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World’s First ICO on Bitcoin Blockchain Enters Final 7 Day Countdown

Bitcoin Dogs

Bitcoin Dogs, the first ever ICO on the Bitcoin Blockchain, has announced a presale end date of the 15th March, which marks it’s final 7 days remaining. The project has raised over $8.1m in under 23 days, with investors buying 0DOG token. With a community which has built to 150,000 in just 3 weeks, and over 10,000 buyers so far, the team hopes this momentum and growth continues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_eyofSTlHc Building on Bitcoin Driven by the 0DOG token, Bitcoin Dogs is both a GameFi experience centered around raising and training virtual dogs and a 10,000-strong NFT collection minted on BRC-20. The incredible reception from the crypto community is driven by 0DOG’s innovative approach to the latest Bitcoin development as well as its fun retro graphics, community focus, and the chance for players to earn 0DOG in PvP competitions. The game will begin beta testing in Q2, and 10,000 Ordinals NFTs will launch at the same time – with token holders getting early access to the collection. Full details of the project concept as well as the roadmap are all available in the whitepaper, and the team has been welcoming questions on any of their social channels. Shaping BRC-20 History 810 million tokens are available in the presale—that’s 90% of the 900 million total supply, a figure corresponding to the total number of dogs on Earth ( “one token for every snout and paw on the planet” ). Complementing this attractive proposition is a unique purchasing methodology, all explained in the Bitcoin Dogs how-to-buy video. Bitcoin Dogs navigates the logistics of this being the first-ever ICO on the BTC blockchain with elegance: presale buys can be made via Ethereum and a range of ERC-20 stablecoins. Then, upon presale completion, these will be converted into BRC-20 0DOG tokens. Investors will be required to provide a Bitcoin address upon purchase. The revolution of Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens are technologies are made possible by implementing data onto the smallest denomination of Bitcoin: Satoshis. These additions to the original blockchain bring new features and utility to Bitcoin while retaining the security and permanence the chain is known for. BRC-20 tokens have enjoyed huge rallies in recent months, and Ordinals NFTs are expected to lead the market into 2024. The project has also been mentioned on CoinTelegraph, Bitcoin.com, DeCrypt, CoinMarketCap, and many more leading publications, and has enjoyed viral success on social media, and leading influencers, including @MrX_Crypto, @BscSuperAltcoin, and @BscGemsX1000, have announced their support. 0DOG is currently available for $0.0343, with the presale ending on the 15th of March at a final price of $0.0404. 0DOG is available to buy on the Bitcoin Dogs website until the 15th of March. About Bitcoin Dogs Bitcoin Dogs is breaking new ground in the Bitcoin ecosystem. For the first time ever, NFTs, gaming, and new token types come together to offer the first ICO on the original Bitcoin blockchain. The truly permissionless immutability of Bitcoin is being harnessed to create the 0DOG token, while a play-to-earn (P2E) gaming experience and NFT collection are being developed exclusively for 0DOG holders. For more information and to buy Bitcoin Dogs (0DOG) visit the website. Website | Whitepaper | Socials Contact Details Bitcoin Dogs Bitcoin Dogs Team marketing@bitcoindogs.club

March 08, 2024 07:49 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Noble Minerals Completes Geophysical Surveys in proximity to the Location of a 140 kg, Mineralized Boulder Found near Hearst, Ontario

Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.

