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ThursdaySep 06, 2018 10:36 am

QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ) Enthusiastic about Lithium’s Continued Prospects

QMC sees lithium’s pricing outlook remaining favorable QMC upgrading assets at Canadian properties to modern NI 43-101 standards, expanding target size Lithium contract prices up 20 percent over last year amid forecasts of $1.7 billion in overall value by next year The anticipated increase in demand for lithium is positioning the lightweight metal as a prime target for new mining ventures. QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (OTC: QMCQF) (TSX.V: QMC) (FSE: 3LQ), in particular, is expressing confidence in the unfolding of its southern Canada exploration project. “At the bearish analysts’ lowest projections, lithium prices will still remain so high that a…

ThursdaySep 06, 2018 10:12 am

PreveCeutical Medical Inc. (CSE: PREV) (OTCQB: PRVCF) (FSE: 18H) Deploys Winning R&D Strategy

Smaller companies achieve higher R&D productivity Collaboration with academia key to R&D success Diverse projects increase chance of success Big Pharma is losing the game in drug development. A decade ago, McKinsey & Company sounded the alarm, warning that the biopharma industry was afflicted by “diminishing R&D productivity.” Despite a doubling of investment in research and development, approvals of “new molecular entities” had fallen precipitously (http://nnw.fm/fWT6e). Nothing appears to have changed since then. A recent report by Deloitte laments the continued decline of returns on R&D investment. While R&D costs have generally remained the same, product revenues are falling, in…

ThursdaySep 06, 2018 9:22 am

NUGL Inc. (NUGL) Aims to Provide Social Media Platform Alternative for Marijuana Industry

Mainstream social media channels wary of promoting marijuana, close down user accounts for cannabis endorsement NUGL’s platform provides B2B and B2C marketing tools for companies Platform has capabilities of Yelp, LinkedIn and Google Business Although the cannabis industry is gradually gaining social acceptability, many mainstream social media channels, such as Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, are still wary about promoting marijuana, according to a Digiday report. Cannabis ads are prohibited on a number of social media networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Google and Snapchat, although the latter does allow ads for cannabidiol-based products on a case-by-case basis, the report says. Additionally, many…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 2:24 pm

Cannabis Strategic Ventures, Inc. (NUGS) Continues Expansion with Move into CBD Pet Food Supplement Line

Acquired controlling interest in The Asher House Pet CBD brand, produced with full-spectrum, whole-plant hemp, free of THC and pesticides An estimated $72.13 billion will be spent on pets by Americans during 2018, with over $33 billion spent on veterinary care, supplies and OTC medicines Percentage of U.S. households with a pet increased from 56 percent in 1988 to 68 percent in 2018 Sales of CBD products to U.S. consumers estimated to reach $2.1 billion by 2020, with $450 million coming from hemp-based sources The U.S. cannabis market is growing at an accelerated rate; industry analysts projecting a $50 billion…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 1:53 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) DehydraTECH Delivers Nicotine to Brain Faster

Ability to cross blood brain barrier – now confirmed – is significant for possible treatment of central nervous system diseases LXRP may also be able to deliver micro nicotine doses, as per developing FDA policies LXRP completes formation of wholly owned subsidiary, Lexaria Nicotine Corp., to better commercialize opportunities The company is a technology disrupter and has applied for new U.S. patent on its delivery process; it plans to out-license and develop future products Lexaria Bioscience Corp.’s (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) patented DehydraTECH™ drug delivery platform has been confirmed in analysis of a second generation lab study on 40 rats…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 1:36 pm

CryptoCurrencyWire Reports on Successful Coinvention Blockchain Conference

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today provides a recap of happenings at Coinvention 2018 Philadelphia, a premier blockchain conference that took place Aug. 30-31 at the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CCW attended the convention as a gold sponsor and also served as the official newswire of the event. Coinvention brought together a veritable “who’s who” of entrepreneurs and visionaries in the space, with some of the biggest names in the industry attending as speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Jonathan Keim, director of communications for CCW, was privileged to take part in the first panel discussion of…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 1:29 pm

Sugarmade, Inc. (SGMD) Establishing Strong Position in Billion-Dollar Hemp Industry

Sugarmade announces $1 million investment in hemp company growing ultra-high CBD industrial hemp Sugarmade CEO becomes Hempistry advisor, shareholder ‘Lucrative’ supply agreement offers tremendous opportunity in fast-growing sector One of the largest publicly traded hydroponics supply companies, Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) is joining the ranks of savvy businesses that have chosen to enter the burgeoning hemp market. Last year, the U.S. hemp industry topped out at an impressive $820 million in revenue, and that total is expected to reach more than $1 billion by the end of 2018, with a 14 percent compound annual growth rate forecast through 2022. Sugarmade…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 12:29 pm

Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) Enters the Cannabis Market with New Product Line

Enters the $7.7B cannabis market with new product line HempFX™ Introduced three new proprietary blends of hemp-derived cannabinoid products Official launch will take place in October 2018 Over 20 years ago, Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ: YGYI) was founded around one central question: How can we live younger, longer? Since then, YGYI has prided itself on developing the highest quality and most well-researched nutritional products. Now a leading omni-direct lifestyle company, YGYI is putting people on a holistic path to better health. Already offering products in the eight top selling retail categories (health/nutrition, home/family, food/beverage (including coffee), spa/beauty, fashion, essential oils, photo and…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 11:29 am

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) Displays Scale as it Reports Q2 2018 Results

Scaling up to become the largest organic cannabis brand in the world Grow facilities in Canada, Denmark and Jamaica to produce 195,000 kg of cannabis annually Announced $25.8 million acquisition of HemPoland adds gateway to huge European market Ecommerce giant Shopify to build online sales platform With the release of its Q2 2018 results, a sterling performance by The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TSX: TGOD) (OTCQX: TGODF) is on display (http://nnw.fm/YOj9O). The string of achievements announced in the report shows that the company, a producer of organic, pesticide-free medical cannabis, is well on its way to realizing management’s vision…

TuesdaySep 04, 2018 3:00 pm

FinovateFall to Highlight AI and Blockchain in Fintech with Keynote Speech by Alex Tapscott

FinovateFall will feature 1,500+ attendees, 100+ expert speakers and 80+ companies addressing cutting edge banking and financial technology trends in demo format Conference advantage will be speed; demo projects will be presented in only seven minutes, with no slides or video allowed Special discount tickets are available for reservations until September 14, 2018, at http://nnw.fm/Pspg6; discounts are also available for groups, startups and government entities FinovateFall will present the future of fintech live on stage in a high-speed format. Presenters will have just seven quick minutes, without slides or video, to demo their new technology projects. The conference will be held…

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