VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / BlueBird Battery Metals Inc. (TSXV:BATT)(OTC PINK:BBBMF) (the "Company" or "BlueBird") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement") whereby it will acquire a 100% interest in the Baxter Spring Property, Nevada (the "Property"), from Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX: LGD) ("Liberty") and Liberty's wholly-owned subsidiary, Pilot Gold (USA) Inc. Prior to completion of the Option Agreement, the Company will complete a company name change, common share consolidation and, concurrently with closing of the option agreement, the Company will complete a $2,000,000 private placement (the "Placement") the completion of which is a precondition to closing.

The Property

Baxter Spring is an intermediate-stage gold exploration project in Nye County, Nevada. The Property consists of 132 unpatented federal lode claims covering 2569 acres (1040 hectares) and is 100% owned by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty, with no royalties or other encumbrances.

Highlights include:

Widespread surface gold anomalies in rocks and soils.
Drill tested gold mineralization with 128 historical RC and core holes, and a number of previously identified, untested targets.
Historically, only shallow drill tested, with potential to find additional mineralization at depth.
Located within a regional N-S trending belt of mineralization that includes Northumberland (3.5 Moz Au) Round Mountain (15 Moz Au), Manhattan (1.5 Moz Au) and Goldfield (5 Moz Au).*
Low sulphidation epithermal gold veins with bonanza grades (3.1 m grading 240 g/t Au in drill holes BS-8) and stockwork overprinting calcareous sedimentary rocks that could host a bulk-tonnage gold target (69.0 m grading 0.71 g/t Au in drill hole BSC-1).
Mineralization is oxidized.
Several drill tested gold mineralized zones are open for expansion and several soil and/or rock anomalies have not yet been drill tested.
Located primarily on BLM-administered land and lower priority targets located on US Forest Service (USFS)-administered land.
Excellent road access and nearby power and other amenities.

Peter Dickie, President and CEO of BlueBird, commented, "We are excited by the prospects of this historically explored property. Baxter Spring in an intermediate-stage exploration project with impressive historic results. It sits in one of the world's most mining-friendly, stable jurisdictions, and is an ideal candidate for modern exploration techniques. The long-term prospects of the gold sector are very strong and, as a result, we could not ignore the possibilities of this project. Entering into this agreement, with the related financing and the inclusion of a significant, highly respected shareholder, will allow us to commence an aggressive, initial exploration program at Baxter Spring."

Option Agreement

BlueBird may acquire 100% of the Property, subject to a 2% NSR retained by Liberty, in consideration for payment of US$500,000 and the issuance of shares equal to 19.5% of the outstanding shares of the Company (after completion of the Placement and the consolidation described below). The shares to be issued to Liberty will be subject to a voluntary one year hold period.

Provided that Liberty holds at least 10% of the outstanding shares of the Company, they have the right to maintain their equity position through participation and top-up rights and retain the right to appoint one director of the Company. Liberty also has a back-in right to acquire a 35% interest in the Property within three years upon payment of the sum of US$1,000,000 to the Company.

Name Change and Share Consolidation

The Company advises that, prior to completion of the Placement and pursuant to resolutions of the Board of Directors of the Company, the Company will consolidate its common shares on a 2 to 1 basis, such that for every 2 common shares currently held, the holder will receive 1 post-consolidated common share (the "Consolidation"). Also pursuant to the Board resolutions, the Company will change its name to "Huntsman Exploration Inc." and will trade under the new symbol "HMAN", or such other name and trading symbol acceptable to the TSX Venture Exchange.

There are currently 67,065,288 common shares issued and outstanding. Upon completion of the Consolidation, there will be approximately 33,532,644 common shares issued and outstanding. The exact number of post-consolidated shares will vary depending on the treatment of fractional shares, which will occur when each shareholder's holdings in the Company are consolidated. The Company will not issue any fractional common shares as a result of the Consolidation. Instead, all fractional shares resulting from the Consolidation will be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

Private Placement

In connection with the Option Agreement, the Company announces a "part and parcel" private placement of 10,000,000 units at $0.20 per post consolidation unit for total gross proceeds of $2,000,000 (the "Placement"). Each unit will consist of one post-consolidated common share and one transferable share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"), each Warrant exercisable into one additional post-consolidated common share for a period of three years from the date of issue at a price of $0.35 per share.

