MONTREAL, QUEBEC / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2020 / Amex Exploration Inc. ("Amex or the Company") (TSXV:AMX)(FRA:MX0)(OTCQX:AMXEF) is very pleased to report metallurgical results from the High Grade Zone (HGZ), located in the Eastern Gold Zone (EGZ) on the 100% owned Perron property in northwestern Quebec, Canada. Complete metallurgical results are provided in Table 1. All three composite samples, representing high, medium, and low grade mineralization characteristic of the HGZ, were found to be amenable to gravity, flotation, and cyanidation, with overall gold and silver recoveries greater than 99%. It is likely, based on these results, that a simple gravity-cyanidation flowsheet would be sufficient to achieve very high recoveries. Metallurgical work was completed by SGS Canada Inc., a leader in metallurgical and analytical studies.

Kelly Malcolm, Vice President Exploration of Amex said, "As we continue to rapidly advance the Perron project towards a future maiden resource, we wanted to confirm the amenability of the mineralization to conventional milling operations with a particular interest in the gravity recoverability of the gold and silver in the system. Results exceeded our expectations, confirming the simple nature of the coarse gold in the High Grade Zone. These initial results indicate that not only would most conventional milling operations result in very high metal recoveries, but also that mineralization at Perron is suitable for the majority of nearby active mills in the Abitibi region of Quebec and Ontario. The Company plans to complete additional metallurgical work in the future on the Denise, Grey Cat, and Gratien zones as well, with all of those zones sharing similar visible gold and low sulfide mineralization."

Three samples of full PQ (large diameter) drill core were individually stage crushed with a combination of jaw, cone, and roll crusher to passing ½ inch. One quarter of the sample was rotary split and further crushed to 100% passing 6 mesh. Following sample homogenization, a 10 kg sub-sample was rotary split for Bond mill work index testing (BWI) and the remainder was crushed to 100% passing 10 mesh. Following sample homogenization, each sample was further rotary split into a 10 kg test charge and a 1 kg head assay charge.

As announced by Amex on August 5, 2020, the head assay samples were submitted for gold analyses using the screened metallics procedure. The results returned composite gold grades ranging from 5.65 g/t Au to 27.7 g/t Au and indicated high gravity recoverable gold for all three samples.

Bond ball mill grindability (BWI) testing was completed on each of the three samples. With BWI values ranging from 16.5 to 17.2 kWh/t, the samples were determined to be moderately hard to hard compared with the SGS database.

Gravity separation tests were completed on each composite, evaluating the potential for gravity recoverable gold and silver at a coarse grind size of P80 ranging from 240-330 μm using a Knelson MD-3 concentrator. The Knelson concentrate represents the achievable gravity recovery and was able to recover 72.9% to 83.7% of the gold and 88.0% to 96.6% of the silver. These results exceeded predictions from the head screened metallic analyses, which indicated expected gold recoveries of between 35% and 65%.

Flotation testing was completed on a 2 kg sub-sample of each of the gravity tailings to evaluate the potential for additional gold recovery. Flotation conditions used recovered 74.1% to 83.9% of the gold. Although the recoveries are quite good, the gold and silver recovered by the flotation circuit would likely be recoverable by direct cyanidation of the gravity tails.

Cyanide leaching was completed on a sub-sample of each flotation tailing reground to a P80 of ~90 μm to evaluate the recovery of the remaining gold in the sample by bottle roll cyanide leaching. Each sample was leached at a density of 50% solids, with 0.5 g/L cyanide and maintained for 48 hours at pH of 10.5 to 11.0. The cyanidation test conditions returned excellent results, recovering 92.1% to 94.1% of the gold contained in the flotation tailings to the pregnant leach solution after 48 hours.

In conclusion, total gold recovery for each of the three composite samples returned between 99.6 % and 99.9% while silver recovery ranges between 99.8% to 100%.

