. He previously founded and served as President of Telegraph Gold (listed as Castle Mountain Mining), which was acquired by Equinox Gold, a TSX-listed mining company. He has seven years of experience as a Mining Analyst, with a focus on precious metals development companies. He holds a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering (Mineral Exploration) from Queen’s University in Canada.

David Smith is the Vice President, Exploration of Arizona Metals. He has 30 years of global precious metals exploration experience, including codiscovery of the Solidaridad/La Sabila deposit in Mexico with deposits estimated at 1 million ounces of gold. His core areas of expertise are managing mineral projects from acquisition to exploration, resource modeling and mineral project development. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Oregon and an MBA from Pinchot University/Presidio Graduate School.

Paul Reid is the Executive Chairman of Arizona Metals. He previously founded and served as Executive Chairman of Telegraph Gold (listed as Castle Mountain Mining), which was acquired by Equinox Gold, a TSX-listed mining company. Paul has extensive experience as an Investment Banking professional, involved in raising capital, go-public transactions, and advisory services.

Arizona Metals Corp. (OTCQX: AZMCF), closed Friday's trading session at $1.2957, off by 2.5789%, on 221,009 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $1.21/$2.45.

Recent News

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN)

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

A report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has revealed that there has been an uptick in green-energy jobs around the country. The recently released annual report found that the nascent industry's employment opportunities are growing more than two times faster than the rest of the energy industry and overall economy. Of the more than 250,000 energy jobs the United States added in 2023, the Department of Energy report said, 142,000 positions (56%) were in the clean-energy sector. A statement from U.S. secretary of energy Jennifer Granholm noted that the data shows the U.S. is not just retaining but gaining "good union jobs" as the country works to transition its mostly fossil-fuel economy to renewable energy and achieve carbon neutrality. At the state and local level, officials are increasingly looking for opportunities to boost employment in the green-energy space. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a multimillion-dollar investment that would help develop a green-energy workforce on the impoverished west and south sides of Chicago and create more than 3,000 solar-energy jobs over the next three years. In Brooklyn, New York, workshops are equipping electricians with the skills they need to take part in climate sustainability and resiliency-related projects. As more people are hired within the clean-energy segment, it is likely that these individuals will be more inclined to make the switch to electric vehicles, such as those made by Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN), since it would be odd for them to be earning their income from green-energy sources and continue using ICE vehicles that pollute the environment.

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 Friday's trading session at $0.1891, off by 12.4132%, on 50,682,508 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1863/$75.00.

Recent News

Freight Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGT)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Freight Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGT).

Freight Technologies (NASDAQ: FRGT), a logistics-management innovation company, offering a diverse portfolio of technology-driven solutions that address distinct challenges within the supply chain ecosystem, is reporting its preliminary financial results for the first half of 2024, the period ended June 30, 2024; the report also included a status update on the advancement of FRGT software offerings.

According to the report, Fr8Tech saw a revenue increase of 6.6% year-over-year, totaling an estimated $8.1 million for the first half of 2024. In addition, revenue from the Fr8Fleet business more than doubled compared to the previous year, driven in large part by an 82% increase in shipments. The company also reported an increase in gross profits, which grew 40% year-over-year to $1 million, with gross margin percentage climbing 280 basis points to 11.8%.

"The strength of economic activity and trade within Mexico, the U.S. and cross-border regions continues to fuel a dynamic freight market," said Fr8Tech CEO Javi Selgas in the press release. "We are capitalizing on this healthy trading environment by focusing on high-quality, margin-enhancing customers for our core business while also investing heavily in our software solutions. We anticipate these innovations will drive significant value to our customers and improve the company's short- and long-term profitability."

To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/7phli

Freight Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”) is a technology company developing solutions to optimize and automate the supply chain process, providing a platform for B2B cross-border shipping in the NAFTA region. The company’s mission is to revolutionize cross-border shipping by providing carriers with increased growth opportunities and shippers with flexibility, visibility and simplicity for the once-complex process of international over-the-road shipping.

Freight Technologies, formerly known as Hudson Capital Inc., assumed its current name and ticker symbol on May 27, 2022. Its primary operating subsidiary and its marketplace are known as Fr8App, and it conducts operations throughout North America under the names of Fr8App and/or Freight App. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with multiple locations across the U.S. and Mexico.

