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Psychedelic Laws and Investments May Follow Cannabis’ Success

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Will Investors Experience a Quicker High in Psychedelics as Cannabis Creates the “Model”?

 

Will the legalization of psychedelic drugs for medical and recreational use unfold rapidly, similar to states where marijuana laws have changed? This is a question many investors, business owners, would-be business owners, stressed, and would-be recreational users are asking. There are already definable hints as to the answer to this question; many of them are presented here.

Short History of Legalization

A number of U.S. cities decriminalized the possession of plant- and fungi-based psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms, just a couple of years ago (2019). The first was Denver, CO, in 2019. The first state to legalize psilocybin “magic mushrooms” for therapeutic use was Oregon. This was a voter lead move during the 2020 November election. When all the ballots were counted, voters had approved the psychedelic substance and also approved a separate measure to legalize possession of all drugs. California may soon follow Oregon. On June 1, their state Senate approved a bill that would allow possession and personal use of various psychedelic substances which include: psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, DMT, MDMA, mescaline, and ibogaine. The measure has not yet been voted on by the state Assembly. Whether it will be approved by the Assembly and then signed by the Governor is not certain.

 

 

Why Now?

The impetus for this new momentum in psychedelics is twofold.

First, there is solid science and growing data identifying therapeutic uses for psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs. The progression and results of the data are such that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted psilocybin ” breakthrough therapy” status. This designation provides a green light to those looking to research its use for “serious conditions.” This led to Johns Hopkins University, in late 2019 to launch the “Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research.” The Center studies how psychedelic compounds affect our brains.

Second, decades of fighting the “war on drugs” has done little to reduce drug use, while it has filled prisons. It can be argued that prison time genuinely ruins lives, while the impact of some drugs they are doing time for is still unknown. The “First Step Act” signed by President Trump in 2018 brought attention to this as the act reduces sentences for certain drug crimes.

 

Changes Around the U.S.

While the California Senate and a majority of Oregon voters have taken the most notable steps, other states have been experimenting with the idea of reducing the burden on their legal system while potentially opening the door to breakthrough therapies.  The path forward for these states is largely in the early stage of “studies” to determine position. The more significant steps by states are outlined below:

  • New York – Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill on June 1 to create a “Psychedelic Research Institute.” Its initial findings are due by Dec. 1, 2021.
  • Connecticut – Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill on June 7, 2021, to permit psilocybin research in his state. The bill calls for the creation of a “working group” charged with reporting its findings to the Connecticut general assembly by Jan. 1, 2022.
  • Texas – Governor Greg Abbott allowed a bill authorizing the study of psilocybin to become law without his signature on June 7, 2021. One driver of the decision is the preliminary findings that psilocybin has been effective in treating military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • New Jersey – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill in February 2021 lowering the penalties for possession of up to one ounce of mushrooms in his state.
  • Maine – the House of Representatives on June 17, 2021, approved a bill to decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs. That measure has not yet gone to the state Senate for a vote.  

 

Will Psychedelics Be the “New Cannabis” for Investors?

Investors got their first dose of once illicit substances with cannabis and recognize the potential highs. For speculators to view psychedelics in a similar vein and anticipate desirable results would seem to follow – and the numbers are somewhat exhilarating.

A study, released in June 2020 by Data Bridge Research, predicted that a new “psychedelics sector” could grow at a CAGR of 16.3% and continue to become a $6.85 billion industry by 2027. Considering there is no indication as to whether the California or Maine legislation will move beyond its state’s Senate and be signed makes such predictions seem dubious. However, it is certain that there is a higher level of acceptance by today’s leaders and the public at large. It is also expected that like other new industries, moving from “counterculture” to mainstream will be a long strange trip full of unexpected realizations and maybe substantial reward.

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Acceptance of Psychedelics for Wellness and Recreation

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Sources:

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/mushroom-market-size-worth-95-073500098.html

https://thenewsstation.com/texas-to-study-psychedelics-even-as-gov-abbott-refused-to-sign-measure/

https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/20210218-senator-wiener-introduces-legislation-decriminalize-possession-and-personal-use

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2021/06/will-psychedelic-drugs-become-legal.html?DCMP=cons_times:nwl:2021july:gen:body

https://www.openpr.com/news/2068844/psychedelic-drugs-market-2020-to-grow-at-16-3-cagr-by-2027

https://drugpolicy.org/press-release/2018/12/president-trump-signs-first-step-act-law

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/psychedelic-drugs-market-projected-to-reach-6-85-billion-by-2027–301082594.html

 

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Wednesday March 3, 2021

Chris McCann – CEO & President


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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect and celebrate. The Company’s business platform features our all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery® and Simply Chocolate®. We also offer top-quality steaks and chops from Stock Yards®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco?, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; and DesignPac GiftsSM, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was named to the Forbes 2021 Best Small Companies List. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com or follow @1800FLOWERSInc on Twitter.
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ACCO Brands (ACCO)
Wednesday December 16 @ 1:00pm EDT

Boris Elisman – CEO & President

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ACCO Brands Corporation designs, manufactures, sources, markets, and sells office products, academic supplies, and calendar products primarily in the United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico. It operates through three segments: ACCO Brands North America, ACCO Brands EMEA, and ACCO Brands International. The company offers office products, such as stapling, binding and laminating equipment, and related consumable supplies, as well as shredders and whiteboards; and academic products, including notebooks, folders, decorative calendars, and stationery products. It also provides private label products, as well as business machine maintenance and repair services. The company offers its business, academic, and calendar product lines under the Artline, AT-A-GLANCE, Derwent, Esselte, Five Star, GBC, Hilroy, Leitz, Marbig, Mead, NOBO, Quartet, Rapid, Rexel, Swingline, Tilibra, Wilson Jones, and other brand names. In addition, it designs, sources, distributes, markets, and sells accessories for laptop and desktop computers, and tablets comprising security products; input devices, such as presenters, mice, and trackballs; ergonomic aids, including foot and wrist rests; docking stations; and other personal computers and tablet accessories under the Kensington, Microsaver, and ClickSafe brand names. The company sells its products to consumers and commercial end-users primarily through resellers, including traditional office supply resellers, wholesalers, mass merchandisers, and retailers, as well as directly to consumers through on-line and direct mail. ACCO Brands Corporation is headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
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FAT Brands (FAT)
Tuesday December 15

Andrew Wiederhorn – CEO & President

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FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. The Company currently owns nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises over 700 units worldwide.
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Palladium One Mining (NKORF)(PDM:CA)
Thursday December 10

