Barkerville Gold reports high grade intercepts from latest drilling round.

Barkerville Gold {TSX.V: BGM} has reported some high grade mineralisation for the phase 2 drilling at their Cariboo Gold project, at Barkerville Mountain, B.C.

The glory hole was 43.48 G/T over 7.95 metres.

 

Barkerville Gold Mines Intersects 43.48 G/T (1.27 OZ/T) AU Over 7.95 Metres In Phase II Drilling On Barkerville Mountain

January 7th, 2016
 

VANCOUVER, BC– January 7, 2016 – Barkerville Gold Mines {TSX.V: BGM}  is pleased to announce results from the Phase II drilling program on Barkerville Mountain at the Company’s flagship Cariboo Gold Project (CGP).

 

The results of these drill holes are presented in Table 1.

 

A drillhole location plan map is available on the Company’s website – www.barkervillegold.com

 

Drilling Highlights(*):

·        BGM-15-145: 18.95 g/t (0.55 oz/t) Au over 4.40 metres including 37.82 g/t (1.10 oz/t) Au over 2.00 metres including 65.82 g/t (1.92 oz/t) Au over 1.00 metres

·        BGM-15-148: 120.43 g/t (3.51 oz/t) Au over 2.50 metres including 332.16 g/t (9.69 oz/t) Au over 0.90 metres 

·        BGM-15-149: 11.70 g/t (0.34 oz/t) Au over 5.30 metres including 57.33 g/t (1.67 oz/t) Au over 1.00 metres

·        BGM-15-151: 21.06 g/t (0.61 oz/t) Au over 2.00 metres including 25.96 g/t (0.76 oz/t) Au over 1.00 metres and
16.15 g/t (0.47 oz/t) Au over 1.00 metres

·        BGM-15-159: 28.99 g/t (0.85 oz/t) Au over 2.55 metres including 13.95 g/t (0.41 oz/t) Au over 1.15 metres and
41.34 g/t (1.21 oz/t) Au over 1.40 metres

·        BGM-15-160: 10.06 g/t (0.29 oz/t) Au over 19.40 metres including 16.12 g/t (0.47 oz/t) Au over 9.70 metres including 33.18 g/t (0.97 oz/t) Au over 2.70 metres and 15.40 g/t (0.45 oz/t) Au over 3.00 metres

·        BGM-15-162: 21.49 g/t (0.63 oz/t) Au over 4.00 metres including 27.80 g/t (0.81 oz/t) Au over 3.00 metres including 44.50 g/t (1.30 oz/t) Au over 1.50 metres 

·        BGM-15-163: 43.48 g/t (1.27 oz/t) Au over 7.95 metres including 54.88 g/t (1.60 oz/t) Au over 5.95 metres including 209.33 g/t (6.11 oz/t) Au over 1.00 metres 

Note: 

(*) Reported core lengths represent 60-90% true widths. 

 

Discussion of Results:

With Phase I BCV exploratory drilling on Barkerville Mountain now complete, the Company has initiated a Phase II infill drilling program targeting the most economically prospective areas of the BCV mineralization that were identified in the 2015 campaign. Although the BCV mineralisation still remains open to depth over its currently delineated 1,400 metre strike length, the second phase will be preferentially focused on rapidly drill-defining a near surface, high confidence resource and ultimately reserve.

 

In parallel with the BCV infill program, drillholes BGM-15-158, BGM-15-159 as well as BGM-15-160 through BGM-15-164 were collared from a single location and fanned in a 33 degree cone such that an average of 5-10 metres between mineralized intercepts was achieved. The purpose of this drilling was to provide information on the short range gold grade variability of the BCV for resource estimation as well as to collect a representative sample of freshly drilled material for a bench scale metallurgical test that will simulate and optimize the process flowsheet of the Company’s QR milling facilities in preparation for future mining. Geostatistical analysis and interpretation of the newly collected close-spaced drilling data is in progress.

 

Qualified Persons

Exploration activities at the Cariboo Gold Project are jointly administered on site by the Company’s Project Managers Maggie Layman, P.Geo. and Wanda Carter, P.Geo. As per National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Paul Geddes, P.Geo. Vice President Exploration, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated and approved the technical content of this news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting its exploration activities on the Cariboo Gold Project.

 

Quality Assurance – Quality Control

Once received from the drill and processed, all drill core samples are sawn in half, labelled and bagged. The remaining drill core is subsequently stored on site at the Company’s secure facility in Wells, BC. Numbered security tags are applied to lab shipments for chain of custody requirements. The Company inserts quality control (QC) samples at regular intervals in the sample stream, including blanks and reference materials with all sample shipments to monitor laboratory performance. The QAQC program was designed and approved by Lynda Bloom, P.Geo. of Analytical Solutions Ltd., and is overseen by 
Paul Geddes, P.Geo, Vice President Exploration.

Drill core samples are submitted to SGS Canada’s analytical facility in Burnaby, B.C. for preparation and analysis. The SGS facility is accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays and all analytical methods include quality control materials at set frequencies with established data acceptance criteria. The entire sample is crushed and 1,000 grams is pulverized. Analysis for gold is by 50g fire assay fusion with atomic absorption (AAS) finish with a lower limit of 5ppb and upper limit of 10,000ppb. Samples with gold assays greater than 10,000ppb are re-analyzed using 50g fire assay with gravimetric finish, as well as 1,000g screen metallic fire assay. Samples are also analyzed using a 49 multi-elemental geochemical package by a 4-acid digestion, followed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-AES) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS).

 

For further information on Barkerville Gold Mines Limited please contact:

Tom Obradovich

President & Chief Executive Officer

+1 416 361 2511

tobradovich@barkervillegold.com

About BGM

The company is focused on developing its extensive land package located in the historical Cariboo Mining District of central British Columbia. BGM’s mineral tenures cover 1,164 square kilometres along a strike length of 60 kilometres which includes several past producing hard rock mines of the historic Barkerville Gold Mining Camp near the town of Wells, British Columbia. The QR Project, located approximately 110 kilometres by highway and all weather road from Wells was acquired by BGM in 2010 and boasts a fully permitted 900 tonne/day gold milling and tailings facility. Test mining of the Bonanza Ledge open pit was completed in March of this year with 91,489 tonnes of ore milled producing 25,464 ounces of gold. BGM has completed a number of drilling and exploration programs over the past 20 years and is currently compiling this data with all historical information in order develop geologic models which will assist new management and provide the framework to continue to explore the Cariboo Gold Project. An extensive drill program is currently underway with the goal of delineating additional high grade gold mineralisation.

 

Cautionary Statement on Forward -Looking Information

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSX.V”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX.V) 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. This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements regarding exploration results and exploration plans. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.