Table 1: Complete metallurgical results on three composite samples from the High Grade Zone

Sample

Test

Product

Weight
(%)

Assay (g/t)

Assay (%)

Distribution (%)

Au

Ag

Cu

S

Au

Ag

PEM-20-001

G1

Gravity Concentrate

0.9

1757

526

–

3.95

82.8

96.6

F1

Flotation Concentrate

4.8

59.9

10.1

0.08

12.6

14.4

2.5

CN1

48hr PLS

–

0.39

0.28

–

–

2.6

0.9

Leach Residue

94.3

0.04

0.02

–

–

0.2

0

Combined Concentrates / PLS

5.7

341

99.6

–

–

99.8

100

Calculated Head

100

19.3

5.7

–

–

100

100

Gravity Calc Head

19.2

4.9

Direct Head

27.7

–

PEM-20-002

G2

Gravity Concentrate

0.9

866

184

–

3.73

83.7

88

F2

Flotation Concentrate

5.2

29.9

6.8

0.04

9

12.8

7.8

CN2

48hr PLS

–

0.29

0.4

–

–

3.2

4

Leach Residue

93.8

0.03

0.02

–

–

0.3

0.2

Combined Concentrates / PLS

6.2

160

42.2

–

–

99.7

99.8

Calculated Head

100

9.9

2.6

–

–

100

100

Gravity Calc Head

9.43

1.9

Direct Head

12.7

–

PEM-20-003

G3

Gravity Concentrate

0.9

553

151

–

3.46

72.9

92.6

F3

Flotation Concentrate

5.3

23.4

3.5

0.03

5.38

20.1

3.7

CN3

48hr PLS

–

0.38

0.42

–

–

6.6

3.6

Leach Residue

93.8

0.03

0.02

–

–

0.4

0.1

Combined Concentrates / PLS

6.2

110

34.6

–

–

99.6

99.9

Calculated Head

100

6.81

2.2

–

–

100

100

Gravity Calc Head

6.87

1.5

Direct Head

5.65

–

Qualified Persons

Maxime Bouchard P.Geo. M.Sc.A., (OGQ 1752) and Jérôme Augustin P.Geo. Ph.D., (OGQ 2134), Independent Qualified Persons as defined by Canadian NI 43-101 standards, have reviewed and approved the geological information reported in this news release. The drilling campaign and the quality control program have been planned and supervised by Maxime Bouchard and Jérôme Augustin. Core logging and sampling were completed by Laurentia Exploration. Metallurgical testwork was completed by SGS Canada Inc. at its Quebec City and Lakefield testing centres. SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

About Amex

Amex Exploration Inc. is a junior mining exploration company, the primary objective of which is to acquire, explore, and develop viable gold projects in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Quebec. Amex is focused on its 100% owned Perron gold project located 110 kilometers north of Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, consisting of 116 contiguous claims covering 4,518 hectares. A number of significant gold discoveries have been made at Perron, including the Eastern Gold Zone, the Gratien Gold Zone, the Grey Cat Zone, and the Central Polymetallic Zone. High-grade gold has been identified in each of the zones. A significant portion of the project remains underexplored. In addition to the Perron project, the company holds a portfolio of three other properties focused on gold and base metals in the Abitibi region of Quebec and else where in the province.

For further information please contact:
Victor Cantore
President and Chief Executive Officer
Amex Exploration: +1-514-866-8209

Neither the 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.

Forward-looking statements:

This news release contains forward-looking statements. All statements, other than of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including, without limitation, the planned exploration program on the HGZ and Denise Zone, the expected positive exploration results, the extension of the mineralized zones, the timing of the exploration results, the ability of the Company to continue with the exploration program, the availability of the required funds to continue with the exploration and the potential mineralization or potential mineral resources are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of the words "will", "should", "continue", "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "believe", "intend", "to earn", "to have', "plan" or "project" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict, that may cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations include, among other things, failure to meet expected, estimated or planned exploration expenditures, failure to establish estimated mineral resources, the possibility that future exploration results will not be consistent with the Company's expectations, general business and economic conditions, changes in world gold markets, sufficient labour and equipment being available, changes in laws and permitting requirements, unanticipated weather changes, title disputes and claims, environmental risks as well as those risks identified in the Company's annual Management's Discussion and Analysis. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described and accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although the Company has attempted to identify important risks, uncertainties and factors which could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be others that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. The Company does not intend, and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law.

