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CleanTech Lithium on track with Laguna Verde project as it updates contract application

CleanTech Lithium PLC

CleanTech Lithium PLC CEO Aldo Boitano tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has updated its applications for Special Lithium Operating Contracts for its Laguna Verde and Francisco projects in Chile. This action followed an announcement by the Chilean government regarding the process and criteria for awarding lithium extraction rights to private entities. This necessitated adjustments to the current rules, prompting CleanTech Lithium to resubmit applications for the projects. Boitano highlighted a productive meeting with Chile's mining ministry, noting the company's compliance with the necessary criteria, including community engagement and detailed project planning. Despite the resubmission, Boitano assured that the project timeline remains unaffected, with indigenous consultations and contract details being the next steps. He outlined key milestones for investors in 2024, including government acknowledgment of interest in April and May, potential indigenous consultations in June, and the hopeful acceleration of the awarding process. Contact Details Proactive UK +44 20 7989 0813 UKEditorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 03, 2024 09:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Thor Explorations increases its position around Douta project in Senegal with licence acquisitions

Thor Explorations Ltd

Thor Explorations Ltd (TSX-V:THX, AIM:THX, OTC:THXPF) president and CEO Segun Lawson tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion the company has increased its position in southeast Senegal through the acquisition of interests in two licences. This move capitalises on the company's progress in advancing the grassroots Douta gold project to over 1.7 million ounces of gold in global resources, despite a delayed preliminary feasibility study due to extensive processing flow sheet work. Lawson said the licence acquisitions, especially the one adjacent to Thor's existing resources, provide a low-cost entry for significant exploration upside. The terms of the main agreement for the Douta West licence include a total consideration of $120,000, granting the original licence holder a free carry until the completion of a PFS, after which they can choose to fund or dilute. The Senegalese government retains a 10% free carry, leaving Thor with an 80% interest. Simultaneously, Thor is advancing towards the preliminary feasibility study for Douta and initiating exploration activities on the new licences, expecting drill results throughout the current quarter. This includes extending drilling programmes and analysing soil and termite samples to potentially expand the total resource base. In Nigeria, exploration efforts continue at the Segilola mine to extend the life of mine, alongside reaffirming production guidance for the year. Lawson said Thor is focused on deleveraging, strengthening its balance sheet, and achieving a strong free cash flow position. This year's strategic emphasis is on exploring satellite deposits and deeper drilling beneath the Segilola pit, with significant news flow anticipated across its Senegalese and Nigerian projects in the upcoming quarter. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

April 03, 2024 09:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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What's next for Bitcoin? ETC Group CEO breaks down ETFs & market trends

HANetf Holdings Limited

ETC Group CEO Tim Bevan discusses the recent volatility in Bitcoin prices, attributing it to macroeconomic factors and specific market events. In an interview with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion, Bevan noted the unexpected strength in the US economy indicated by recent jobs data, which has led to revised expectations for interest rate cuts, impacting risk assets like Bitcoin. The movement of $2 billion worth of confiscated Bitcoin related to the Silk Road case onto a Coinbase account by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has also contributed to the market's instability. Despite these short-term drivers, Bevan views the fluctuations as part of Bitcoin's usual trading range. Regarding the likelihood of an Ethereum ETF in the US, Bevan indicated a negative shift, citing the SEC's increased efforts to classify Ethereum as a security. This classification, driven by interactions with the Ethereum Foundation and the transition to proof of stake, marks a significant regulatory change and dampens the immediate prospects for an Ethereum ETF. Nonetheless, Bevan remains hopeful for developments later in the year. Bevan also commented on the London Stock Exchange's (LSE) decision to launch a segment for crypto ETPs, viewing it as a positive step for market legitimization. However, he critiqued the exclusion of retail investors from this segment, suggesting it could limit market liquidity and appeal. Lastly, Bevan discussed the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, a reduction in the reward for mining Bitcoin, anticipated around 20 April. He stressed that while the halving itself may not instantly affect prices, its long-term impact on supply could be significant. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

April 03, 2024 09:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ethernity Networks forecasts substantial growth with new OEM engagements