Toronto, Ontario – TheNewswire - March 8, 2024 – Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. ( “Noble” or the “Company” ) (TSX-V:NOB, FRANKFURT: NB7, OTCQB:NLPXF) is pleased to announce that the company has completed geophysical surveys on 214 claims in Way Township. The claims extend from about 4 to 15 km southwest of the town of Hearst, Ontario. The property area is equivalent to approximately 4,500 hectares or 45 sq km. The geophysical surveys were done in preparation for a reverse circulation drill program scheduled for the Spring/Summer of 2024. The recent geophysical program was partially funded by the Ontario Junior Exploration Program.   Historically, a sample of a metalliferous boulder, brought to the Timmins Mining District Regional Resident Geologist in 2019 by a Mr. A. Cousineau, was submitted for chemical analysis to Geolabs in Sudbury to establish its metal and mineralogical makeup. Geolabs determined that the boulder contained: 71.8% copper; 3.5% lead, 1.09% zinc; 252 g/T of silver, 3.79 g/T of gold; 4.43 g/T of palladium; and 2.22 g/T of platinum and consisted primarily of cuprite (van Hees et al., 2020).   In 2021, Noble launched an exploration program to in an effort to identify the source of the boulder. Basal till samples collected from two fences of hand auger holes, located about 100 m and 1 km north of the boulder, produced 35 gold grains. These gold grains define a southeast-northwest trending dispersion train that indicate they were transported southeast by a glacial transport from a source area located to the northwest. The dispersion train begins near a northeast trending magnetic anomaly. The gold grains are predominantly reshaped (24) but also include modified (7) and pristine (4), supporting evidence of local source.   In 2022 an airborne geophysical survey was flown over the property followed by a ground geophysical survey in November/December 2023. The ground geophysical surveys included 29 line-kilometers of Magnetic, VLF-EM and Induced Polarization Survey. Compilation of the ground geophysics in conjunction with the airborne data was successful in outlining a significant northeast trending magnetic high unit that was traced from the southwest section of the survey block to the northeast corner of the survey block. This unit is represented by a strong magnetic high band that pinches and swells along its strike length, The survey also shows that this main high has been crosscut in a northwest to southeast direction by at least 10 to 11 somewhat narrow magnetic highs that may be indicative of dike like units.   The contour plan map of the first vertical derivative of the total field magnetic definitely enhances the northeast striking magnetic high feature as well as the numerous northwest-southeast narrow crosscutting high features. The approximate location of the mineralized, Cousineau Boulder appears to coincide with a slight bullseye high at the southeast end of one of the northwest striking cross dike like features. The white line will be discussed throughout the report but is suggested at being a possible cross fault system. See Figure 1 below.   Click Image To View Full Size   Figure 1: First Vertical Derivative of the airborne geophysical survey showing location of the Cousineau Boulder and a possible cross fault structure (white line)   Work will continue during the 2024 field season including a reverse circulation drill program in the vicinity of the mineralized boulder and along the lines recently surveyed by geophysics.   Vance White, President and CEO of Noble, said “we are pleased with the progress on this property and look forward to the reverse circulation drill program that may give us more clues as to the possible source of this rich boulder.”   Figure 2: Photo of the Cousineau Boulder   References:   van Hees, E.H., P. Bousquet, J. Suma-Momoh, C.M. Daniels, S.L.K. Hinz, C. Boucher, P. Sword, L. Wang, S.P. Fudge, A. Millette and C. Patterson, 2020. Report of Activities 2019, Resident Geologist Program, Timmins Regional Resident Geologist Report: Timmins and Sault Ste. Marie Districts; Ontario Geological Survey, Open File Report 6366, 160p.   Wayne Holmstead P.Geo (ON), a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has verified the data disclosed in this news release, and has otherwise reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release on behalf of Noble.    About Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.:   Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company which, in addition to its shareholdings in Canada Nickel Company Inc., Spruce Ridge Resources Ltd. and MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd., and its interest in the Holdsworth gold exploration property in the area of Wawa, Ontario, will continue to hold approximately 40,000 hectares of mineral rights in the Timmins-Cochrane areas of Northern Ontario known as Project 81, as well as an additional ~11,000 hectares in the Timmins area and 44,000 hectares of mining claims in Central Newfoundland.  Project 81 hosts diversified drill-ready gold, nickel-cobalt and base metal exploration targets at various stages of exploration. It will also hold its recently acquired Nagagami Carbonatite Complex near Hearst, Ontario, as well as the Buckingham Graphite Property, the Laverlochere Nickel, Copper, PGNM property and the Cere-Villebon Nickel, Copper, PGM property, all of which are in the province of Quebec. More detailed information is available on the website at www.noblemineralexploration.com.   Noble’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “NOB”. Cautionary Statement: 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. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. The foregoing information may contain forward-looking statements relating to the future performance of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. Forward-looking statements, specifically those concerning future performance, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from the Company’s plans and expectations. These plans, expectations, risks, and uncertainties are detailed herein and from time to time in the filings made by the Company with the TSX Venture Exchange and securities regulators. Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contacts: H. Vance White, President Phone:        416-214-2250 Fax:        416-367-1954 Email:        info@noblemineralexploration.com   Investor Relations Email:        ir@noblemineralexploration.com

