• Lexaria, a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has announced the successful completion of its second round of dosing for its human pilot study #2
• The final study arm is set for completion in early July, and if successful, it will help remedy the downsides of swallowed administration
• The study’s main objective is to evaluate Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1”) drug, semaglutide, currently commercially available as Rybelsus(R)
• The commencement of the pilot study shows Lexaria’s commitment to its promise to focus on GLP-1 studies for 2024, along with its confidence in its DehydraTECH technology

Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ: LEXX), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, has announced the successful completion of its second round of dosing for its human pilot study #2, GLP-1-H24-2. The study aims to evaluate the company’s patented DehydraTECH(TM) technology for the oral delivery of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (“GLP-1) drug semaglutide, which is currently commercially available in the branded product Rybelsus(R) (https://ibn.fm/5GcOz).

This second round of dosing utilized Rybelsus processed with DehydraTECH and is compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Inactive Ingredient Database (“FDA IID”), which was administered with swallowed capsules. All nine study participants were successfully dosed, building on the initial study arm, which used a positive control Rybelsus swallowed tablet, whereas the third arm will explore an in-mouth dissolvable DehydraTECH-semaglutide oral tablet.

This third and final study arm will be the first study designed to investigate whether DehydraTECH-enhanced semaglutide can be absorbed into the bloodstream at any level systemically into the sublingual/buccal tissues of the mouth and throat with fewer side effects than from swallowed pill administration. This study is set to be completed in early July. If successful, this study will help remedy the downsides of swallowed administration, which is heavily impacted by the stomach’s acidic environment. This environment significantly degrades GLP-1 drugs swallowed, resulting in meager blood absorption rates of less than 1% when absorption technology is not used.

This move aligns with Lexaria’s plan to focus on GLP-1 studies for the 2024 calendar year. It also speaks to its commitment and overall confidence in the potential of its DehydraTECH technology. It is an important milestone for the company, mainly since, at the very beginning, the GLP-1 studies were considered a “high-risk” program, according to its CEO, Chris Bunka. This was mainly attributed to the fact that the study fell under a class of drugs considered “large molecules,” a class that the company had never explored before, especially given its focus on “small molecules” (https://ibn.fm/275ZI).

So far, Lexaria has achieved great success with its GLP-1 studies. In addition, the rising interest in GLP-1 drugs, owing to their health benefits, has seen the company double down on this research going forward. The successful completion of the second round of dosing for its GLP-H24-2 human pilot study indicates this commitment while ushering in what’s to come for the company.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LexariaBioscience.com.

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• Many older adults are at risk of developing mental-health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders
• NCOA reports that “fewer than 50% of older adults with mental and/or substance-use disorders receive treatment”
• Astiva Health is committed to providing strategic, enhanced mental-health services for seniors to help them identify and effectively treat mental-health challenges

As baby boomers continue to reach their “golden” years, the number of older adults grappling with mental illness also continues to increase. Astiva Health is committed to providing enhanced mental-health services for its members, as more seniors face mental disorders.

“The world’s population is ageing fast,” reports the World Health Organization (https://ibn.fm/ghYHj). “In 2020, 1 billion people in the world were aged 60 years or over. That figure will rise to 1.4 billion by 2030, representing one in six people globally. By 2050, the number of people aged 60 years and over will have doubled to reach 2.1 billion. The number of persons aged 80 years or older is expected to triple between 2020 and 2050 to reach 426 million.”

While most of these aging adults enjoy good health, many are at risk of developing mental-health conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders. “Around 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental disorder,” WHO reported. “According to the Global Health Estimates 2019, these conditions account for 10.6% of the total disability among older adults. The most common mental-health conditions for older adults are depression and anxiety. GHE 2019 shows that globally, around a quarter of deaths from suicide (27.2%) are among people aged 60 or over.”