Derrick Weyrauch – President & CEO

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Palladium One Mining Inc is a palladium dominant, PGE, nickel, copper exploration and development company. Its assets consist of the Lantinen Koillismaa and Kostonjarvi PGE-Cu-Ni projects, located in north-central Finland and the Tyko Ni-Cu-PGE and Disraeli PGE-Ni-Cu properties in Ontario, Canada. LK is targeting disseminated sulphide along 38 kilometers of favorable basal contact. The KS project is targeting massive sulphide within a 20,000-hectare land package covering a regional scale gravity and magnetic geophysical anomaly. Tyko is a 13,000-hectare project targeting disseminated and massive sulphide in a highly metamorphosed Archean terrain. Disraeli is a 2,500-hectare project targeting PGE-rich disseminated and massive sulphide in a highly productive Proterozoic mid-continent rift.
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Neovasc (NVCN)
Tuesday December 8

Fred Colen – President & CEO

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Neovasc Inc is a specialty medical device company. The company develops, manufactures and markets products for the rapidly growing cardiovascular marketplace. Its products include the Tiara for the transcatheter treatment of mitral valve disease and the Neovasc Reducer for the treatment of refractory angina. Neovasc is developing the Tiara for the treatment of mitral valve disease. Neovasc operates its business in one segment.
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Aurania Resources (AUIAF)(ARU:CA)
Wednesday December 2

Keith Barron – CEO & Richard Spencer – President

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Aurania Resources Ltd. is a Canada-based junior mining exploration company engaged in the identification, evaluation, acquisition, and exploration of mineral property interests, with a focus on precious metals and copper. Its flagship asset, The Lost Cities-Cutucu Project, is in southeastern Ecuador in the Province of Morona-Santiago. The company also has several minor projects in Switzerland.
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Type-1 Diabetes – The Beginning of the End; Close to a Cure
Tuesday November 24

A Panel of World Experts Breaks it all Down

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In 1988 Dr. Camillo Ricordi revolutionized a method of transplantation of islet cells (cells that produce insulin) which remains the gold standard for human pancreas processing today. The problem is, like with so many other types of transplantation, the body often rejects the new cells. All that could change with the introduction of this anti-rejection antibody – Novus Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NVUS) – CD40/CD40L – FDA Phase II.
Join Dr. Ricordi and his world-class panel of experts who will weigh-in on the likelihood of this medical breakthrough. They’ll also look at what the future may hold for investors in the technology, and those who are considering an investment. It’s T1D-Day, with the hopeful surrender of this debilitating disease just around the corner
InPlay Oil (IPOOF)(IPO:CA)
Monday November 23

Douglas Bartole – CEO & President

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InPlay Oil is a junior oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Alberta focused on light oil production. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. The common shares of InPlay trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol IPO and the OTCQZ Exchange under the symbol IPOOF.
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One Stop Systems (OSS)
Thursday November 19

David Raun – CEO & John Morrison – CFO

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One Stop Systems Inc is a US-based company which is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high-end systems for high performance computing (HPC) applications. The company offers custom servers, compute accelerators, solid-state storage arrays and system expansion systems. The product line of the company includes GPU Appliances, GPU Expansion, GPUs and co-processors, Flash storage arrays, Flash storage expansion, Servers, Disk Arrays, Desktop computing appliances, accessories and parts. The company delivers high-end technology to customers through the sale of equipment and software for use on their premises or through remote cloud access to secure data centers housing technology.
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Lineage Cell Therapeutics (LCTX)
Tuesday November 10

Brian Culley – CEO & Brandi Roberts – CFO

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Lineage Cell Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cell therapies for unmet medical needs. Lineage’s programs are based on its robust proprietary cell-based therapy platform and associated in-house development and manufacturing capabilities. With this platform Lineage develops and manufactures specialized, terminally differentiated human cells from its pluripotent and progenitor cell starting materials. These differentiated cells are developed to either replace or support cells that are dysfunctional or absent due to degenerative disease or traumatic injury or administered as a means of helping the body mount an effective immune response to cancer. Lineage’s clinical programs are in markets with billion dollar opportunities and include three allogeneic (“off-the-shelf”) product candidates: (i) OpRegen®, a retinal pigment epithelium transplant therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the developed world; (ii) OPC1, an oligodendrocyte progenitor cell therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of acute spinal cord injuries; and (iii) VAC, an allogeneic dendritic cell therapy platform for immuno-oncology and infectious disease, currently in clinical development for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
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Dyadic International (DYAI)
Wednesday October 14

Mark Emalfarb – President & CEO

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Dyadic International, Inc. is a global biotechnology company which is developing what it believes will be a potentially significant biopharmaceutical gene expression platform based on the industrially proven hyper productive engineered fungus Thermothelomyces heterothallica (formerly Myceliophthora thermophila), named C1.

The C1 microorganism, which enables the development and large scale manufacture of low cost proteins, has the potential to be further developed into a safe and efficient expression system that may help speed up the development, lower production costs and improve the performance of biologic vaccines and drugs at flexible commercial scales. Dyadic is using the C1 technology and other technologies to conduct research, development and commercial activities for the development and manufacturing of human and animal vaccines and drugs, such as virus like particles (VLPs) and antigens, monoclonal antibodies, Fab antibody fragments, Fc-Fusion proteins, biosimilars and/or biobetters, and other therapeutic proteins. Dyadic pursues research and development collaborations, licensing arrangements and other commercial opportunities with its partners and collaborators to leverage the value and benefits of these technologies in development and manufacture of biopharmaceuticals. In particular, as the aging population grows in developed and undeveloped countries, Dyadic believes the C1 technology may help bring biologic vaccines, drugs and other biologic products to market faster, in greater volumes, at lower cost, and with new properties to drug developers and manufacturers, and improve access and cost to patients and the healthcare system, but most importantly save lives.

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PDS Biotechnology (PDSB)
Tuesday October 6

Frank Bedu-Addo, Ph.D. – CEO

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PDS Biotechnology Corp operates as a clinical stage biotechnology company, principally involved in drug discovery in the United States. It is primarily engaged in the treatment of various early-stage and late-stage cancers, including head and neck cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, anal cancer, and other cancers. Its products are based on the proprietary Versamune platform technology, which activates and directs the human immune system to unleash a powerful and targeted attack against cancer cells.
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Comstock Mining (LODE)
Thursday October 1 1:00pm EDT

Corrado De Gasperis – CEO

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Comstock Mining Inc. is a Nevada-based, gold and silver mining company with extensive, contiguous property in the Comstock District and is an emerging leader in sustainable, responsible mining. The Company began acquiring properties in the Comstock District in 2003. Since then, the Company has consolidated a significant portion of the Comstock District, amassed the single largest known repository of historical and current geological data on the Comstock region, secured permits, built an infrastructure and completed its first phase of production. The Company continues evaluating and acquiring properties inside and outside the district expanding its footprint and exploring all of our existing and prospective opportunities for further exploration, development and mining. The near term goal of our business plan is to maximize intrinsic stockholder value realized, per share, by continuing to acquire mineralized and potentially mineralized properties, exploring, developing and validating qualified resources and reserves (proven and probable) that enable the commercial development of our operations through extended, long-lived mine plans that are economically feasible and socially responsible.
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Energy Fuels (UUUU)
Wednesday September 23

