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ThursdayNov 09, 2017 3:10 pm

Could Skinvisible (SKVI) Have the Answer to a Potential New Global Flu Pandemic?

Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is making confident steps toward the large-scale distribution of its hand sanitizer in China Clinical studies show that frequent hand sanitization is the only effective non-pharmaceutical measure for influenza prevention Worries about the spread of avian influenza and its high mortality rate have triggered the introduction of more rigorous prophylactic measures and market growth H7N9 (a type of avian influenza virus) could be the one to cause the next global flu pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns (http://nnw.fm/Aj1UB). Luckily, the flu prophylactic market is already offering some adequate options, and DermSafe® by Skinvisible, Inc. (OTCQB: SKVI)…

ThursdayNov 09, 2017 1:05 pm

Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF) at Epicenter of Global Clean Energy Revolution

World demand for lithium expected to increase 300% by 2025 Global lithium compounds market projected to reach U.S. $5.87 billion by 2020 Electric vehicles are on track to take 54% of new car sales by 2040 Exploration of Bristol Lake Project reveals excellent lithium-bearing brine harvest potential Standard Lithium Ltd. (TSX.V: SLL) (FRA: S5L) (OTCQX: STLHF), a Canadian energy exploration and development company, is aggressively working to fill the increasing demand for lithium as it focuses on its Bristol Dry lake lithium brine project located in California’s Mojave Desert. As a junior mining company, Standard Lithium is building one of…

ThursdayNov 09, 2017 9:00 am

Electric Vehicles Demand & Ethical Concerns of Congo Present Opportunity for Cobalt Companies focused on North America

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In July 2017, France and Britain declared their intention to prohibit the sale of cars operating on fossil fuels by 2040 (http://nnw.fm/PnY5f), opening the door for automotive manufacturers to focus their future developments on electric vehicles (EVs). Cobalt is a critical element of the lithium-ion batteries used in EVs, and investors are starting to take notice that increasing demand for electric cars will likely push cobalt into a supply deficit, sending prices of the metal higher. As a result, cobalt producers are employing their expertise in geosciences and exploration to develop current mining assets and search for…

ThursdayNov 09, 2017 9:00 am

Backwardation in Zinc Market Signals Strong Demand and Tightening Supplies

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Zinc is in a bull market. Over the past two years, global supplies of the metal have fallen by 3-4% while demand has continued to rise. In recent months, the resulting price increases have been accelerating. One-year spot zinc trading at $1,000 per pound in June 2017 is now near $1,500 per pound, according to KITCO data (http://nnw.fm/53yPa). That 50-percent increase has led to a market condition known as backwardation, when spot prices rise above current futures prices. With backwardation signaling strong demand and tightening supplies, proactive miners like Zinc One Resources, Inc. (OTC: ZZZOF) (Z.CA) (Zinc…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 3:29 pm

Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (GRCK) to Debut CannaBio Salve in Las Vegas at MJBizCon, November 14-17, through Subsidiary Eqova Life Sciences

Clinical-grade salve is designed for topical skin use and contains full spectrum hemp oil, menthol, and essential oils; it is developed to treat minor skin irritations and tight or sore muscles Eqova will distribute salve to patients through licensed health practitioners Marijuana Business Conference (MJBizCon) is the industry’s premier and largest trade show, generating for Eqova an audience of potentially thousands of cannabis-related executives Grey Cloak Tech, Inc. (OTCQB: GRCK), through subsidiary Eqova Life Sciences, will introduce CannaBio Salve at the Marijuana Business Conference (MJBizCon), to be held November 14-17 in Las Vegas (http://nnw.fm/nX3w4). Per the announcement, it is the…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 2:38 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQB: LXRP) Boosts Revenue by Out-Licensing Patented Technology to Third-Party Partners

High-margin licensing royalties of 5-10% of gross sales of its patented bioscience technology and process are an attractive valuation builder; LXRP sees more licensing opportunities in 2018 LXRP’s technology is patented in the U.S. and Australia; company has national/regional filings pending in 44 countries Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQB: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) generates revenue by out-licensing its patented global technology related to ingestion of edible cannabinoids at a rate of 5-10% of gross sales to its third-party partners. LXRP has also expanded its process of improved and faster inhalation by the body of fat-soluble vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in pain…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 2:35 pm

Cache Elite Inc. (ILUS) Brings Human Interaction Back into Online Travel Services Through TripWitz

TripWitz offers innovative services in the online travel market Free online help from specialist travel agents Travel services offered to more than 20,000 global destinations In recent years, online travel agencies have become more impersonal and less user-friendly, offering endless permutations for flights, accommodation, activities and transportation that have turned vacation planning into a nightmare. Visitors to these sites are suffering from the frustration of information overload, and many do not have the time to wade through it all to plan their vacations. As a result, many travelers are turning to traditional travel agents to assist. The MMGY Global Portrait…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 11:34 am

LottoGopher Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: LTTGF) (CSE: LOTO) (FRA: 2LG) Creates Friendships Among Lottery Players

Helps lottery players social network with other players to form game pools Company expects to reach nearly half the United States by end of 2018 Famed Star Trek, Priceline actor William Shatner acts as company spokesman California residents playing the MEGA Million, Powerball and Super Lotto Plus lotteries may now find it easier than ever to team up with other lottery players in the hope of bettering their chances of winning, thanks to a publicly traded online service that brokers ticket purchases for customers who don’t want to wait in line themselves, or who may not know other players willing…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 9:00 am

Producers Aim to Address Growing Global Zinc Deficit amid Price Surge, Rising Demand

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Zinc is used for various applications in many industries, including construction, oil & gas, power generation, automotive and shipbuilding. It is also used to produce zinc oxide, a constituent of many diverse products including nuclear reactors, solar cells, sunscreen, multivitamins and fertilizer. Fully 50 percent of the world’s zinc is used in galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion, which makes it highly prized by countries engaged in infrastructure development. Amid heightened demand, Mining.com (http://nnw.fm/9jaWx) reports that zinc prices have surged by 78 percent since 2016, have increased 286 percent in the last two years, and currently stand at…

WednesdayNov 08, 2017 9:00 am

Cannabis Biotechs Could be Big Pharma’s Latest M&A Focus

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: In late October, President Donald Trump called the ongoing opioid epidemic the “worst drug crisis in American history” before declaring it a public health emergency and pledging the nation’s full resolve in overcoming it. These efforts could mark a changing of the tides as they relate to opioid painkillers, and Big Pharma is already eyeing its next moves. As reported by Reuters in June of this year, a handful of major drug makers are exploring M&A opportunities within the cannabis-based pain reliever market in hopes of cashing in on rising demand for opioid substitutes and a variety…

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