The National Council on Aging (“NCOA”) has reported that the stressors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have increased mental-health service needs for older adults (https://ibn.fm/5RtlR). “Fewer than 50% of older adults with mental and/or substance-use disorders receive treatment,” the agency reports. “Improving mental health care for older adults requires changes such as strengthening the mental health workforce, continued expansion of Medicare coverage of tele-health visits, parity between physical and mental health care, and increased Older Americans Act funding.”

In another report (https://ibn.fm/CPiZK), the NCOA noted that “barriers that keep many older adults from accessing supportive mental health services include denial, lack of information or knowledge, personal financial imitations, limited state and federal funding, waiting lists and biases. Yet overcoming those barriers is key to improving older adult mental health.” The agency emphasized that access to mental health services can allow older adults to live independently and improve quality of life and that there is a need for more mental-health and substance use disorder providers that specialize in older adults.

“Meet older adults with mental services where they are instead of expecting them to navigate complex systems and requirements,” the report noted. “And understand the impact of isolation on physical and mental health for older adults.” Numerous studies (https://ibn.fm/hunh4), have shown the impact that community support has on both the physical and mental health of seniors (https://ibn.fm/L4aha).

Dedicated to meeting its older members where they are, Astiva Health offers a dynamic and innovative Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (“MAPD”) health plan focused on reshaping the landscape of personalized and comprehensive healthcare. The company is committed to providing strategic, enhanced mental-health services for seniors to help them identify and effectively treat their mental-health challenges.

Astiva Health cares about its members and works to establish lifelong relationships with members by providing a tailored approach to healthcare. That tailored approach includes offering multilingual solutions for customer service, marketing materials and educational resources. Founded in southern California, Astiva Health has strategically positioned itself in a region with a dynamic and diverse population. The organization’s extensive network and culturally responsive approach to healthcare make it well-suited to cater to the needs of the local community, creating a competitive advantage in the market.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AstivaHealth.com.

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• Through acquisition, management has agreed to use 10% of the profits from logistics business to buy back and retire GTVH stock
• “This transition marks a pivotal moment in our journey,” states exec
• Management is crafting a comprehensive business plan that substantially expands the company’s growth trajectory

Golden Triangle Ventures (OTC: GTVH) continues to take strategic steps toward expanding and positioning the company for fundamental business income and financial independence. The latest in these steps is the completed acquisition of Cargo Management Group, a multifaceted logistics and trucking operation (https://ibn.fm/o80WE). According to the announcement, through this acquisition, management has agreed to use 10% of the profits from its logistics business to buy back and retire GTVH stock, effectively reducing the number of outstanding shares on a consistent basis as profits are realized. The buyback will commence once the full transition of the logistics business is complete and profits of the business can be realized.

A complete shipping, logistics and trucking operation, Cargo Management Group will be a key component in providing support for GTVH’s Lavish Entertainment division. With the acquisition completed, Golden Triangle is now focused on facilitating the company’s assumption of full ownership of the logistics operation, brokerage business, licenses and all associated assets.

“We are confident about successfully implementing our initiatives, maintaining profitability and significantly scaling the operation,” said Lavish Entertainment president and COO Marco Antonio Moreno. “Our goal is to secure premium, dedicated, high-paying lanes, upgrade our existing equipment, strengthen all operations and expand our business into more lucrative markets, which further supports our other internal projects. This transition marks a pivotal moment in our journey, as we are now boots on the ground working towards a seamless integration, transition and a complete business enhancement on all fronts.”

The acquisition of Cargo Management Group brings a time-tested, proven performer into the Golden Triangle community. Cargo Management Group reported close to $3 million in top-line revenue last year. In addition, the company currently has contracts with numerous prominent corporations, including JB Hunt, CH Robinson, Coyote Logistics and Echo Logistics. Cargo Management Group also holds high-paying specialized loads in the gaming industry to transport slot machines to locations nationwide.