Ethernity Networks Ltd

Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF) vice president of marketing and business development Ilan Tevet shares the company's promising business outlook for 2024 and beyond based on current customer engagements. Tevet told Proactive's Stephen Gunnion Ethernity is in advanced discussions with two Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers, testing the Universal Edge Platform 2025 (UEP2025) platform for launching solutions targeting distinct markets: a 25 Gigabit Ethernet Carrier Ethernet switch for business services and a similar switch with bonding capability for the wireless backhaul market. These engagements are anticipated to significantly enhance Ethernity's revenue in 2024, showcasing a remarkable growth trajectory. Tevet said the increasing demand for high-capacity Carrier Ethernet Access switches is driven by the widespread adoption of cloud services and the surge in video conferencing and AI applications, which intensify bandwidth usage. Furthermore, the wireless backhaul market is expanding to accommodate the escalating data consumption by smartphones, with a forecasted CAGR of 37% through 2027. Ethernity addresses the challenges of environmental sensitivity in wireless link capacity through its patented bonding technology, enabling optimal service delivery by aggregating multiple wireless links. He said Ethernity also offers versatile business models to meet OEM customer needs, including system sales for rapid revenue generation, a licensing model for custom integration, and the development of an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) for cost reduction and performance enhancement. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

April 03, 2024 09:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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A $45 Billion Dollars Market is in the Crosshairs of BYND Cannasoft with a New Series of Concept Smart Fem-Tech Devices