The Fr8Tech Solutions Suite

Fr8Tech leverages artificial intelligence to provide cloud-based platforms aimed at automating the over-the-road transportation process, effectively reducing human touch points and expediting load booking times. The company’s suite of solutions includes:

  • Fr8app – A B2B marketplace powered by AI and Machine Learning offering a real-time broker portal to connect shippers with qualified carriers
  • Fr8Radar – A tracking solution providing shippers and carriers real-time locational data via Fr8app’s mobile solution or through integration with third-party GPS alternatives
  • Fr8TMS – A transportation management system designed to help shippers manage their freight and all of the documents involved in shipping transactions, including invoices, customs documents, confirmation rates and proof of deliveries
  • Fr8FMS – A fleet management system allowing transportation companies to better manage their fleets, reduce operational costs and provide better service to their customers
  • Fr8Data – A data solution offering real-time dashboards and reports to shippers and carriers in an effort to increase visibility and control while supporting better business decisions
  • Fr8Fleet – A platform that provides private fleet management, enabling large corporate shippers to purchase dedicated capacity secured by Fr8app in exchange for a fixed fee

Commitment to the Environment

Through its core focus on technology, Fr8Tech seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of the logistics industry. Its solutions aim to minimize empty miles for transportation firms and reduce overall paper consumption.

Fr8University

Fr8University is an educational program offering classroom and on-the-job training for Fr8Tech team members. Through the program, employees learn in-depth business fundamentals and applications along the truckload freight industry value chain.

Led by corporate educator Mario Mena, Fr8University is designed as an investment in the company’s human capital, providing an opportunity to communicate Fr8Tech’s corporate culture while accelerating operational growth.

Market Outlook

Fr8Tech’s established foothold in Mexico is key to its current efforts to promote sustainable growth in the cross-border shipping industry. Ongoing disruption in U.S.-Chinese trade relations have strengthened Mexico’s status as the largest trading partner of the U.S., with cross-border annual freight spending estimated at $385 billion according to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Annual domestic shipping in Mexico is estimated at $34 billion, while annual domestic shipping in the U.S. is estimated to total $732 billion.

Despite the size of this industry, fragmentation and inefficiencies prevail in the space. Thousands of legacy brokers, tens of thousands of shippers and hundreds of thousands of carriers still rely on outdated systems to arrange transport, spending hours on the phone negotiating pricing, waiting days to find trucks and drivers, preparing and printing forms, and operating without tracking or visibility. Add in cross-border complexity relating to customs and additional paperwork, and you have an industry ripe for technological disruption.

Fr8Tech’s recent revenue growth trends have highlighted the company’s efforts to capitalize on this opportunity. In 2021, Fr8Tech achieved revenues of $21.5 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 134%. The company issued revenue guidance for fiscal 2022 of $40 million in a February 9, 2022, press release, which would account for a further 86% year-over-year increase.

Management Team

Javier Selgas is CEO and a Director of Freight Technologies Inc. and Freight App Inc. He brings to the company over 15 years of experience developing technology and digital marketing strategies, including serving as Country Manager for Osigu, Spain, and as head of AJEgroup’s IT division for the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining Fr8Tech, Mr. Selgas founded digital marketing agency Lanzadera Online. He has also served as an IT consultant to major corporations, including Endesa and Ibermatica.

Mike Flinker is President of Fr8Tech. He has over four decades of experience in the transportation industry, with 30+ years focused on cross-border logistics. Prior to joining Fr8Tech, Mr. Flinker founded FLS Transportation, the largest cross-border logistics company in Canada. He also previously held positions with Clarke Transport Inc., Canadian Pacific and Reimer Express Inc. (a division of Roadway Express).

Paul Freudenthaler is the company’s CFO and Secretary to the company Board. He has over 30 years of financial expertise, having previously served as CFO for several leading companies across multiple countries, including Macquarie in Mexico, Old Mutual in Latin America and Ascentium Capital in the U.S. Mr. Freudenthaler’s experience include leadership roles from which he guided IPOs and M&A transactions.

Luisa Lopez is COO of Fr8Tech. She brings to the company 25+ years of management experience in logistics, supply chain, operations and customer service. Ms. Lopez previously served as a Director of Landstar, where she was responsible for commercial and client development strategies in the Mexican market. Additionally, she managed more than 2,000 transport units specialized in staff and school mobility while with Traxion in Mexico.

Freight Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FRGT), closed Friday's trading session at $0.1651, off by 7.7654%, on 866,087 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.1606/$14.00.

Recent News

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlightFathom Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF).

A recently conducted survey has determined that more companies are integrating environmental, social and governance ("ESG") into their risk management, corporate planning and governance strategies. The survey, carried out by Deloitte earlier this year, focused on 300 senior business leaders at companies that generate no less than $500 million in revenue. The leaders surveyed represented various industries, including oil and gas; financial services; technology, media, and telecommunications; life sciences and health care; and consumer products. The survey's findings show an increase in the appointment of general counsel teams and chief sustainability officers responsible for sustainability reporting in companies, up 41% and 13% respectively from 2022 data. It also found that 49% of those who responded were carrying out sustainability oversight by including ESG in their disclosure committee reviews. Another 48% were accelerating and adjusting their ESG reporting timelines. Thus far into the year, only 74% of respondents admitted that they would invest in technology. This is quite a drop from the 99% recorded in 2022. In their report, the accounting firm argued that this drop could be attributed to some companies having already invested in technology and reporting mechanisms over the last couple of years. With many more companies such as Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) exploring additional ways to incorporate ESG in their operations, the statistics on this metric of ESG jobs and reporting are bound to keep going up over the coming years.