Short-term, GTVH and Cargo Management Group are focused on defining the structure and transition strategy for combining a high-performing shipping and logistics operation into GTVH. In addition, key team leaders are crafting a comprehensive business plan that builds on the strengths of the combined companies, which will substantially expand the company’s growth trajectory. Specifically, the plan will include incorporating all types of trucking freight movements and adding heavy haul to the services offered by GTVH and Cargo Management Group.

“This initiative marks the first of several strategies we plan to implement that aim to optimize our capital structure within GTVH,” said Steffan Dalsgaard, Golden Triangle Ventures president. “Our goal is to develop true fundamental business activities that support all our operations. We have successfully implemented the first part of our four-pillar business model that supports Lavish Entertainment and our flagship Destino Ranch project, and our team is now focused on executing a series of other promising developments. These efforts are designed to further our objective of increasing shareholder value across all facets of our company.”

Golden Triangle Ventures is a multifaceted consulting company that operates as a parent business pursuing ventures in the health, entertainment and technology sectors, along with other sectors that provide synergistic value to these three core divisions. The company aims to purchase, acquire and/or joint venture with established entities within these areas of business. The goods and services represented are driven by innovators who have passion and commitment in these marketplaces. The company plans to utilize relationships and create a platform for new and existing businesses to strengthen their products and/or services. The three points of the Golden Triangle exclusively represent the three sectors the company aims to do business in.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GoldenTriangleInc.com.

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• Emperor Metals is growing the historic mineral resource of 727,000 ounces of high-grade gold at 5.42 g/t Au and an impressive 5.71 m avg thickness
• Emperor used artificial intelligence and machine learning to create the first 3D & geological model last year, leading it to discover potential for extending an open pit mine above the high-grade underground lenses on which it had previously focused
• The company has approximately $4 million in working capital to advance its project toward an updated mineral resource later this year
• Mobilization on an 8,000-meter drill program, coupled with an 8,000-meter core sampling project in the open pit, began last month for this year’s effort

Advanced stage gold explorer Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA: 9NH) is looking forward to proving and developing the substantial resource potential of its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project in southwest Quebec, Canada, with this year’s drilling program. 

“Our drilling program is basically going to be 70-80 percent looking at the open pit potential. 20-30  percent is going to be looking at those high-grade lenses in the underground,” Emperor Metals President and CEO John Florek said during a Paydirt Prospector interview last month (https://ibn.fm/ySZpI).

“Now keep in mind, when we introduced this to investors it was just a high-grade underground gold deposit. The revelation last year was that (there may be) potential for a large-scale open pit above it,” Florek said. “So we did some pit optimization. … It’s exciting to have a big open pit deposit above a high-grade underground gold (resource).” 

Florek said the company had begun mobilizing to go back to the historical core and sample within the open pit, doing an 8,000-meter drill program underground along with 8,000 meters of core sampling, trying to add inferred ounces to extend the open pit boundaries.

“Because (the open pit boundary) is really kind of still open to the east and to the west,” he said. “But we also want to drill some of that underground stuff because right below the open pit is those underground, high-grade ounces.”

The site in the historic Duparquet gold mining camp in the southern part of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt of Rouyn-Noranda, some 500 km northwest of Canada’s capital city of Ottawa, hosts an estimated historical mineral resource (2011) of 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 g/t Au.

Last year, the company used artificial intelligence and machine learning to reinterpret the existing geological model and guide its successful drilling campaign, creating “the first 3D mineralized and geological model” the company stated in a news release last month (https://ibn.fm/s2w0e).

Gold has been posting market gains in recent months and hit a new all-time high of US$2,427 per ounce in May (https://ibn.fm/GWnOr). Major emerging market economies, primarily in Asia, have been increasing their consumption of gold in recent years, centered around China which has historically been the world’s largest consumer of gold but with expectations that Singapore will be the new hub of world gold trading (https://ibn.fm/LA9iM).

The world trends and the resource discoveries at the Quebec site bode well for Emperor’s future.

“Emperor is well funded with approximately $4 million in working capital and will advance the Duquesne West Project towards an updated mineral resource,” Florek said in last month’s news release. “Gold prices continue to show strength, and we are confident that everything is now in place to give our shareholders the best chance of a successful upside on this project.”