BYND Cannasoft Enterprises

ASHKELON, Israel and VANCOUVER, British Columbia – TheNewswire – April 0 3, 2024 - BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc. (Nasdaq:BCAN) (“BYND Cannasoft” or the “Company”) an Israeli-based integrated software company, is announcing a substantial expansion of its research and development efforts. Committed to advancing women's health and wellness, the company is leveraging its proprietary Smart Delivery System ( SDS ) to spearhead the development of smart products tailored for women's sports, hair, and cosmetics sectors. This strategic expansion underscores the Company's mission to act as a catalyst for transformative change in female health and wellness. With the Global Wellness Institute predicting the wellness economy's growth to reach $8.5 trillion by 2027*, the Company believes that it is positioned at the forefront of technological innovation. The Company is fully dedicated to the development of products that enhance the lives of women globally, tapping into a rapidly expanding market. * https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/press-room/press-releases/globalwellnesseconomymonitor2023/ Innovative Product Line-Up The Company is set to redefine skincare with its smart cosmetic face device, utilizing smart release technology alongside interchangeable serum capsules. This innovation allows users to seamlessly transition between treatments, catering to a variety of skin needs. The integration of LED light therapy and gentle vibrations ensures optimal serum absorption, making every skincare routine a luxurious experience. In the hair wellness arena, the Company's proprietary technology has given rise to an innovative hair growth brush, designed to optimize hair treatment. By combining LED light therapy, gentle vibrations, and essential nutrient capsules, this brush aims to foster an ideal environment for hair growth, ensuring comprehensive care for every hair follicle. Venturing into women's sports, the Company's development of a muscle pain relief regulator illustrates the Company's dedication to enhancing athletic performance and recovery. This wearable technology merges heat therapy, vibration, and gel application in a user-friendly design, offering targeted relief and muscle recovery support.   A Continued Commitment to Women's Wellness BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc. harnesses its core growth engines, to push the envelope in the emerging market of health and wellness and feminine technology. The focus on innovative wellness devices, data-driven insights, and the development of substances that enhance wellness is setting new industry standards. “We are thrilled to expand our technological endeavors to include smart products for women's sports, hair, and cosmetics. We are fully committed to developing solutions that address the unique wellness needs of women everywhere," stated Yftah Ben Yaackov, CEO of BYND. “These pioneering developments aim to solidify BYND's leadership in the health and wellness technology sector, emphasizing its commitment to improving women's lives worldwide”.   About the Fem-Tech Market "According to Straits Research,  “The global fem-tech market size was valued at USD 45.75 billion in 2022. It is estimated to reach USD 139.51 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 13.12% during the forecast period (2023–2031).”  Women have a significant impact on the healthcare industry. Women constitute fifty percent of healthcare consumers worldwide. Approximately ninety percent of women are the primary healthcare decision-makers in their homes. Additionally, women are 75% more likely than men to utilize digital healthcare tools. Approximately 80% of healthcare providers are female, with the preponderance being nurses. Women's participation in various sectors promoting healthcare can impact the adoption of fem-tech solutions. Fem-tech or female technology consists of software, diagnostic devices, and products that target women's health using technology. The primary areas of emphasis include reproductive health, pregnancy and lactation care, pelvic and uterine care, and more. Additionally, fem-tech companies provide remedies for fundamental health problems, such as osteoporosis, that affect women more frequently or differently than men. Fem-tech encompasses using digital health to encourage women to access and utilize applications for managing their health concerns." * *https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-femtech-market-size-estimated-152000742.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADxu1hPZubc8wPMpkhk3CuMheA6quYhXQcUbsUG0MZH0gz1TGIKsOsyex9GtqEWHcy430Cf9lyBhKNOgnHW8YW-eTbo3xQ5bqlhdr4YsFWf2pHC5xd14-RfauhVe4yQfGU1kqNEkA1jcOSO4JEpJj_H3eE0QBxNn6lOZAQyF5XmV     About BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc.   BYND Cannasoft Enterprises is an Israeli-based integrated software and cannabis company. BYND Cannasoft owns and markets "Benefit CRM," a proprietary customer relationship management (CRM) software product enabling small and medium‐sized businesses to optimize their day‐to‐day business activities such as sales management, personnel management, marketing, call center activities, and asset management. Building on our 20 years of experience in CRM software, BYND Cannasoft is developing an innovative new CRM platform to serve the needs of the medical cannabis industry by making it a more organized, accessible, and price-transparent market. The Cannabis CRM System will include a Job Management (BENEFIT) and a module system (CANNASOFT) for managing farms and greenhouses with varied crops.  BYND Cannasoft owns the patent-pending intellectual property for the EZ-G device. This therapeutic device uses proprietary software to regulate the flow of low concentrations of CBD oil, hemp seed oil, and other natural oils into the soft tissues of the female reproductive system to potentially treat a wide variety of women's health issues. The EZ-G device includes technological advancements as a sex toy with a more realistic experience and the prototype utilizes sensors to determine what enhances the users' pleasure. The user can control the device through a Bluetooth app installed on a smartphone or other portable device. The data will be transmitted and received from the device to and from the secure cloud using artificial intelligence (AI). The data is combined with other antonymic user preferences to improve its operation by increasing sexual satisfaction. Commercialization of the EZ-G device is subject to receipt of regulatory approvals. For further information please refer to information available on the Company’s website: www.cannasoft-crm.com, and on SEDAR+: www.sedarplus.ca.   Gabi Kabazo Chief Financial Officer Tel: (604) 833-6820 e‐mail: ir@cannasoft-crm.com   Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements   This press release includes certain statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and under Canadian securities laws. When used in this press release, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward‐looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual events or developments may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made, including future financial performance, unanticipated regulatory requests and delays, final patents approval, and those factors discussed in filings made by the company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including (without limitation) in the company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2023 and annual information form dated April 2, 2024, which are available under the company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca, and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year then ended that was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2024. Should one or more of these factors occur, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, or expected. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward‐looking statements, except as required by law. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. Shareholders are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward‐looking statements.

April 03, 2024 09:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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WhiteRock Lithium Adds 20 Pegmatite Exposures At Its 100% Owned Sacred Banana, High Grade Lithium Project, Quebec

WhiteRock Lithium Corp.