 

Table 1: Length weighted gold composites for drillholes BGM-15-144 through BGM-15-164:

HOLE-ID FROM (M) TO (M) CORE LENGTH (M) AU (G/T) AU (OZ/T) AREA
BGM-15-144 20.55 22.30 1.75 1.14 0.03 BCV
BGM-15-144 34.00 35.00 1.00 3.15 0.09 BCV
BGM-15-145 22.60 27.00 4.40 18.95 0.55 BCV
INCL 22.60 24.60 2.00 37.82 1.10 BCV
INCL 23.60 24.60 1.00 65.82 1.92 BCV
BGM-15-145 48.40 51.20 2.80 11.37 0.33 BCV
INCL 50.30 51.20 0.90 31.47 0.92 BCV
BGM-15-145 54.00 59.30 5.30 8.78 0.26 BCV
INCL 55.20 58.00 2.80 13.47 0.39 BCV
INCL 55.20 56.20 1.00 16.58 0.48 BCV
AND 57.30 58.00 0.70 26.88 0.78 BCV
BGM-15-146 ASSAYS PENDING
BGM-15-147 ASSAYS PENDING
BGM-15-148 25.50 28.00 2.50 120.43 3.51 BCV
INCL 26.00 26.90 0.90 332.16 9.69 BCV
BGM-15-149 26.00 31.30 5.30 11.70 0.34 BCV
INCL 27.00 28.00 1.00 57.33 1.67 BCV
BGM-15-150 37.70 41.00 3.30 8.07 0.24 BCV
INCL 37.70 39.00 1.30 14.17 0.41 BCV
BGM-15-151 26.00 28.00 2.00 21.06 0.61 BCV
INCL 26.00 27.00 1.00 25.96 0.76 BCV
AND 27.00 28.00 1.00 16.15 0.47 BCV
BGM-15-152 24.45 26.20 1.75 1.21 0.04 BCV
BGM-15-153 ASSAYS PENDING
BGM-15-154 ASSAYS PENDING
BGM-15-155 26.00 26.50 0.50 10.37 0.30 BCV
BGM-15-156 42.25 45.00 2.75 3.66 0.11 BCV
BGM-15-157 NSA
BGM-15-158 19.30 22.00 2.70 9.44 0.28 BCV
BGM-15-159 21.85 24.40 2.55 28.99 0.85 BCV
INCL 21.85 23.00 1.15 13.95 0.41 BCV
AND 23.00 24.40 1.40 41.34 1.21 BCV
BGM-15-160 25.30 44.70 19.40 10.06 0.29 BCV
INCL 41.30 42.70 1.40 17.23 0.50 BCV
AND 25.30 35.00 9.70 16.12 0.47 BCV
INCL 25.30 28.00 2.70 33.18 0.97 BCV
INCL 25.30 26.60 1.30 46.12 1.35 BCV
AND 26.60 28.00 1.40 21.17 0.62 BCV
AND 30.00 31.00 1.00 14.57 0.42 BCV
AND 32.00 35.00 3.00 15.40 0.45 BCV
INCL 32.00 33.00 1.00 12.84 0.37 BCV
AND 33.00 34.00 1.00 17.39 0.51 BCV
AND 34.00 35.00 1.00 15.98 0.47 BCV
BGM-15-161 18.90 22.00 3.00 6.16 0.18 BCV
BGM-15-161 24.00 25.50 1.50 5.52 0.16 BCV
BGM-15-161 36.00 37.00 1.00 6.33 0.18 BCV
BGM-15-162 22.00 27.00 5.00 6.79 0.20 BCV
INCL 23.00 24.00 1.00 20.96 0.61 BCV
BGM-15-162 37.00 41.00 4.00 21.49 0.63 BCV
INCL 37.00 40.00 3.00 27.80 0.81 BCV
INCL 37.00 38.50 1.50 11.10 0.32 BCV
AND 38.50 40.00 1.50 44.50 1.30 BCV
BGM-15-163 23.05 31.00 7.95 43.48 1.27 BCV
INCL 23.05 24.05 1.00 14.84 0.43 BCV
AND 25.05 31.00 5.95 54.88 1.60 BCV
INCL 25.05 26.50 1.45 14.75 0.43 BCV
AND 26.50 28.00 1.50 27.80 0.81 BCV
AND 28.00 29.00 1.00 12.67 0.37 BCV
AND 29.00 30.00 1.00 41.47 1.21 BCV
AND 30.00 31.00 1.00 209.33 6.11 BCV
BGM-15-163 41.45 43.35 1.90 15.33 0.45 BCV
INCL 41.45 42.45 1.00 17.96 0.52 BCV
AND 42.45 43.35 0.90 12.41 0.36 BCV
BGM-15-164 25.50 26.60 1.10 33.44 0.98 BCV

 

Notes: 

Core lengths represent 60-90% true widths. Rock not recovered by drilling was assigned zero grade and not included in the composites. Top cuts have not been applied to high grade assays. Conversion factor: 1.0 oz/t = 34.2857 g/t. BCV – BC Vein; HWV – Hanging Wall Vein; FWV – Footwall Vein; BL – Bonanza Ledge Horizon; NSA – No Significant Assays.

 

Table 2: Drillhole Collar Orientations

HOLE-ID AZIMUTH DIP HOLE-ID AZIMUTH DIP
BGM-15-144 218.6 -45.9 BGM-15-155 224.2 -45.7
BGM-15-145 214.6 -73.5 BGM-15-156 223.6 -44.9
BGM-15-146 218.2 -83.6 BGM-15-157 224.2 -83.1
BGM-15-147 223.8 -82.3 BGM-15-158 210.1 -45.2
BGM-15-148 221.3 -45.3 BGM-15-159 209.5 -55.0
BGM-15-149 219.4 -45.4 BGM-15-160 208.2 -65.4
BGM-15-150 218.5 -71.9 BGM-15-161 234.5 -45.2
BGM-15-151 220.5 -45.5 BGM-15-162 233.1 -55.7
BGM-15-152 222.9 -45.7 BGM-15-163 231.2 -65.0
BGM-15-153 204.0 -46.1 BGM-15-164 243.6 -45.3
BGM-15-154 198.8 -78.3

 

 




Carlisle Gold takeover by Alamos Gold completed

 

Toronto, Ontario Jan. 7, 2016) – Alamos Gold Inc. {TSX:AGI} today reported the completion of the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Carlisle Goldfields Ltd. {TSX: CGJ}. Shareholders of Carlisle were overwhelmingly supportive of the Acquisition, with 98.21% of the votes cast at a special meeting of the shareholders held on December 16, 2015 being voted in favour.

 

A Final Order was granted by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) on December 21, 2015 approving the Plan of Arrangement pursuant to which the Acquisition was implemented.

 

We are very pleased to announce the closing of the Carlisle acquisition and to consolidate our ownership of the Lynn Lake project,” said John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer. “With Lynn Lake’s attractive economics, high grade nature, and location in a top mining jurisdiction, we have significantly strengthened our development pipeline.”

 

About Alamos

Alamos is a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer with diversified production from three operating mines in North America. This includes the YoungDavidsonmine in northern Ontario, Canada and the Mulatos and El Chanate mines in Sonora State, Mexico. Additionally, the Company has a significant portfolio of development stage projects in Mexico, Turkey, Canada and the United States. Alamos employs more than 1,300 people and is committed to the highest standards of sustainable development. The Company’s shares are traded on the TSX and NYSE under the symbol “AGI”.

 

Cautionary Note

The TSX and NYSE have not reviewed and do not accept 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.

 

This News Release includes certain “forward-looking statements”. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on forecasts of future operational or financial results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and reasonable assumptions of management. Although Alamos has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are asked to review the “Risk Factors” set out in Alamos Gold Inc.’s, AuRico Gold Inc’s and Carlisle Goldfields Limited’s Annual Information Forms and other filings available on SEDAR and EDGAR. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Contact Information:
Alamos Gold Inc. Scott K. Parsons Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 416 368  9932 x 5439



Crude oil price falling again after recent recovery

The price of WTI crude fell to $33.54 after close in the USA tonight, as the price falls inexorably towards the now highly expected $30 mark.