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EmperorMetals.com.

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• Recent report projects global cannabis market to reach $444.34 billion by 2030
• MedCana and its subsidiaries are focused on establishing stronghold in this expanding space
• MedCana is committed to advancing cannabis production and agricultural technology around the world, while also driving innovation and promoting sustainability

The cannabis industry continues to grow, as it has consistently for the past several years. Recent projections value the global cannabis market at almost $445 billion by 2030 (https://ibn.fm/YRTbo). This is good news for Software Effective Solutions (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ), a leading entity in the cannabis and agricultural technology sectors. Recently, MedCana noted remarkable advancements across its diverse portfolio, which includes five companies focused on pharmaceutical cannabis production, as well as a software company focused on managing processes for plant-to-patient operations (https://ibn.fm/WeqNt).

“The global cannabis market size is projected to grow from $57.18 billion in 2023 to $444.34 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 34.03% during the forecast period,” reported Fortune Business Insights, which noted that cannabis has been used for thousands of years for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. “Marijuana legalization is gaining momentum across the globe. This momentum is driven primarily by increasing recognition that the product may have a range of legitimate medicinal benefits and therapeutic applications. It is the most widely cultivated, trafficked and consumed drug worldwide.”

MedCana is focused on positioning itself in this expanding space. The company reports that its subsidiaries are seeing significant success in different parts of the world. Several business units are currently in the final stages of negotiations to determine specific varietals to export to Europe and Australia; both countries are expected to see significant growth in their cannabis markets in coming years. In addition, the company’s South American subsidiary, Eko2o Environmental Solutions S.A.S., is rapidly expanding its reach within the agricultural industry, specifically eyeing growth in the Costa Rica and Central American markets (https://ibn.fm/ofzpf).

Clearly, MedCana is poised for growth and profitability. The company’s deliberate decision to focus on cannabis production is bearing fruit, with operations working to meet the stringent quality and regulatory standards of the European and Australian markets. When these standards are met, the resulting expansion is expected to significantly boost MedCana’s international presence and open new avenues for growth.

“We are delighted with the progress we’ve made across all fronts,” said MedCana CEO Jose Gabriel Diaz. “The final negotiations for cannabis exportation and the rapid expansion of Eko2o’s technology distribution mark a significant milestone in our journey. We are now closer than ever to achieving profitability and solidifying our position as industry leaders.”

MedCana is committed to advancing cannabis production and agricultural technology around the world, while also driving innovation and promoting sustainability. As the company moves forward with its strategic growth plans, stakeholders can expect to see enhanced profitability and a stronger global presence.

Software Effective Solutions/MedCana is a holding company focused on developing companies in the agricultural technology and cannabis industries. The company remains dedicated to delivering on its promise of building a solid foundation for future growth of its holdings.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MedCana.net.

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Mining companies, investors, and analysts, are invited to attend the Mining Journal Select 2024 Conference in London, July 1-2, 2024. At Mining Journal Select, the team creates a curated list of mining companies and entities with rated development projects. They identify 24 different metrics and create a weighted index across 13 key metrics to arrive at a list of top development projects across the globe.

This is an Aspermont mining event series, conducted in partnership with Rule Investment Media. The event is excited to welcome resources investment legend, Rick Rule, President & CEO, Rule Investment Media as a partner.

Aspermont, a leading media services provider to global resource industries, has over 20 years of experience in building a global commercial model for B2B media.

The Mining Journal Select features an educated community of 300+ investors looking for futuristic projects for investment. Newcomers and junior mining companies selected by the Mining Journal Select team can showcase their talents and innovative ideas to a dedicated audience of institutional and retail investors. With over 14 hours of networking with industry leaders, peers, investors, and giant companies, junior companies get ample exposure, education, and opportunities for long-term business.

