NA Proactive news snapshot: DGTL Holdings, Tetra Bio-Pharma, Silvercorp Metals, The Valens Company, Gatling Exploration UPDATE…

DGTL Holdings Inc (CVE:DGTL) Wednesday announced that it has filed an application to list its common shares on the OTC Venture Market (OTCQB), a U.S. based trading platform operated by the OTC Markets Group in New York. DGTL believes that trading on the OTCQB Markets will provide additional equity and liquidity as well as increasing its visibility within the U.S. capital markets. The company will provide further information once its common shares begin trading. DGTL (Digital Growth Technologies and Licensing) Holdings acquires and accelerates innovative and disruptive digital media and advertising technology companies, powered by Artificial Intelligence, and specializes in accelerating fully commercialized enterprise level SaaS (software-as-a-service) companies.  Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc (TSE:TBP) (OTCQB:TBPMF) (FRA:JAM1), a leader in cannabinoid-derived drug discovery, updated investors on Wednesday on the high potential of ARDS-003, its investigational new drug designed to dampen the so-called "cytokine storm" and prevent the development of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), the life-threatening condition seen in serious coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. “Based on a conservative market penetration and patient-based model, Tetra estimates potential revenues from royalties on net sales, milestone and upfront payments of over US$500 million by 2026,” said the Canadian biopharmaceutical company in a statement. Silvercorp Metals Inc (NSYEAMERICAN:SVM) (TSE:SVM) (FRA:S9Y) has posted encouraging drill results from exploration at the producing LME mine at its flagship Ying project in China, which showed high-grade silver-lead ore zones. LME is one of six underground mines at the Ying complex in the mining district, which all feed two mills, and where exploration drilling and tunneling work is ongoing. Exploration at LME from October last year to September 30 this year has targeted down-dip and along-strike extensions of known mineralized veins in the production areas, noted the miner. The Valens Company Inc (CVE:VLNS) (OTCQX:VLNCF) (FRA:7LV), which makes cannabinoid-based products, revealed on Wednesday that the Victoria State Government in Australia has granted its subsidiary Valens Australia Pty Ltd, wholesale licences to sell and supply cannabis-derived medical products. The Canadian firm said it had been granted the wholesale licences to sell and supply Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 cannabis-derived products under its own title in line with the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substance Act 1981. Valens noted that the coveted licences further “expands the company's capabilities in Australia.” Gatling Exploration Inc (CVE:GTR) (OTCMKTS:GATGF) (FRA:G28) revealed that its Kir Vit prospect at its flagship Larder gold project in Ontario continues to impress as it has now found a third mineralized trend there. Kir Vit lies 6 kilometres (km) north of the main trend that hosts Gatling's three deposits - Cheminis, Bear and Fernland - and the first two trends were discovered earlier this year when first pass drilling hit mineralization in 13 out of 16 holes. Loop Insights Inc (CVE:MTRX) (OTCQB:RACMF) announced Wednesday the successful completion of an initial 20-store pilot and will now roll out all 550 Your CBD Store retail locations.  In a statement, the company said Your CBD Store represents its second deal through Vend and its first franchise customer. Aurania Resources Ltd (CVE:ARU) (OTCQB:AUIAF) has announced that scout drilling at the Tsenken N2 copper target in Ecuador has intersected mineral alteration zoning typical of an iron oxide copper-gold (IOCG) system. The group said its management is very encouraged by the strength of the mineral alteration seen in the core of the first three holes drilled, with some sections of core showing almost wholescale replacement of the original rock by iron oxide (hematite). Bragg Gaming Group Inc (CVE:BRAG) (OTCMKTS:BRGGF) announced Wednesday that its ORYX Gaming division has signed an agreement with Greece’s Kaizen Gaming to supply its RGS content, as well as extensive content available through ORYX Hub, in a number of regulated jurisdictions throughout the world. The agreement covers distribution in Kaizen Gaming’s operations in Greece under the Stoiximan brand, as well as Germany, Brazil, Romania and Portugal, where Kaizen Gaming has established market positions under its international Betano brand. As part of the deal, Kaizen will also gain full access to ORYX’s Data Platform and Player Engagement Tools, including free rounds, tournaments and leaderboards.   BetterLife Pharma Inc (CSE:BETR) (OTCQB:BETRF) (FRA:NPAT), which is beginning clinical trials of AP-003 as a COVID-19 inhalation therapeutic, announced Wednesday it has selected Florence Healthcare to provide its electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) for the conduct of the trial. In a statement, BetterLife said the Florence platform will simplify and accelerate forthcoming clinical trials by streamlining internal operations and enabling direct remote connections to the company’s research sites and partners across three countries. “The complexities of ensuring the accuracy and compliance of study data and documents cannot be overestimated,” said BetterLife CEO Dr Ahmad Doroudian. “The eTMF is mission critical for us: Deploying Florence’s eTMF for our AP-003 COVID-19 clinical trials has the potential to shorten the time it takes to bring a safe and effective treatment to the market. With the current global increases in cases and corresponding lockdowns, the need for speed is greater