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ThursdayOct 11, 2018 9:19 am

Argentina Proving to be a Land of Opportunity for Marifil Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: MFM) (OTCQB: MFMLF)

Marifil Mines’ primary exploration goals involve high-demand gold, lithium and cobalt targets Argentina is the third-largest gold producer in South America and anticipates most of its geological potential has yet to be tapped Canada-based Marifil has numerous project sites throughout Argentina in search for gold, lithium, cobalt, nickel, platinum, silver, phosphate and potassium Argentina’s nascent mining industry is proving to be a land of opportunity for Canadian explorer Marifil Mines Ltd. (TSX.V: MFM) (OTCQB: MFMLF), which has projects established throughout the country and most recently has been evaluating the gold and silver prospects of its property in the country’s southeastern…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 2:33 pm

Blockchain Shift: Where Technology Meets Expertise

Blockchain Shift will be held in Miami on October 11-12, 2018 Conference will feature keynote addresses, top-tier panel discussions and fireside chats Its mission is to raise awareness of distributed ledger technology The Blockchain Shift Conference, taking place in Miami, Florida, on October 11-12, 2018, at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, is where distinguished thought leaders and experts will convene to gain further awareness and education on the transformative power of blockchain technology. Blockchain Shift’s mission is to raise awareness of distributed ledger technology, and the conference will feature a series of discussions and networking opportunities. Distributed ledger technology represents…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 12:47 pm

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Infuses Cannabis Industry, Delivers Results with Innovative Drug Delivery Platform

Global legal cannabis market projected to surpass $146 billion by end of 2025 Cannabinoid-infused edibles, concentrates represent fastest-growing segment of industry Lexaria’s patented technology improves bio-absorption and bioavailability of active ingredients while masking unpleasant taste Lucrative licensing business model includes agreements to enhance cannabinoid (CBD) delivery before year-end 2018 Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) and its proprietary technology found in the company’s drug delivery platform DehydraTECH has application for several subsets of the cannabis industry and other pharmacological verticals. As a technology proven to deliver increased intestinal absorption rates and higher bioavailability for a number of bioactive compounds,…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 12:28 pm

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) Moves Forward in Developing As-Needed Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

Company signs a worldwide licensing agreement with Pherin Pharmaceuticals for the development and commercialization of a Phase 3-ready CNS drug candidate for as-needed treatment of social anxiety disorder Untreated social anxiety disorder has a significant impact on a person’s overall quality of life Clinical studies support the potential of PH94B to be a superior treatment alternative for SAD due to the demonstrated rapid onset of efficacy, route of administration, as-needed dosing convenience and excellent safety profile VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTGN) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new generation medicines for depression and other central nervous system (CNS) diseases and…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 12:00 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (CIIX) CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. Sets December Launch for CBD Hemp-Infused Rice Wine, Sees it as ‘Sales Driver’

CIIX’s wholly owned foreign enterprise, CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd. (CBD Biotech), will debut new private label wine at peak period for liquor sales in China Company recorded sales of $2.35 million for FY2018, up 41 percent from $1.66 million the prior year Summer Yun, CEO of CBD Biotech, anticipates greater volume during the top sales season for liquor ChineseInvestors.com, Inc.’s (OTCQB: CIIX) CBD Biotech, a wholly owned foreign enterprise, plans to debut a CBD hemp-infused rice wine in December, during China’s peak holiday/festival season that includes Christmas, New Year’s, and Spring Festival (http://nnw.fm/Y7T4f). In a news release, Warren Wang, CEO…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 11:32 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) to Launch Third Party Bank Processing Service in Russia

A partnership with Sputnik Bank in Russia will enable the provision of third party bank processing services to local banks Regulatory approval and completion of the agreement are expected in the final quarter of 2018 Net Element is the only Nasdaq-listed U.S. company that stands to benefit from the Russian electronic payment expansion Global technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) recently announced a partnership with Sputnik Bank in Russia that’s aimed at offering third party bank processing to other banks in the country. As the October 2 announcement states, Net Element will get 25 percent of…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 11:18 am

DEA Decision to Remove Some Cannabidiol from Most Restrictive Class of Controlled Substances May Have Far-Reaching Impact on the CBD Market

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) ruling enables physicians to prescribe Epidiolex, a non-synthetic cannabis-derived medicine from United Kingdom-grown cannabis Cannabis entrepreneurs applaud the decision, even though it only applies to that specific drug; DEA decision requires approval of medications by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Several other CBD medications are in the pipeline for consideration by the FDA; move is seen as legitimizing the industry and changing it to traditional distribution of prescription-to-drug store The DEA decision to approve the first non-synthetic CBD-derived drug, Epidiolex, and remove it from the agency’s most restrictive class of controlled substances…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 10:53 am

Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (GRYN) Acquires Canna Brands Portfolio

The three online platforms provide a strategic step forward in advancing the company’s business model by creating tools to introduce the existing portfolio brands into vertical markets Again the company is setting itself apart by further demonstrating a unique business approach toward advancing operations and creating value in the sector The acquisition portfolio has the potential to generate substantial revenues on its own Full-scope premium cannabis company Green Hygienics Holdings Inc. (OTC: GRYN) recently announced that it has acquired the Canna Brands Portfolio. This acquisition centers on three core products: Cannagram, Myijuana and The CoursePro Academy. The full press release…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 9:00 am

Exponential Increase in EVs Drives New Cobalt Supply Chains

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Supply anxieties and ethical concerns are clouding the otherwise seemingly sunny drive to automobile electrification. The world is already awash in mobile devices and is rapidly moving to enhanced electrical grids and electric vehicle (EV) ubiquity. However, the indispensable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery — vital for gadgets, grid storage and electric propulsion — also requires cobalt to retain and discharge electricity. Lithium is plentiful and easily mined; cobalt is the conundrum that has manufacturers of battery-dependent products most worried. EV sales projected to explode to 30 million units by 2030. Cobalt — critical for Li-ion batteries — is…

WednesdayOct 10, 2018 9:00 am

Athleisure Wear Is Crushing It on the Street

NetworkNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Fashion trends are constantly changing. What’s popular one day may not be the next. Athletic wear styles rarely change, but athleisure wear is changing the entire market and creating lucrative new revenue streams for businesses that take part in this exciting new segment. Athletic wear sales have grown by a whopping 61 percent since 2007. Morgan Stanley forecasts sales of $355 billion by 2021, up from $290 billion now. Celebrity marketing partnerships boost companies’ social media profiles. Athleisure wear revolves around a company like RYU’s ability to combine workout-ready clothing with comfort and global appeal. The modern…

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