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) is a publicly traded Canadian minerals exploration company focused on exploring high-grade copper and gold deposits in North America. The company owns the Storm Copper Project and the Seal Zinc Deposit in Nunavut, Canada, and is currently exploring the Buckingham Gold Vein and critical metals prospects in central Virginia. Aston Bay is also in the advanced stages of negotiation on other properties with high-grade critical minerals potential in these areas.

The company believes in responsible exploration and carries out its work programs to the highest standards of social responsibility, environmental stewardship and health and safety. Aston Bay cares about leaving a net positive impact on the communities in which it works and engages with local representatives, Indigenous groups and government agencies to build respectful relationships through dialogue and collaborative processes. Depending on the stage of exploration, these efforts may include employment, contracting, training, community benefits and other agreements.

Aston Bay conducts exploration through safe, socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable work practices. The company embeds core values of health and safety throughout its operations by adhering to strict health and safety standards and practices that meet and/or exceed industry standards and government codes and regulations.

The company is headquartered in Toronto.

Projects

Storm Copper

The high-grade Storm Copper Deposit is located 112 kilometers south of the community of Resolute Bay, Nunavut, on western Somerset Island, just south of the past-producing Polaris Pb-Zn Mine. The property comprises 173 contiguous mining claims, including the Storm Copper and Seal Zinc projects, covering an area of approximately 541,795 acres.

The property has good access to established shipping lanes, and the landscape provides favorable conditions for development of roads and a protected deep-water port. Exploration is supported through excellent infrastructure in the nearby hamlet of Resolute Bay.

Aston Bay is partnered with American West Metals (ASX: AW1) at Storm. American West is responsible for all exploration expenditures, having aggressively advanced the project toward production and earned an 80% interest. This affords excellent optionality to the company’s shareholders, as Aston Bay is free carried with no required expenditures until the completion of a bankable feasibility study.

American West recently completed an Australian JORC-compliant Maiden Resource Estimate for Storm; the North American 43-101 compliant resource estimate is expected in Q1 2024. American West is cashed up and plans a multimillion-dollar resource expansion and new discovery drilling program for the summer of 2024.

The Buckingham County Gold Project

The gold-bearing system at the Buckingham County Gold Project in Virginia lies within a belt hosting past producing mines, current gold mines and advanced gold explorations, stretching through Georgia, the Carolinas, Virginia, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Buckingham hosts a “Kirkland Lake-style” high grade gold vein returning values consistently over one ounce gold per ton and is underexplored both at depth and along almost one mile of strike length. These types of veins have excellent ESG qualities, as they are typically mined using a small footprint underground method, with gold extracted using simple and environmentally friendly gravity methods.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, is worth nearly $5 trillion. The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth.

This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council.

A report from Acumen Research and Consulting, a global provider of market intelligence and consulting services, valued the global copper market at $304.1 billion in 2022 and forecast that it will reach a market size of $496.8 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the forecast period.

The report identifies a growing demand for copper in the electronics industry, as well as an expanding copper supply due to increasing production from existing mines and the rising number of mine development projects in developing nations, as driving factors in the rising value of the copper market.

Management Team

Thomas Ullrich is CEO and Director of Aston Bay. He has over 30 years of experience in mineral exploration and geoscience. Before joining Aston Bay, he was Chief Geologist North America for Antofagasta Minerals plc, investigating copper potential through extensive property evaluations and management of drill programs in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Prior to that, he was Senior Geologist for Almaden Minerals.

Sofia Harquail handles Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Aston Bay. She has over 15 years of experience in the private and public sectors of the mining industry. Before joining Aston Bay, she worked as a consultant for the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and for exempt market dealer Red Cloud Financial Services Inc. Ms. Harquail holds an M.A. from the University of Uppsala in Sweden and received her CPIR designation from the CIRI/Ivey Investor Relations Program. She also sits on the board of the Young Mining Professionals Toronto and is CSC Certified.

Aston Bay has a talented Board of Directors bringing broad experience from across the industry, encompassing resource expansion, mine development, mergers and acquisitions, and mining finance.

Ms. Jessie Liu-Ernsting has over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, spanning capital projects engineering, debt capital markets, private equity and corporate strategy at several firms, including Hudbay Minerals and Resource Capital Funds. She is currently VP Investor Relations and Communications at G Mining Ventures Corp.

Mr. Jeffrey R. Wilson has over 25 years’ experience in the mining industry, having served as a director, officer and advisor of multiple public and private companies in the mineral exploration and mining investment industries. Mr. Wilson is currently President & CEO of Precipitate Gold Corp.