Finders' fees may be payable in whole or on part on the Placement, subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange.

Proceeds of the Placement will be used for Property acquisition costs, exploration on the Property, with $500,000 reserved for general working capital.

All securities issued under the Placement will be subject to hold periods expiring four months and one day from the date of issue.

The above transactions are subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.

The Company also advises that it has cancelled its private placement announced June 10, 2020.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Neil McCallum and is a "Qualified Person" as defined in NI 43-101.

* The historical mineral resource estimates listed above either use categories that are not compliant with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and cannot be compared to NI 43-101 categories, or are not current estimates as prescribed by NI 43-101, and therefore should not be relied upon. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the estimates as current resources, and the mineral resources on neighbouring properties are not necessarily indicative of the mineralization on the Baxter Spring Property

On Behalf of the Board of BlueBird Battery Metals Inc.

Peter Dickie
President and Chief Executive Officer

For more information, please contact 1-855-584-0160 or info@bluebirdbatterymetals.com.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange, the Toronto Stock Exchange nor their 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.

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

This press release may contain forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Certain forward looking information should also be considered future-oriented financial information ("FOFI") as that term is defined in NI 51-102. The purpose of disclosing FOFI is to provide a general overview of management's expectations regarding the anticipated results of operations and capital expenditures and readers are cautioned that FOFI may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "intend", "estimate" and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, discussion of the purchase of a 100% interest in the Baxter Spring Property; the completion of, receipt of regulatory approvals for the name change, Consolidation, and the terms of and use of proceeds of the Placement. Although the Company believes that such information as set out in this press release is reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and estimates will prove to be correct. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking information provided by the Company is not a guarantee of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the Company may be unable to obtain the regulatory approvals required for the name change, Consolidation, Placement or the purchase of a 100% interest in the Baxter Spring Property, or such transactions may not be successfully completed; the Company may be unsuccessful in marketing the Placement; the Company or Liberty may be unable to satisfy the closing conditions to the purchase of the 100% interest in the Baxter Spring Property; the state of the financial markets for the Company's common shares; the state of the market for gold or other minerals that may be produced generally; and the Company's ability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its activities, to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies and other risks associated with the exploration and development of mineral properties. The reader is referred to the Company's public filings for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects which may be accessed through the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

SOURCE: BlueBird Battery Metals Inc.

ReleaseID: 603714

Newly formed subsidiary follows software acquisition; will grow and manage eCommerce operations for Thoughtful Brands

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / Thoughtful Brands Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FWB:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the "Company" or "Thoughtful Brands"), a global natural health products and eCommerce technology company, is proud to announce the launch of Ecommerce Tech LLC ( "Ecommerce Tech") , a new wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in the United States. Going forward, Ecommerce Tech will serve as the comprehensive operational engine for all Thoughtful Brands eCommerce ventures, which include nutraceutical and hemp-based CBD brands available in North America and Europe.

Ecommerce Tech acquired the rights to a bespoke software platform (the "Software") from Offer Space LLC on August 21, 2020. The acquisition of the Software, which has facilitated more than Cdn$350 million in consumer transactions, paves the way for Thoughtful Brands to capture previously unrealized value from the products it launches in the online natural health market. The Software acquisition is also expected to allow the Company to launch new products in the emerging natural health markets worldwide more efficiently than before. In addition to providing immediate value to existing brands such as the CBD lines Nature's Exclusive and Sativida, the newly acquired e-Commerce platform has the potential to lower operating costs and increase profitability across the Company's natural health product brands. Customer acquisition and customer service are also expected to receive major boosts, with Ecommerce Tech also being able to leverage current customers to cross-sell additional items.

"The formation of Ecommerce Tech LLC along with its ownership and implementation of the Software platform is a significant milestone in executing our long-term strategy to expand the Thoughtful Brands footprint in the global natural health products market," said Thoughtful Brands CEO Ryan Hoggan. "Now that the digital platform, integral technology and our top brands are all under our umbrella, Ecommerce Tech LLC is poised to be a powerful supporter of our existing brands, set the stage for new strategic acquisitions and spur future ventures with third party clients."