Highlights Twenty additional pegmatite and pegmatitic exposures have been identified from geological compilation on the Sacred Banana and Yoshi claims;   The 20 new pegmatite exposures and the geological province-scale fault are highly prospective and will be explored in the summer of 2024     Vancouver, British Columbia –  TheNewswire - April 3, 2024: WhiteRock Lithium Corp., (“WhiteRock” or the “Company”) through its continuing process of planning various aspects of its 2024 exploration programme has identified, from Quebec government databases, an additional 20 pegmatite and pegmatitic exposures on its 100% owned Sacred Banana and Yoshi claims (see Figure 1). In addition to the diamond drilling which has been proposed for the Spodumene Mountain discovery, the Company will be continuing with reconnaissance geology. The reconnaissance programme will focus on the eastern extension of the Sacred Banana claims where the Vaujours fault marks the boundary between rocks of the La Grande Subprovince and those of the Ashuanipi Subprovince (Labbe, 2001) 1.   The presence of the regional scale Vaujours fault represents an important regional structure related with the Spodumene Mountain. The southwest-northeast trending Vaujours fault has been identified by a topographic high as well as by its prominent low magnetic susceptibility.   A 1998/99 Quebec government geological survey identified 20 pegmatites and pegmatitic exposures within the Sacred Banana and Yoshi claim blocks. Thirteen exposures occur in close proximity to the Vaujours fault (Figure 1). WhiteRock Lithium personnel interpret that nine of the pegmatite exposures along the eastern extension of the Sacred Banana are high priority. Some of the pegmatites that were identified in 1998 consisted of outcrops that covered more than 900 square metres   Figure 1 – Additional pegmatites and pegmatitic exposures (blue circles) identified from geological compilation  on the Sacred Banana and Yoshi claims. Click Image To View Full Size Qualified Person The scientific and technical information contained in this press release in regards to Quebec has been reviewed and approved by George M. Yordanov M.Sc. He is a Professional Geologist registered in Quebec (OGQ). About WhiteRock Lithium WhiteRock Lithium is a privately held critical minerals exploration and development company based out of Calgary, Alberta.  The Company is focused on exploration for lithium in Canada and on rapidly advancing its flagship Sacred Banana lithium project. The Company currently holds over 100,000 hectares of highly prospective lithium exploration claims in Quebec.   Website: https://whiterocklithium.com   WhiteRock Lithium Corp 1612 17 th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2T 0E3   Information/Contact Dustin Nanos, President & CEO dustin@whiterocklithium.com 1-587-577-9878 1   Labbe, Jean-Yves, 2001, Geologie Quebec, PRO 2001-02, Crustal lineaments and kimberlite discovery potential in western Nouveau-Quebec, pp. 7

April 03, 2024 09:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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GLOBAL ENERGY METALS GRANTED URANIUM ROYALTY ON SASKATCHEWAN-BASED PROJECTS AND SHARES IN TERRA BALCANICA; TERMINATES AGREEMENT WITH FULCRUM METALS