Mr. Gary O’Connor has over 40 years of diverse experience as a mineral exploration and development professional in the management of successful resource projects as well as the evaluation, technical due diligence, and supervision of large mineral exploration and development projects through-out the world. While with Freeport, Mr. O’Connor worked on the due diligence and discovery of a major gold fraud on the Busang gold “deposit” in Kalimantan by Bre-X.

Mr. Mark J. Pryor is a geologist with a 40-year track record of successfully advancing multiple precious metal, copper, coal, REE and Li projects from discovery through to exploitation. He is currently Executive Vice President of the Exploration Division at The Electrum Group.

Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (OTCQB: ATBHF), closed Friday's trading session at $0.077, off by 9.4118%, on 11,000 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0364/$0.1473.

Recent News

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (OTC: GTVH)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH).

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (OTC: GTVH) is a multifaceted consulting company pursuing ventures in the health, entertainment and technology industries, with many additional projects being developed that provide synergistic values to these divisions. The company aims to purchase, acquire and/or joint venture with established entities that management can help assist and develop into unique opportunities.

Additionally, GTVH provides a professional corporate representation service to different companies in these sectors while consulting on a variety of business development objectives. The goods and services represented are driven by innovators who have passion and commitment to these marketplaces.

The company plans to utilize relationships and create a platform for new and existing businesses to strengthen their products and/or services. The three points of the Golden Triangle exclusively represent these three sectors in which the company aims to do business.

Health Division – Global Health Services

Global Health Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Triangle Ventures (operating under its Health Division). Dedicated to the promotion of well-being and natural wellness, the company currently does business in the industrial hemp/CBD industry. Additionally, the company has a vision to promote, market and generate sales for a myriad of products and services which include a full retail line of high-end, all-natural health, wellness and beauty products.

To help achieve this vision, Global Health Services is in the process of further developing an extensive online portal that will support the multiple verticals under the company and provide a one-stop-shop for all of the company’s products and services. Moreover, to support overarching business goals, senior management tirelessly works on acquiring and building an array of profitable assets and projects.

Entertainment Division – Lavish Entertainment

Lavish Entertainment (EpicRaves) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Triangle Ventures under its Entertainment Division. Operating out of Las Vegas, Nevada, the company started doing business in 2017 and was established with a vision of becoming a nationally recognized concert production company. The company currently has more than 30,000 national followers and nearly 100 team members who have helped the company successfully organize some of the most exciting Electronic Dance Music concerts in Las Vegas.

Lavish Entertainment is currently doing business as EpicRaves, which will eventually become a wholly owned subsidiary of Lavish Entertainment as the company expands its business into a variety of other forms of entertainment. The company is currently building a unique virtual reality platform to help expand on its live events, and it is working to acquire a 68,000 sq. ft. event center with a vision to develop one of the most advanced event centers in the world.

Technology Division – HyFrontier Technology

HyFrontier Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Triangle Ventures under its Technology Division. The company owns a patent-pending process and device technology called HyGrO, which is a molecular hydrogen and oxygen delivery system for agriculture. Golden Triangle Ventures is assisting the company in commercializing the HyGrO unit for farm and home use in markets across the globe. HyFrontier Technologies has a mission to improve global crop production efficiency by producing hydrogen and oxygen directly in the water stream.

This technology can be used on any species of plant life in nearly any grow medium. Additionally, the system can be retrofitted to wellheads for large-scale agricultural projects, indoor grow operations and small farms or utilized for a multitude of residential home and garden applications. In-house testing has shown evidence that hydrogen is capable of increasing crop yields by up to 25% and, in many circumstances, a much higher amount. Larger root systems and better overall plant health were also observed by watering plants with the HyGrO unit. Universities and multiple third-party testing facilities are currently working to validate the HyGrO technology, and all preliminary results are extremely positive.

To push the development and commercialization of the technology, management is now in the process of moving the company headquarters from Colorado to Florida, which will transition its operations into a 7,800 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The company recently executed a three-year lease with an option to purchase the entire 24,000 sq. ft. building, which will help the business in achieving its ultimate goal of commercializing this technology to the world.

Food & Wine Division – Napa Wine Brands

Napa Wine Brands is a wholly owned subsidiary of Golden Triangle Ventures which is a synergistic business with a mission of providing a world-class portfolio of unique brands birthed from Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley in the heart of California’s Wine Country.

The company has a commitment to manufacture and distribute specialty wines, foods and unique items while tapping into an array of hidden markets in the food and beverage industry. With extensive resources and award-winning products, Napa Wine Brands aims to develop some of the most desirable products in today’s market. Originated by some of the most profound experts in Napa Valley, the company’s vision is to broaden the horizon of a traditional food and wine company by creating a platform different than anything seen in the Northern Hemisphere.