Thoughtful Brands recently announced that it expanded its portfolio in the nutraceutical and hemp-based CBD product space through the August 2020 acquisitions of Golden Path LLC and Wild Mariposa LLC, two direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands offering natural health products throughout the U.S. The new technology will be applied to these brands, as well as to future clients as the Company further executes its natural products health strategy.

Software Acquisition Update

Ecommerce Operations, LLC has agreed to manage and operate the Software and is entitled to certain bonus payments (each a "Bonus Payment" and together, the "Bonus Payments") based on the revenue and profitability of Ecommerce Tech LLC over the next three years. The following Bonus Payments will be payable:

US$4,666,667 if the gross revenue derived from Ecommerce Tech LLC exceeds US$5 million during the 12-months ended August 31, 2021;
US$4,666,667 if the gross revenue derived from Ecommerce Tech LLC exceeds US$10 million during the 12-months ended August 31, 2022; or
US$4,666,667 if the gross revenue derived from Ecommerce Tech LLC exceeds US$15 million during the 12-months ended August 31, 2023.

Each Bonus Payment will be payable in Common Shares based on the volume-weighted average closing price of the Common Shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange in the ten trading days prior to the date which Ecommerce Operations, LLC requests the Bonus Payment be made. The Common Shares issued in connection with the Bonus Payments will be subject to a four-month and one day statutory hold period from their date of issuance.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe. Through continuous strategic acquisitions, the Company has a strong footprint in the CBD market, as well as the burgeoning psychedelic medicine sector. Thoughtful Brands owns and operates a 110,000 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Radebeul, Germany, where its highly skilled team conducts clinical studies utilizing naturally occurring psilocybin and other compounds found in psychedelics for the treatment of opiate addiction, while planning for future opportunities to create proprietary psilocybin products.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOUGHTFUL BRANDS INC.

Ryan Hoggan
Chief Executive Officer

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact Joel Shacker, President at +604.423.4733 or by email at info@thoughtful-brands.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to the ability of the Software to allow the Company to capture previously unrealized value from the products it launches in the online natural health market; the ability of the Software acquisition to allow the Company to launch new products in the emerging natural health markets worldwide more efficiently than before; the ability of the Software to provide immediate value to existing brands such as the CBD lines Nature's Exclusive and Sativida; the potential of the Software to lower operating costs and increase profitability across the Company's natural health product brands; the ability for the Software to boost customer acquisition and customer service; the ability of Ecommerce Tech to leverage current customers to cross-sell additional items; the formation of Ecommerce Tech LLC along with its ownership and implementation of the Software platform being a significant milestone in executing the Company's long-term strategy to expand the Thoughtful Brands footprint in the global natural health products market; and having the digital platform, integral technology and the Company's top brands under our umbrella leading to Ecommerce Tech being poised to be a powerful supporter of the Company's existing brands, set the stage for new strategic acquisitions and spur future ventures with third party clients. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. 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 unless required by law.

SOURCE: Thoughtful Brands Inc.

ReleaseID: 603752

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / Murchison Minerals Ltd. ("Murchison" or the "Company") (TSXV:MUR) is pleased to announce it has retained Orix Geoscience to complete ground prospecting on the 58 km2 HPM nickel, copper and cobalt project located east of the Manicouagan crater in eastern Quebec and contracted Prospectair Geosurveys Inc. of Gatineau, QC to complete a 1,400-line kilometre airborne magnetic (MAG) survey over the entire claim block.

Murchison acquired additional claims earlier this year and managed to assemble a block of contiguous claims, which facilitates mining exploration. Past prospecting identified numerous Ni-Cu-Co mineralized showings and numerous unexplored airborne EM anomalies which require follow-up.

To date, only a small portion of the HPM property has been evaluated. Previous exploration has been primarily focused on two areas of Ni-Cu-Co mineralization (PYC & Barre de Fer) which were originally discovered by Falconbridge Nickel. Past diamond drilling at PYC (1 hole) and Barre de Fer (25 holes) has confirmed that the Ni-Cu-Co mineralization continues at depth. Generally, mineralization occurs as massive sulfide breccia and as disseminated (5-15% sulfides) to net-textured sulfide in norite intrusion (Barre de Fer area) and in granulitic gabbro (PYC area).