Mark Chalmers – CEO & President

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Energy Fuels is the largest uranium producer in the U.S. and holds more production capacity and uranium resources than any other U.S. producer. The Company also produces vanadium. Headquartered in Colorado, Energy Fuels holds three of America’s key uranium production centers: the White Mesa Mill in Utah, the Nichols Ranch ISR Facility in Wyoming, and the Alta Mesa ISR Facility in Texas. The producing White Mesa Mill is the only conventional uranium mill in the U.S. and has a licensed capacity of 8 million pounds of U3O8 per year. Nichols Ranch is in production and has a licensed capacity of 2 million pounds of U3O8 per year. Alta Mesa is currently on standby. Energy Fuels also owns several licensed and developed uranium and vanadium mines on standby and other projects in development.
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Gevo Inc. (GEVO)
Monday September 14

Patrick Gruber – CEO

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Gevo Inc is a renewable chemicals and biofuels company engaged in the development and commercialization of alternatives to petroleum-based products based on isobutanol produced from renewable feedstocks. Its operating segments are the Gevo segment and the Gevo Development/Agri-Energy segment. By its segments, it is involved in research and development activities related to the future production of isobutanol, including the development of its biocatalysts, the production and sale of biojet fuel, its Retrofit process and the next generation of chemicals and biofuels that will be based on its isobutanol technology. Gevo Development/Agri-Energy is the key revenue generating segment which involves the operation of the Luverne Facility and production of ethanol, isobutanol and related products.
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Genprex (GNPX)
Thursday September 10

Rodney Varner – CEO

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Genprex Inc is a U.S.-based clinical-stage gene therapy company. It is engaged in developing a new approach to treating cancer based on its novel proprietary technology platform, including initial product candidate, Oncoprex immunogene therapy. Oncoprex, which has a multimodal mechanism of action whereby it interrupts cell signaling pathways that cause replication and proliferation of cancer cells, re-establishes pathways for apoptosis in cancer cells and modulates the immune response against cancer cells.
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CoreCivic (CXW)
Wednesday August 26

Damon Hininger – President & CEO | David Garfinkle – CFO

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CoreCivic is a diversified government solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, a growing network of residential reentry centers to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. We are a publicly traded real estate investment trust and the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities. We also believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by U.S. government agencies. The Company has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 35 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good.
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Golden Predator Mining (NTGSF)(GPY:CA)
Thursday August 20

Janet Lee-Sheriff – CEO | William Sheriff – Executive Chairman

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Golden Predator Mining Corp is a Canada based exploration stage company engaged in the business of acquiring and exploring mineral properties. It owns properties primarily in Yukon, Canada. Some of the company’s projects located in Yukon are the 3 Aces, Sprogge, Reef, Brewery Creek, Marg, Sonora Gulch, Grew Creek, Upper Hyland and others.
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Newrange Gold Corp. (NRGOF)
Wednesday August 12

Robert Archer – CEO

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Newrange Gold Corp., headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a precious metals exploration and development company focused on near to intermediate term production opportunities in favorable jurisdictions including Nevada, Colorado and Ontario. The company’s high-potential flagship Pamlico Project represents a high-grade epithermal gold system located in Nevada’s Walker Lane trend. The North Birch Project, located in the northwestern corner of the Birch-Uchi Greenstone Belt in the Red Lake Mining District of Ontario, includes the Western Fold and contiguous H Lake properties. The shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker NRG, the OTCQB under the ticker NRGOF and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSX) under the ticker X6C.
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Sierra Metals (SMTS)
Thursday July 30

Luis Marchese – CEO

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Sierra Metals Inc is a precious and base metals producer in Latin America. The company acquires, explores, extracts, and produces mineral concentrates consisting of silver, copper, lead, zinc and gold in Mexico and Peru. Its activity includes the operation of the Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and the Bolivar and Cusi mines in Mexico. Yauricocha is an underground polymetallic mine using the sublevel block caving and cut-and-fill mining methods. Bolivar is a copper-silver-zinc-gold underground mine using room-and-pillar mining method. The majority of the revenue is earned by selling of the mineral concentrates to its customers in Peru.
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DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC)
Wednesday July 22

Zachary Parker – President & CEO | Kathryn Johnbull – CFO


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DLH Holdings Corp is a provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing and program management solutions in the United States. The company offers services to several government agencies which include the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Defense and other government agencies. It operates primarily through prime contracts and also derives its revenue from agencies of the federal government, primarily as a prime contractor but also as a subcontractor to other Federal prime contractors.
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company (GLDD)
Wednesday July 15

Lasse Petterson – CEO & President | Mark Marinko – SVP & CFO

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp is a provider of dredging services in the United States. The company’s only operating segment is Dredging. Dredging involves the enhancement or preservation of navigability of waterways or the protection of shorelines through the removal or replenishment of soil, sand or rock. Its projects portfolio includes Coastal Restoration, Coastal Protection, Port expansion, and others.
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Indonesia Energy Corp. (INDO)
Wednesday July 8

Frank Ingriselli – President

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Indonesia Energy Corp Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Indonesia. It holds two oil and gas assets through its subsidiaries in Indonesia: one producing block (the Kruh Block) and one exploration block (the Citarum Block). The Kruh Block is located to the northwest of Pendopo, Pali, South Sumatra. The Citarum Block is located to the south of Jakarta.
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Ely Gold Royalties (ELYGF) (ELY:CA)
Wednesday June 17

Trey Wasser – President, CEO and Director

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Ely Gold Royalties Inc. is a Nevada focused gold royalty company. Its current portfolio includes royalties at some of Nevada’s largest gold mines, including Jerritt Canyon, Goldstrike and Marigold as well as the Fenelon property in Quebec, operated by Wallbridge Mining. Ely Gold’s royalty portfolio includes several advanced projects that are scheduled for production by 2023. The Company continues to actively seek opportunities to purchase producing or near-term producing royalties. Ely Gold is also generating development royalties through property sales on projects that are located at or near producing mines. Management believes that due to the Company’s ability to locate and purchase third-party royalties, its successful strategy of organically creating royalties and its gold focus, Ely Gold offers shareholders a low-risk leverage to gold prices and low-cost access to long-term gold royalties.
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Psychedelic Laws and Investments May Follow Cannabis Success

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Will Investors Experience a Quicker High in Psychedelics as Cannabis Creates the “Model”?