Napa Wine Brands has an array of fully developed products and services that provide value to the other divisions under Golden Triangle Ventures. The company is now preparing the launch of several brands, products and services that are market-ready and will immediately turn into cash-positive businesses. Golden Triangle Ventures will provide a full support system and assist management of Napa Wine Brands in growing this company into another fun, exciting and profitable division of Golden Triangle Ventures.

Recent Updates

  • On May 26, 2021, Golden Triangle announced its acquisition of The Lodge Winery & Olive Oil Co. under the company’s Napa Wine Brands subsidiary. The Lodge Winery & Olive Oil Co. is an established wine brand that produces award-winning wines, olive oils and wine vinegars. “Our marketing team is now ready to launch an in-depth program focused on driving our products into big box stores, smaller retail outlets, online platforms and many other avenues,” Steffan Dalsgaard, CEO of Golden Triangle, stated in a news release announcing the acquisition. “We are working directly with [Napa Wine Brands CEO] Arron [Johnson] and his team to grow their bulk inventory and launch all of these products for the world to enjoy.”
  • On May 20, 2021, Golden Triangle announced its entry into a letter of intent to acquire Sonder Fulfillment LLC, a leader in the industrial hemp and CBD space that is dedicated to driving forward the most powerful and efficacious cannabinoid products in the world. “Over the past two years, our operating partners have compiled a team of the best minds in the industrial hemp industry to create a totally vertical operation from seed to shelf,” Joshua Weaver, CEO of Sonder Fulfillment, stated in a news release announcing the LOI. “This acquisition by Golden Triangle Ventures will fully capitalize our operations and allow us to further expand our product lines and enter into new markets across the globe.”
  • On May 19, 2021, Golden Triangle announced the execution of a formal agreement with Robert “Bo” DuBose to purchase the remaining 49% of HyFrontier Technologies Inc., giving Golden Triangle 100% ownership of the technology company. “This acquisition has been something that Bo and I have been working towards for quite some time and we are both incredibly happy to have this executed,” Dalsgaard stated in a news release announcing the acquisition. “We knew that completing this agreement would show the world that we are both fully committed to our shareholders and the brilliant future of this revolutionary company.”
  • On May 12, 2021, Golden Triangle announced its acquisition of a top tier, professional sound system and formed a partnership with SuperKollider Sound LLC to provide a strategic benefit to the company’s entertainment division under Lavish Entertainment Inc. “We are very excited to acquire this unbelievable sound system,” Dalsgaard stated in a news release announcing the acquisition. “Hennessey Sound Design has always been one of my favorite systems on the market, and the team at SuperKollider Sound are true professionals in this space.”

Management Team

Steffan Dalsgaard is the Founder & Executive Chairman of Golden Triangle. He has a background in business development, with over a decade of experience representing and consulting with dozens of private and public companies. Mr. Dalsgaard consults with companies on all of their corporate objectives while providing a professional and corporate face to their organizations. He has built a strong reputation in the public relations industry and has a mission to work with emerging growth companies that are positioned to become significant businesses in their respective fields.

Robert DuBose is the company’s Chief Innovations Officer & Director and the CEO of HyFrontier Technologies Inc. Mr. DuBose is responsible for the success of the HyGrO product in the agricultural market. His experience in the design and production of hydrogen equipment goes back more than a decade, including PEMFC technologies since 2009 with his company, Aquafuel Inc. Mr. DuBose was raised in the farming and machine shop business, where he learned firsthand how much work and love goes into a successful crop, as well as how elements, which are out of the farmers control, can have adverse effects on finances. His belief that being able to deliver a solution to increase growth, yield, health, stamina of crops and profitability for farmers would be a win-win for all led him to create the HyGrO product.

Stuart Seim is the Chief Development Officer & Director of Golden Triangle. He began his career as an associate professor at the University of Manitoba in the field of outdoor and environmental education after receiving his master’s degree and completing advanced educational studies. Coming from a family with an extensive financial background, Mr. Seim became a stockbroker for major regional financial firm Robert W. Baird. In a short time, he became the Branch Manager for Baird in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while also serving as a Managing Director for Baird. During this time, Mr. Seim also served on the board of an industrial hearing company, which he helped to launch as a new company (The TK Group). Mr. Seim currently resides in Colorado, where he is an advisor to several organizations.

Golden Triangle Ventures Inc. (GTVH), closed Friday's trading session at $10.83, up 4.4359%, on 81,689 volume with 697 trades. The average volume for the last 3 months is 269,609 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $2.33999991/$20.0783996.

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Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTCQB: RFHRF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTCQB: RFHRF).

Annovis Bio Inc. Overview

Renforth Resources Inc. (CSE: RFR) (OTCQB: RFHRF) is an active mineral exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of the company’s wholly owned multi-commodity mineral properties in Canada. The company owns the Parbec gold deposit on the Cadillac Break in Quebec and is currently exploring the Parbec property to increase the gold resource and identify a location to strip and bulk sample from surface.