The cause for this new fall after a few days respite when the price regained some of the previous months losses may have a political rather than economic root cause.

 

Has political skulduggery caused the latest fall in the oil price?

 

After such a dramatic fall in the price of oil over the past year, a bounce was on the cards and duly occurred a couple of weeks ago, and predictions that the price had  “bottomed” and “stabilised”  were abundant in the media and financial  press.

 

I did not buy the “bottom” theory, due to the rapidly slowing world economy, and the fact that the deep pocketed Saudis seem to be trying to wipe out high cost American shale oil producers, and have sufficient reserves to keep the pressure on for a lot longer.

 

Now a new theory has emerged, and quite a plausible one at that. This is that countries such as Italy received about 12 – 14% of their oil from Iran, which was embargoed during the dispute about their nuclear program. As a result, Saudi crude filled the void caused by the non delivery of Iranian oil.

 

Now that Iran is preparing to restart oil exports, they are naturally looking to supply their traditional customer such as Italy. The Saudis, who are locked in many disputes with Iran in the Middle East, want to inflict as much pain as possible, and are rumoured to have wooed the Italians with a discount offer to maintain their custom, rather than them switching back to Iran.

 

If this rumour is true, it not only explains the falling oil price, but raises the stakes significantly in the proxy wars being fought between these two countries. When one considers that similar action by the Kuwaiti government was the trigger for the Iraqi invasion, the danger here becomes clear.

 

let’s hope clear heads pull everyone back from the brink, because we seem to be edging closer every day.

 

Ironically, if direct hostilities commence, the price of oil is likely to escalate significantly in short order as the danger to world supplies would be immense.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Inovio Pharmaceuticals to Present at Biotech Showcase

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:  INO} today announced they are presenting at the upcoming Biotech Showcase 2016.

This event will take place in San Francisco, 11th to the 13th January 2016.

 

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA – January 5, 2016 – Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:  INO} today announced that Dr. J. Joseph Kim, President and CEO, will give a corporate presentation on Tuesday, January 12th at 16.30 UK time at Biotech Showcase 2016, San Francisco, USA.

 

Dr. Kim will also participate on a Biotech Showcase panel entitled, Investing in the Immuno-Oncology Revolution: Follow the T Cells. This panel will occur on Wednesday, January 13th at 16.00 UK time and will feature additional leaders in the immuno-oncology space.

 

A live and archived version of Dr. Kim’s corporate presentation will be made available through the “Webcast” tab on Inovio’s home page at www.inovio.com as well as at the following URL: http://bit.ly/1O5Z6IE.
About Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Inovio is taking immunotherapy to the next level in the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. We are the only immunotherapy company that is generating T cells in vivo in high quantity that are fully functional and whose killing capacity correlates with relevant clinical outcomes with a favorable safety profile. With an expanding portfolio of immune therapies, the company is advancing a growing preclinical and clinical stage product pipeline. Partners and collaborators include MedImmune, Roche, University of Pennsylvania, DARPA, GeneOne Life Science, Drexel University, NIH, HIV Vaccines Trial Network, National Cancer Institute, U.S. Military HIV Research Program, and University of Manitoba.

 

For more information, visit www.inovio.com

 

CONTACT:
Investors: Bernie Hertel,

Inovio Pharmaceuticals,

+1 858 410 3101,

bhertel@inovio.com

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Inovio Pharma have appointed Prakash Bhuyan as VP, Clinical Development.

Inovio Pharmaceutical {NASDAQ: INO} appoint Dr. Prakash Byuyan VGX-3100 Leadership Team, specifically to lead the clinical development of Inovio’s programs to treat HPV-related pre-cancers (dysplasia).

Dr. Bhuyan’s Accomplishments Include Successful Development of Vaccines at Pfizer and Merck.

Dr. Prakash Bhuyan Joins VGX-3100 Leadership Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. − January 4, 2016 – Inovio Pharmaceuticals {NASDAQ: INO} announced today it has Dr. Bhuyan will lead the clinical development of Inovio’s programs to treat HPV-related pre-cancers (dysplasia). Inovio will take VGX-3100, its treatment for cervical dysplasia caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), into a phase 3 registration study this year. He will report to Dr. Mark Bagarazzi, Chief Medical Officer.

 

Prior to joining Inovio, Dr. Bhuyan was Senior Director, Pfizer Vaccine Research, where he led the pivotal clinical study that helped achieve FDA approval in 2014 of the first meningococcal B vaccine to be licensed in the U.S.

 

Prior to Pfizer, Dr. Bhuyan directed the development and execution of multiple vaccine clinical trials for 4 licensed vaccines at Merck and successfully led an investigational hexavalent pediatric vaccine from phase 2 into phase 3 trials. He earned his M.D. and his Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania, where he currently serves as adjunct assistant  professor.

 

Dr. Mark Bagarazzi, Chief Medical Officer, said, “Dr. Prakash Bhuyan has demonstrated leadership in advancing vaccines to licensure and we are pleased to bring him to Inovio where he will focus on advancing the development of VGX-3100. He will be instrumental in guiding VGX-3100, our immunotherapy for cervical pre-cancer, into phase 3 later this year.”

 

Inovio’s phase 2b trial showed that histopathological regression of high grade cervical neoplasia (CIN2/3) to low grade neoplasia (CIN1) or no disease occurred in a significantly higher percentage of VGX-3100 recipients compared with placebo recipients.

 

Furthermore, concomitant histopathological regression and clearance of HPV occurred in a significantly higher percentage of VGX-3100 recipients compared with placebo recipients. HPV-specific CD8+ “killer T cells” were also generated in the blood as well as a substantial infiltration of CD8+ cells in the cervical tissue of VGX-3100 recipients, underscoring the role played by Inovio’s best-in-class T-cell responses. VGX-3100 was safe and generally well-tolerated.

 

In VGX-3100-treated women whose high grade dysplasia regressed, most (43 out of 53) completely cleared their lesions to normal (complete response). Moreover, eighty percent of VGX-3100-treated women whose dysplasia regressed also eradicated the infecting HPV genotype (i.e. 16 or 18) from the cervix. This is an important outcome as persistence of the virus is associated with recurrence of the disease.

 

In 2015, The Lancet reported on results of Inovio’s phase 2b trial in an article entitled, “Safety, efficacy, and immunogenicity of VGX-3100, a therapeutic synthetic DNA vaccine targeting human papillomavirus 16 and 18 E6 and E7 proteins for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 2/3: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial,” by C. Trimble, et al.

 

About VGX-3100

Inovio’s VGX-3100 is an immunotherapy containing two DNA plasmids targeting the E6 and E7 oncogenes of HPV types 16 and 18. These oncogenes are responsible for transforming HPV-infected cells into pre-cancerous and cancerous cells. The treatment is administered to patients by injection into muscle (typically in the arm), followed by electroporation using Inovio’s CELLECTRA® device. VGX-3100 has been shown to induce a robust immune response against the E6 and E7 oncogenes associated with HPV types 16 and 18.

 

About HPV and Cervical Dysplasia

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease. At any given time, approximately 11% percent of the world population is infected with HPV. Roughly 75% or less of HPV 16/18 infections are cleared by naturally occurring immune responses in women of all ages.