Global Energy Metals Corporation

Vancouver, BC / TheNewswire / April 3, 2024 / Global Energy Metals Corporation TSXV:GEMC | OTCQB:GBLEF | FSE:5GE1 (“Global Energy Metals”, the “Company” and/or “GEMC”), a multi-jurisdictional, multi-commodity critical mineral exploration, development and project generating company focused on growth-oriented projects supporting the global transition to clean energy announces that, further to the Company's news release dated January 30, 2024, the Company has mutually agreed with Fulcrum Metals Plc. ("Fulcrum") to terminate the royalty purchase and option agreement entered into in January 2024 pursuant to which Global agreed to acquire an immediate 0.5% royalty on net smelter returns (the “NSR”) in Fulcrum’s Charlot-Neely, Fontaine Lake, Snowbird and South Pendleton uranium projects (collectively the “Projects”) located in Saskatchewan, Canada.  GEMC will also terminate the option to acquire a 19.9% interest in the Projects. The Company is pleased to announce that it, in collaboration with Fulcrum, was instrumental in attracting a new strategic partner and as a result the entering of an agreement between Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (“Terra”) and Fulcrum, whereby Terra intends to acquire 100% interest in the Fulcrum uranium projects through an Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”). Details of this Option Agreement can be found in announcements made by both Terra and Fulcrum. As consideration for terminating the existing prior agreement between Fulcrum and Global Energy, Global Energy will be compensated with the equivalent of C$150,000 in shares in Terra on closing of the Option Agreement and granted a 0.5% NSR over the Saskatchewan based project portfolio collectively encompassing 596.71 km 2 of highly prospective ground for a uranium discovery. Highlights: Exposure to uranium, a new commodity to Global Energy’s existing project, equity and royalty portfolio;   Strategic equity position in Terra Balcanica, a publicly listed multi-commodity company with a new focus on uranium exploration in the Athabasca Basin (“Basin”);   Historical work at the Projects has demonstrated evidence of uranium mineralization along favourable structural trends with prospective target horizons based on electromagnetic conductors;   Proximal to northern and southeastern edges of the Basin in northern Saskatchewan, a premium mining district and leading global source of high-grade uranium;   Charlot-Neely is located within the emerging Uranium City district on the northwestern margin of the Basin;   Exploration expenditures by Terra totalling $3,250,000 prior to the fourth anniversary of the Option Agreement will aim to determine the resource potential for the Projects.   Mitchell Smith, CEO & Director comments: “ We are excited to have attracted such a strong operational partner in Terra Balcanica to apply their technical and jurisdictional expertise to advance these North American uranium projects at such a pivotal time in this new nuclear era. Through this arrangement, we’re excited to maintain exposure to these high-quality uranium assets through both the equity position in Terra and the NSR royalty over the portfolio. This will bolster Global Energy’s existing project, royalty and equity portfolio to now include uranium and further demonstrates the Company’s ability to monetize assets for the benefit of shareholders.” Click Image To View Full Size   Figure 1. Regional map of northern Saskatchewan, Canada which is one of the world's leading sources of high-grade uranium and supplies about 20% of the world's uranium. The yellow symbols illustrate locations of the four optioned exploration properties totalling 596 km 2 in the context of the world-famous Athabasca Basin.   Portfolio Overview and Discovery Opportunity The project portfolio totals 596.71km 2 targeting major NE-SW trending structures along strike from historic uranium mines and projects that have attracted significant investment. Discoveries such as the Arrow discovery (4.3m tonnes at 0.83% U308 https://www.nexgenenergy.ca/exploration/overview/) and Triple R discovery (2.7m tonnes at 1.94% U308 https://fissionuranium.com/projects/triple-r-deposit/project-overview/) have proved the concept of exploring along structure outside of the Athabasca basin. This potential has been confirmed through initial exploration and evaluation by Fulcrum in 2023.  A significant number of high-grade uranium showings occur within the Projects in addition to historical small-scale uranium mining. Future exploration through the undertaking of a modern systematic geologic evaluation to determine the resource potential will be a top-priority for Terra.   