 

Will the legalization of psychedelic drugs for medical and recreational use unfold rapidly, similar to states where marijuana laws have changed? This is a question many investors, business owners, would-be business owners, stressed, and would-be recreational users are asking. There are already definable hints as to the answer to this question; many of them are presented here.

Short History of Legalization

A number of U.S. cities decriminalized the possession of plant- and fungi-based psychedelics, including psilocybin mushrooms, just a couple of years ago (2019). The first was Denver, CO, in 2019. The first state to legalize psilocybin “magic mushrooms” for therapeutic use was Oregon. This was a voter lead move during the 2020 November election. When all the ballots were counted, voters had approved the psychedelic substance and also approved a separate measure to legalize possession of all drugs. California may soon follow Oregon. On June 1, their state Senate approved a bill that would allow possession and personal use of various psychedelic substances which include: psilocybin, LSD, ketamine, DMT, MDMA, mescaline, and ibogaine. The measure has not yet been voted on by the state Assembly. Whether it will be approved by the Assembly and then signed by the Governor is not certain.

 

 

Why Now?

The impetus for this new momentum in psychedelics is twofold.

First, there is solid science and growing data identifying therapeutic uses for psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs. The progression and results of the data are such that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted psilocybin ” breakthrough therapy” status. This designation provides a green light to those looking to research its use for “serious conditions.” This led to Johns Hopkins University, in late 2019 to launch the “Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness Research.” The Center studies how psychedelic compounds affect our brains.

Second, decades of fighting the “war on drugs” has done little to reduce drug use, while it has filled prisons. It can be argued that prison time genuinely ruins lives, while the impact of some drugs they are doing time for is still unknown. The “First Step Act” signed by President Trump in 2018 brought attention to this as the act reduces sentences for certain drug crimes.

 

Changes Around the U.S.

While the California Senate and a majority of Oregon voters have taken the most notable steps, other states have been experimenting with the idea of reducing the burden on their legal system while potentially opening the door to breakthrough therapies.  The path forward for these states is largely in the early stage of “studies” to determine position. The more significant steps by states are outlined below:

  • New York – Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal introduced a bill on June 1 to create a “Psychedelic Research Institute.” Its initial findings are due by Dec. 1, 2021.
  • Connecticut – Governor Ned Lamont signed a bill on June 7, 2021, to permit psilocybin research in his state. The bill calls for the creation of a “working group” charged with reporting its findings to the Connecticut general assembly by Jan. 1, 2022.
  • Texas – Governor Greg Abbott allowed a bill authorizing the study of psilocybin to become law without his signature on June 7, 2021. One driver of the decision is the preliminary findings that psilocybin has been effective in treating military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
  • New Jersey – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill in February 2021 lowering the penalties for possession of up to one ounce of mushrooms in his state.
  • Maine – the House of Representatives on June 17, 2021, approved a bill to decriminalize possession of all currently illicit drugs. That measure has not yet gone to the state Senate for a vote.  

 

Will Psychedelics Be the “New Cannabis” for Investors?

Investors got their first dose of once illicit substances with cannabis and recognize the potential highs. For speculators to view psychedelics in a similar vein and anticipate desirable results would seem to follow – and the numbers are somewhat exhilarating.

A study, released in June 2020 by Data Bridge Research, predicted that a new “psychedelics sector” could grow at a CAGR of 16.3% and continue to become a $6.85 billion industry by 2027. Considering there is no indication as to whether the California or Maine legislation will move beyond its state’s Senate and be signed makes such predictions seem dubious. However, it is certain that there is a higher level of acceptance by today’s leaders and the public at large. It is also expected that like other new industries, moving from “counterculture” to mainstream will be a long strange trip full of unexpected realizations and maybe substantial reward.

Suggested Reading:



Acceptance of Psychedelics for Wellness and Recreation

The Future of Cannabis Crosses Many Industries





The Future of Cannabis Crosses Many Industries

Managing Investment Portfolio Risk

 

Sources:

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/mushroom-market-size-worth-95-073500098.html

https://thenewsstation.com/texas-to-study-psychedelics-even-as-gov-abbott-refused-to-sign-measure/

https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/20210218-senator-wiener-introduces-legislation-decriminalize-possession-and-personal-use

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2021/06/will-psychedelic-drugs-become-legal.html?DCMP=cons_times:nwl:2021july:gen:body

https://www.openpr.com/news/2068844/psychedelic-drugs-market-2020-to-grow-at-16-3-cagr-by-2027

https://drugpolicy.org/press-release/2018/12/president-trump-signs-first-step-act-law

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/psychedelic-drugs-market-projected-to-reach-6-85-billion-by-2027–301082594.html

 

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Release – Golden Predator Provides Update on Arizona Gold Transaction

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Golden Predator Provides Update on Arizona Gold Transaction

 

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golden Predator Mining Corp. (TSX.V:GPY; OTCQX:NTGSF) (“Golden Predator“) is pleased to provide a corporate update including information concerning the Arizona Gold Corp. (“Arizona”) and Golden Predator merger agreement forming a new North American focused near-term gold producer (the “Transaction”).


Arizona Gold Information Update and Transaction Highlights
A joint information circular will be mailed in the coming days to shareholders of record of Class A Common Shares as of July 16, 2021. The shareholder vote will be held on August 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (Vancouver time) at the office of Morton Law LLP at 1200 – 750 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8, with the option to attend virtually by video conference.

Under the terms of the Agreement, all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Golden Predator will be exchanged for common shares of Arizona on the basis of 1.65 common shares of Arizona per common share of Golden Predator (the “Exchange Ratio”). Upon completion of the Transaction, existing Arizona and Golden Predator shareholders will own approximately 55% and 45% of the combined company common shares, respectively, on an outstanding basis. For more information please see Golden Predator’s News Release dated June 28, 2021.

Transaction highlights:

  • Creates a diversified near-term gold producer in North America through sequential development of the fully permitted Copperstone mine in Arizona followed by the Brewery Creek mine in the Yukon;
  • Combined resource base1 of approximately 1.1 million oz gold in the Measured & Indicated categories, plus an additional approximate 1.5 million oz gold in the Inferred category, paired with considerable exploration upside at each project;
  • Experienced leadership team including Giulio Bonifacio as President & CEO and William Sheriff as Non-Executive Chairman, to be supported by a technical team with backgrounds in both mine-building and operations;
  • Improved capital markets scale to enhance investor visibility and positioning amongst peers, plus a broadened shareholder base; and
  • Combined cash and investments of $23M2, including shareholdings in Seabridge Gold Inc., C2C Gold Corp. and Group 11 Technologies Inc.