 

Persistent HPV infection can lead to dysplasia, or premalignant changes, in cervical cells. HPV types 16 and 18 cause 70% of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer cases. Each year in the United States, 1.4 million women are diagnosed with CIN1 and 300,000-400,000 women are diagnosed with CIN2/3. All cervical cancers arise from untreated CIN2/3.

 
About Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Inovio is taking immunotherapy to the next level in the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. We are the only immunotherapy company that is generating T cells in vivo in high quantity that are fully functional and whose killing capacity correlates with relevant clinical outcomes with a favorable safety profile. With an expanding portfolio of immune therapies, the company is advancing a growing preclinical and clinical stage product pipeline. Partners and collaborators include MedImmune, Roche, University of Pennsylvania, DARPA, GeneOne Life Science, Drexel University, NIH, HIV Vaccines Trial Network, National Cancer Institute, U.S. Military HIV Research Program, and University of Manitoba.

 

For more information, visit www.inovio.com

 

CONTACT:
Bernie Hertel,

Inovio Pharmaceuticals,

+1 858 410 3101,

bhertel@inovio.com

 

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to our business, including our plans to develop electroporation-based drug and gene delivery technologies and DNA vaccines, our expectations regarding our research and development programs and our capital resources. Actual events or results may differ from the expectations set forth herein as a result of a number of factors, including uncertainties inherent in pre-clinical studies, clinical trials and product development programs (including, but not limited to, the fact that pre-clinical and clinical results referenced in this release may not be indicative of results achievable in other trials or for other indications, that the studies or trials may not be successful or achieve the results desired, including safety and efficacy for VGX-3100 and INO-3112, that pre-clinical studies and clinical trials may not commence or be completed in the time periods anticipated, that results from one study may not necessarily be reflected or supported by the results of other similar studies and that results from an animal study may not be indicative of results achievable in human studies), the availability of funding to support continuing research and studies in an effort to prove safety and efficacy of electroporation technology as a delivery mechanism or develop viable DNA vaccines, our ability to support our broad pipeline of SynCon® active immune therapy and vaccine products, our ability to advance our portfolio of immune-oncology products independently, the ability of our collaborators to attain development and commercial milestones for products we license and product sales that will enable us to receive future payments and royalties, the adequacy of our capital resources, the availability or potential availability of alternative therapies or treatments for the conditions targeted by the company or its collaborators, including alternatives that may be more efficacious or cost-effective than any therapy or treatment that the company and its collaborators hope to develop, our ability to enter into partnerships in conjunction with our research and development programs, evaluation of potential opportunities, issues involving product liability, issues involving patents and whether they or licenses to them will provide the company with meaningful protection from others using the covered technologies, whether such proprietary rights are enforceable or defensible or infringe or allegedly infringe on rights of others or can withstand claims of invalidity and whether the company can finance or devote other significant resources that may be necessary to prosecute, protect or defend them, the level of corporate expenditures, assessments of the company’s technology by potential corporate or other partners or collaborators, capital market conditions, the impact of government healthcare proposals and other factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, and other regulatory filings from time to time. There can be no assurance that any product in Inovio’s pipeline will be successfully developed or manufactured, that final results of clinical studies will be supportive of regulatory approvals required to market licensed products, or that any of the forward-looking information provided herein will be proven accurate.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
660 West Germantown Pike
Suite 110
Plymouth Meeting Pennsylvania 19462
United States




Shia cleric execution may have ramifications for oil and gold

The execution of shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr by Suadi Arabia has heightened regional tensions in an already tense and  fractious Middle East.

The result of this increased tension will likely manifest itself in higher oil and gold prices, and possibly impact share prices worldwide negatively.

 

The execution of a shia cleric, Nimr al-Nimr, by Saudi Arabia has ratcheted up tensions in an already powder keg situation in the Middle East.

 

The execution seems designed to deliberately escalate an already tense situation with Iran and Saudi Arabia already locked in proxy wars in Syria and Yemen. Any escalation into direct armed conflict would clearly jeopardise the flow of crude oil to the west, which have to pass through the Straights of Hormuz, an area that borders Iran, and at it’s narrowest point is a mere 22 miles across.

 

So, as a result, the price of crude will likely increase in the short term whilst the next steps are absorbed by the market, and international tension always benefits the price of gold, the preferred fallback in such situations.

 

The subsequent ending of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran does not bode well for an early resolution to this problem. In 2014 Saudi Arabia was the world’s largest buyer of military equipment, and was set to continue that trend in 2015 suggesting they are preparing for military conflict with Iran, their regional rival.

 

Interestingly, western governments have made a very muted response to the executions in Saudi Arabia, a barbaric act that would have surely been condemned had it been carried out by a less friendly power, say Russia.

 

I expect markets to become very volatile this week,as an early diplomatic solution looks very unlikely.

 




Nymox director Robinson continues his buying spree

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation {NASDAQ: NYMX} Director James George Robinson  has continued his recent buying spree, with two more significant purchases.

Robinson is showing a huge amount of confidence in his own company, and now holds over $9 million worth of Nymox shares at today’s market price.

 

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation {NASDAQ: NYMX} Director James George Robinson purchased 14,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 29th.

 

The shares were purchased at an average price of $3.55 per share, with a total value of $49,700.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 2,542,550 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,026,052.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

 

James George Robinson also recently made the following trades:

  • On Wednesday, December 30th, James George Robinson purchased 5,000 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $3.38 per share, with a total value of $16,900.00.
  • On Monday, December 28th, James George Robinson purchased 6,000 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $3.79 per share, with a total value of $22,740.00.
  • On Wednesday, December 23rd, James George Robinson purchased 29,854 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $3.54 per share, with a total value of $105,683.16.
  • On Friday, December 18th, James George Robinson purchased 63,334 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The shares were acquired at an average price of $3.56 per share, with a total value of $225,469.04.



Happy New Year from City Investors Circle London

Everyone at City Investors Circle would like to wish all our readers a happy New Year, and a healthy and prosperous 2016!

We hope you enjoy a lovely evening with those close to you.




Oil price fall effecting the Canadian $ – Good for Canadian based miners

The fall in the price of oil is driving the US $ higher at the expense of the oil based currencies.

Today the Russian ruble fell to an all time low v the US$, and the Canadian $ fell as well.

The US $ strength continues as the oil price falls once again on the 2.5 million barrel increase in US inventories.

 

The Canadian $ is at 1.39 v the US $, a quite extraordinary rate considering how recent it was that the loonie was above par with the greenback!

 

The benefit of this of course is that for anyone in the mining or oil and gas industries working in Canada and exporting is being boosted by the currency fall.  Costs are in Canadian $, and revenue in US $.

 

An example of this is coking coal, with an average price of US $80 per ton if shipped from the USA, but that same coal, would be worth CAD $112 in Canada, where the costs are in Canadian $.

 

This gives Canadian based miners a huge advantage over their US counterparts, and already three major coal companies are in bankruptcy protection in the USA.

 

Gold is currently US $1061, but in Canada a gold miner receives Canadian $ 1,485!  And their costs are in Cad $!  This huge advantage is not being taken into account by investors, if the price of gold was US$1,485 it would be headline news.

 

The price of crude sold outside Canada attracts a CAD $13 premium for a Canadian based producer exporting, and again this is not being taken into account in my view.