Investors and mining companies can hold personalized meetings to understand the company’s vision, policies, and goals. The event organizers have arranged branded booths with screens where mining companies can hold presentations and host investor meetings. Mining companies can attend over 15 meetings with different investors and there are over 600 investor meetings at the Mining Journal Select event.

The team at MiningNews.net organizes well-curated conference events, offering investors clear insights into the best development projects in the market. A panel of experts is available at the event to offer support to both parties to connect for one-on-one meetings and dialogue.

They also provide mining companies with a world-class platform to connect with industry experts and investors.

To learn more, please visit https://ibn.fm/wDU98.

• The company has released a fact sheet outlining progress on its high-grade copper and gold deposits in the state of Virginia and in Nunavut, Canada
• U.S Global Investors reports that gold and copper are “pivotal players” in the global financial market
• With rising demand as the backdrop, the progress that Aston Bay is reporting at its Canadian and U.S. projects is particularly promising

With gold and copper trending upward, Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF), a publicly traded mineral exploration company, is strengthening its position in both sectors. The company recently released a fact sheet (https://ibn.fm/IKzqR), titled “Discovering High-Grade Copper and Gold in North America,” outlining progress on its high-grade copper and gold deposits in the state of Virginia and in Nunavut, Canada.

“Geopolitical tensions have escalated, influencing global financial markets, and two commodities in particular have emerged as pivotal players: gold and copper,” reported U.S. Global Investors CEO and chief investment officer Frank Holmes in a recent Investors Alert (https://ibn.fm/om0hP). “These metals are not merely survivors of market volatility but are thriving, charting a course that I believe savvy investors would be wise to monitor. . . . Gold has long been considered a store of value in turbulent times, and now is no exception. Prices are near all-time highs, reflecting its enduring appeal during periods of uncertainty. . . .

“While gold secures its position as a safe haven, copper is making headlines for different reasons,” the report continued. “Often referred to as ‘Dr. Copper’ for its ability to predict economic trends due to its widespread industrial applications, copper has also seen a significant price increase in recent days. The industrial metal climbed to a two-year high, supported by strong global economic activity, particularly surging demand driven by energy transition technologies like electric vehicles, wind and solar.”

With rising demand as the backdrop, the progress that Aston Bay is reporting at its Canadian and U.S. projects is particularly promising. In Canada, Aston Bay’s high-grade Nunavut-based Storm Copper project is being rapidly advanced toward development in an 80/20 joint venture with American West Metals. With American West Metals providing the funds, Aston Bay has no required expenditures and is reporting two pathways to growth at the property: development of high-grade copper at surface and a significant discovery of “Congo-style” sediment that hosts copper mineralization.

In addition, the Storm Copper Project has provided a business model that Aston Bay intends to follow in its second Canadian property, the Epworth Project. The company is exploring this project for its next win. Initial testing shows a 74-kilometer-plus trend of sediment that hosts copper, silver, zinc and cobalt mineralization with chalcocite boulders at surface yielding notable levels of copper and gold in select grab samples.

In the United States, Aston Bay is reporting on two projects, the Cu-Zn SEDEX Belt and the Buckingham Gold Vein Discovery. According to the fact sheet, Cu-Zn SEDEX mineralization and large size have been confirmed at the first property, with negotiations moving forward for additional SEDEX properties as the company reported that “the hunt is on for size and grade.” At Buckingham, the company noted a high-grade, steeply dipping orogenic-style gold vein with soil sampling underway and drilling planned for later this year.

Aston Bay Holdings believes in responsible exploration and carries out its work programs to the highest standards of social responsibility, environmental stewardship and health and safety. The company cares about leaving a net-positive impact on the communities in which it works and engages with local representatives, Indigenous groups and government agencies to build respectful relationships through dialogue and collaborative processes. Depending on the stage of exploration, these efforts may include employment, contracting, training, community benefits and other agreements.

Aston Bay conducts exploration through safe, socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable work practices. The company embeds core values of health and safety throughout its operations by adhering to strict health and safety standards and practices that meet and/or exceed industry standards and government codes and regulations.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://AstonBayHoldings.com.