Drilling completed in 2008 confirmed the presence of massive and semi-massive sulphide made up of pyrrhotite, pentlandite and chalcopyrite. Drilling, which concentrated on the Barre de Fer target, intersected numerous high-grade Nickel/Copper/Cobalt intervals including in hole HPM 08-03 where 43.2 m assayed 1.74% Ni, 0.90% Cu, & 0.1% Co. Barre de Fer EM conductor extends over 550 m in strike length. A single hole drilled on the PYC EM conductor, which can be traced for 1,400 m, intersected 15.3 m @0.28% Ni, 0.14% Cu 0.06% Co.

The Prospectair helicopter-based MAG survey will take place at low altitude along 50-metre-wide line spacing to achieve very high-definition map of the project area. This work will take approximately 4 days, expected to be completed in mid-September.

The Company has selected Orix Geoscience consulting group to complete ground exploration on targets identified by historical work. The team of geologists initiated work on August 26 for a period of 7 to 8 days accessing the HPM project site daily by helicopter chartered from Innukoptères of Sept-Îles. The prospecting team is equipped with a Beep Mat instrument to identify and investigate the airborne conductive anomalies on the ground and determine their source.

Qualifying Statement

The foregoing scientific and technical disclosures have been reviewed by Paul Nagerl, qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Paul Nagerl is an independent consultant to Murchison and the HPM project.

About Murchison Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: MUR)

Murchison is a Canadian‐based exploration company focused on the exploration and development of the 100%-owned Brabant‐McKenzie zinc‐copper‐silver project in north‐central Saskatchewan. The Company also has a 100% interest in the HPM nickel‐copper‐cobalt project in Quebec. Murchison has 78.7 million shares issued and outstanding.

Additional information about Murchison and its exploration projects can be found on the Company's website at www.murchisonminerals.com.

For further information, please contact:

Jean‐Charles (JC) Potvin, President and CEO
jcpotvin@murchisonminerals.com

Erik H Martin, CFO
Tel: (416) 350‐3776
info@murchisonminerals.com

Cathy Hume, CHF Capital Markets
Tel: (416) 868-1079 x 251
cathy@chfir.com

Twitter: @MurchisonMiner
Facebook: Murchison Minerals
LinkedIn: Murchison Minerals

Forward‐Looking Information

Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward‐looking information that involves substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. This forward‐looking information is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, and dependence upon regulatory approvals. Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward‐looking information. The parties undertake no obligation to update forward‐looking information except as otherwise may be required by applicable securities law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: Murchison Minerals Ltd.

ReleaseID: 603721

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / OneSoft Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "OneSoft") (TSXV:OSS)(OTCQB:OSSIF) a North American developer of cloud-based business solutions, announces that President and COO Brandon Taylor will present at the LD 500 investor conference on Tuesday, September 3, 2020 at 11:00am PST / 2:00pm EST. Mr. Taylor will also host one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day.

"Despite certain Covid-associated delays, OneSoft has had a very busy and productive year to date. We are currently involved in numerous sales projects with prospective clients in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina and parts of the Middle East," said Mr. Taylor. "Additionally, our Innovation Lab is investigating several projects that should increase our markets, and the first of our Direct Assessment solutions are now being deployed in private preview mode, to address both piggable and non-piggable pipelines. We urge readers to review our Q2 MD&A for more information about operations. Our balance sheet remains strong with $9.5 million of cash and no debt, providing us plenty of runway to pursue our opportunities. I look forward sharing our story with new investors attending LD 500."

To view Mr. Taylor's video presentation or book a meeting, register here: https://ld-micro-conference.events.issuerdirect.com/

"We have been waiting for this moment all year long. Due to COVID, it has been nearly impossible for physical conferences to even take place. I want to show the world that you can still learn, have a great time, and see some of the most unique companies in the capital markets today. All without having to step foot outside. For the first time, LD Micro is accessible to everyone, and we are honored to welcome you to one of the most trusted platforms in the space." stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD.

The LD 500 will take place on September 1st through the 4th.

