Month: September 2021

The program will help foster digital access for underserved residents in eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To help narrow the digital divide, and with support from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Verizon Public Sector today announced a new program to provide access to wireless broadband data and voice services to underserved communities in Massachusetts and eight neighboring states plus the District of Columbia. Verizon will provide turnkey connectivity, devices and other solutions available to eligible families who lack access to the internet. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts joins the Georgia Department of Education in Verizon’s program of sponsor-state agreements with state agencies and not-for-profit organizations to enable communities to provide low-income...

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) and X-energy have entered a non-binding and non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding to explore possible areas of cooperation to support the potential future deployment, fuelling and servicing of Xe-100 small modular reactors (SMRs) in Canada and the United States. “We feel very confident about the future of nuclear power and the future of SMRs, here in Canada, in the U.S. and across the globe,” said Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel. “We intend to be a fuel supplier of choice for the emerging SMR and advanced reactor market and look forward to working with X-energy to see what opportunities might exist around their innovative reactor technology.” Cameco is one of the largest global suppliers of uranium and a leader in uranium mining, refining,...

MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (Theratechnologies) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced that Paul Levesque, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference on September 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. ET.      A live webcast of the event can be accessed through the investor relations section of Theratechnologies’ website under ‘Events’ or via the virtual conference link. An archive will also be available for 90 days following the event. About Theratechnologies Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies addressing unmet...

Pompano Beach, FL, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brownie’s Marine Group, Inc. (OTCQB: BWMG), a leading developer, manufacturer, and distributor of tankless dive equipment as well as high-pressure air and industrial compressors in the marine industry, has announced their Nomad and Spare Air partnership with YouTube influencers, Joe Oceanside (29.7K subscribers) and Michael Oliver (224K subscribers). “So far, we’ve sent out Spare Air systems and Nomad units to two of our longest-standing influencers. As manufacturing continues to move forward on the Nomad, we have plans to increase our micro/macro influencer portfolio, and are looking to leverage more connections in the sailing, powerboating, diving and snorkeling communities that will further generate sales and exposure. Not only are these partnerships promoting brand awareness...

New York, NY, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQB: IQST) today announced plans to begin the production its first batch of EVOSS EV Motorcycles. Management reports the design of EVOSS EV Motorcycle for Latin America is 90% complete and that the company expects to issue a purchase order (PO) imminently. iQSTEL has been working closely with its selected manufacturer headquartered in China and is confident manufacturing will be completed by December. iQSTEL management plans to be on site in China in to receive the first completed EV Motorcycles by December, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. Mr. Iglesias commented: “While working on design and specs, we have been in constant communication with motorcycle dealers in Latin America to ensure we exceed customer performance expectations.  We are committed to making...

Kinnevik AB (publ) (“Kinnevik”) today announced that it is investing USD 100m in Spring Health, a leading global mental health solution. Spring Health helps employers modernise their behavioral health benefits with the most comprehensive solution for employee mental well-being.  The company was founded by April Koh and Dr Adam Chekroud in New York with the vision to build a world where guessing has no place in mental healthcare. All too often, patients must undergo a trial-and-error approach to finding effective and efficient mental healthcare. Spring Health is building the data infrastructure to make more precise decisions when it comes to provider matching and the creation of personalized care plans. Recent data has revealed that this approach delivers best-in-class outcomes in half the time as others in the industry. Spring Health...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonoro Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | FRA: 23SP) (“Sonoro” or the “Company”) wishes to correct a calculation error regarding the all-in sustaining cost (“AISC”) disclosed on September 15, 2021, as part of the results from an independent Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) and updated Mineral Resource Estimate completed on the Company’s Cerro Caliche gold project located in Sonora State, Mexico. Due to the inadvertent inclusion of certain tax and depreciation expenses in its calculations, the Company reported the AISC to be US$489.3 million LOM, and US$1,462 per ounce (“oz.”) of gold equivalent (“AuEq”). The corrected amounts, as reported in the table below, are US$437 million LOM, and US$1,351 per oz. AuEq.Operating Costs LOM (US$M) US$/oz AuEqMining $174.7 $540Processing $204.9 $633Administration $17.3 $53Total...

Agreement to accelerate development of potential treatments for rare, endocrine, metabolic, and neurological conditions associated with primary and secondary ubiquinone deficiencies which belong to the wider class of mitochondrial diseases An estimated 1 in 5,000 adults worldwide has a mitochondrial disease Clarus to pay McGill $350,000 upfront and up to $10.5 million in potential development and regulatory milestones NORTHBROOK, Ill. and MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clarus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (“Clarus”) (Nasdaq:CRXT), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to providing solutions to unmet medical needs by advancing androgen and metabolic therapies for men and women, and McGill University (“McGill”), Canada’s top ranked medical doctoral university, today announced a licensing agreement whereby Clarus will develop...

Company on Schedule to Commence Trial Late This Year VANCOUVER and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Neovasc Inc. (“Neovasc” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq, TSX: NVCN) announced today that it has received FDA approval for the Investigational Device Exemption (“IDE”) regarding the COSIRA-II IDE Clinical Trial.  Following multiple discussions with FDA over the past several months, the approved protocol for the COSIRA-II study is designed to answer key questions arising from the October 2020 Circulatory Systems Devices Panel Meeting regarding the Neovasc Reducer™ (“Reducer”). The approval of the supplement is consistent with Neovasc’s internal target, and the Company remains on track to enroll the first patient in the trial late this year. COSIRA-II is a randomized, sham-controlled trial investigating...

Solvay adds new thermoplastic composite capacity in the United States A key driver for the world-class facility based in Greenville is growing demand from energy companies, supported by increasing aerospace and automotive demand Greenville, September 16, 2021 — Solvay announced today the installation completion of its new thermoplastic composites (TPC) manufacturing facility at its Greenville, South Carolina site. At full production capacity, the new line will add more than 30 positions at the 27,000-square-foot facility. The project represents a major milestone in Solvay’s efforts to industrialize its TPC capacity. A key driver for the world-class facility is growing demand from energy companies, supported by increasing aerospace and automotive demand. The new product line will have the ability to manufacture unidirectional composite...