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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 12:14 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – Petrogress, Inc. (PGAS) Subsidiary Strengthens Presence in West Africa through Partnership Agreement

Diversified marine transport and offshore services company Petrogress, Inc. (OTC: PGAS), through its Petrogress Co. Limited (“PGL”) subsidiary, this morning announced its entry into a partnership agreement with Platon Gas Oil Ghana Limited (“PGO”) pursuant to which PGL will supply crude oil for storage, refinement, marketing and distribution in Ghana by PGO. “We are excited about our partnership with PGO and believe it is an excellent opportunity for Petrogress to expand its supply operations into Ghana,” Christos P. Traios, CEO of Petrogress, stated in the news release. “Our companies’ combined facilities, assets and services are not only expected to provide…

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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 11:19 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Announces Filing of New Patent Application

Drug delivery platform innovator Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) this morning announced that it has filed a new patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the use of its DehydraTECH™ technology to improve the speed and quantity of absorption of active pharmaceutical ingredients through the skin. This update comes on the heels of Lexaria’s recently detailed successful laboratory evaluation of DehydraTECH™ in the transdermal delivery of cannabidiol. Per company data, the platform demonstrated as much as a 225 percent increase in CBD permeability when compared to control formulations featuring leading commercial penetration enhancers, as…

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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 10:32 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Earth Science Tech, Inc. (OTC: ETST), an innovative biotech company focused on the cannabidiol ("CBD"), nutraceutical and pharmaceutical fields, this morning announced its appointment of Gagan Hunter to the position of chief operating officer. This introduction marks the achievement of one of the company’s Q1 goals, as outlined in an update issued in early January. “I feel that we finally have the last piece of our puzzle in place to take ETST to new heights,” Nickolas Tabraue, president and director of ETST, stated in the news release. “Gagan has many great ideas to implement that will help the Company work…

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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:59 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) Commences Metallurgical Study at Cobalt Camp

Cobalt exploration and development company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) this morning announced its commencement of a metallurgical study to be conducted on high grade inventory of refinery residue and crushed waste rock material located near the First Cobalt mill facility in the Canadian Cobalt Camp. Per the update, the aim of this study is to advance First Cobalt’s early cash flow strategy by assessing an optimal flow sheet for recovering cobalt and silver, as well as arsenic removal and stabilization. “The results of this program will improve our understanding of processing options for materials from the Cobalt…

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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:27 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (POTN) Advisor to Appear on Nationally Syndicated Radio Program

Cannabidiol-focused holding company PotNetwork Holding Inc. (OTC: POTN) this morning announced that its senior advisor, Bruce Barren, is scheduled to appear on the ‘The Mick Bazsuly Show’, an internationally syndicated radio program known for its profiles on startup companies, established market leaders and everything in between. Per the update, Barren’s featured segment will air later this morning, at 10 a.m. EDT, with live recording of the program available on both Amp2.TV and WWNNRadio.com. Those with specific questions about PotNetwork or its subsidiaries can submit their queries to the show via email or by calling in during the live segment at…

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TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:24 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) Selected as Double Finalist for S&P Global Platts Metals Awards

Diversified resource and technology company MGX Minerals Inc. (CSE: XMG) (FKT: 1MG) (OTCQB: MGXMF) this morning announced that it has been selected as a finalist in two categories for the S&P Global Platts Metal Awards. The two categories MGX has been chosen as a finalist for are the Base and Specialty Metals Industry Leadership Award as well as the Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award. Award winners will be determined by an independent panel of worldwide experts with backgrounds in regulation, corporate leadership, trading and technology. The winners will be announced on May 17, 2018 at the Marriott Grosvenor Square…

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MondayMar 19, 2018 12:19 pm

NetworkNewsBreaks – IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Offers Shareholders a Chance to Secure Shares in Investment Evolution Coin, Ltd.

Shareholders of IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: IEGH) were recently provided with the opportunity to obtain shares in Investment Evolution Coin, Ltd (“IEC Ltd.”), which is pursuing cryptocurrency projects. The IEG Holdings shareholders will be entitled to receive the same number of shares in IEC Ltd. as the number and percentage of IEG Holdings common stock in possession of the respective shareholder. The offer will be effective for shareholders on record as of 5pm EDT on April 30, 2018. Per a news release issued today, IEC Ltd. has entered a partnership with California-based blockchain company, HashCash Consultants. HashCash works with corporations…

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MondayMar 19, 2018 11:32 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) Targets Historically-producing Mines in Cobalt North

Cobalt exploration and development company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQB: FTSSF) recently announced that it had started drilling in Cobalt North. The program is centered on the historic Drummond, Kerr and Conisil mines within the Cobalt Camp mining region of northern Ontario. An article discussing the company’s endeavors reads: “In the update, president and CEO of First Cobalt Trent Mell explained that, during the company’s first drill campaign, three distinct cobalt mineralized zones were identified in Cobalt South, and the company will follow up on the discovery. The second leg of the winter drill campaign, in Cobalt North, is…

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MondayMar 19, 2018 11:29 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Advances Toward Million User Goal for ZenaPay Cryptocurrency Wallet

In May 2017, Epazz (OTC: EPAZ) launched its bitcoin payment solution, ZenaPay. ZenaPay is a cutting-edge technology that makes it significantly easier for users to purchase cryptocurrencies and for vendors to get paid in a secure and reliable system. An article discussing the company reads: “A leading provider of cloud-based software solutions and blockchain mobile apps, Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) is one step closer to reaching its target of one million active users for its ZenaPay Bitcoin Ethereum wallet app, which has already been downloaded and installed more than 25,000 times since launch two months ago. Reaching one million active…

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MondayMar 19, 2018 9:47 am

NetworkNewsBreaks – ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Explores Potential Cryptocurrency Mining Investments

Market analysis company ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) this morning said that it is exploring investments into cryptocurrency mining in connection with its recent purchase of application specific integrated circuit (“ASIC”) machines used to mine SHA-256 or scrypt mining algorithms to earn cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin. The company's initial trial comprised of the purchase of 20 BitMain L3+ Antminers and 7 BitMain S9 AntMiners that were installed inside a secured datacenter near Seattle. The company believes that this will be a successful venture based on initial reports from the trial and anticipates the possibility of considering additional investments in graphical…

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