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• ECGI Holdings recently signed a LOI to acquire Pacific Saddlery, a renowned manufacturer and retailer of luxury equestrian tack, apparel, and accessories
• According to the company, the acquisition strategically aligns with its objectives of expanding its presence in the luxury brands sector
• The acquisition is expected to generate new recurring revenue streams and enable ECGI to capture a share of the luxury equestrian market as well as the broader global equestrian market
• The larger global equestrian market, which is segmented into equestrian apparel and equestrian equipment, is expected to grow to $26.7 billion by 2032 from $17.5 billion in 2023

ECGI Holdings (OTC: ECGI), a diversified holding company with a unique portfolio in viticulture and luxury fashion, has been strategically shifting its focus as it ventures into a future defined by innovation, luxury, and a commitment to building high-ROI brands that will stand the test of time. This follows the December 2023 signing of a joint venture share purchase agreement with Nick Collins, a well-known professional in the equestrian luxury market, creating Pacific Saddlery Inc. (https://ibn.fm/h0W0t).

“In line with our ongoing evolution, this joint venture with Nick aligns with ECGI’s new direction, emphasizing a commitment to building luxury brands,” said Jamie Steigerwald, CEO of ECGI, in a December 28 news release.

Several months later, in June 2024, ECGI announced an LOI to acquire Pacific Saddlery, now a renowned manufacturer and retailer of luxury equestrian tack, apparel, and accessories. Under the agreement, ECGI will acquire all outstanding shares of Pacific Saddlery in exchange for $5 million in ECGI-restricted shares (https://ibn.fm/YZnta).

“We are thrilled to finalize this acquisition and further our commitment to building high-quality, luxury brands,” said Jamie Steigerwald, CEO of ECGI Holdings. “Nick Collins brings unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of the equestrian luxury market, which will be invaluable as we integrate Pacific Saddlery into our portfolio.”

This acquisition, ECGI said, strategically aligns with the company’s objectives of expanding its presence in the luxury brands sector, marking a significant step in its efforts. It is expected to generate new recurring revenue streams and enable ECGI to capture a share of the luxury equestrian market and, importantly, to grow within the broader global equestrian market. The overall equestrian market is huge, and  is segmented into the equestrian apparel market and the equestrian equipment and tack market which is a valuable point of entry.

According to projections by Global Market Insights, the global equestrian apparel market is expected to reach $9.7 billion by 2032 from $6.5 billion in 2023, representing a CAGR of 4%. Analysts expect equestrian events like horse racing, which have been gaining considerable popularity in the recent past, to complement this projected growth (https://ibn.fm/68oZG).

In addition, Global Market Insights projects that the equestrian equipment market will register a CAGR of more than 4.3% between 2024 and 2032. The research company expects the market to grow from $11 billion in 2023 to $17 billion by 2032 (https://ibn.fm/a7ekl). This growth, which has seen companies like Pacific Saddlery offer a wide range of specialized gear and accessories, is driven by the strong emphasis on both rider and horse comfort, safety, and performance, as well as the increasing participation in equestrian sports (https://ibn.fm/AAcbh).

Following the consummation of the partnership, Collins will take up the role of president of ECGI, with Steigerwald assuming the additional role of president of Pacific Saddlery. The duo will serve as co-chairmen of ECGI. The company believes this leadership structure is designed to drive the growth and innovation of both companies.

Collins brings more than 25 years of expertise in equestrian luxury goods. He founded Rolling Meadows, created the Allon and Renard et Cheval equestrian brands, and played an important role in creating and launching Kaval.com.