 

The Russian Ruble fell to 73 v the US $ today, an all time low, and again locally produced oil is sold in US $, whereas cost are in rubles.

 

 




Paragon Diamonds delists from AIM

Paragon Diamonds {AIM: PGN} has delisted from the AIM market.

Management finally admitted defeat in their attempts to raise finance by year end.

Comment

Another example of how brutal the resources sector is being treated by those that finance such projects.

Once again a company that would normally be able to raise finance is thrown to the wolves by the lack of institutional support.

This does not augur well for the sector in 2016.

 

Paragon have stated their intention to relist in due course, on either the junior or main market, as soon as is practicable after a cash injection has been secured, assuming it is of course.

Once raised, the investment will allow Paragon to develop the Lemphane project, and acquire the Mothae property, both located in Lesotho.

 




Terrace Energy to report earnings on 29th December

Terrace Energy Corporation {CVE.V: TZR} reports their earnings on December 29th.

Interestingly, in a month of low oil prices TZR has trended upwards.

Comment

 

It is interesting that in the last month there have been the lowest oil prices reported in years, yet Terrace has increased 6%, and is trending upwards.

It will be interesting to see if the results come up to the expectations!

 

 

Terrace Energy Corporation {CVE.V: TZR} is to reports earnings on December, 29.

 

The stock increased 14.29%  on December 24, hitting $0.16. About 107,000 shares traded hands, or 5 times the daily average.

 

Terrace Energy risen 6.00% since November 27, 2015 and is in an uptrend.




Barkerville Gold closes $6 million flow through offering

Barkerville Gold Mines {TSX.V: BGM} confirmed it has closed their $6 million flow through share offering, and $3.5 million Flow through unit offering.

Under Canadian rules all flow through money has to be spent on exploration, so investors can expect a significant program going forward.

 

Barkerville Gold

Barkerville Gold Mines Closes $6Million Flow-Through Share Offering and $3.5Million Flow-Through Unit Offering.

 

TORONTO, ON – December 24, 2015 – Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. ({TSX.V: BGM}  is pleased to announce that further to its press release of November 30, 2015, it has completed a private placement of 18,750,000 flow through common shares at a price of $0.32 per Flow Through Share for gross proceeds of $6,000,000 (the “FT Share Offering”) with Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd.

 

The Company intends to complete the balance of the FT Share Offering with Osisko in January 2015, pursuant to which the Company will issue an additional 13,250,000 Flow Through Shares for aggregate proceeds of $4,240,000.

 

The Company also announces that further to its press release of December 2, 2015, it has completed a private placement of 11,000,000 flow through units (“Flow Through Units”) at a price of $0.32 per Flow Through Unit, for gross proceeds of $3,520,000 (the “FT UnitOffering”). Each Flow Through Unit consists of one common share (a “Common Share”) of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”) with each Warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase a Common Share at an exercise price of $0.40 until December 23, 2017.

 

Pursuant to the FT Unit Offering, the Company entered into a finder’s fee agreement with Sprott Private Wealth LP (the “Finder”), pursuant to which the Finder was paid a finder’s fee equal to 5% of the gross proceeds of the FT Unit Offering.

 

The gross proceeds from the FT Share Offering and the FT Unit Offering will be used for Canadian Exploration Expenses, and will qualify as “flow-through mining expenditures”, as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada), and “BC flow-through mining expenditures”, as defined in the Income Tax Act (B.C.). The securities issued pursuant to the FT Offering and the FT Unit Offering are subject to a four month hold period and are subject to final acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

 

Additionally, the Company has granted an aggregate of 575,000 options to purchase Common Shares exercisable at a price of $0.2475 per share for a period of five years, to the directors on December 22, 2015. Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s remuneration policy, the directors are granted stock options annually. The Common Shares issuable upon exercise of the options are subject to a four month hold period from the original date of grant.

 

For further information on Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd:

Contact:

Tom Obradovich
President & Chief Executive Officer
+1 416 361 2511
tobradovich@barkervillegold.com

 

Cautionary Statement on Forward -Looking Information
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) 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. This news release contains forward-looking information which is not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking information involves risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events, results, performance, prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward looking information in this news release includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s objectives, goals or future plans, statements regarding exploration results and exploration plans. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to, capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates, the preliminary nature of metallurgical test results, delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals, uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future, changes in equity markets, inflation, fluctuations in commodity prices, delays in the development of projects and the other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry, and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.




Nymox Pharma director Robinson adds to recent significant purchases

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation {NASDAQ: NYMX} Director James George Robinson has acquired 29,854 more shares in the company, adding to his recent purchases.

All three purchases in December were quite significant,and are an excellent example of a director showing confidence in his own company.

 

Comment

 

This is a superb,and sadly very rare example of a director putting substantial funds in to back his own company.

He has invested around $500,000 in December alone, he must be very confident!

 

 

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation  {NASDAQ: NYMX} Director James George Robinson acquired 29,854 shares of the stock in a transaction purchase transaction dated Wednesday, December 23rd.

 

The shares were bought at an average price of $3.54 per share, with a total value of $105,683.16. Following the completion of the purchase, the director now directly owns 2,517,550 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,912,127. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC.

 

James George Robinson also recently made the following trades

  •  Friday, December 18th, James George Robinson bought 63,334 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $3.56 per share, for a total transaction of $225,469.04.
  • Friday, December 11th, James George Robinson bought 46,812 shares of Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp stock. The stock was bought at an average cost of $3.51 per share, for a total transaction of $164,310.12.

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation {NASDAQ: NYMX} traded up 5.85% on Thursday, hitting $3.62. Shares traded were 226,614.

 

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp has a 52-week low of $0.35 and a 52-week high of $4.37., and their market cap is $134.61 million.
Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation, formerly Corporation Pharmaceutique Nymox, is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is focused on   developing its drug candidate, NX-1207, for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (NASDAQ:NYMX) and the treatment of low-grade localized prostate cancer. The Company markets NicAlert and TobacAlert tests that use urine or saliva to detect use of tobacco products. The Company also has a patent portfolio covering its marketed products, its investigational drug, as well as other therapeutic and diagnostic indications. The Company also has the United States and global patent rights for the use of statin drugs for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. The Company’s subsidiaries include Nymox Corporation and Serex, Inc. Nymox Corporation conducts research and development, while Serex conducts research and development, and manufacturing for NicAlert and TobacAlert.




Merry Christmas from City Investors Circle!

City Investors Circle would like to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2016!

We hope everyone enjoys a peaceful festive period.

 

2016 could prove another challenging year, but there are always good investments and opportunities despite the volatility.

 

We hope to identify and take advantage of some of them!




Avalon raise $750,000 in non brokered private placement

Avalon Rare Metals {TSX: AVL} have raised $750,000 via a non brokered private placement.

This was a flow through issue at 12.5c per share, with a warrant priced at 17.5 cents for two years..

 

 

 

Avalon Completes Non-Brokered Private Placement
for Gross Proceeds of $750,000

 

December 24, 2015

Toronto, ON – Avalon Rare Metals {TSX: AVL}  is pleased to announce that it has completed a non-brokered private placement (the “Private Placement”) today of 6,000,000 flow-through units (“Flow-Through Units”) at a price of $0.125 per Flow-Through Unit for gross proceeds of $750,000.