Terra Balcanica Resources Terra Balcanica is a polymetallic exploration company that up until the agreement with Fulcrum has been targeting large-scale mineral systems in the Balkans of southeastern Europe. The Company has 90% interest in the Viogor-Zanik Project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 100% of the Kaludra and Ceovishte mineral exploration licences in southern Serbia. The Company emphasizes responsible engagement with local communities and stakeholders. It is committed to proactively implementing Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and sustainable health, safety, and environmental management.   Fulcrum Metals Plc Fulcrum Metals PLC (LON: FMET) is an AIM quoted exploration company which finances and manages exploration projects focused on Canada, widely recognised as a top mining jurisdiction.   Fulcrum currently holds a beneficial 100% interest in highly prospective gold and base metals projects in Ontario and uranium projects in Saskatchewan.   Fulcrum’s strategy is to focus on discovery and commercialisation of its Projects through targeted exploration programmes. The primary focus is to make an economic discovery on the flagship Schreiber-Hemlo Properties and to establish the prospectivity of its wider Ontario and Saskatchewan portfolio with a view to securing potential joint venture and/or acquisition interest.    While highly prospective, Fulcrum’s mining assets are in the exploration phase, so Fulcrum stands to be able to add significantly to the inherent value through exploration success. Fulcrum will continually review opportunities with potential and with a view to increasing shareholder value. It is the Board’s intention to deliver medium and long-term growth and to establish the Group as a significant exploration company.   Qualified Person Mr. Paul Sarjeant, P. Geo., is the qualified person for this release as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.  He is a shareholder and Director of the Company. For Further Information: Global Energy Metals Corporation #1501-128 West Pender Street Vancouver, BC, V6B 1R8 Email: info@globalenergymetals.com t. + 1 (604) 688-4219 www.globalenergymetals.com Twitter: @EnergyMetals | @USBatteryMetals | @ElementMinerals Global Energy Metals Corporation (TSXV:GEMC | OTCQB:GBLEF | FSE:5GE1) Global Energy Metals Corp. offers investment exposure to the growing rechargeable battery and electric vehicle market by building a diversified global portfolio of exploration and growth-stage battery mineral assets. Global Energy Metals recognizes that the proliferation and growth of the electrified economy in the coming decades is underpinned by the availability of battery metals, including cobalt, nickel, copper, lithium and other raw materials. To be part of the solution and respond to this electrification movement, Global Energy Metals has taken a ‘consolidate, partner and invest’ approach and in doing so have assembled and are advancing a portfolio of strategically significant investments in battery metal resources. As demonstrated with the Company’s current copper, nickel and cobalt projects in Canada, Australia, Norway and the United States, GEMC is investing-in, exploring and developing prospective, scaleable assets in established mining and processing jurisdictions in close proximity to end-use markets. Global Energy Metals is targeting projects with low logistics and processing risks, so that they can be fast tracked to enter the supply chain in this cycle.  The Company is also collaborating with industry peers to strengthen its exposure to these critical commodities and the associated technologies required for a cleaner future. Securing exposure to these critical minerals powering the eMobility revolution is a generational investment opportunity. Global Energy Metals believes Now is the Time to be part of this electrification movement.     Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information:   Certain information in this release may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily involve risks associated with regulatory approvals and timelines. Although Global Energy Metals believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management’s beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change.   GEMC’s operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease, including the recent outbreak of illness caused by COVID-19. It is not possible to accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have on operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect operations and the ability to finance its operations. For more information on Global Energy and the risks and challenges of their businesses, investors should review the filings that are available at www.sedar.com. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. We seek safe harbour.