“This partnership with ECGI is a significant step forward for Pacific Saddlery. Together, we are poised to elevate our brand and expand our presence in the luxury equestrian marketplace. Our shared vision and combined resources will create unique and memorable products for our customers,” said Collins of the partnership with ECGI.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ECGIHoldings.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ECGI are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ECGI

• Bebuzee is a leading social media and digital entertainment platform dedicated to providing innovative and engaging experiences for its users
• The company recently launched its “super app”, set to redefine the digital landscape by combining multiple services into a single intuitive platform
• As part of Bebuzee’s commitment of catering to the ever-evolving needs of modern social media users, the company has now launched two groundbreaking live streaming features in its super app
• The features include a TikTok-style live streaming offering that allows users to broadcast short, engaging live videos to their followers in real time, and a YouTube-style live streaming feature that supports longer live broadcasts
• The rollout of live streaming features marks a significant milestone in Bebuzee’s journey to transform the digital entertainment landscape

The Digital 2024: Global Overview Report, published by DataReportal in partnership with We Are Social and Meltwater, revealed that 22.7% of social media users aged 16 to 64 cite watching live streams as their main reason for using social media platforms (https://ibn.fm/OvEUD). This was a marginal decrease from the 23.7% recorded in the Digital 2023: Global Overview Report (https://ibn.fm/I4aVA).

Interestingly, for the second year running, watching live streams outranked reasons such as making new contacts, seeing content from users’ favorite brands, watching or following sports, networking or research, following celebrities or influencers, and posting life updates. This relatively high interest in live streaming among social media users has not gone unnoticed, with social media companies introducing live streaming features to keep users on their platforms longer and satisfy the needs of users who love watching live streams.

One such company is Bebuzee (OTC: BBUZ), a leading social media and digital entertainment platform dedicated to providing innovative and engaging experiences for its users. Bebuzee recently launched two groundbreaking live streaming features in its revolutionary super app: a live streaming feature that supports short live broadcasts and another that supports longer, more in-depth live broadcasts (https://ibn.fm/kLR9L).

Bebuzee’s new live streaming features offer unique and captivating experiences, similar to content users on TikTok and YouTube share. According to the company, these new features are designed to enhance user engagement and transform the digital experience for millions of users of its super app. They are also expected to redefine how users experiment with content and connect with their favorite creators and communities.

The company’s first live streaming feature has been implemented in a format that resembles TikTok’s implementation. It allows users to broadcast short, engaging live videos to their followers in real time. Bebuzee notes that this TikTok-style feature is ideal for live interactions like Q&A sessions, spontaneous content such as behind-the-scenes showcases, viral moments, and creative performances.

The second live streaming feature, which Bebuzee has designed to complement its TikTok-style live streaming offering, embraces YouTube’s approach to live streams. It supports longer, more in-depth live broadcasts, making it perfect for creators who want to showcase any extended content that requires a more detailed and immersive approach. This YouTube-style feature is also ideal for creators who want to host live shows, tutorials, or webinars. It includes live chats that enable viewers to engage with the content in real time and interact with the creators by participating in polls and Q&A sessions.

“We are incredibly excited to launch these new live streaming features,” commented Joe Onyero, CEO of Bebuzee. “By incorporating TikTok- and YouTube-style live streaming into our super app, we are providing our users with powerful tools to connect, create, and engage like never before. This is a significant milestone in our journey to transform the digital entertainment landscape and offer a truly unique and immersive experience for our community.”

Launched last month, the Bebuzee super app is set to redefine the digital landscape by combining multiple services into a single intuitive platform. At the time of its launch, the super app offered a host of unrivaled features that merge entertainment, e-commerce, and communication. The comprehensive suite of features was – and still is – part of Bebuzee’s goal to cater to the ever-evolving needs of modern users (https://ibn.fm/prjKk).