View OneSoft Solutions' profile here: https://www.ldmicro.com/profile/OSS.V

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About OneSoft and OneBridge

OneSoft has developed software technology and products that have capability to transition legacy, on-premise licensed software applications to operate on the Microsoft [MSFT] Azure Cloud Platform. Our business strategy is to seek opportunities to incorporate Data Science and Machine Learning, business intelligence and predictive analytics to create cost-efficient, subscription-based software-as-a-service solutions. Visit www.onesoft.ca for more information.

OneSoft's wholly owned subsidiary, OneBridge Solutions Canada Inc., develops and markets revolutionary new SaaS solutions that use advanced Data Sciences and Machine Learning to analyze big data using predictive analytics to assist Oil & Gas pipeline operators to predict pipeline failures and thereby save lives, protect the environment, reduce operational costs and address regulatory compliance requirements. Visit www.onebridgesolutions.com for more information.

About LD Micro

Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world. What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space. The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone.

For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

For more information, please contact

Dwayne Kushniruk, CEO
dkushniruk@onesoft.ca
780-437-4950

Sean Peasgood, Investor Relations
Sean@SophicCapital.com
647-494-7710

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to the future operations and profitability of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects", "believe", "will", "intends", "plans" and similar expressions. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking information is provided to deliver information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Investors are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes, such as making investment decisions.

In respect of the forward-looking information and statements the Company has placed reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time, including expectations and assumptions concerning, among other things: interest and foreign exchange rates; planned synergies, capital efficiencies and cost-savings; applicable tax laws; the sufficiency of budgeted capital expenditures in carrying out planned activities; the availability and cost of labor and services; the efficacy of its software; our interpretation based on various industry information sources regarding the total miles of pipeline in the USA and globally, which segments are piggable; our understanding of metrics, activities and costs regarding evaluation, inspection and maintenance is in alignment with various industry information sources and costs of performing pipeline evaluation, inspection and maintenance in the USA are representative of those in the rest of the world, are reasonably accurate; the success of growth projects; future operating costs; that counterparties to material agreements will continue to perform in a timely manner; that there are no unforeseen events preventing the performance of contracts; and that there are no unforeseen material development or other costs related to current growth projects or current operations. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. Since forward-looking information addresses future events and conditions, such information by its very nature involves inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to many factors and risks. These include but are not limited to the risks associated with the industries in which the Company operates in general such as: costs and expenses; interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations; competition; ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources; and changes in legislation, including but not limited to tax laws.

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by Canadian securities law.

This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities within the United States. The securities to be offered have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of such Act or other laws.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE: OneSoft Solutions Inc. 

ReleaseID: 603628

NEW BEDFORD, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / This week, Blue Harvest Fisheries launched the Carrabassett, the second of three refitted groundfish vessels the company is launching this year. Our investment in these vessels, which were purchased in February from the family of Carlos Rafael, demonstrates Blue Harvest's continued commitment to New Bedford's rich fishing culture, and our investment in the city's waterfront community.

The Allagash, an 83-foot trawler previously known as the Southern Crusader II, was the first to enter Blue Harvest's growing fleet with its launch in July. The Carrabassett is a 78-foot trawler previously known as the Cowboy. The Schelvis, an 85-foot trawler previously known as the Glaucus, is scheduled to launch later this fall.

"We promised when we acquired these vessels that we would be keeping them in New Bedford, and that we would be investing in this city's historic fishing industry. Those weren't just words to us," said Keith Decker, President and CEO of Blue Harvest. "We're proud of the improvements we've made to these vessels, which will provide good jobs here in New Bedford, and high-quality seafood around the country."

In addition to being renamed and repainted in Blue Harvest colors, all three vessels are being completely reoutfitted with new fishing gear and updated electronics. The Allagash and Carrabassett have also had their decks reconfigured so catch can be more quickly sorted, cleaned and stored.

The Schelvis is undergoing far greater changes that will allow catch to be stored in superchilled tanks of water that will help keep the fish fresher, longer.

Blue Harvest's groundfish fleet targets some of the healthiest fish stocks in the country, including haddock, ocean perch, and Atlantic pollock, which have all been underfished in recent years. The launch of these refitted vessels will help us meet demand for these underutilized and sustainable species.

The vessels, and their permits, are among twelve vessels and 27 fishing permits Blue Harvest purchased in February from the Carlos Rafael family.