About Arizona Gold Corp.
Arizona Gold is an emerging American gold producer advancing the restart of production at its 100% owned, fully permitted, past-producing Copperstone mine project, located in mining-friendly Arizona. The Copperstone mine project demonstrates significant upside exploration potential that has yet to be drilled within a 50 km2 land package that includes past production of over 500,000 oz gold by way of an open-pit operation.

About Golden Predator Mining Corp.
Golden Predator is advancing the past-producing Brewery Creek mine towards a timely resumption of mining activities in Canada’s Yukon. The project has established resources grading over 1.0 g/t gold and both a technical report and Bankable Feasibility Study underway to define the economics of a restart of heap leach operations at the Brewery Creek mine. The 180 km2 brownfield property is located 55 km by road from Dawson City, Yukon and operates under a Socio-Economic Accord with the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation. The Company also holds the Marg project, with a NI 43-101 compliant resource, the Gold Dome project and the Grew Creek project.

For additional information on Golden Predator and the Brewery Creek mine, please visit the website at www.goldenpredator.com.

Contact Information
Arizona Gold Corp.
Giulio Bonifacio
CEO & Director
604-318-6760
[email protected]		 Golden Predator Mining Corp.
William Sheriff
Executive Chair
972-333-2214
[email protected]

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1 For Copperstone, please reference the independent technical report titled “National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report: Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Copperstone Project, La Paz County, Arizona, USA” completed by Hard Rock Consulting, LLC, effective date April 1, 2018. For Brewery Creek, please reference the Independent technical report titled “NI 43-101 Technical Report on Resources – Brewery Creek Project, Yukon, Canada” completed by Gustavson Associates LLC, effective date May 31, 2020.
2 Includes pro forma cash of $9.6M as at March 31, 2021 and pro forma equity investments calculated as at June 25, 2021, excluding transaction costs.

Cautionary Statements
Certain information contained herein constitutes forward-looking information or statements under applicable securities legislation and rules. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the anticipated completion of the Transaction and the acquisition of the Marg Project. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Arizona and/or Golden Predator to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: (i) any inability of the parties to satisfy the conditions to the completion of the Transaction on acceptable terms or at all; and (ii) receipt of necessary stock exchange, court and shareholder approvals. Although management of each of Arizona and Golden Predator has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither party will update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws. The parties caution readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and it does not undertake any obligation to revise and disseminate forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of or non-occurrence of any events.

This press release is not and is not to be construed in any way as, an offer to buy or sell securities in the United States. The distribution of the Arizona common shares in connection with the transactions described herein will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the “U.S. Securities Act”) and the Arizona common shares may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Arizona common shares, nor shall there be any offer or sale of the Arizona common shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Neither the TSX, the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. 

Release – PsyBio Therapeutics Announces Uplisting to OTCQB Venture Market

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PsyBio Therapeutics Announces Uplisting to OTCQB Venture Market

 

OXFORD, Ohio and COCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – PsyBio Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PSYB) (OTCQB: PSYBF) (“PsyBio” or the “Company“), an intellectual property driven biotechnology company developing novel formulations of psychoactive medications produced by genetically modified bacteria for the treatment of mental health challenges and other disorders, is pleased to announce that its subordinate voting shares (the “Shares“) will commence trading on the OTCQB Venture Market (the “OTCQB“) at the market open on July 14, 2021 under the symbol “PSYBF”.

“Today’s news is an important milestone towards broadening our market presence across the United States as we engage with this significant shareholder audience,” said Evan Levine, CEO of PsyBio. “Listing on the OTCQB positions PsyBio with increased visibility among the U.S. based investment community and improved liquidity for our current and prospective shareholders.”

Additionally, the Company is applying for eligibility for book-entry delivery and depository services of the Depository Trust Company (“DTC“), to facilitate electronic settlement of transfers of its Shares in the United States.  This electronic method of clearing securities expedites the receipt of stock and cash and accelerates the settlement process for investors. DTC eligibility will help enhance the Company’s potential investor base and offer a more convenient trading experience for current and future shareholders while enhancing the liquidity of the Shares on the OTCQB.

The Shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV“) under the symbol “PSYB” and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “PSYB.F”.

About PsyBio Therapeutics Corp.

PsyBio Therapeutics is an intellectual property driven biotechnology company developing novel formulations of psychoactive medications produced by genetically modified bacteria for the treatment of mental health challenges and other disorders. The team has extensive experience in drug discovery based on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering as well as clinical and regulatory expertise progressing drugs through human studies and regulatory protocols. Research and development is currently ongoing for naturally occurring psychoactive tryptamines originally discovered in different varieties of hallucinogenic mushrooms, other tryptamines and phenethylamines and combinations thereof. The Company is also researching and developing new non-naturally occurring molecular structures which may have unique therapeutics properties.

About OTCQB

The OTCQB, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., is designed for developing and entrepreneurial companies in the United States and abroad. Companies must be current in their financial reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process, including meeting a minimum bid price and other financial conditions. With more compliance and quality standards, the OTCQB provides investors improved visibility to enhance trading decisions. The OTCQB is recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as an established public market providing public information for analysis and value of securities.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” (“forward-looking information“) within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking information and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that discusses predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”, “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.

In disclosing the forward-looking information contained in this press release, the Company has made certain assumptions, including that: PsyBio will obtain DTC eligibility for its Shares; PsyBio will be successful in discovering new valuable target molecules; PsyBio will be successful in obtaining Investigational New Drug Applications and will be able to obtain all necessary approvals for clinical trials; PsyBio’s technology will be safe and effective; and that drug development involves long lead times, is very expensive and involves many variables of uncertainty. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable, it can give no assurance that the expectations of any forward-looking information will prove to be correct. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, but are not limited to: compliance with extensive government regulations; domestic and foreign laws and regulations adversely affecting PsyBio’s business and results of operations; decreases in the prevailing process for psilocybin and nutraceutical products in the markets in which PsyBio operates; the impact of COVID-19; and general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking information or otherwise.

PsyBio makes no medical, treatment or health benefit claims about PsyBio’s proposed products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA“) or other similar regulatory authorities have not evaluated claims regarding psilocybin and other next generation psychoactive compounds. The efficacy of such products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. There is no assurance that the use of psilocybin and other psychoactive compounds can diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Vigorous scientific research and clinical trials are needed. PsyBio has not conducted clinical trials for the use of its intellectual property. Any references to quality, consistency, efficacy and safety of potential products do not imply that PsyBio verified such in clinical trials or that PsyBio will complete such trials. If PsyBio cannot obtain the approvals or research necessary to commercialize its business, it may have a material adverse effect on the PsyBio’s performance and operations.

The TSXV has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE PsyBio Therapeutics Corp.

Release – Gevo to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 12 2021

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Gevo to Report Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results on August 12, 2021

 

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it will host a conference call on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (2:30 p.m. MDT) to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 and provide an update on recent corporate highlights.
 