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DUBAI, UAE / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2020 / Paulius Stankevicius, founder and CEO of Stankevicius Group and companies including Stankevicius MGM marketing companies: Stankevicius MGM BY LLC, Stankevicius Finland, Stankevicius Middle East Limited, Stankevicius Pacific Limited and a trade consulting and due diligence firm, Stankevicius International Limited, joins as a Chief Operating Officer at RNR Group, a United Arab Emirates based group specializing in international trading and business management.

Stankevicius International Limited and RNR Group have already an established partnership to enhance and empower high-end due diligence and international trade services between clients.

Paulius Stankevicius is an entrepreneur, professional public relations expert and business development professional who has managed and has worked with over 500 clients internationally including Fortune 500 companies, startups, SMEs and international large enterprises as well as governments for global public relations and investor relations matters. Additionally, Paulius Stankevicius has an extensive general trading background in precious commodities, natural resources and general goods including pharmaceuticals and medical items.

Paulius Stankevicius has been previously a COO of multiple businesses earlier in his career working between Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. He is an ex-contributor to Entrepreneur magazine and Ex-Forbes Finance Council member with strong experience in the fintech, general tech and marketing sector.

Paulius Stankevicius has been covered with exclusive interviews and media coverage in internationally reputable and recognized media including but not limited to Huffington Post, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Financial Times, MarketWatch, London Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, London Post, Yahoo News, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, as well as Asia Pacific and Chinese media such as Sohu, Sino Manager and others.

Paulius Stankevicius has received an award in Berlin in February 2020 for successful development of the media industry in Europe. He has also written and published a book about managing and influencing investor relations through PR and media in the current economy, as well as a professional report about the common difficulties advertisers face in the modern age.

As a highlight while focusing on his public relations and advertising career, Paulius Stankevicius helped to raise capital for 200 clients reaching over $500M in funding in less than 14 months through strategically professional advertising and public relation campaigns.

Paulius Stankevicius has interviewed executives, managers and working professionals from major mainstream companies such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, AXA, Versace, Philips, Pfizer, Univeler, P&G, MARS, LEGO, Marriott, and Ethereum.

About Stankevicius MGM

Stankevicius MGM is a leading global advertising, marketing, and public relations firm that provides a wide range of advertising and marketing services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial companies, startups, and individuals. Founded in 2014, the firm is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and maintains locations in Hong Kong, Helsinki, and Minsk.

About Stankevicius International

Stankevicius International Limited positions as a professional trading consultant, its spe­cial­ty in contracting and due diligence cap­ab­il­it­ies and its strong pres­ence and network in international markets. Company seeks to fol­low a bal­anced ap­proach to global trading, aim­ing to provide security on both sides of the buying party and the supplier party, while primarily serving the client's interest with minimised risk and maximum return strategies.

Stankevicius International Limited serves cli­ents with two key solutions: assistance in international trade and security contracting with due diligence. These busi­ness services are sup­por­ted by global partners in international trade capabilities covering all major continents.

About RNR Group

RNR Group is a leading international trade and business management group focusing on providing personalized business solutions to private clients internationally, powered by high-end services and experience. RNR Group is actively following the latest change in global markets to remain at the front of the industry.

RNR Group is also a co-founder of BRICS+ global initiative. The key mission of BRICS+ is to become a practical tool to overcome economic, political and religious barriers by contributing to the improvement of the investment climate between countries.

RNR Group is working on establishing the world's first UNESCO International Interdisciplinary Innovation Centre as well as advising the governor of Krasnodar to establish Ecological Fund of Krasnodar Region which will promote Krasnodar as global centre of ecology.

Media Contact
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LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2020 / Anglo Pacific Group PLC ("Anglo Pacific", the "Company", the "Group") (LSE:APF)(TSX:APY) is pleased to announce interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 which are available on both the Group's website at www.anglopacificgroup.com and on SEDAR at www.SEDAR.com.

The Group's portfolio contribution for H1 2020 of £19.1m was 43% lower than H1 2019 as a result of the significant decrease in coal prices during Q2 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of lower coal prices is compounded in the Group's Kestrel royalty as they also result in a lower royalty rate. A number of other one-off events at Maracás Menchen and LIORC also resulted in the lower portfolio contribution. Despite the Group's performance in the first half of 2020, as we are anticipating an increase in portfolio contribution in H2 2020 we are maintaining the Group's quarterly dividend of 1.75p per share, in line with the Group's stated objective to return a significant portion of its income to shareholders as dividends.