March 08, 2024 07:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Flynn Gold discovers promising lithium anomalies at Parker Dome project in Western Australia

FLYNN GOLD LIMITED

Flynn Gold managing director and CEO Neil Marston discusses promising lithium results from a soil sampling programme at the Parker Dome project in Western Australia with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion. This initial exploration, covering two licences over 40 square kilometres, marks Flynn Gold's first on-ground work since acquiring a one-year purchase option in December 2023. The project lies within the Forrestania Greenstone Belt, known for its pegmatite-hosted lithium deposits. The sampling involved 679 soil samples, focusing on areas with high lithium potential, identifying two pegmatite trends (western and eastern) and yielding six significant zones with lithium anomalies up to 197 ppm. These anomalies extend over large areas, correlating with caesium and tantalum values, hinting at potential lithium mineralisation. Historical drilling in 1998 intersected pegmatites, suggesting the presence of a "Goldilocks zone" for lithium mineralisation near the granite intrusive of Parker Dome. Flynn Gold plans to follow up with more soil sampling, drilling permits, and reanalysis of historical geophysical data. Additionally, exploration activities at Lake Johnson and in Tasmania for gold at the Firetower and Golden Witch projects will continue, with promising results from the Trafalgar prospect in Golden Ridge showing high-grade veins of gold. Contact Details Proactive Australia Pty Ltd Proactive Australia Pty Ltd +61 431 597 771 writers.australia@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 07:08 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Rewards Doubled! HTX Liquid Restaking to Increase Quota by Another $50M and Launch 3 Boosters for Reward Sharing

HTX

Since its debut on February 29, the HTX Liquid Restaking event has been met with enthusiasm from users. Remarkably, within a mere 10 minutes of its launch, over 10,000 participants eagerly secured their share of the initial $50 million staking quota. In response to the fervent support for the Liquid Restaking event, HTX has decided to add another $50 million to the staking quota to double the current reward pool. Rewards Doubled! HTX Adds Another $50 Million Quota As the first crypto exchange to support Restaking, HTX pioneered the Liquid Restaking event, allowing CEX users to share on-chain rewards in an easy, risk-free way. After over 10,000 participants promptly grabbed their share of the initial $50 million staking quota, HTX has decided to add another $50 million to the staking quota, while also introducing the following three reward boosters. Participation through teams will kick off. You can team up with your friends to get enrolled in Liquid Restaking and enhance your rewards. Based on their contribution to the platform, some participants will get extra rewards. Assets in more accounts other than the Spot account will be available soon. Users who missed out on the initial $50 million staking quota still have a chance. Please keep a close eye on the upcoming release of the second $50 million staking quota on the HTX platform. This time, participation in the Liquid Restaking event on the platform will be expanded to include assets from more accounts beyond just the Spot account. Furthermore, participation through teams will also be available. Therefore, take action now to team up with your friends to enroll in Liquid Restaking and enhance your rewards. Missing out on EigenLayer? Opt for HTX Liquid Restaking for More Opportunities HTX Liquid Restaking is now available. Simply register for Liquid Restaking with your account balance snapshotted, and you will earn rewards, including tokens and early airdrops of popular projects such as EigenLayer, Merlin Chain, etc. Rewards you can expect to receive: EigenLayer's initial airdrop (A trending Ethereum restaking project with TVL of over $7 billion) Puffer's initial airdrop (A trending Ethereum restaking project with TVL of over $1 billion) Merlin Chain's initial airdrop (A Bitcoin Layer 2 solution with TVL of over $1.5 billion) BounceBit's initial airdrop (A Bitcoin staking chain with TVL of over $0.45 billion) Crypto rewards, such as ETH, USDT, HTX, and TRX Event rewards will be distributed in various LRS points. You can redeem these points for corresponding cryptocurrencies after the designated projects distribute airdrops. The distribution timing of the rewards depends on the projects' initial airdrop schedule, which may commence after April. Rest assured that your assets on the HTX exchange will always be safeguarded regardless of any risks that may occur on the blockchain during the event, and the earnings will be distributed in the form of rewards. HTX will fully bear any potential losses that may occur, providing you with a worry-free participation experience. HTX provides easy access to Liquidity Restaking. Visit the Liquidity Restaking event page on the platform, and you can easily enroll in the ongoing event with just one click. Remember to fund your account by making deposits, trades, etc., to hold at least $1 worth of BTC, ETH, USDT, HTX, TRX, or other designated assets. Please stay tuned for further event announcements and updates. About HTX Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved over a decade from a simple cryptocurrency exchange to a comprehensive blockchain business ecosystem. This expansion covers a wide range of services including digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation, and more. As a world-leading portal to Web 3.0, HTX is committed to a growth strategy focused on global expansion, ecological prosperity, wealth effect, and safety and compliance. This approach enables us to offer comprehensive, safe, and reliable services and value to virtual currency enthusiasts around the world, reinforcing our position as a global gateway to Web3. Contact Details Michael Wang glo-media@htx-inc.com Company Website https://www.htx.com/