To participate in the conference call, please dial 1 (833) 729-4776 (inside the U.S.) or 1 (830) 213-7701 (outside the U.S.) and reference the access code 2267135# or through the event weblink: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/8w4ypxhw

A replay of the call and webcast will be available two hours after the conference call ends on August 12, 2021. To access the replay, please dial 1 (855) 859-2056 (inside the U.S.) or 1 (404) 537-3406 (outside the U.S.) and reference the access code 2267135#. The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Gevo’s website at www.gevo.com .

About Gevo

Gevo’s mission is to transform renewable energy and carbon into energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons. These liquid hydrocarbons can be used for drop-in transportation fuels such as gasoline, jet fuel and diesel fuel, that when burned have potential to yield net-zero greenhouse gas emissions when measured across the full life cycle of the products. Gevo uses low-carbon renewable resource-based carbohydrates as raw materials, and is in an advanced state of developing renewable electricity and renewable natural gas for use in production processes, resulting in low-carbon fuels with substantially reduced carbon intensity (the level of greenhouse gas emissions compared to standard petroleum fossil-based fuels across their life cycle). Gevo’s products perform as well or better than traditional fossil-based fuels in infrastructure and engines, but with substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to addressing the problems of fuels, Gevo’s technology also enables certain plastics, such as polyester, to be made with more sustainable ingredients. Gevo’s ability to penetrate the growing low-carbon fuels market depends on the price of oil and the value of abating carbon emissions that would otherwise increase greenhouse gas emissions. Gevo believes that its proven, patented technology enabling the use of a variety of low-carbon sustainable feedstocks to produce price-competitive low-carbon products such as gasoline components, jet fuel and diesel fuel yields the potential to generate project and corporate returns that justify the build-out of a multi-billion-dollar business.

Gevo believes that the Argonne National Laboratory GREET model is the best available standard of scientific-based measurement for life cycle inventory or LCI.

Learn more at Gevo’s website: www.gevo.com

Investor and Media Contact

+1 720-647-9605

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Release – Esports Entertainment Group Completes Acquisition of Bethard Adding Swedish and Spanish Licensed Gaming Business

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Esports Entertainment Group Completes Acquisition of Bethard, Adding Swedish and Spanish Licensed Gaming Business

 

Bethard, the B2C business of Gameday Group plc, generated $31M net gaming revenues in 2020 GMBL raised Fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100M-$105M as result of the transaction

Newark, New Jersey–(Newsfile Corp. – July 14, 2021) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Company”), an esports entertainment and online gambling company, is pleased to announce the closing of the Company’s acquisition of Gameday Group’s B2C business, operating under the ‘Bethard’ brand by Bethard Group Limited (“Bethard”), a fast-growing sports betting operator that generated $31 million in revenue in 2020. As a result of transaction, Esports Entertainment Group raised its fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100 million to $105 million.

“This is another great addition for Esports Entertainment Group that substantially increases our revenue and available markets,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “We will gain two new gaming licenses from this transaction, including one in the strategically important Swedish market. With these additions, we’ll have a total of 6 tier one licenses globally.”

Bethard is an iGaming company that offers sports betting and casino games online. The company was founded in 2012 and consists of a team of passionate individuals who shares a vision of taking sports betting and casino to the next level. Bethard has a strong focus on responsible gambling with best-in-class compliance functions in order to act properly and in a sustainable way in regulated markets. The company is based in St. Julians, Malta.

The transaction includes a EUR 16 mil ($19.5 mil) cash payment and a 12% net gaming revenue share for two years.

According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global gaming market reached a value of $167.9 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow at a 9.2% CAGR through 2026, reaching $287.1 billion.

About Esports Entertainment Group

Esports Entertainment Group is a full stack esports and online gambling company fueled by the growth of video-gaming and the ascendance of esports with new generations. Our mission is to help connect the world at large with the future of sports entertainment in unique and enriching ways that bring fans and gamers together. Esports Entertainment Group and its affiliates are well-poised to help fans and players to stay connected and involved with their favorite esports. From traditional sports partnerships with professional NFL/NHL/NBA/FIFA teams, community-focused tournaments in a wide range of esports, and boots-on-the-ground LAN cafes, EEG has influence over the full-spectrum of esports and gaming at all levels. The Company maintains offices in New Jersey, the UK and Malta. For more information visit www.esportsentertainmentgroup.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 protects companies from liability for their forward-looking statements if they comply with the requirements of the Act.

Contact:

U.S. Investor Relations
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Dave Gentry
407-491-4498
[email protected]

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About the New Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act Would Open the Doors for U.S. Marijuana Businesses

 

Legalization of marijuana (cannabis, THC, pot) for medical purposes or recreational use has been rapid in the U.S. — Eighteen states have passed full legalization, and 37 permit medical use or study. The growing public endorsement suggests broad support for permissive cannabis laws. Still, that support hasn’t garnered high enough numbers of legislators in Washington to match the decriminalization and permissiveness of even the 37 states that permit only medical use.

 

Turning Point?

It’s expected that today (July 14), the Senate Majority Leader (Chuck Schumer), the Finance Chairman (Ron Wyden), and a New Jersey Senator (Cory Booker) will present a discussion draft of their marijuana legalization bill at a press conference. The release of this draft may heighten national discussion and provide a tailwind to the hopeful industry.

The bill will be called The Cannabis Administration
and Opportunity Act and invites the long-anticipated move to delete marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances. The bill would also define federal tax and overriding regulation of marijuana on the federal level, leaving room for states to implement and enforce their own laws, presumably not unlike alcohol or prescription medications. This nod to states’ rights to govern their own citizenry would include a state’s ability to not allow legal marijuana use within their borders. The bill would also help states by establishing a wide range of federal research into concerns such as “drugged driving”  and the impact cannabis has on brain function. These measures would collect data about traffic deaths, violent crime, and public health concerns that are not yet understood.  

 

 

Provisions

The original bill is expected to also include provisions that include three grant programs designed to help disadvantaged individuals, and those hurt by years of strict drug laws. This would include expungements of federal non-violent cannabis offenses. States and cities would also be required to enact expungement programs to receive any grant funding created by the bill.

The bill is expected to include verbiage that reassures the federal banking system that serving cannabis companies on banking basics would not put them in jeopardy. It could also propose removing the 280E tax that has been a drag on profitability and the subject of court cases. The proposed bill could also provide specifics for companies that grow, manufacture, or distribute marijuana in the U.S. to list on U.S. stock exchanges.

Senator Schumer has indicated he hopes to enact the legislation by April 2022. However, it does not appear that he has open backing by the White House. Although President Biden has said, he supports decriminalization, it’s uncertain whether full legal status at the national level would be supported by the President or by enough legislators needed to pass the measure.