The rest of Blue Harvest's groundfish fleet includes the Blue Canyon, Morue, Harmony, Nobska, Teresa Marie III, and Teresa Marie IV.

About Blue Harvest Fisheries
Blue Harvest Fisheries is a leading supplier of premium quality seafood sustainably harvested from MSC certified fisheries in the U.S. The company operates its own fleet of 15 scallop and 9 groundfish vessels as well as offload facilities in Newport News, VA and Fairhaven, MA, and an SQF certified waterfront manufacturing facility in New Bedford, MA. The Blue Harvest Fisheries product line features sea scallops, Pacific cod, haddock, ocean perch (Acadian redfish) and Atlantic pollock (saithe). The company also offers swordfish and tuna from approved third-party vessels. Blue Harvest Fisheries products are sold fresh and frozen under the Blue Harvest brand to leading restaurants, wholesalers and distributors across the U.S. and abroad. The company also offers custom processing and is a supplier of private label products to retailers and food service distributors. For more information visit www.blueharvestfisheries.com.

Press Contact
Robert Vanasse
Stove Boat Communications
(202) 333-2628
bob@stoveboat.com

SOURCE: Blue Harvest Fisheries

ReleaseID: 603706

HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / On August 28, 2020, PEDEVCO Corp. (NYSE American:PED) ("PEDEVCO" or the "Company") issued a second status update regarding the open letter delivered by the Company to Avalon Energy, LLC ("Avalon") as a holder of common units of the SandRidge Permian Trust (NYSE:PER)(the "Trust"), the owner of working interests underlying the overriding royalty interests owned by the Trust, and the operator of the assets underlying the Trust, regarding PEDEVCO's previously delivered letter to Avalon indicating the Company's interest regarding a potential acquisition of all the common units of the Trust held by Avalon, the working interests underlying the overriding royalty interests owned by the Trust, and operatorship thereof.

On the evening of August 27, 2020, Avalon notified the Company that the Board of Managers of each of Avalon and its parent company Avalon Exploration and Production LLC ("Avalon E&P") had evaluated the Company's proposal set forth in the indication of interest and rejected it, noting that Avalon E&P and its subsidiaries, including Avalon Energy, had already entered into an agreement with Montare Resources I, LLC ("Montare") regarding Avalon's ownership of common units of the Trust (the "Trust Units"), 100% of the working interests underlying the overriding royalty interests owned by the Trust, and all other related assets used in connection with operating the underlying properties related thereto, as further described in Montare's August 27, 2020 release. Avalon also indicated that due to the exclusivity provisions of Avalon's agreement with Montare, Avalon will not entertain any further communications with PEDEVCO regarding the prior indication of interest or the proposal set forth therein.

Notwithstanding, Avalon's rejection, the Company continues to evaluate options for a potential acquisition of all the Trust Units held by Avalon (or subsequently acquired by Montare), the working interests underlying the overriding royalty interests owned by the Trust, and operatorship thereof. The Company is also considering, among other things, a possible public tender offer that would offer PEDEVCO's publicly-traded common stock in exchange for the Trust Units not held by Avalon, which would not require any approval or support from the Trustee, Avalon, or Montare to consummate.

It is important to note that as of the date of this filing, PEDEVCO has only delivered preliminary indications of interest to the Trustee, holders of Trust Units and Avalon requesting meaningful discussion with PEDEVCO regarding a potential acquisition of all the Trust Units, the working interests underlying the overriding royalty interests owned by the Trust, and operatorship thereof, as specifically detailed in prior announcements, and that as described above and in prior releases, to date no meaningful discussions regarding a potential transaction have taken place. PEDEVCO has not entered into any agreements (binding or otherwise) with any of the Trustee, Trust, holders of Trust Units, Avalon or Montare regarding the indication of interest or any transactions proposed therein, and there can be no assurances that any of these parties will be interested in pursuing any such transactions, that mutually agreeable terms can or will be agreed to, that any definitive agreements will be entered into, that any required conditions to closing the transactions contemplated by such definitive agreement will occur or that any such transactions will be consummated. We further note that any potential transaction between PEDEVCO, the Trust, the holders of Trust Units, Avalon and/or Montare, may be hindered by, or unable to proceed at all, due to, the Trustee's and Avalon's initial indication of their unwillingness to engage in any discussions with PEDEVCO, and Avalon's entry into an exclusive agreement with Montare that contemplates a similar transaction involving Avalon and/or the Trust in support of Montare's acquisition of the Trust, which could directly compete with, frustrate or end PEDEVCO's efforts to achieve the same result. There is a significant risk and a strong possibility that neither the Trustee nor Montare will enter into discussions with PEDEVCO, that the proposed transaction will never progress past the indication of interest phase, that no definitive agreements will ever be entered into between the parties, and PEDEVCO will never acquire the Trust or its assets.