April 03, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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AI platform SiftHub raises $5.5m as it rescues sales & presales teams from repetitive tasks

SiftHub

Information overload from ad campaigns, email marketing, and a company’s website means that buyers are equipped with more than a basic understanding of a product or service well before a sales meeting. This means sellers need deeper product knowledge and easy access to proprietary company information to win new customers. However, the current sales tech stack does not support this foundational shift in the role of sales and presales teams. AI platform for sales SiftHub has today raised $5.5 million in seed funding to help sales and presales teams discover knowledge and generate responses to customer needs immediately. The funding round was led by Matrix Partners India and Blume Ventures with participation from Neon Fund and executive operators and founders from Superhuman, Cloudflare, DevRev, RazorPay, and SuperOps. SiftHub’s AI platform is changing how sales and presales teams discover up-to-date information and generate accurate responses grounded in company knowledge. No more “I’ll get back to you”s that could lead to a lost opportunity. One-click integrations with workplace apps such as CRM, content repository, knowledgebase, and more allow SiftHub to bring all enterprise knowledge into a single, accessible hub. Its unified semantic search capabilities make it easy to find the right information at the right time without toggling between screens. “After speaking to 200+ leaders, it dawned on me that it’s completely unreasonable to expect sales and presales professionals to memorize all the ins and outs of the product in order to be able to respond to clients with complex technical details. Trying to find up-to-date accurate information when it is scattered across Slack, Gmail, Drive, HubSpot, Confluence, and more is incredibly difficult. The fact that sales spends only 30% of their time selling cries for a change - and that’s where our platform comes in.” said Manisha Raisinghani, Founder of SiftHub. SiftHub is uniquely positioned to deliver secure, private, access-controlled answers that trace back to the source. Using RAG technology and fine-tuned LLMs with industry-specific knowledge training, SiftHub allows companies to generate personalized responses with zero hallucinations. This guarantees increased transparency and reduced risk and inspires absolute trust to use AI for all their needs. Now, sales teams can finally focus on what they do best - selling! SiftHub simplifies the usually time-consuming back-and-forth between sales and various other teams as a deal progresses. With its easy-to-use project management and seamless workflow automation capabilities, the platform helps streamline collaboration between teams as they complete infosec questionnaires, vendor assessment forms, RFPs, and RFIs. SiftHub was founded in July 2023 by Manisha Rasinghani, a second-time founder. Before SiftHub, she co-founded LogiNext as CTO and raised over $50m from Tiger Global and others. “GenAI is not just a technology, it’s a revolution in productivity. It unlocks the ability to solve a legacy problem in a modern way improving efficiency by 80%,” said Manisha Raisinghani, “By integrating GenAI with advanced workflow automation and collaborative capabilities, we’re providing an end-to-end solution for our users. From the moment the first information request is received to the closure of each sale with satisfactory responses, SiftHub will remain a trusted partner for sales organizations.” Pranay Desai, Managing Director at Matrix Partners India commented: "Buyers have become smarter and engage sales later in the buying journey, with more advanced questions. As a result, the expectation from sales teams has changed - they need to know advanced product, technical, and legal information to get the win. Sales and presales teams lack the necessary tooling to handle this new selling environment. We are excited by SiftHub's vision to use AI to manage product knowledge so that sales can focus on relationships." Sanjay Nath, Partner at Blume Ventures, said, “SiftHub is Manisha’s second venture in the SaaS space. Armed with over a decade of entrepreneurial experience and an impressive track record, Manisha and her team are building a game-changing AI platform to transform the entire sales and presales process. We are excited to back the SiftHub team and be a part of their ambitious journey.” About SiftHub Founded by Manisha Raisinghani, SiftHub is an AI platform that acts as a central hub to collate and sift through all your content scattered across multiple repositories and tools. Through accelerated knowledge discovery and automated response creation, SiftHub empowers your sales and pre-sales teams to improve win rates and close deals faster. Headquartered in the United States, SiftHub also has an R&D office in Mumbai, India. About Matrix Partners India Founded in 2006, Matrix Partners India invests in companies targeting the consumer and enterprise market at the seed, early and early growth stages. The firm has invested in several enterprise technology companies such as MoEngage (Customer engagement platform), Toddle (Teaching & learning platform), SuperOps.ai (AI-powered PSA-RMM platform), Rocketlane (Customer onboarding platform), Murf AI (Synthetic speech technology), 100ms (Live video infrastructure) and Atomicwork (Employee success solution) amongst others. Other marquee investments include Dailyhunt (Local language platform), Five Star Business Finance (SME lending), OfBusiness (B2B commerce, fintech), Ola (Mobility), Ola Electric (Electric vehicles), OneCard (Mobile-first credit card), Oxyzo (Tech-enabled smart financing), Razorpay (Payments), Country Delight (D2C dairy & fresh foods brand), GoKwik (E-commerce enablement platform), Jupiter (Neobank), and Mosaic Wellness (Health & wellness), among others. Matrix Partners India has advisory offices in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. Further information is available at www.matrixpartners.in. To know more about our investment philosophy & ideologies, check out the #MatrixMoments podcast series. About Blume Ventures Blume Ventures is an early-stage India-focused venture fund that backs startups with both funding as well as active mentoring. Blume typically invests in Seed and pre-Series A rounds in tech-led startups led by founders obsessed with solving hard problems for the Indian market and from India for the world. Blume presently invests out of Fund IV, a $300M vehicle supported by leading institutional LPs and family offices. With the close of Fund IV, Blume now has an AUM (Assets Under Management) of over $600m, managed by an investment team based across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and San Francisco. Some of the leading startups we have backed included Purplle, Unacademy, Spinny, slice, Carbon Clean, and GreyOrange. Contact Details SiftHub Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.sifthub.io/

April 03, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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IGC Pharma Releases Positive Interim Analysis Of Its Ongoing Phase 2 Trial In Alzheimer's Research

IGC Pharma, Inc. (IGC)