 

Take-Away

Although the complete contents of the proposal has not been revealed, it is expected that it is written to solve some of the biggest hurdles for the industry. Although legalization at the federal level opens up the products for additional taxes, it also allows for much needed banking and normalized commerce that could add to the industry’s growth and profitability. 

 

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Marijuana and Sports, Where Officials Stand

Clarence Thomas Statement on Half-in/Half-out Marijuana Laws

 

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Cannabis Administration
and Opportunity Act

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-31/schumer-pushes-senate-on-pot-legalization-as-states-leap-ahead

 

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Virtual Roadshow with InPlay Oil (IPOOF)(IPO:CA) President & CEO Douglas Bartole

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InPlay Oil President & CEO Douglas Bartole makes a formal corporate presentation. Afterwards, he is joined by Noble Capital Markets Senior Research Analyst Michael Heim for a Q & A session featuring questions asked by the live audience throughout the event.

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Information on upcoming live virtual roadshows

About InPlay Oil

InPlay, based in Calgary, Alberta, has been engaged in the business of exploring for, developing and producing oil and natural gas, and acquiring oil and natural gas properties in western Canada since it commenced operations as a private company in June 2013. InPlay has concentrated on exploration and development drilling of light oil prospects in the Province of Alberta in a focused area of Central and West Central Alberta. The InPlay management team has worked closely together for several years in both private and public company environments and has an established track record of delivering cost-effective per share growth in reserves, production, AFF and funds flow. InPlay will continue to implement its proven strategy of exploring, acquiring, and exploiting assets with a long-term focus on large, light oil resources. The InPlay management team brings a full spectrum of geotechnical, engineering, negotiating and financial experience to its investment decisions. An updated corporate presentation will be posted to InPlay’s website in due course. Additional information about the Company can be found on SEDAR and on InPlay’s website at: www.inplayoil.com.

Release – Seanergy Announces New Time Charter Agreement and New Financing Agreement of 30.9 million

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Seanergy Announces New Time Charter Agreement and New Financing Agreement of $30.9 million

 

July 14, 2021 – Glyfada, Greece – Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (the “Company” or “Seanergy”) (NASDAQ: SHIP) reported today that, taking advantage of the current strong market conditions, it has fixed one more of its Capesize vessels, the M/V Worldship, under a fixed-rate time charter (“T/C”) with a world-leading U.S. commodity trading company, which is already amongst the Company’s charterers.

Moreover, Seanergy successfully concluded the financing of two of its new acquisitions, the 2012-built Capesize M/V Hellasship and the 2010-built M/V Patriotship (the “Vessels”) through a sale and leaseback agreement with a major Chinese financial institution.

Time Charter Agreement for M/V Worldship

The M/V Worldship has been fixed on a T/C with a world-leading U.S. commodity trading company, at a gross daily rate of $31,750 for a period of about 12-16 months. The T/C is expected to commence immediately upon the M/V Worldship’s upcoming delivery, which is anticipated within August 2021.

Financing of the M/V Hellasship and the M/V Patriotship

The Vessels were sold and chartered back on a bareboat basis for a five-year period and the combined financing amount is $30.9 million and the applicable interest rate is LIBOR + 3.50%. Following the second anniversary of the bareboat charter, the Company has continuous options to repurchase the Vessels while at the end of the 5-year bareboat period, it has the option to repurchase the two vessels for $15.3 million in total.

Stamatis Tsantanis, the Company’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, stated:

“I am very pleased to announce these important transactions for our Company. The debt financings we have secured so far for our recent vessel acquisitions are competitively priced and conservatively structured, resulting in low break-even rates that enhance our significant free cash-flow generating capacity.

On the chartering front, we are taking advantage of the current strong rate environment to increase exposure to fixed-rate T/Cs. The M/V Worldship is the second vessel that will be deployed in a T/C with duration longer than 12 months and at a fixed rate exceeding $30,000/ day. The repeat business with our existing charterers affirms the operating and commercial excellence of our Capesize fleet. Following the delivery of the M/V Worldship to her charterer, 93% percent of our fleet will be employed under medium to long-term time charters.

The consistent implementation of our strategy through 2021 is delivering significant value to the Company. We continue to explore partnerships and opportunities to further increase value for our shareholders.”


Company fleet on a fully delivered basis and following the sale of the M/V Leadership:

Vessel Name Vessel Size Class Capacity (DWT) Year Built Yard Scrubber Fitted Employment Type
Partnership Capesize 179,213 2012 Hyundai Yes T/C Index Linked
Championship Capesize 179,238 2011 Sungdong Yes T/C Index Linked
Lordship Capesize 178,838 2010 Hyundai Yes T/C Index Linked
Premiership Capesize 170,024 2010 Sungdong Yes T/C Index Linked
Squireship Capesize 170,018 2010 Sungdong Yes T/C Index Linked
Knightship Capesize 178,978 2010 Hyundai Yes T/C Index Linked
Gloriuship Capesize 171,314 2004 Hyundai No T/C Index Linked
Fellowship Capesize 179,701 2010 Daewoo No T/C Index Linked
Geniuship Capesize 170,058 2010 Sungdong No T/C Index Linked
Hellasship Capesize 181,325 2012 Imabari No T/C Index Linked
Flagship Capesize 176,387 2013 Mitsui Engineering No T/C Index Linked
Patriotship Capesize 181,709 2010 Saijo – Imabari Yes T/C Fixed Rate -$31,000/day
Tradership Capesize 176,925 2006 Namura Shipbuilding No T/C Index Linked
Goodship Capesize 177,536 2005 Mitsui Engineering No Voyage/Spot
Worldship * Capesize 181,415 2012 Japanese Shipyard Yes T/C Fixed Rate -$31,750/day
Friendship ** Capesize 176,952 2009 Japanese Shipyard No N/A
Total / Average age   2,829,631 11.4      

 

* Delivery expected within August 2021

** Delivery expected within July 2021

About Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp.

Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. is the only pure-play Capesize ship-owner publicly listed in the US. Seanergy provides marine dry bulk transportation services through a modern fleet of Capesize vessels. On a fully-delivered basis, the Company’s operating fleet will consist of 16 Capesize vessels with an average age of 11.4 years and aggregate cargo carrying capacity of approximately 2,829,631 dwt.

The Company is incorporated in the Marshall Islands and has executive offices in Glyfada, Greece. The Company’s common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “SHIP”, its Class A warrants under “SHIPW” and its Class B warrants under “SHIPZ”.