About PEDEVCO Corp.

PEDEVCO Corp. (NYSE American:PED), is a publicly-traded energy company engaged in the acquisition and development of strategic, high growth energy projects in the United States. The Company's principal assets are its San Andres Asset located in the Northwest Shelf of the Permian Basin in eastern New Mexico, and its D-J Basin Asset located in the D-J Basin in Weld and Morgan Counties, Colorado. PEDEVCO is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About This Press Release

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval or an exchange offer, nor shall there be any solicitation, offer, sale or purchase of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. If any offer, sale, solicitation or exchange offer is made, the Company will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") a registration statement, a proxy statement and/or a Schedule TO. IF AND WHEN ANY SUCH DOCUMENTS ARE FILED, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ SUCH DOCUMENTS AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and shareholders will be able to obtain free copies of any such documents, if and when any such documents are filed with the SEC, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by PEDEVCO (File No. 001-35922) will also be available free of charge on PEDEVCO's internet website at www. https://www.pedevco.com under the tab "Investors" and then under the tab "SEC Filings."

PEDEVCO's directors and certain of their executive officers, who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies, do not have any direct or indirect interest in the Trust or Avalon, through security holdings or otherwise. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will also be contained in any proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC when they become available.

The discussions and opinions in this press release are for general information only, and are not intended to provide investment advice. Certain information included in this material is based on data obtained from sources considered to be reliable. No representation is made with respect to the accuracy or completeness of such data, and any analyses provided to assist the recipient of this letter in evaluating the matters described herein may be based on subjective assessments and assumptions and may use one among alternative methodologies that produce different results. Accordingly, any analyses should also not be viewed as factual and also should not be relied upon as an accurate prediction of future results.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Acts"). In particular, when used in this press release, the words "estimates," "believes," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," or "may," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Acts, and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Acts. Any statements made in this press release other than those of historical fact, including the means, manner and pursuant of future transactions, are forward-looking statements. While PEDEVCO has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not necessarily limited to, those set forth under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading "Risk Factors". Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors also include risks relating to the inability of the Company to engage in meaningful discussions with the Trustee, Avalon or Montare regarding a potential transaction and/or to obtain information required for the Company to move forward with a proposed transaction; the inability of the Company, the Trustee, the Trust, Avalon and/or Montare to enter into any definitive agreements regarding a proposed transaction, or agreeing on mutually agreeable terms relating thereto; the failure of the Trust Unit holders, if required, to approve the terms of any acquisition; the dissolution and/or liquidation of the Trust prior to any future transaction being completed; the disclosed transaction with Montare preventing any transaction of the Company from moving forward or being able to be completed; the failure to complete and close any transactions which are agreed to and memorialized in a future definitive agreement; the Company's ability to obtain shareholder approval for any proposed transaction and/or being able to obtain effectiveness of any registration statement required to be filed to register shares issuable in such transaction, on a timely basis, if at all; the risk that regulatory approvals required for the transaction are not obtained on a timely basis or at all; the risk that future mutually agreed upon closing conditions may not be able to be met; the risk of prevailing economic, market, regulatory or business conditions, related to COVID-19 or otherwise, or changes in such conditions, negatively affecting the parties or any future transaction; and others. The Company operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, thus new or unforeseen risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as otherwise required by law, and also undertakes no obligation to update or correct information prepared by third parties that is not paid for by the Company. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the other various disclosures in the Company's public filings with the SEC.

Contacts

PEDEVCO Corp.
1-713-221-1768

SOURCE: PEDEVCO Corp.