In addition, the company holds the Nixon Bartleman gold property in Ontario and is also engaged in developing its wholly owned Malartic Metals Package, Quebec’s newest polymetallic battery minerals district with several areas of mineralization, one of which is the nickel, cobalt, copper and zinc mineralized Victoria structure boasting approximately 20 kilometers of strike with surface mineralization, limited drilling, road access and hydroelectric power.

Renforth is well positioned in the heart of the Abitibi Greenstone belt, which straddles the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, on both of the Cadillac-Larder Lake and Destor-Porcupine faults – the two main structures responsible for a belt endowed with more than 300 million ounces of gold (including production, M&I reserves and resources to date), making it one of the world’s most prospective gold regions.

The Canadian Malartic Mine, one of Canada’s largest gold mines, is adjacent to each of Renforth’s brownfield Malartic area properties, the Parbec open pit gold resource and the Malartic Metals Package, which, in addition to several known battery metals mineralized structures, also hosts gold within the Pontiac sediments, a very under-explored geological setting.

The company is headquartered in Pickering, Ontario.

Projects

Parbec Gold Deposit

Renforth’s 100% owned Parbec Gold Deposit contains a gold resource designed with an open pit to capitalize on Parbec’s surface mineralization. An MRE on the project, effective December 2019 and now considered by Renforth to be obsolete, is based upon approximately 28,000 meters of drilling which occurred between 2007 and 2019.

Renforth drilled 15,000 meters of new holes in 2020 and 2021 which were not included in the MRE, but which did extend the mineralization deeper within the MRE. The 2020-21 drilling is considered to have validated an additional 13,000 meters of historic drilling from 1986-93.

The validation occurs as 10% of the historic holes were redrilled, with results comparable to the historic results in terms of geology and gold values. Any future MRE calculated at Parbec will benefit from the inclusion of the new and historic drilling.

In addition to this, Renforth’s current structural interpretation on the location of, and controls on, the gold mineralization at Parbec is materially different than the geological model for the outdated MRE. For the first time, Renforth has mapped the Pontiac contact and interpreted a hinge fold interacting with the Cadillac Break and allowing the movement of gold enriched fluids, with mineralization plunging to the south, into the Pontiac.

It is worth noting that a structural control on the adjacent, and much larger, Canadian Malartic Mine is the Sladen Fault transiting into the Pontiac. Currently, Renforth is testing this interpretation with a soil survey designed to outline an area for stripping and bulk sampling within the Pontiac south of the Cadillac Break.

Malartic Metals Package

Renforth’s wholly owned approximately 300-square-kilometer Malartic Metals Package in Quebec’s mining heartland includes surface mineralization of battery metals nickel, cobalt, copper, zinc and silver in separate structures, as well as a copper/silver discovery and gold mineralization. Lithium is also present in anomalous amounts in the sediments, though the source has not yet been located.

The property was assembled commencing in 2020 by adding claims to Renforth’s existing Malartic West property by map staking. The goal was to acquire historic gold and base metal showings, as well as pronounced magnetic anomalies, joining several of the areas of discrete historic exploration into a district scale property with several areas of interest for battery metals and a greenfield copper/silver discovery. The property benefits from its location in an established mining community, roads on the property, rail just off the property and hydroelectric power lines crossing the property, making logistics simple and the cost to operate quite low.

This is the first time this property has been assembled as it is today and actively explored. A significant portion of the property has never been explored.

Market Overview

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, is worth nearly $5 trillion. The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth.

This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council. In August 2024, the market price of gold was approximately $2,435 per ounce.

Management Team

Nicole Brewster is President and CEO of Renforth Resources. During her tenure she has reconstituted the company, developed a maiden mineral resource and sold a gold deposit. She is a native of the Toronto area and has been around the mining business nearly all her life, having been raised by a successful mineral exploration geologist who worked (and is still working) around the world as an entrepreneur and geoscientist.

Ms. Brewster worked summer jobs in various segments of the mining business, which led to her employment as a contractor working in the early days of the digitization of exploration data, 3D modeling and data visualization. After working in the capital markets for a time, she returned to the mineral exploration business as a partner in a successful private firm with several employees.

Renforth Resources Inc. (OTCQB: RFHRF), closed Friday's trading session at $0.012, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 9,649 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0068/$0.0278.

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Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF).

Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (FRA:9NH) (OTCQB: EMAUF) is an advanced stage gold exploration company focused on proving and developing the substantial resource potential of its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project located in the Tier 1 district of the Southern Abitibi Greenstone belt of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The Project has a 2011 historical mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of Au at 5.42 g/t and an average thickness of 5.71 m*.