March 08, 2024 06:59 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Immunic to reveal promising MS treatment data in two poster presentations at ACTRIMS Forum 2024

Immunic Inc

Immunic Inc CEO Dr Daniel Vitt joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with details of data from the Phase 2 CALLIPER and CALVID-1 trials of vidofludimus calcium the company will present at the Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) Forum 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, from today. Vitt highlighted the significant potential of the drug in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly in relation to Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) reactivation. The CALLIPER study focuses on the effects of 45 milligrams of vidofludimus calcium in patients with progressive MS, emphasising the importance of progression independent of relapse activity. October's interim biomarker data, specifically neurofilament light chain (NFL), which is related to neuronal death, was mentioned as a key aspect of the first poster. This data aims to correlate NFL reduction with the likelihood of future disability outcomes in progressive MS patients. The overlap between the CALLIPER study and the Phase 2 CALVID-1 trial, outlined in the second poster, explores the role of EBV reactivation in MS and fatigue symptoms. Vidofludimus calcium's potential to prevent EBV reactivation and reduce fatigue in MS patients is a significant finding, with implications for post-COVID syndrome as well. The CALVID-1 study also examined Vidofludimus calcium's effects on fatigue in patients treated for SARS-CoV-2, revealing a positive impact. Presenting at the ACTRIMS Forum 2024, an important scientific conference for MS research, underscores the relevance and potential impact of Immunic Inc's findings in the MS and broader medical communities. Contact Details Proactive North America +1 604-688-8158 NA-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 06:53 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Power Metal expands into sustainable metal extraction with GSAe deal; announces share consolidation

Power Metal Resources PLC

Power Metal Resources PLC (AIM:POW) CEO Sean Wade speaks to Proactive's Stpehen Gunnion about the strategic acquisition of a 75% stake in GSA Environmental (GSAe), a company specialising in extracting critical metals from waste products like fly ash and heavy fuel oil ash. The venture is particularly focused on residues from electricity generation and spent catalysts, promising to transform them into environmentally friendly residues while extracting valuable metals essential for the energy transition. The move is seen as a departure from Power Metal's traditional focus on incubating early-stage mining opportunities, aiming instead to provide a sustainable revenue stream to reduce dependency on capital markets. Wade highlighted the complementary nature of this acquisition to Power Metal's focus on critical metals for energy transition and the added benefit of GSAe's ICP testing capability, which will reduce costs and time for sample testing. He further elaborated on ambitious plans to scale GSA Environmental's business, particularly in Saudi Arabia and globally, leveraging proprietary technology for significant growth. The deal involves an initial payment of £75,000 in shares, with additional payments tied to profit milestones. Separately, Power Metal announced a 20-for-1 share consolidation to appeal to institutional investors and facilitate a US OTC listing, addressing market perceptions and regulatory requirements for trading above a penny. Wade reassures stakeholders that the consolidation aims to attract more investors and increase liquidity, inviting any concerns to be addressed directly. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 06:48 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Premier African Minerals' Zulu lithium project produces first concentrates; prepares for ramp-up