 

Each Flow-Through Unit was comprised of one flow-through common share and one-half of one non-flow-through common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant shall entitle the holder to acquire one non-flow-through common share at a price of $0.175 for a period of 24 months from today.

Secutor Capital Management Corporation, and its affiliates, acted as a finder for the Company, and were paid a cash commission of 6% of the gross proceeds and issued non-transferrable finder’s warrants equal to 6% of the number of Flow-Through Units sold, with each finder’s warrant being exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company at a price of $0.125 for a period of 24 months from today. Pursuant to Canadian securities laws, the securities issuable under the Private Placement are subject to a hold period which expires on April 25, 2016.

Proceeds from the Private Placement will be used to fund eligible exploration work on Avalon’s Separation Rapids Lithium Project near Kenora, Ontario and its East Kemptville Tin-Indium Project, in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

This press release is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “US Securities Act”), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to US persons (as defined in Regulation S under the US Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration.

About Avalon Rare Metals Inc.
Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is a Canadian mineral development company specializing in niche market metals and minerals with growing demand in new technology. The Company has three advanced stage projects, all 100%-owned, providing investors with exposure to lithium, tin and indium, as well as rare earth elements, tantalum, niobium, and zirconium. Avalon is currently focusing on its Separation Rapids Lithium Project, Kenora, ON and its East Kemptville Tin-Indium Project, Yarmouth, NS. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are corporate cornerstones.

For questions and feedback:

Please e-mail the Company at ir@avalonraremetals.com

or phone

Don Bubar, President & CEO

+1 416 364 4938.

 

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to how the Company plans to use the net proceeds from the Private Placement. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “potential”, “scheduled”, “anticipates”, “continues”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “scheduled”, “targeted”, “planned”, or “believes”, or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will be” or “will not be” taken, reached or result, “will occur” or “be achieved”. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Avalon to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable at the time such statements are made. Although Avalon has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from expected results described in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to market conditions, and the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses as well as those risk factors set out in the Company’s current Annual Information Form, Management’s Discussion and Analysis and other disclosure documents available under the Company’s profile at www.SEDAR.com. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Such forward-looking statements have been provided for the purpose of assisting investors in understanding the Company’s plans and objectives and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Avalon does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

 

Avalon Rare Metals
130 Adelaide St. W, Suite 1901
Toronto, ON M5H 3P5
Tel: +1 416 364 4938
Email: ir@avalonraremetals.comd.




Scorpio Gold reports drill results from State Bank Target, Mineral Park, Nevada.

Scorpio Gold Corp. {TSX.V: SGN} have reported drill results from their State Bank project at Mineral Park, Nevada, USA.

Most holes disappointed, but two high grade mineralised intersections were reported.

 

________________________________________
News – Monday, December 21, 2015
Scorpio Gold Reports Results of Exploration Drilling at the State Bank Target, Mineral Ridge Project, Nevada 
________________________________________

 

Vancouver, December 21, 2014 – Scorpio Gold Corp. {TSX.V: SGN} reports results from its 2014-2015 exploration drilling program within the State Bank target area at its 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, located in Nevada.

 

State Bank is a large target area located west- southwest of the Bluelite deposit. Targeting of the area was based on a combination of soil geochemistry, rock chip sampling, geophysical interpretation and aster imagery. Detailed geological and structural mapping determined that elevated gold grades correlate with fold axes, a feature common to several of the gold deposits at Mineral Ridge.

 

In total, 78 reverse circulation and two diamond core holes tested parts of the target area. Approximately 42% of the holes intersected mineralisation of interest; however, the majority of holes returned sub-gram gold assays. High-grade mineralisation was intersected in two holes (MR151899-900) in the southwest corner of the target area.

 

Follow-up drilling is planned in 2016.

 

Highlights from RC drilling on the State Bank target include:
• MR141071: 1.33 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold over 9.14 meters
• MR141087: 1.89 g/t gold over 9.14 meters
• MR141088: 1.31 g/t gold over 3.05 meters
• MR141093: 2.85 g/t gold over 1.52 meters
• MR141095: 1.87 g/t gold over 3.05 meters
• MR151732: 2.51 g/t gold over 6.10 meters
• MR151899: 9.98 g/t gold over 1.52 meters
• MR151900: 17.02 g/t gold over 3.05 meters

A drill hole location map is available at the company website www.scorpiogold.com

 

Table 1. State Bank Target Area – Significant Drill Results

Hole
No.
Azm
(deg)
Dip
(deg)
From
(ft)
To
(ft)
Width
(ft)
From
(m)
To
(m)
Width
(m)
Gold
(OPT)
Gold
(g/t)
MR141013 300 -60 No Significant Results
MR141014 300 -65 37 45 8 11.28 13.72 2.44 0.027 0.92
MR141070 0 -90 725 730 5 220.98 222.50 1.52 0.015 0.50
MR141071 0 -90 25 30 5 7.62 9.14 1.52 0.039 1.33
350 355 5 106.68 108.20 1.52 0.019 0.64
MR141072 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141073 0 -90 230 235 5 70.10 71.63 1.52 0.013 0.45
345 355 10 105.16 108.20 3.05 0.021 0.71
MR141074 0 -90 30 35 5 9.14 10.67 1.52 0.011 0.37
55 70 15 16.76 21.34 4.57 0.014 0.47
345 355 10 105.16 108.20 3.05 0.014 0.50
365 400 35 111.25 121.92 10.67 0.022 0.77
MR141075 0 -90 310 315 5 94.49 96.01 1.52 0.024 0.82
MR141076 0 -90 260 265 5 79.25 80.77 1.52 0.022 0.74
MR141077-079 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141080 0 -90 110 115 5 33.53 35.05 1.52 0.010 0.34
185 190 5 56.39 57.91 1.52 0.043 1.47
MR141081-082 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141083 0 -90 20 25 5 6.10 7.62 1.52 0.023 0.77
MR141084 0 -90 95 100 5 28.96 30.48 1.52 0.018 0.62
MR141085 0 -90 20 25 5 6.10 7.62 1.52 0.023 0.77
MR141086 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141087 0 -90 20 50 30 6.10 15.24 9.14 0.055 1.89
MR141088 0 -90 20 30 10 6.10 9.14 3.05 0.038 1.31
MR141089-090 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141091 0 -90 180 185 5 54.86 56.39 1.52 0.010 0.34
MR141092 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141093 0 -90 115 120 5 35.05 36.58 1.52 0.083 2.85
MR141094 0 -90 25 30 5 7.62 9.14 1.52 0.011 0.38
50 55 5 15.24 16.76 1.52 0.016 0.55
65 70 5 19.81 21.34 1.52 0.039 1.34
135 140 5 41.15 42.67 1.52 0.036 1.23
MR141095 0 -90 40 50 10 12.19 15.24 3.05 0.042 1.42
90 100 10 27.43 30.48 3.05 0.055 1.87
MR141096-098 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR141099 0 -90 35 40 5 10.67 12.19 1.52 0.020 0.69
380 385 5 115.82 117.35 1.52 0.019 0.65
MR151581 0 -90 25 40 15 7.62 12.19 4.57 0.011 0.39
MR151582 300 -60 35 40 5 10.67 12.19 1.52 0.047 1.61
MR151583,585 300 -60 No Significant Results
MR151584 300 -60 15 20 5 4.57 6.10 1.52 0.019 0.65
45 50 5 13.72 15.24 1.52 0.023 0.79
MR151586 300 -60 40 45 5 12.19 13.72 1.52 0.022 0.75
MR151587,590 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151588 0 -90 310 315 5 94.49 96.01 1.52 0.018 0.62
MR151589 0 -90 235 240 5 71.63 73.15 1.52 0.013 0.45
MR151591 0 -90 140 145 5 42.67 44.20 1.52 0.013 0.45
MR151592-597 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151713,715 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151719-721 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151722 0 -90 245 250 5 74.68 76.20 1.52 0.012 0.41
MR151729-731 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151732 0 -90 215 235 20 65.53 71.63 6.10 0.073 2.51
MR151733 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151897-898 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151899 0 -90 150 155 5 45.72 47.24 1.52 0.291 9.98
190 200 10 57.91 60.96 3.05 0.017 0.58
MR151900 0 -90 135 145 10 41.15 44.20 3.05 0.497 17.02
incl 135 140 5 41.15 42.67 1.52 0.949 32.54
175 180 5 53.34 54.86 1.52 0.053 1.82
MR151902 0 -90 150 160 10 45.72 48.77 3.05 0.015 0.51
MR151903 0 -90 180 185 5 54.86 56.39 1.52 0.012 0.41
MR151901,904 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151905-910 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151911 0 -90 10 15 5 3.05 4.57 1.52 0.018 0.62
210 215 5 64.01 65.53 1.52 0.018 0.62
MR151912-913 0 -90 No Significant Results
MR151914 0 -90 230 235 5 70.10 71.63 1.52 0.015 0.51
MR151915-917 0 -90 No Significant Results