In 2023, with the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Emperor Metals created the first ever 3D mineralized and geological model, which illuminated the potential to add significant ounces to this deposit. Using these models, Emperor’s had a very successful 2023 drilling campaign of 8,579 m. In addition to laterally extending high grade zones by intercepting grades of 15.8 g/t Au over 10.8 meters, Emperor encountered intercepts of lower grade bulk tonnage in the host rocks (1.69 g/t Au over 25 m). This led to envisioning a different strategy of exploration and the revelation that a conceptual open-pit potentially overlies this high-grade gold deposit. Historic core sampling began (2,500 m) for discovering overlooked lower grade gold in the host rock around the high-grade lenses. Lower grade bulk tonnage gold improves the open-pit economics by reducing stripping ratios and adding overlooked incremental ounces for open pit mining.

Emperor Metals is set to begin a fully funded Phase II 8,000 m drilling program in May 2024. The company also plans on assaying an additional 8,000 m of historic core within the open pit model. Emperor is working toward producing an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by Q1 2025.

The company is led by a dynamic group of resource sector professionals who have a strong record of success in evaluating and advancing mining projects from exploration through to production, attracting capital and overcoming adversity to deliver exceptional shareholder value.

Project

Emperor Metals has an option to earn 100% ownership of the Duquesne West Gold Project, a mineral claim package comprising 38 claims covering approximately 1,389 ha (3,432 acres) in Quebec.

The Duquesne West Gold Property is located 32 kilometers northwest of the city of Rouyn-Noranda and 10 kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. The property lies within the historic Duparquet gold mining camp in the southern portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in the Superior Province.

Emperor is targeting the potential multimillion-ounce resource in a combination of conceptual open pit and underground mining scenarios. A Phase I drill campaign and historical core sampling program was completed in 2023, which included resource confirmation and exploration drilling, focusing on delineating and growing the resource toward development.

The property hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 grams per ton (g/t) and average stope thickness of 5.71 m. The mineral resource estimate predates modern Canadian Institute of Mining guidelines, and a Qualified Person on behalf of Emperor Metals has not reviewed or verified the mineral resource estimate. Therefore, it is considered historical in nature and is reported solely to provide an indication of the magnitude of mineralization that could be present on the property. The gold system remains open for resource identification and expansion.

Reinterpretation of the existing geological model was created using artificial intelligence and machine learning. This AI model shows the opportunity for additional discovery of ounces by revealing gold trends unknown to previous workers and the potential to expand the resource along significant gold-endowed structural zones. Multiple scenarios exist to expand additional resources, which include:

  • Underground High-Grade Gold
  • Open Pit Bulk Tonnage Gold
  • Underground Bulk Tonnage Gold

The Duquesne West-Ottoman property straddles the Porcupine-Destor gold localizing fault several kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. A number of previous drill campaigns have outlined an inferred resource of 4.17 million tons grading 5.42 g/t of gold (cut) or 6.36 g/t (uncut), as reported in the NI 43-101 report titled “Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Duquesne-Ottoman Property, Quebec, Canada.”

Emperor Metals is funded for an 8,000-meter drilling program focusing primarily on adding ounces to the current resource within and lateral to the open pit model. An additional 8,000 m of historical core sampling and assaying is included in the budget to help build incremental ounces in the open-pit environment.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, to be worth nearly $5 trillion.

The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth. This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council.

In May 2024, the market price of gold was approximately $2,340 per ounce.

Management Team

John Florek, P.Geol., is President, CEO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 35 years of technical and senior management experience with major and junior mining companies, including roles as founder, vice president and director. He has helped identify and develop significant asset value for mines and exploration projects from grass roots through development. He has worked for several major mineral producers, including BHP, Placer Dome, Barrick, Teck and Detour Gold/Kirkland Lake Gold/Agnico Eagle.

Sean Mager is CFO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has worked more than 30 years in the mining sector, including extensive experience in corporate development, stakeholder relations, regulatory, financial and operations.

Alex Horsley is Head of Corporate Development and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 20 years of experience in the mining sector and capital markets with a focus on finance, marketing, management, corporate development and communications. He is founder and former CEO of Emperor Metals. He has assisted in raising more than C$40 million for exploration and development mining companies.

*Power-Fardy and Breede, 2011. The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) constructed in 2011 is considered historical in nature as it was constructed prior to the most recent Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (CIM) standards (2014) and guidelines (2019) for mineral resources. In addition, the economic factors used to demonstrate reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction for the MRE have changed since 2011. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to consider the MRE as current. Emperor is not treating the historical MRE as current. The reader is cautioned not to treat it, or any part of it, as a current MRE.

Emperor Metals Inc. (OTCQB: EMAUF), closed Friday's trading session at $0.07105, up 7.6515%, on 22,500 volume. The average volume for the last 3 months is 72,958 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.058/$0.14505.

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Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF)

The QualityStocks Daily Newsletter would like to spotlight Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF).

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) is a visionary holding company focused on identifying and capitalizing on explosive market trends within hospitality, food services and consumer packaged goods. By leading newly emerging categories and seizing opportunities in markets undergoing transformational upheaval, the company’s mission is to create unparalleled upside potential in industries ripe for innovation and growth.