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga As of 2023, the estimated number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease was 6.7 million. However, a lesser-known subsection of Alzheimer’s is Agitation in dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease (AAD). Recent research suggests that up to 76% of individuals with Alzheimer's also suffer from AAD. AAD is known to contribute to accelerated cognitive decline, increased burden on caregivers, higher rates of hospitalization and a greater need for medication – which collectively significantly diminish patients’ quality of life. Unfortunately, existing therapies for AAD carry black-box warnings, indicating the potential for serious adverse reactions that can result in death or serious injury. AAD has been associated with neuroinflammation, neurotransmitter imbalance and CB1 receptor dysfunctions. Research has also shown that AAD correlates with an upregulation of the inflammasome-3 and can contribute to neuroinflammation, ultimately leading to aggressive behavior. IGC Pharma (AMEX: IGC) is looking to provide treatment for millions of Americans struggling with ADD; its current drug, IGC-AD1, has been specifically designed to target the underlying causes of AAD and aims to fill the gap for a safe and effective therapy. Promising Clinical Studies For IGC-AD1 IGC-AD1 is undergoing extensive clinical trials to evaluate its effectiveness and safety in treating Alzheimer's disease. The phase two clinical trial, begun in 2023, encompasses 20 sites across the United States and Canada. With a target of 146 participants, this trial focuses on determining the efficacy of IGC-AD1 in alleviating agitation, a common symptom experienced by many Alzheimer's patients. The company has just announced the results of an interim analysis of its ongoing phase 2 trial. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the change in AAD over six weeks, utilizing the Cohen Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI). The study showed that patients who were given IGC-AD1 had a more significant reduction in agitation levels compared to those who were given a placebo, with positive effects being observed as early as week two of the trial. At the six-week mark, the difference in agitation levels between the IGC-AD1 group and the placebo group was quite noticeable, with an effect size of 0.66 according to Cohen's d measure. The mean difference in the CMAI scores between the active treatment and placebo was -10.45, which indicates a meaningful contrast. Additionally, at the two-week mark, a secondary evaluation showed a positive effect size of 0.79 for IGC-AD1 compared to the placebo. "We are excited with the positive interim results from the Phase 2 trial of IGC-AD1 for agitation in dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. IGC-AD1’s interim results demonstrate a clinical and statistically significant reduction in agitation compared to placebo, suggesting a strong plausibility to address a substantial unmet medical need. This interim data validates IGC-AD1's potential as a transformative therapeutic option with a large market opportunity in Alzheimer's disease management,” said Ram Mukunda, CEO of IGC Pharma. “We are actively pursuing next steps, including with regulators, and remain committed to advancing IGC-AD1 toward commercialization. We foresee a medication that can help alleviate caregiver burden and family distress as managing Alzheimer’s patients, especially ones with agitation, can have a significant emotional toll on families. With IGC-AD1's promising clinical profile, we are confident in its ability, subject to further trials, to improve patient outcomes and drive shareholder value,” he added. In 2023, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia were projected to cost the U.S. $345 billion. By 2050, these costs could rise to nearly $1 trillion. IGC-AD1 offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, as well as their families. Featured photo by Ravi Patel on Unsplash IGC Pharma Inc. (IGC) is at the forefront of the fight against Alzheimer's disease, developing innovative solutions to address this devastating illness. The company's mission is to transform the landscape of Alzheimer's treatment with a robust pipeline of five promising drug candidates. IGC-AD1 and LMP target the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, including neuroinflammation, Aβ plaques, and neurofibrillary tangles. IGC-AD1 is currently undergoing a Phase 2b clinical trial for agitation in dementia associated with Alzheimer's (clinicaltrials.gov, CT05543681). TGR-63 disrupts the progression of Alzheimer's by targeting Aβ plaques. IGC-M3, currently in preclinical development, aims to inhibit the aggregation of Aβ plaques, potentially impacting early-stage Alzheimer's. IGC-1C, also in preclinical stages, targets tau protein and neurofibrillary tangles, representing a forward-thinking approach to Alzheimer's therapy. In addition to its drug development pipeline, IGC Pharma is actively leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Alzheimer's research. Their AI projects encompass various areas, including clinical trial optimization and early detection of Alzheimer's. These forward-looking statements are based largely on IGC Pharma’s expectations and are subject to several risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond IGC Pharma’s control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of, among other factors, the Company’s failure or inability to commercialize one or more of the Company’s products or technologies, including the products or formulations described in this release, or failure to obtain regulatory approval for the products or formulations, where required, or government regulations affecting AI or the AI algorithms not working as intended or producing accurate predictions; general economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; the FDA’s general position regarding cannabis- and hemp-based products; and other factors, many of which are discussed in IGC Pharma’s U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. IGC Pharma incorporates by reference the human trial disclosures and Risk Factors identified in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on July 7, 2023, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 14, 2024, as if fully incorporated and restated herein. Considering these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this release will occur. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Rosalyn Christian rchristian@imsinvestorrelations.com Company Website https://igcpharma.com/

April 03, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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