Month: May 2021

– Treatment with sotrovimab resulted in an 85% reduction in the risk of hospitalization or death in high-risk adult outpatients compared to placebo, based on interim results from Phase 3 COMET-ICE trial – – In vitro data indicate sotrovimab maintains activity against all known variants of concern, including the variant from India – – Sotrovimab will be available for appropriate patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in the U.S. in the coming weeks – – Discussions with global regulators regarding authorizations in additional countries continue to advance – LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for sotrovimab (previously VIR-7831), an investigational...

DENVER and TORONTO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MJardin Group, Inc. (“MJardin” or the “Company”) (CSE: MJAR) (OTCQX: MJARF), a leader in premium cannabis production, today announced that Blair Jordan and Anthony Dutton are joining the Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2021, filling the two vacant positions. MJardin expects the following independent board members to strengthen its Board with refreshed perspectives and diverse expertise in executive advisory, strategic planning, restructuring, marketing, corporate development, and finance: Blair Jordan is currently the managing partner of Restructur Advisors, a turnaround and restructuring consulting firm focused on Canada, with particular expertise in the cannabis and cannabinoid sector. Blair has acted as a turnaround consultant for several cannabis companies, including...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:III) reports, in accordance with the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange, that the nominees listed in the management information circular dated April 1, 2021 were elected as directors of the Company at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). Results of the vote for the election of directors held at the Meeting on May 26, 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia are:Nominee   Votes For %   Votes Withheld %J. Brian Kynoch   80,544,526 99.98   12,113 0.02Pierre Lebel   76,982,936 95.56   3,573,703 4.44Larry G. Moeller   80,483,193 99.91   73,446 0.09Theodore W. Muraro   80,459,671 99.88   96,968 0.12Janine North   80,553,036 100.00   3,603 0.00James P. Veitch   80,491,478 99.92   65,161 0.08Edward...

RESTON, Va., May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that it is postponing its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”) to Monday, June 28, 2021 at 11am ET to provide its shareholders with additional time to vote on the proposals submitted for shareholder approval at the Meeting. Shareholders are advised that because one of the proposals involves proposed amendments to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Lightbridge common stock must approve such proposal. The record date for determining the shareholders eligible to vote at the Meeting will remain the close of business on March 29, 2021. Shareholders who have already submitted a proxy do not need to vote again for the postponed...

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: DGS, DGS.PR.A) Dividend Growth Split Corp. (the “Company”) is pleased to announce a successful overnight treasury offering of class A shares and preferred shares (the “Class A Shares” and “Preferred Shares”, respectively). Gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $34.8 million. The offering is expected to close on or about June 1, 2021 and is subject to certain closing conditions. The Company has granted the Agents (as defined below) an over-allotment option, exercisable for 30 days following the closing date of the offering, to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of Class A Shares and Preferred Shares issued at the closing of the offering. The Class A Shares...

MONACO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SB) (the “Company”), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, increased to $100.0 million the maximum aggregate dollar amount of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be sold under its previously announced at-the-market (“ATM”) program established on August 7, 2020 with DNB Markets. Inc. (“DNB”), as sales agent. On May 26, 2021, the Company filed a prospectus supplement in connection with an amendment to its previously disclosed Sales Agreement with DNB to increase the size of its at-the-market program pursuant to which the Company may now offer and sell, from time to time through DNB, shares of the Company’s common stock having an aggregate offering price up to $100.0 million. As of May 25, 2021, the Company has sold approximately...

Figure 1Gold Production by YearTORONTO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce positive results from the independent Pre-Feasibility Study (“PFS”) prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) at its 100% owned Kiena Complex in Val d’Or, Quebec. Based on the results of the PFS, the Board of Directors of the Company has made a restart decision for the Kiena Complex, commencing immediately. Highlights of the PFS are outlined below. All figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated:After-tax NPV5% of $367 million at US$1,600 per ounce gold, increasing to an after-tax NPV5% of $491 million at US$1,900 per ounce gold using CAD/USD exchange...

TORONTO, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flora Growth Corp. (NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora”, “Flora Growth”, or the “Company”), an all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of cannabis-derived products and brands, announced it will be hosting a live fireside discussion between President & CEO, Luis Merchan, and Vice President of Corporate Development, James Williams. The virtual fireside conversation will take place on Thursday, May 27th at 1:00 pm ET and all those interested in attending are encouraged to register using the following link.  Registration Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5CInKn34SyST6xaoiSnVxg Specifically, Luis and James will be providing updates on Flora Growth’s recent business developments and overall international cannabis strategy. This includes discussing the recent cultivation progress at Cosechemos,...