than ever,’’ NexTech AR Solutions Corp (OTCQB:NEXCF) (CSE:NTAR) (FRA:N29) announced Wednesday that Ryerson University will use its augmented reality technology for its 2020 virtual graduation ceremony on November 17. The company plans to create an AR 360-degree portal of the Ryerson's Student Learning Centre that attendees can enter through a virtual doorway. Students and guests will be greeted with falling confetti and can navigate a menu to view the names of the graduates, the company said. Benchmark Metals Inc (CVE:BNCH) (OTCQX:BNCHF) (FRA:87CA) has discovered new areas of near-surface mineralization near three highly prospective targets at its Lawyers gold-silver project in British Columbia. The Edmonton-based firm told shareholders on Wednesday that the new areas could develop into future satellite deposits peripheral to the Cliff Creek, Dukes Ridge and AGB targets on the project, which is located in the prolific Golden Triangle area. Over 600 rock samples taken from the new target areas returned results up to 25.9 grams per ton (g/t) gold and 2,610 g/t silver. Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ:VUZI) (FRA:V7XN) announced Monday that the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry is now using Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses to support remote student learning.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company noted that clinical practice courses at the university must be held in accordance with pandemic conditions in the clinics under the Istanbul University Medical Society. The dentistry faculty determined that the dentistry educational model is one where theoretical and clinical knowledge requires support by intensive clinical experiences, Vuzix explained. Goldseek Resources Inc. (CSE:GSK) (CNSX:GSK.CN) has announced the appointment of Sung Min (Eric) Myung as chief financial officer of the company effective from November 1, 2020, replacing Quinn Field-Dyte.  Myung is a senior financial analyst of Marrelli Support Services Inc. and has previously worked in a public accounting firm focused on small and medium business for seven years. The company thanked Field-Dyte for his valuable contributions through the listing process and said he will continue to contribute in his position as a director of the company. Killi Ltd. (CVE:MYID) (OTCQB:MYIDF), a global leader in consumer privacy, has announced that its common shares are now quoted on the OTCQB Venture Market under the stock symbol MYIDF. The OTCQB Venture exchange is the premier market for early-stage, international, and developing USA companies. Participating companies must be current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. In addition to its OTCQB listing, Killi also announced that it has secured Depository Trust Company (DTC) eligibility for electronic settlement and transfer of its common shares in the United States, thereby enabling the stock to be traded over a wider network of brokerage firms. Killi's common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange. OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX:OTCM), operator of financial markets for over 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Elemental Royalties Corp. (CVE:ELE) (OTCQX:ELEMF), a gold royalty company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their US investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the US To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws. Frederick Bell, CEO of Elemental, commented: "Having recently listed on the TSX-V, we are very pleased to begin trading on the OTCQX as a means of enhancing our visibility to prospective US investors.  We are confident that this will provide the dual benefits of greater accessibility to an expanding shareholder base in the US, as well as enabling greater exposure and liquidity as we build on our record royalty revenue." Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEMKT:UUUU) (CVE:EFR) has said its conference call and webcast originally scheduled for November 3, 2020, has been postponed to November 4, 2020, at 4.00pm ET (2.00pm MT) due to technical issues. If investors would like to participate and ask questions, they can dial 1-888-664-6392 (toll-free in the United States and Canada). A link to a recorded version of the proceedings will be available shortly after the webcast by calling 1-888-390-0541 (toll-free in the US and Canada) and entering the code 303725 followed by the pound key. The recording will be available until November 17, 2020. Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIOC), a leading commercial provider of molecular diagnostic tests and services for physicians treating cancer patients, has announced that it will release financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, after the market closes on Thursday, November 12, 2020. The company said it will host a conference call for the investment community to discuss the results and answer questions at 4.30pm Eastern time (1.30pm Pacific time). Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10149217/db83f2017f.  Those who choose not to pre-register can access the live conference by dialing (855) 656-0927 for domestic callers, (855) 669-9657 for Canadian callers, or (412) 902-4109 for other international callers. Those interested in listening to a webcast of the live conference call may do so by visiting https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/1271/38199. A replay of the conference call will be available for 48 hours following the conclusion of the call by dialing (877) 344-7529 for domestic callers, (855) 669-9658 for Canadian callers, or (412) 317-0088 for other international callers, and entering the replay access code 10149217. A webcast replay will be available for 90 days at http://ir.biocept.com/events.cfm