All holes presented in Table 1 were completed by reverse circulation (RC) drilling with the exception of core holes MR141013-14. True width is estimated at 80-100% of downhole width. Analytical results were performed by American Assay Laboratory Inc. in Sparks, Nevada, an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited facility. External check assays to verify lab accuracy are routinely completed by ALS Chemex, an ISO 9001:2000 certified and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited facility. Further details are presented in the Company’s quality assurance and quality control program for the Mineral Ridge project available at: leted by ALS Chemex, an ISO 9001:2000 certified and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited facility. Further details are presented in the Company’s quality assurance and quality control program for the Mineral Ridge project available at: MR QAQC.

 

About Scorpio Gold

 

Scorpio Gold holds a 70% interest in the producing Mineral Ridge gold mining operation located in Esmeralda County, Nevada with joint venture partner Elevon, LLC (30%). Mineral Ridge is a conventional open pit mining and heap leach operation. The Mineral Ridge property is host to multiple gold-bearing structures, veins and lenses at exploration, development and production stages. Scorpio Gold also holds a 100% interest in the advanced exploration-stage Goldwedge property in Manhattan, Nevada, with a fully permitted underground mine and 400 ton per day mill facility. The Goldwedge mill facility has been placed on a care and maintenance basis and can be restarted immediately when needed.

 

Scorpio Gold’s President & CEO, Peter J. Hawley, PGeo,, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the content of this release.

 

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
SCORPIO GOLD CORPORATION

Peter J. Hawley,
President & CEO

 

For further information contact:
Peter J. Hawley, CEO
Tel: +1 819 825 7618
Email: phawley@scorpiogold.com

 

Website: www.scorpiogold.com

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.

The Company relies on litigation protection for forward-looking statements. This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “suggest”, “indicate” and other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions “may” or “will” occur, and include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s plans with respect to the exploration, development and exploitation of its Mineral Ridge project, including additional drilling in the State Bank target area in 2016. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements, including risks involved in mineral exploration and development programs and those risk factors outlined in the Company’s Management Discussion and Analysis as filed on SEDAR. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty thereof.
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Avalon Rare Metals commences trading on the OTCQX

Avalon Rare Metals {TSX. AVL} has successfully listed on the US exchange OTCQX, Bulletin markets.

THE OTCQX listing allows American based investors to trade shares in Canadian securities, under the regulation of the TMX.

 

OTC MARKETS BULLETIN: OTC Markets Group Welcomes Avalon Rare Metals to OTCQX

December 21, 2015
OTC Markets Group Inc. {OTCQX: OTCM} and operator of Open, Transparent and Connected financial markets, announces Avalon Rare Metals Inc. {TSX: AVL; OTCQX: AVLNF}, a Canadian mineral development company, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market.  (Avalon previously traded on the NYSE).

 

Avalon began trading on December 18, 2015 on OTCQX under the symbol “AVLNF.” U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com

 

We are thrilled to welcome Avalon to the family of established, investor-focused companies on the OTCQX market,” said Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of OTC Markets Group. “Trading on OTCQX will allow Avalon to continue to provide a high-quality trading and information experience for its investors without the high cost and regulatory complexity of a U.S. exchange listing. We look forward to helping Avalon prosper and thrive.

 

“Avalon’s President and CEO Don Bubar commented, “We are pleased to be able to maintain a U.S. trading market and continued market access for U.S. investors. The OTCQX market is an effective alternative for Avalon that has grown considerably since the company first began trading there in 2009.”

 

Dorsey & Whitney LLP serves as Avalon’s Principal American Liaison (“PAL”) on OTCQX, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.

 

About OTC Markets Group Inc.

 

OTC Markets Group Inc. operates Open, Transparent and Connected financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities. Through its OTC Link® ATS, they directly link a diverse network of broker-dealers that provide liquidity and execution services for a wide spectrum of securities. OTC Markets Group organizes these securities into markets to inform investors of opportunities and risks: the OTCQX® Best Market; the OTCQB® Venture Market; and the OTC Pink® Open Market. The data-driven platform enables investors to easily trade through the broker of their choice at the best possible price and empowers a broad range of companies to improve the quality and availability of information for their investors.

 

About Avalon Rare Metals Inc.

Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is a Canadian mineral development company specializing in niche market metals and minerals with growing demand in new technology. Avalon has three advanced stage projects, all 100%-owned, providing investors with exposure to lithium, tin and indium, as well as rare earth elements, tantalum, niobium, and zirconium. Avalon is currently focusing on its Separation Rapids Lithium Project, Kenora, ON and its East Kemptville Tin-Indium Project, Yarmouth, NS. Social responsibility and environmental stewardship are corporate cornerstones.

 

For questions or feedback, please email Avalon at ir@avalonraremetals.com
Contact
130 Adelaide St. W, Suite 1901
Toronto,
ONTARIO M5H 3P5

+1 416 364-4938
 ir@avalonraremetals.com




NYMOX releases AGM uodate

 

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. {NASDAQ:NYMX} updated shareholders at their Annual General Meeting, held in Nassau, Bahamas.

Nassau is the new registered office of the company.

 

Nymox Provides Update From Shareholders Annual General Meeting December 16

 

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ (December 17,  2015)   Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp. {NASDAQ:NYMX} is pleased to report an update on the Corporation’s business as of December 16, 2015.

 

At the Company’s AGM in Nassau, the following highlights were presented:

 

• The Company is moving forward with the activities of preparing for filing for approval of fexapotide triflutate (NX-1207) 2.5 mg for the treatment of prostate enlargement (BPH). The Company is pleased with the solid progress that has been made.  The date(s) of anticipated filing will be reported in due course.

