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WednesdayOct 04, 2017 9:00 am

The Generational Growth Opportunity for Canadian Cannabis

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The medical cannabis business is booming in Canada, projected to ramp up and exceed $8 billion within seven years. The growth trajectory shows no signs of slowing yet pales in comparison to the global opportunity. A recent analysis by Eight Capital, a Toronto-based investment bank, targets the potential Canadian international medical cannabis market at a staggering $142 billion over the next 15 years (http://nnw.fm/aFP0h). Licensed producers in good standing are best positioned to reap immense rewards from this generational growth opportunity. Of these, ABcann Global Corp. (TSX.V: ABCN) (OTCQB: ABCCF) (ABcann Profile), among Canada’s first licensed producers,…

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 2:49 pm

92 Resources Corp. (TSX.V: NTY) (OTCQB: RGDCF) (FSE: R9G2) Acquires Three Prospective Lithium Properties in Quebec

92 Resources is an emerging junior exploration company Worldwide market for lithium is projected to grow 8.9% annually through 2019 to reach $1.7 billion Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used in the manufacture of electric vehicles, phones, laptops and digital cameras 92 Resources Corp. (TSX.V: NTY) (OTCQB: RGDCF) (FSE: R9G2) recently announced that it has acquired three new properties in Quebec, Canada, which are highly prospective in hard-rock lithium (http://nnw.fm/uH2Oc). The sites are Corvette, Eastmain, and Lac du Beryl, and consist of 115 mineral claims on a combined 14,710 acres. 92 Resources is an emerging junior exploration company focused on acquiring…

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 2:07 pm

AzurRx BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX) Announces Encouraging Results in Phase IIa Trial for MS1819-SD

Encouraging results noted for pancreatitis patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency Early data shows favorable safety profile, positive dose tolerance Favorable trends observed in other identified markers Study is being performed at four sites in Australia and New Zealand New York-based AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: AZRX), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the research and development of non-systemic biologics for the treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, recently announced positive results from its ongoing clinical trials of MS1819-SD, a recombinant lipase, developed for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) caused by chronic pancreatitis. In an update issued last week (http://nnw.fm/QhRk8), AzurRx…

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 1:43 pm

Market-Leading Alternative Fuel Products Propel Greenkraft, Inc. (GKIT) toward Head of Industry

Greenkraft is the only company to manufacture both CNG- and LPG-powered trucks Among few companies in the world to offer a refrigeration option for alternative fuel trucks Company has experienced a significant uptick in orders from fleet operators during 2017 Aiming to become the leading provider of alternative fuel trucks in North America, Greenkraft, Inc. (OTCQB: GKIT) is at the head of its class in introducing alternative fuel products that are both cost-effective and of the highest quality. The company was founded in 2008 with the objective of manufacturing alternative commercial forward cab trucks and alternative fuel systems for a…

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 12:03 pm

Blue Moon Zinc Corp. (TSX.V: MOON) (OTC: BMOOF) is “One to Watch”

Wholly owned zinc project has estimate of 3.7 million tons of indicated resources and 4.09 million tons of inferred resources 525 acres of mineral rights includes zinc with significant assets of copper, silver and gold Advanced-stage project led by experienced management team with key technical advisors Global shortfall in zinc production equals significant opportunity Blue Moon Zinc Corp. (TSX.V: MOON) (OTC: BMOOF), a mineral exploration company, is focused on developing its advanced-stage, wholly owned Blue Moon zinc project in central California. The project sits within Mariposa County, an area of active mines and exploration projects since it was part of…

TuesdayOct 03, 2017 9:00 am

Demand Outpacing Supply as Canadian Cannabis Legalization Looms

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: The Canadian government’s plan to push through legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes by mid-2018 figures to deal a serious blow to the existing black market. However, industry analysts are increasingly skeptical of the ability of the country’s Licensed Producers to keep pace with this forecast spike in demand. As noted in a recent article published by CBC, “Unless something changes quickly, the supply of available pot come legalization next July, will be inadequate, and the black market will continue to thrive.” ABcann Global Corp. (OTCQB: ABCCF) (TSX.V: ABCN) (ABCCF Profile), with its healthy cash position and…

MondayOct 02, 2017 1:29 pm

MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) is “One to Watch”

Nearly 2 million acres of brine-bearing formations acquired to date Successfully extracted lithium from oilfield wastewater brine using proprietary process Wastewater treatment industry projected to grow into $45 billion market annually by 2025 Diversified portfolio of lithium, magnesium and silicon assets in North America Global lithium-ion battery market projected to reach $93 billion by 2025 MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) is a diversified Canadian resource company developing large-scale mineral portfolios in specific commodities and jurisdictions in North America. The company controls significant interest in lithium, magnesium and silicon assets that offer streamlined development timelines and low…

MondayOct 02, 2017 12:47 pm

Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) Platforms Connect Businesses and Consumers as the Mobile Payments Market Expands

Nearly half of consumers in China pay using mobile devices Three-quarters of online payments come through mobile accounts Moxian’s apps serve consumers and businesses in the O2O market The current trends in the global market are encouraging to investors, as consumers increasingly use mobile devices to connect with businesses and make purchases. Moxian, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOXC) recently cited data published by Nielson, in its Global Mobile Money Report (http://nnw.fm/fWG5j), indicating that, in China, nearly half of consumers are likely to use a device when paying a bill at a restaurant, store or bar. The ratio is even higher than in…

MondayOct 02, 2017 12:24 pm

Algae Dynamics Corp. (ADYNF) Research Efforts Focus on Healthier Benefits of Cannabis Oils

Health conscious consumers favor cannabis oil extracts and edibles over smoking Recent survey shows 46% of Canadians would try cannabis-infused products Canadian cannabis oil extraction market expected to reach $1.7 billion by 2020 Algae Dynamics Corp (OTC: ADYNF) is uniquely positioned to benefit from the upcoming legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada by mid-2018. The company’s focus on developing proprietary research and products involving botanical oils derived from cannabis combines two important consumer demands – the well-known health benefits of cannabinoids and a smoke-free alternative to cannabis consumption. Nearly half of Canadians (46%) polled in August 2017 by Dalhousie University…

MondayOct 02, 2017 11:24 am

India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE: IGC) to Launch Medical Dispensary Product for Alzheimer’s Disease

Product portfolio to include drugs and supplements Faster monetization of lead Alzheimer’s candidate as supplement Market valuation poised to soar It should come as no surprise to discover that the medical cannabis dispensary product line in America is getting increasingly diverse and sophisticated. After all, the cannabis sativa plant incorporates over 400 chemical entities, of which more than 60 are cannabinoids. Even though cannabis has been used and cultivated by mankind for at least 6,000 years, it was only relatively recently, in 1899, that the first cannabinoid, cannabinol (CBN), was identified and isolated. With so much chemistry wrapped in its…

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