ReleaseID: 603759

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / Mawson Gold Limited ("Mawson" or "the Company") (TSX:MAW)(Frankfurt:MXR)(OTC PINK:MWSNF) announces that it is relying on the blanket exemptive relief granted by the British Columbia Securities Commission under BC Instrument 51-517 – Temporary Exemption from Certain Corporate Finance Requirements for the purpose of providing certain filing and other relief to issuers in light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, for the year end May 31, 2020, the Company has postponed the filing of its audited financial statements as required by Section 4.2 of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Requirements ("NI 51-102"), the related MD&A as required by section 5.1(2) of NI 51-102 and the annual information form as required by section 6.2 of NI 51-102 (the "2020 Annual Documents"). The Company is working diligently and expeditiously to make the 2020 Annual Documents available at its earliest opportunity, which is expected to occur on or about September 30, 2020.

Until such time as the 2020 Annual Documents are filed, Mawson's management, directors and other insiders are subject to a trading blackout that reflects the principles contained in section 9 of National Policy 11-207 – Failure-to-File Cease Trade Orders and Revocations in Multiple Jurisdictions.

Mawson confirms there have been no material business developments that have occurred since the filing of the Company's February 29, 2020 interim financial statements, that have not been disclosed by the Company through news releases filed under its profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com

About Mawson Gold Limited (TSX:MAW, FRANKFURT:MXR, PINKSHEETS:MWSNF)

Mawson Gold Limited is a gold exploration and development company. Mawson has distinguished itself as a leading exploration company with a focus on the flagship Rajapalot gold-cobalt project in Finland and its Victorian gold properties in Australia.

On behalf of the Board,

"Michael Hudson"
Michael Hudson, Chairman & CEO

Further Information
www.mawsongold.com
1305 – 1090 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 3V7
Mariana Bermudez (Canada), Corporate Secretary, +1 (604) 685 9316,
info@mawsongold.com

Forward-Looking Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements herein, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Although Mawson believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate, and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Mawson cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, capital and other costs varying significantly from estimates, changes in world metal markets, changes in equity markets, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 on the Company's business, planned drill programs and results varying from expectations, delays in obtaining results, equipment failure, unexpected geological conditions, local community relations, dealings with non-governmental organizations, delays in operations due to permit grants, environmental and safety risks, and other risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Mawson's most recent Annual Information Form filed on www.sedar.com. 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, Mawson disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise.

SOURCE: Mawson Gold Limited

ReleaseID: 603749

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 28, 2020 / Thoughtful Brands Inc. (CSE:TBI)(FSE:1WZ1)(OTCQB:PEMTF) (the "Company" or "Thoughtful Brands"), a global natural health products and eCommerce technology company, is pleased to announce it has engaged Electrik Dojo for native advertising and digital marketing services to increase brand awareness for the Company. Certain services to be provided by Electrik Dojo are anticipated to include investor relations activities under the policies of the CSE and applicable securities laws. The company will continue to look at strategic consultants to expand awareness of the Company and its activities. The Company will compensate Electrik Dojo for a two-month period at a total rate of USD $300,000.

About Thoughtful Brands Inc.

Thoughtful Brands Inc. is an eCommerce technology company that researches, develops, markets, and distributes natural health products through various brands in North America and Europe. Through continuous strategic acquisitions, the Company has a strong footprint in the CBD market, as well as the burgeoning psychedelic medicine sector. Thoughtful Brands owns and operates a 110,000 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Radebeul, Germany, where its highly skilled team conducts clinical studies utilizing naturally occurring psilocybin and other compounds found in psychedelics for the treatment of opiate addiction, while planning for future opportunities to create proprietary psilocybin products.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THOUGHTFUL BRANDS INC.

Ryan Hoggan
Chief Executive Officer

For further information, readers are encouraged to contact Joel Shacker, President at +604.423.4733 or by email at info@thoughtful-brands.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statement

All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are "forward-looking information" with respect to the Company within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including with respect to its plans to acquire additional revenue-producing natural health product brands and operations in both Europe and North America with the goal of establishing an international distribution network utilizing its eCommerce technology platform. The Company provides forward-looking statements for the purpose of conveying information about current expectations and plans relating to the future and readers are cautioned that such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. By its nature, this information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited those identified and reported in the Company's public filings under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. 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 unless required by law.

SOURCE: Thoughtful Brands Inc.

ReleaseID: 603904