 

Dr. Paul Averback, CEO said “Our management team has over the past several months been very focused on taking the necessary steps that will allow our Company to file for regulatory approvals for fexapotide triflutate in various markets. We expect to provide an update in the near future with regard to the filing for approval for our BPH drug fexapotide triflutate.”

 

Phase 3 trial results for fexapotide showed excellent safety profile and after 3.5 years statistically significant increased improvement in symptom scores vs placebo; statistically significant increases in responder rates vs placebo; statistically significant decrease (after 2 years) in need for surgery vs placebo; and statistically significant better nocturia outcomes vs placebo. Fexapotide is associated with a decrease in prostate cancer risk.

 

By comparison, some commonly used approved BPH treatments have been linked to increased cancer risk. Fexapotide has enhanced compliance and patient convenience compared to oral medications. Fexapotide is given as a single painless office treatment injectable. Approved oral medications generally involve daily pills intended for the rest of the patient’s life.

 

• The 18 month low grade localized prostate cancer trial of fexapotide 2.5 mg and 15 mg has been completed, and results are nearing completion of analysis. The timing of reporting of results is on target and top-line data will be presented in the very near future. In corporate developments, Richard Cutler of Houston, TX was appointed to the Board of Directors. Richard Cutler is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Columbia University School of Law. Mr. Cutler has worked at several major national law firms, and in 1996, formed Cutler Law Group in Newport Beach, California and subsequently Atlanta, Georgia and Houston, Texas, a firm which specializes in corporate and securities law, as well as international business transactions.

 

Dr. Averback, Randall Lanham, Professor David Morse, and James G. Robinson were re-appointed to the Board of Directors. Paul McDonald has retired from the Board. The Company gratefully acknowledges Mr. McDonald’s steadfast, popular and highly valued solid service on the Board of Directors since 2006.

 

With reference to the Company’s quarterly financial filings, the international clients of Cutler & Co. have been acquired by transfer of responsibility to Thayer & O’Neal of Houston, Texas. Due to this recent transfer the Company’s quarterly filings have been slightly delayed and will be filed in the very near term.

 

For  more information please contact info@nymox.com 

 

NEWS RELEASE Forward Looking Statements To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Nymox, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the need for new options to treat BPH and prostate cancer, the potential of fexapotide to treat BPH and prostate cancer and the estimated timing of further developments for fexapotide. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our clinical development program, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the clinical drug development process, including the regulatory approval process, the timing of Nymox’s regulatory filings, Nymox’s substantial dependence on fexapotide, Nymox’s commercialization plans and efforts and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of fexapotide. Nymox undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Nymox in general, see Nymox’s current and future reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2014, and its Quarterly Reports.

 

Contact:

Paul Averback Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation

www.nymox.com




Carlisle Goldfields shareholders approve Alamos Gold transaction

Carlisle Goldfields Limited {TSX.V: CGJ} has announced that their shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the transaction with Alamos Gold.

The deal is now subject to court approval on 21st December.

 

 

TORONTO, ON , Dec 17, 2015 — Carlisle Goldfields Limited {TSX.V: CGJ} is pleased to announce that Carlisle shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the plan of arrangement pursuant to which Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Carlisle in exchange for: (i) 0.0942 of an Alamos common share for each Carlisle common share held, plus (ii) 0.0942 of a warrant to purchase Alamos common shares at an exercise price of C$10.00 with an expiration date of three years from closing of the transaction (the “Arrangement”).

 

At the special meeting of shareholders held yesterday, December 16, 2015 (the “Meeting”), 61.41% of the issued and outstanding Carlisle common shares voted in person or by proxy, of which 98.21% of the Carlisle common shares voted in favour of the Arrangement. In addition, on a vote by Carlisle shareholders, excluding those shareholders who are “interested parties” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 — Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions, 96.68% of the votes cast in person or by proxy were voted in favour of the Arrangement.

 

Carlisle’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Drost commented that: “We are gratified by the strong support of Carlisle’s shareholders for the transaction with Alamos. This transaction marks the culmination of the vision of our Chairman Bruce Reid. Subject to the final closing, we wish Alamos Gold, our First Nation stakeholders and the town of Lynn Lake all the very best with the future development of the Lynn Lake assets.”

 

Carlisle will apply for a final order approving the Arrangement from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) on December 21, 2015. If all conditions to completion of the Arrangement are satisfied, it is anticipated that the Arrangement will become effective on or about January 7, 2016.

Copies of the meeting materials, and certain related documents with respect to the Arrangement, are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company’s website.

 

About CarlisleGoldfields

Carlisle Goldfields Limited is a gold exploration and development company focused, together with its joint venture partner, Alamos Gold Inc., on pursuing a definitive feasibility study (“DFS”) evaluation of the Lynn Lake Gold Camp in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada. Carlisle previously completed NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimates on five (5) deposits within its Lynn Lake Gold Camp, four (4) of which form the basis for the February, 2014 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) technical report (Farley Lake Mine Deposit, MacLellan Mine Deposit, Burnt Timber Mine Deposit, and Linkwood Deposit). A second PEA technical report filed in April, 2014 focused on an open pit mining and processing model for the historical Farley Lake Mine and MacLellan Mine deposits only.

 

Cautionary Note

This News Release includes certain “forward-looking statements”, including information pertaining to completion of the acquisition of Carlisle by Alamos. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this release are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions of management, including receipt of court approval required for the acquisition of Carlisle by Alamos.

 

Although Carlisle has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Readers are asked to review the “Risk Factors” relating to the Arrangement set out in Carlisle Goldfields Limited’s Management Proxy Circular prepared for the Meeting and other filings available on SEDAR. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein.

 

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

CARLISLE GOLDFIELDS LIMITED

2702 – 401 BAY STREET

TORONTO,

ONTARIO,

CANADA

info@carlislegold.com

www.carlislegold.com

 

 

Abraham Drost President & CEO

+1 807-252-7800

adrost@carlislegold.com

 

Bruce Reid Executive Chairman

+1 647-500-4495

br@carlislegold.com

SOURCE: Carlisle Goldfields Limited

 




Range Energy financing plus litigation halt expires but talks continue

Range Energy {CSE: RGO} confirm the issuance of 75 million shares at 4c each to raise up to $3 million to maintain their position at Khalakan in good standing, and for general working capital purposes.

The litigation halt between Range and their partners at Khalakan has now expired, but the parties remain in talks to extend the truce or secure a permanent one.

 

Range arranges financing, litigation halt expires

2015-12-16 17:33 ET – News Release

Mr. Toufic Chahine reports

NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING AND CORPORATE UPDATE

 

Range Energy Resources Inc. {CSE: RGO} has arranged a non-brokered private placement of up to 75 million units of the company at a price of four cents per unit for gross proceeds of up to $3-million. Each unit will consist of one common share and one transferable share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share for a period of five years from the closing date of the offering at a price of five cents per common share.

 

The closing of the offering is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory and board approvals. The securities issued pursuant to the offering will be subject to a four-month hold period in accordance with applicable Canadian securities laws. The company anticipates that there will likely be insider participation in the offering.

 

The capital from the offering will be used by the company to continue to fulfill its obligations to joint venture participants so that the development of the Khalakan block in the Kurdistan region of Iraq can continue, as well as provide general working capital.

 

The agreement to temporarily suspend litigation announced on Sept. 1, 2015, has now expired, although the parties remain in discussion for a longer or more permanent settlement agreement.