NetworkNewsBreaks

WednesdayFeb 27, 2019 9:31 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) Files Patent Applications for Novel Lithium Extraction Technology

Lithium-focused exploration company Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) this morning announced its filing of a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering the company’s novel process for the recovery of lithium from brine. Per the update, a concurrent application was also filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”), extending Standard Lithium’s entitlement to seek patent protection for this invention in member states to the PCT. A lithium extraction mini-pilot plant utilizing Standard Lithium’s proprietary process has demonstrated that lithium can be selectively extracted from raw brine without pre-treatment, can be converted into a…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 11:12 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) Moves to Acquire two Companies in the Growing Solar Industry

Technology and investment company SinglePoint (OTCQB: SING) this morning announced its entry into an asset purchase agreement to acquire Direct Solar and AI Live Transfers, two companies providing what has been described as the “Lending Tree Model” for solar business. Per the update, the asset purchase agreement has been signed, and the transaction will be closed upon audit completion. Around the end of April, SinglePoint plans to start recognition of these revenues. “This is a phenomenal opportunity for SinglePoint,” SING President Wil Ralston said in the news release. “This changes the entire financial fundamentals for the company and enables us…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Issued Patent for Flagship CBD Product, hempSMART Brain

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) this morning announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for the formulation of the company’s hempSMART(TM) Brain product. Formulated with a proprietary blend of natural ingredients and cannabidiol (“CBD”), the wellness product is designed for enhancement of brain function. “This patent represents the hard work of the whole team involved in this formulation,” MCOA Head of Product Development Dianna Steinberg said in the news release. “Their invaluable insight into the goal of using CBD with additional supplements in a synergistic fashion to produce a…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:25 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Plus Products Inc. (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) Launches Redesigned Signature Tins in Continued Effort to Make Cannabis Safe and Approachable

Leading California edibles manufacturer Plus Products (CSE: PLUS) (OTCQB: PLPRF) this morning announced that it has begun the roll out of redesigned tins across the state in order to deliver its popular gummies in child-resistant packaging well in advance of a January 2020 California deadline. The new tins (the first of which available at select California outlets), opened with a press and twist method similar to a prescription medicine bottle, are certified according to the Code of Federal Regulations 16 CFR § 1,700.20 and made of recyclable tinplate steel with a polypropylene insert. “The convenience of our packaging is an…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 10:00 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – INmune Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) to Present at the World Immunotherapy Congress in San Diego

INmune Bio (NASDAQ: INMB) this morning announced that the company’s co-founders, R.J. Tesi, M.D., and Mark Lowdell, Ph.D., are presenting at the World Immunotherapy Congress USA during the Festival of Biologics San Diego, taking place from March 3rd to 5th. Dr. Tesi and Dr. Lowdell serve as the company’s chief executive office and chief scientific officer, respectively. The World Immunotherapy Congress USA connects leaders and innovators of the international immunotherapy industry to discuss the latest in leading-edge ideas and approaches. The event takes place during the Festival of Biologics San Diego, a collection of four biotechnology and healthcare conferences including…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 9:50 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT) Director to Invest C$500,000 in Private Placement Financing

BriaCell Therapeutics (OTCQB: BCTXF) (TSX.V: BCT), a biotechnology company developing targeted, safe treatments for cancer, this morning announced a non-brokered private placement financing of 5,000,000 of its common shares, each at a price of C$0.10, for gross proceeds of C$500,000. According to the update, recently-appointed BriaCell Director Jamieson Bondarenko will purchase the 5,000,000 common shares and, upon closing, will have beneficial ownership of an aggregate of 23,070,500 or 13.7 percent of the company’s issued and outstanding common shares. BriaCell intends to use net proceeds to finance its Phase IIa combination study of Bria-IMT(TM) with KEYTRUDA® (by Merck & Co., Inc.)…

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TuesdayFeb 26, 2019 9:33 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Supports Recent FDA Statement on Novel Nicotine Replacement Therapies

Biotechnology company and drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) this morning conveyed its support for the Food & Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) February 21 statement titled “Smoking Cessation and Related Indications: Developing Nicotine Replacement Therapy Drug Products”. The FDA’s statement outlined the development of safe and effective novel nicotine replacement therapies to help smokers quit cigarettes, stating that “novel products with different characteristics or routes of nicotine delivery have the potential to offer additional opportunities for health-concerned smokers interested in quitting.” Lexaria recently entered a partnership with a leading tobacco company to use DehydraTECH(TM) technology to develop…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 1:51 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks — Marijuana Company of America Inc. (MCOA) Subsidiary Advances Brand Presence via Star-Studded Events

Innovative hemp and cannabis corporation Marijuana Company of America (OTCQB: MCOA) recently made strides to improve its brand presence by gaining celebrity access through Super Bowl and pre-Academy Awards events. The events served as a great opportunity for the company, where recognized professional athletes and celebrities were able to experience the benefits of the company’s high-quality hemp and cannabidiol (“CBD”)-infused products. A recent article discussing the company reads, “MCOA’s wholly owned subsidiary, hempSMART, led the company’s offense at Super Bowl LIII promotional events earlier this month, presenting its CBD-infused product line to a number of professional athletes, NFL coaches, actors,…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 1:04 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Increases Operating Capacity at Hamilton Facility

Cannabis-focused research and development company the Green Organic Dutchman Holdings (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) recently issued an update regarding the construction at its Valleyfield, Quebec, and Hamilton, Ontario, facilities. A recent article discussing the company reads, “Regarding the Hamilton operations, TGOD has modified major systems from the original design. Furthermore, the company has re-engineered the whole harvesting process to enhance production uptime and facility throughput. Therefore, this has resulted in increased productive capacity from 14,000 kg to 17,500 kg. TGOD has grown and successfully harvested numerous crops in the pilot facility. It has also stored product for its forthcoming medical…

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MondayFeb 25, 2019 10:26 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – InvestorBrandNetwork Adds Two News Aggregation Brands for Executives, Investors and Market-Watchers on the Go

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) today announced that InvestorBrandNetwork (“IBN”) has introduced two exciting additions to its family of brands. The new brands, NetworkNewsWatch and CannabisNewsWatch, provide fast-loading sites where followers are able to receive convenient news summaries sorted by content category, as well as register to receive preferred market-focused text, email and social media updates. “The creation of these news aggregation sites is another facet of our ongoing commitment to establish leading-edge brands that give target audiences the content they’re looking for in the formats that best resonate with them,” Director of Brand Awareness Distribution (“BAD”)…

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