Subsidiaries

Nightfood Inc.

The company’s flagship subsidiary, Nightfood Inc., is changing the way the world snacks at night. Humans are biologically hard-wired to crave sweets and fats at night – a survival mechanism from our hunter-gatherer days. Modern consumers know bingeing excess calories before the long nightly fast is no longer necessary for survival, but exploding screen time and decreased willpower at night results in over 90% of American adults snacking between dinner and bed every week, contributing to an estimated one billion nighttime snack occasions weekly (according to SleepFoundation.org).

The most popular choices – ice cream, cookies, chips and candy – are not only unhealthy but also impair sleep quality due to their nutritional profiles. Nightfood snacks are uniquely formulated by sleep and nutrition experts to satisfy nighttime cravings AND support better sleep.

Market Opportunity

Euromonitor International projects the American snack market will grow from $150 billion in 2022 to $170 billion in 2027. Snacking between dinner and bed is estimated to account for over $60 billion annually, creating an opportunity for a multi-billion-dollar sub-category to emerge in the coming years: sleep-friendly snacking.

Nightfood is the brand pioneering that category.

Nightfood’s innovation has led to partnership overtures from global giants, including the largest food and beverage company in the world, Nestlé, with whom Nightfood completed a “test-and-learn” joint initiative in 2023.

Management believes that successfully scaling Nightfood’s 2024 direct-to-consumer launch of sleep-friendly cookies will bring the category to life, opening the door for partnerships with and potential acquisition by global snack giants seeking to lead this potential billion-dollar emerging sub-category.

Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc. (d/b/a roboOp365)

Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings, operating under the brand roboOp365, is revolutionizing the hospitality industry with cutting-edge automation and robotic solutions.

roboOp365 enhances operational efficiency and guest experiences through innovative technologies, including automated culinary bot, server robots and AI-enhanced applications. roboOp365 helps hospitality providers reduce costs, streamline operations and deliver superior service by integrating these advancements.

Market Opportunity

The robots-as-a-service (RaaS) business model has gained significant traction, super-charged by the COVID-19 pandemic, which instantly catalyzed game-changing growth and application. According to Verified Market Research, the service robotics market is projected to reach $173.17 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.25%. Compared to Asia, the United States market is in the early stages of adopting these technologies, but acceptance is accelerating aggressively.

Several factors are driving this trend. Key industries such as hotels and restaurants are still struggling to rebound from the pandemic’s impact, hoping to return to pre-pandemic levels, if possible. Such recovery will largely be dependent upon service robots. In California specifically, factors such as rising labor costs, more rigorous labor laws and ongoing high turnover rates in labor-intensive sectors make it impossible for businesses to survive, thrive and compete without robotics.

Innovation Across Sectors

Nightfood Holdings Inc. is dedicated to driving innovation across its focus sectors of food services, automation and hospitality applications. In food services, the company leverages automation technology to drive operational efficiency for operators while meeting evolving consumer needs. In the hospitality industry, it’s deploying solutions that redefine guest experiences. Nightfood’s consumer-packaged goods initiatives are key to breakthrough trends in health and wellness.

Synergizing Food and Technology

The synergy of food and technology within Nightfood Holdings Inc. creates a holistic approach to innovation and automation. By integrating these areas, the company offers comprehensive solutions that address multiple facets of market needs. Its automation and artificial intelligence solutions in food service and hospitality create a seamless and enhanced consumer experience.

Through this integrated approach, Nightfood Holdings Inc. not only meets current market demands but also anticipates and influences future trends, positioning itself as a leader in innovation across these interconnected sectors. Synergies in these related and explosive categories result in operational efficiency and benefits for the company’s customers and partners and outsized upside and opportunity for its investors.

Management Team

Sean Folkson is the Chairman and President of Nightfood. He founded Nightfood when he couldn’t find a solution to his nighttime snacking problem. Recognizing the growing body of research linking nutritional intake with sleep quality, he launched the first snack brand specifically formulated to give consumers better, healthier and more sleep-friendly snacks for that peak-cravings slot between dinner and bed. He is a serial entrepreneur and problem-solver, having previously founded Specialty Equipment Direct, an online distributor of floor removal equipment, and AffiliatePros.com, a pioneering company in online affiliate marketing.

Lei Sonny Wang is the CEO of Nightfood Holdings. He is a strategist and business driver for early-stage and growth-stage companies. He is the founder and former CEO of Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc., which was acquired by Nightfood Holdings Inc. At Future Hospitality, he leveraged his significant international business development experience into distribution relationships with leading global robotics manufacturers. At Nightfood, he is working to grow revenue and improve performance and profitability across all subsidiaries.

Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), closed Friday's trading session at $0.0199, even for the day. The average volume for the last 3 months is 95,039 and the stock's 52-week low/high is $0.0075/$0.0425.

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