NA Proactive news snapshot: Nova Royalty, Co-Diagnostics, Recruiter.com, North Arrow Minerals, Versus Systems UPDATE …

Nova Royalty Corp (CVE:NOVR) (OTCQB:NOVRF) announced it had acquired a new royalty on the West Wall copper-gold-molybdenum project in a US$4.2 million deal with Sociedad Minera Auromin Limitada. Nova will maintain a 1% net proceeds royalty on the Chile-based project, which is a joint venture between Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) and Glencore plc (LON:GLEN). Located in the Valparaiso Region of Chile, West Wall has two distinct mineralized zones, Lagunillas and West Wall Norte, that are part of an “extensive” north-northeast striking hydrothermal alteration zone, according to Nova. Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CODX) has announced that its Logix Smart SARS-CoV-2 DS (Direct Saliva) test has obtained regulatory authorization to be sold as an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) for the diagnosis of coronavirus (COVID-19) in markets that accept CE markings. The company noted that the test is available now for purchase from its Utah-based ISO-13485:2016 certified facility. Co-Diagnostics’ Logix Smart DS test kit is designed to detect the presence of the RdRp and E genes of SARS-CoV-2 directly from minimally processed human saliva samples while eliminating RNA extraction of the samples, a costly and time-consuming process required by most PCR tests. Recruiter.com Group Inc (OTCQB:RCRT), an on-demand recruiting platform, has announced that it has enacted a reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding stock at a ratio of 1-for-2.5. The purpose of the reverse stock split is to allow the company to meet the tech-dominated Nasdaq’s initial listing requirements. The firm’s stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on June 18, 2021, under the CUSIP number 75630B303. The company's symbol on the OTCQB will change to ‘RCRTD' for a period of 20 business days, after which the ‘D' will be removed from the Company's trading symbol, which will revert to the original symbol of ‘RCRT'. On May 27, the company's board approved the ratio of 1-for-2.5 as the ratio for the reverse stock split. North Arrow Minerals Inc (CVE:NAR) (OTCMKTS:NHAWF) (FRA:VTJ1) revealed new updates from its CSI and Loki diamond projects in Canada’s northern territories. The Vancouver-based firm said that it has started a short till sampling program on the newly-staked CSI project in Nunavut, located just west of the Muskox and Jericho kimberlite areas. North Arrow told investors it believes the property “could potentially host a bedrock source for regionally anomalous kimberlite indicator mineral samples reported by earlier workers.”  Versus Systems Inc (NASDAQ:VS) (FRA:BMVB) has said that it will be powering live in-stadium and at-home experiences for fans of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) as live events pick up steam in California. The company, which has a proprietary prizing and promotions engine, already works in the NHL Playoffs, where Versus powers second screen engagement for Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vegas Golden Knights as they pursue the Stanley Cup. Versus is now also driving in-stadium engagement for Los Angeles Football Club live events. “We are thrilled to be working with LAFC – they’re a fantastic partner that really cares about their fans, whether those fans are at home, on the go, or inside Banc of California Stadium,” said Versus Systems founder and CEO Matthew Pierce in a statement. Plurilock Security Inc (CVE:PLUR) (OTCQB:PLCKF), an identity-centric cybersecurity solution provider, revealed that it has secured a purchase order with a California state taxation agency worth $210,000. The Victoria, British Columbia-based company went through a competitive process by responding to the request for a proposal. Ultimately, the company said the team's “proven track record of providing quality products and customer service” helped it to secure the new order. According to the purchase order, Plurilock will provide the state tax agency with annual subscriptions of Commonlook Office and portable document format (PDF) software. The contract win is the latest in the company’s ongoing effort to rapidly expand within the government and healthcare verticals in North America. Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc (NASDAQ:PESI) (FRA:PFX1) has begun the development, design, and construction of its new Therma-Fix Gen3 vacuum thermal desorption system.   The company said the new system provides a unique and full treatment cycle for a variety of problematic waste streams including mercury-contaminated wastes; soils, solids and sludges containing solvents (volatile and semi-volatile); activated charcoal and spent carbon; industrial pipeline naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) waste; and other challenging waste streams. Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd (CVE:NSP) (OTCPINK:NSPDF) (FRA:50N) announced it has purchased a “state-of-the-art,” automated packaging system capable of packaging a wide variety of food products in multiple formats. The company said the packaging line will be installed in its 20,000 square foot, Safe Quality Food (SQF) certified food manufacturing facility in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia and is expected to be fully operational within six to eight weeks. Esports Entertainment Group Inc (NASDAQ:GMBL) has announced the launch of its InVIE esports tournament series. The company said the debut event, InVIE Dota 2 Season 1 kicks off from June 19-21, 2021, with four of the top South American teams competing in the event to be streamed live in five languages. Esports Entertainment said that with Dota 2, and the International qualifiers starting next week, the event is expected to attract 250,000 fans of the teams taking part.  