Premier African Minerals Ltd

Premier African Minerals Ltd (AIM:PREM, OTC:PRMMF) chief executive George Roach joined Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with the operational status of the processing plant at the company's Zulu lithium project in Zimbabwe. Despite facing some setbacks, the major components of the plant are installed and functional, enabling production to proceed from front to back. Issues encountered during commissioning are considered normal by the plant suppliers and Roach believes they are resolvable within the commissioning process, emphasizing that no major equipment replacements are necessary. Currently, the plant is producing concentrates from the Mica and Spodumene flotation sections, with analysis of these concentrates underway. Initial spot analysis suggests that spodumene is adequately liberated and recoverable at correct percentages, though attention is needed for managing pH levels during flotation—a challenge that is being actively addressed. Roach anticipates that the issues with pH management and control systems will be resolved within "hours or days," not weeks. The next steps for the Zulu project include ensuring the spodumene produced meets grade requirements and ramping up production rates to design levels, expected to take a couple of weeks. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 06:44 AM Eastern Standard Time

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HANetf new Sprott Junior Uranium Miners UCITS ETF hits the market, focused on smaller miners

HANetf Holdings Limited

HANetf head of research Tom Bailey discusses the launch of the Sprott Junior Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (URNJ) on the LSE and Deutsche Bourse, highlighting the growing demand for uranium due to the global shift towards nuclear energy for low carbon emissions and energy security. Bailey explained that this demand, coupled with a decade of underinvestment in uranium mining, has created a supply-demand imbalance, boosting uranium prices significantly. The Junior Uranium Miners ETF focuses on smaller-cap miners, which are poised to benefit more directly from the rising uranium prices compared to their larger counterparts. This is because larger mining companies often have long-term contracts at lower prices, whereas junior miners sell at current high prices. The ETF includes exploration companies, offering exposure to early-stage ventures that might bring uranium to market in the future. Unlike HANetf's flagship uranium ETF, the Sprott Uranium Miners UCITS ETF (URNM), which is significantly influenced by a few large companies, the junior ETF aims to provide a more balanced exposure by excluding these major players and the spot price of uranium. It features 32 companies, excluding the five largest that dominate the flagship ETF. In its first week, the junior ETF saw an 11-12% increase in price performance, outperforming the broader uranium ETF, which increased by 1% in the same period, indicating strong investor interest and market performance. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 06:42 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Greencoat UK Wind focuses on capital allocation following strong 2023 performance

Greencoat UK Wind PLC

Greencoat UK Wind's Stephen Lilley discusses the company's full-year results for 2023, highlighting significant financial achievements and strategic initiatives. The company reported over £406 million of net cash generation and a coverage ratio of 2.1 times. Due to its strong cash flow, the trust, which is one of the UK’s largest wind farm operators, has remained resilient despite rising interest rates and a higher discount rate. Lilley said Greencoast has focused on capital allocation, particularly as shares have been trading at a discount to net asset value (NAV), leading to an increase in the dividend for 2023 from 8.76 pence to 10 pence per share, resulting in an additional £29 million paid to shareholders. The dividend for 2024 has been increased by 14.2%, achieving a 6% return on NAV, surpassing the Retail Price Index (RPI) increase of 5.2%. Greencoat UK Wind completed £821 million in acquisitions, contributing significantly to NAV accretion. The company also reached a milestone of distributing over £1 billion in dividends over the past decade. Additionally, Greencoat UK Wind generated 1.5% of the UK's electricity demand, owning approximately 7% of the UK's wind capacity. Looking ahead, the company aims to support the expansion of wind capacity in line with government targets for 2050, focusing on owning and operating existing capacity while recycling capital into new projects. Despite some limitations due to trading at a discount to NAV, the company sees ample growth opportunities and may consider disposals to manage its capital effectively. Lilley remains optimistic about the company's performance in 2024, with stable operations and a positive outlook for February's production capacity. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

March 08, 2024 06:36 AM Eastern Standard Time

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