As a testament to its continued commitment to cater to these needs, the company completed the integration of the two live streaming features, which expands the all-in-one app’s capabilities even further. As a result, Bebuzee’s super app now combines the best of live content, entertainment, and live content. The super app’s suite of features enhances user engagement and opens new pathways to content monetization, advertising opportunities, and community building.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Bebuzee.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to BBUZ are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BBUZ

• The International Energy Agency forecasts nickel demand to nearly double by 2050 due EV deployment
• Fathom Nickel is developing two high-grade nickel projects in Canada’s prolific Trans Hudson Corridor, with recent results from Gochager Lake providing evidence of widespread mineralization
• Fathom has yet to find the source of the semi-massive to massive sulphide veins at Gochager Lake, a project that Quinton Hennigh of Crescat Capital has the potential to be an economical underground mine

Geologists have a fascinating way of speaking. They use terms like “gabbro” and “interstitial disseminated magmatic pyrrhotite” to describe rocks, and their discussions can delve into great details about ore deposits. But when a geologist gets truly excited about a discovery, like Ian Fraser, P.Geo., CEO and VP Exploration at Fathom Nickel (CSE: FNI) (FSE: 6Q5) (OTCQB: FNICF), the enthusiasm can be contagious.

Fathom is an emerging exploration company targeting magmatic nickel sulphide discoveries to support the rapidly growing global electric vehicle market as the world transitions to full electrification. Nickel prices have been volatile in recent years but are maintaining a long-term uptrend over the last decade. After slipping to about $15,600 per tonne in February, nickel prices have climbed back over $18,000 a tonne, as the conversation about Net Zero Emissions by 2050 is growing louder.

The International Energy Agency sees nickel demand nearly doubling by 2050, driven by rapid deployment of EV batteries.

Fathom’s portfolio includes two high-quality exploration projects located in the prolific Trans Hudson Corridor in Saskatchewan:

• Albert Lake Project, a 90,000+ hectare project that was host to the historic and past producing Rottenstone deposit (produced high-grade Ni-Cu+PGE, 1965-1969)
• Gochager Lake Project, a 22,000+ hectare project that is host to a historic, NI43-101 non-compliant open pit resource consisting of 4.3M tons at 0.295% Ni and 0.081% Cu

Fathom began its exploration efforts at Gochager Lake last year. The company recently released results of the Q1/Q2-24 seven drillhole, 2,656 meter drill program at the project that, in Fraser’s words, is showing that historic drilling, while pointing to significant resource potential, “missed some of the very, very good mineralization we are encountering.”

Some of the latest intercepts reached grades upwards of 2.0% nickel and 3.0% nickel equivalent. To put that in perspective, consider that all nickel ore has relatively low nickel content. As such, the industry ranks high-grade nickel ore as that with nickel content above 1.8%. Nickel sulphides, which are facing a supply deficit due to declining discoveries, are preferred for EVs as they are less expensive to process into battery material.

That bolsters the value of each meter of high-grade sulphide drilled by Fathom. And the company is only now beginning to realize the breadth of the nickel mineralization at Gochager Lake. “We are starting to recognize some of the scripters that are pretty consistent with other known magmatic nickel sulphide deposits around the world,” said Fraser.

Respected industry analyst geo Quinton Hennigh of Crescat Capital echoes Fraser’s sentiment. In a recent podcast, Hennigh opined on the strong results and how Fathom continues to hit high grades in every anomaly they locate through electromagnetic borehole surveys.

Within the broad gabbro (rock that forms when magma cools slowly deep underground and generates magnetic nickel deposits), Fathom is seeing semi-massive to massive sulphides that are vein-like in structure, a hallmark of a high-grade nickel deposit. The veins are effectively the final part of the event that formed the deposit, meaning that following them should be the roadmap to the source that Fathom has not yet discovered.

To date, Fathom has completed 16 drillholes totaling 5,543 meters. The exploration has defined a mineralized gabbro unit over a northeast-southwest strike of approximately 300 meters and a vertical extent exceeding 400 meters and remains open in all directions. Looking ahead at the next phase of drilling, the evidence is pointing to a larger intrusive that Fraser suspects to contain 2%-3% nickel. The key is continuing to expand the size of the deposit. If Hennigh is right, Fathom could be sitting on the makings of what could be an economical underground nickel mine.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.FathomNickel.com.

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