Ready Set Gold Corp (CSE:RDY) (OTCPINK:RDYFF) (FRA:0MZ) has said it will use the proceeds of an upcoming non-brokered private placement to fund exploration and development efforts at its gold projects in Ontario. The non-brokered private placement with a "group of arm's length investors" will consist of as many as 2,500 units at a price of $1,000 per unit. Total proceeds will equal $2.5 million. As noted by Ready Set Gold, each unit will be comprised of a $1,000 principal amount, three-year 7.5% senior unsecured convertible debenture and 3,334 common share purchase warrants of the company.   Predictiv AI Inc (CVE:PAI) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation pertaining to a binding letter agreement and shareholders agreement dated June 3, 2021, between the company and Commersive Solutions Corp. under which the company and Commersive Solutions have agreed to jointly develop the ThermalPass fever detection system through SMRT Labs Inc., the joint venture (JV)), of which 51% will be owned by the company and 49% by the partner. Under the terms of the agreements, the company has agreed to the product development via the JV in exchange for issuing 1,818,182 common share purchase warrants, with each warrant exercisable into one common share at an exercise price of 35.75 cents per share for a period of 36 months. Additionally, the company will be required to issue up to 2,272,727 common shares to the partner if and when certain sales targets of the product are met. MedX Health Corp (CVE:MDX) said the TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing documentation with respect to a non-brokered private placement announced June 2, 2021, for a $500,000 debenture convertible into 3,571,428 common shares and 1,785,714 common share purchase warrants at a purchase price of 14 cents until maturity, with each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share at 20 cents per share for a period of 30 months, with a maturity date of December 31, 2023, and carrying an Interest rate of 6% per annum with one placee. Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (CVE:LIT) (FRA:OAY3) (OTCMKTS:PNXLF) said that at its Annual General & Special Meeting of shareholders held on June 16, 2021, each of the three nominees listed in the management information circular filed on May 18, 2021, with regulatory authorities were elected as directors of the company. It noted that 17,158,240 shares were voted representing 39.87% of the outstanding shares of the company. Argentina Lithium added that all resolutions received support from shareholders at the meeting, with incumbent directors Joseph Grosso and Nikolaos Cacos re-elected and Darren Urquhart elected to the company's board of directors. Numinus Wellness Inc. (CVE:NUMI), said it has received approval to graduate to Tier 1 Issuer status on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), effective June 18, 2021. By qualifying for up-listing to the TSXV's top tier under the Life Sciences industry segment, Numinus will benefit from improved service standards, reduced compliance obligations and increased access to institutional investors. "This up-listing is another indication that Numinus has effectively advanced its healthcare strategy, met its business objectives and built a rapidly scalable growth platform to lead the emerging sector of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy," said Payton Nyquvest, president, CEO and chai of Numinus. "Going forward, we expect to achieve near-term catalysts across our business including clinic acquisitions, new intellectual property, MDMA and psilocybin compassionate access trials, in-clinic ketamine-assisted therapy and further up-listings in the US and Canada. All of this is aimed at creating shareholder value, and supporting our ambition to help as many people as possible heal and be well." Exro Technologies Inc. (CVE:EXRO) (OTCQB:EXROF) said it has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the same trading symbol EXRO. Final approval of the listing is subject to the company meeting certain customary conditions of the TSX, which is anticipated to occur prior to the end of July. At that time, Exro's common shares and warrants will be concurrently delisted from the Toronto Venture Exchange. "We've made huge strides in the last 12 months on our path to bringing our Coil Driver to next-generation electric vehicles and graduating to the TSX is another important breakthrough for us," said Sue Ozdemir, chief executive officer of Exro. "We have seen continued growth of engagement for our technologies so far in 2021 and are looking forward to expand the reach of our engagement further for all of our current and future shareholders." Predictmedix Inc. (CSE:PMED) (OTCQB:PMEDF) said it has filed a registration statement on Form 20-F to register its common shares with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Once the registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, the company will be a reporting issuer under the United States securities laws. Nextech AR Solutions Corp. (CSE:NTAR) (OTCQB:NEXCF) has announced the availability of a pocast titled, 'Companies Jockeying for Position in $106 Billion EdTech Market; Who’s in Front?' To hear the AudioPressRelease, investors can visit: https://nnw.fm/eNo3P OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), the operator of financial markets for 11,000 US and global securities, has announced that Hochschild Mining PLC (LON:HOC) (OTCQX:HCHDF), an underground precious metals producer, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market and has today upgraded from the OTC Pink market. 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. Ignacio Bustamante, chief executive officer, Hochschild Mining commented: "We see trading on the OTCQX Market as a valuable opportunity and believe it will provide the company with a cost-effective way to access US investors, who have shown a strong historical appetite for investing in non-US stocks as well as the global mining sector. We expect Hochschild's focus on silver and gold and also on rare earths to be of particular interest to US investors and we are optimistic that this interest will translate into increased US ownership in our shares."