Please visit our company website at: www.seanergymaritime.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events. Words such as “may”, “should”, “expects”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “hopes”, “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the Company’s operating or financial results; the Company’s liquidity, including its ability to service its indebtedness; competitive factors in the market in which the Company operates; shipping industry trends, including charter rates, vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand; future, pending or recent acquisitions and dispositions, business strategy, areas of possible expansion or contraction, and expected capital spending or operating expenses; risks associated with operations outside the United States; risks associated with the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including its effects on demand for dry bulk products and the transportation thereof; and other factors listed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its most recent annual report on Form 20-F. The Company’s filings can be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except to the extent required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

For further information please contact:

Seanergy Investor Relations
Tel: +30 213 0181 522
E-mail: [email protected]

Capital Link, Inc.
Daniela Guerrero
230 Park Avenue Suite 1536
New York, NY 10169
Tel: (212) 661-7566
E-mail: [email protected]

Release – CoreCivic Announces Participation in Noble Capital Markets Virtual Road Show Series

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CoreCivic Announces Participation in Noble Capital Markets Virtual Road Show Series

 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (the Company) today announced their participation in Noble Capital Markets’ Virtual Road Show Series, presented by Channelchek, scheduled for July 15, 2021.

The virtual road show will feature a corporate presentation from CoreCivic President & Chief Executive Officer, Damon Hininger, and Chief Financial Officer, David Garfinkle, followed by a Q & A session proctored by Noble Senior Research Analyst Joe Gomes, featuring questions submitted by the audience.

The live broadcast of the virtual road show is scheduled for July 15, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. Registration is free and open to all investors, at any level. Register Here.

Noble’s research, as well as news and advanced market data on CoreCivic is available on Channelchek.

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified government solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in flexible, cost-effective ways. CoreCivic provides a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through corrections and detention management, a network of residential reentry centers to help address America’s recidivism crisis, and government real estate solutions. CoreCivic is the nation’s largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believes it is the largest private owner of real estate used by government agencies in the U.S. CoreCivic has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 35 years. CoreCivic’s employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to help government better the public good.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be affected by risks and uncertainties in the Company’s business and market conditions. This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on February 22, 2021, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on May 6, 2021. The Company wishes to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect the Company’s actual results and could cause the Company’s actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of the Company.

The Company takes no responsibility for updating the information contained in this press release following the date hereof to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or the occurrence of unanticipated events or for any changes or modifications made to this press release or the information contained herein by any third-parties, including, but not limited to, any wire or internet services.

Contact:   Investors: Cameron Hopewell – Managing Director, Investor Relations – (615) 263-3024
    Media: Steve Owen – Vice President, Communications – (615) 263-3107

Release – Salem Media Group Announces Carl Jackson to Replace Larry Elder

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Salem Media Group Announces Carl Jackson to Replace Larry Elder

 

 

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today that Salem Radio Network national host, Larry Elder, threw his hat into the ring to run for Governor of the State of California. That means that Salem must replace Larry on his radio show for the period of time he is a legal candidate, through the election on September 14th. If Larry loses Salem will return Larry to his position in the Salem Lineup, Monday through Friday 6-9pm ET.

During the time that Larry is away from the microphone, Salem has tapped Carl Jackson as Larry’s replacement. Carl already has a show on Salem owned AM 950 The Answer in Orlando. He also is a regular substitute host for Dennis Prager, having done the Prager show 6 times already this year.

Carl is a black conservative, who grew up outside Compton, California. He now owns his own business in Orlando, but has a secret desire to become a radio talk show host. That desire is not so secret anymore.

“Carl has a warm and engaging personality on the air, and because he had to fight his way out of hard circumstances, he is able to convince others of his correct life style decisions,” said Salem Sr. VP of Spoken Word Formats, Phil Boyce.

“When I was trying to find my way out of the poor life choices I had made, I read two of Larry’s books. Now it is such an honor to sit in his chair for a time, during Larry’s run for governor,” said Carl.

ABOUT SALEM MEDIA GROUP:

Salem Media Group is America’s leading multimedia company specializing in Christian and conservative content, with media properties comprising radio, digital media and book and newsletter publishing. Each day Salem serves a loyal and dedicated audience of listeners and readers numbering in the millions nationally. With its unique programming focus, Salem provides compelling content, fresh commentary and relevant information from some of the most respected figures across the Christian and conservative media landscape. Learn more about Salem Media Group, Inc. at www.salemmedia.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Evan D. Masyr
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(805) 384-4512
[email protected]

Source: Salem Media Group, Inc.

Release – Sierra Metals Provides Update on Strategic Review Process

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Sierra Metals Provides Update on Strategic Review Process

 

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT) (NYSE American: SMTS) (BVL: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) is providing an update to the strategic review process originally announced in a press release dated January 8, 2021.

The Board and Management of Sierra Metals continues its evaluation of strategic alternatives and expects to provide an update, at the latest, as part of its scheduled Q2 Consolidated Financial Results call on August 10, 2021. The Board and Management remain engaged and focused on maximizing value for Sierra Metals’ shareholders and evaluating options before the Company with a view to considering the interests of all stakeholders in Sierra Metals.

About Sierra Metals

Sierra Metals Inc. is a diversified Canadian mining company focused on the production and development of precious and base metals from its polymetallic Yauricocha Mine in Peru, and Bolivar and Cusi Mines in Mexico. The Company is focused on increasing production volume and growing mineral resources. Sierra Metals has recently had several new key discoveries and still has many more exciting brownfield exploration opportunities at all three Mines in Peru and Mexico that are within close proximity to the existing mines. Additionally, the Company also has large land packages at all three mines with several prospective regional targets providing longer-term exploration upside and mineral resource growth potential.

The Company’s Common Shares trade on the Bolsa de Valores de Lima and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SMT” and on the NYSE American Exchange under the symbol “SMTS”.

For further information regarding Sierra Metals, please visit www.sierrametals.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking information“). Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the date of the 2020 Shareholders’ Meeting and the anticipated filing of the Compensation Disclosure. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “projects”, “estimates”, “assumes”, “intends”, “strategy”, “goals”, “objectives”, “potential” or variations thereof, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of any of these terms and similar expressions) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information.

Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual events or results to differ from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual information form dated March 18, 2021 for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and other risks identified in the Company’s filings with Canadian securities regulators and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which filings are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.

The risk factors referred to above are not an exhaustive list of the factors that may affect any of the Company’s forward-looking information. Forward-looking information includes statements about the future and is inherently uncertain, and the Company’s actual achievements or other future events or conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information due to a variety of risks, uncertainties, and other factors. The Company’s statements containing forward-looking information are based on the beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking information if circumstances or management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions should change, other than as required by applicable law. For the reasons set forth above, one should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

Contacts

Mike McAllister
Vice President, Investor Relations
Sierra Metals Inc.
Tel: +1 (416) 366-7777
Email: [email protected]

Luis Marchese
CEO
Sierra Metals Inc.
Tel: +1 (416) 366-7777