Results

H1 2020

H1 2019

£'000

% Mvt

£'000

Kestrel

11,974

(47%)

22,692

Royalty related dividends (LIORC)

2,296

(33%)

3,420

Narrabri

1,586

(30%)

1,783

Mantos Blancos

1,200

–

Maracás Menchen

(304)

2,273

McClean Lake / Denison – interest

888

(9%)

975

Four Mile

133

21%

110

Royalty related revenue

17,773

(43%)

31,253

EVBC – royalty receipts

967

(5%)

1,021

McClean Lake / Denison – principal

403

(60%)

1,015

Total portfolio contribution

19,143

(43%)

33,289

· 43% decrease in portfolio contribution1 in H1 2020 to £19.1m (H1 2019: £33.3m) – primarily due to weaker coking coal prices and an associated reduction in the applicable royalty rate at Kestrel, together with the one-off charge of £1.0m (US$1.2m) at Maracás Menchen upon the termination of the Glencore offtake agreement

· Basic loss per share of 6.22p (H1 2019: earnings of 16.76p)

· Adjusted earnings2 per share of 5.85p (H1 2019: 12.13p)

· No change to quarterly dividend level of 1.75p per share

· The mines underlying the Group's major producing royalties, Kestrel, Narrabri, Mantos Blanco and Maracás Menchen, were fully operational during the period and remain largely unimpacted by COVID-19

· During Q3 2020 we expect to see an end to COVID-19 shutdowns as Cigar Lake (McClean Lake mill) restarts, with EVBC having restarted already in Q2 2020

· Volumes from Kestrel from within the Group's private royalty land in-line with that of H1 2019

· Record production levels at Maracás Menchen during Q1 2020 following the successful completion of the expansion plan and triggering the final payment of US$1.5m (£1.2m) in deferred consideration

· Termination of the Glencore offtake arrangement in April 2020 at Maracás Menchen should see lower deductions applied to the Group's royalty going forward

· Net debt of £39.8m at 30 June 2020 (31 December 2019: £28.8) with access to ~US$55m, including the $30m accordion facility

· 4% decline in net assets to £217m (£226m at the beginning of the year) reflecting lower coal price forecasts

· £5.7m additional investment in LIORC made during Q1 2020

· Entered agreement enabling the Group to participate in Tranche II of the Incoa financing agreement up to US$20m

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SALEM, NH / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2020 / ProPhotonix Limited (London Stock Exchange – AIM:PPIX,) (OTC PINK:STKR), a leading technology designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules, today announces its 2019 financial results and notice of availability on the Company's web site.

2019 Summary Results

Revenue for 2019 was $14.98 million (2018: $16.40 million). Operating profit was $1.1 million (2018: loss $1.0 million) mainly due to a stock compensation benefit from the lack of attainment of the vesting criteria on stock options ($1.2 million) versus the expense to the Income Statement in 2018 of $1.1 million. Excluding the effect of stock compensation benefit/expense, the net loss in FY19 was $0.157 million (2018: loss $0.242 million). Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2019 was $1.5 million (2018: $1.9 million). Detailed financial results and notes follow.

Shareholders are advised that the Auditors Opinion, while unqualified, contains a material uncertainty as to going concern, due to the matters disclosed in note 1 to the financial statements. The details of the Auditors Opinion are contained the Annual Report and Accounts which will be available on the Company's website.

Posting of Results

The Company will publish and post its final audited results for the year ended 31 December 2019 on or before September 30, 2020. The Annual Report and Accounts will be available on the Company's website on or before September 3, 2020, at www.prophotonix.com.

For further information:

ProPhotonix Limited

Tim Losik

President and CEO
Tel: +1 603 893 8778
Email: ir@prophotonix.xom

WH Ireland Limited

Katy Mitchell
Matthew Chan

Nominated Adviser and Broker
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 1666

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, those with respect to ProPhotonix's goals, plans and strategies set forth herein are forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: uncertainty that cash balances may not be sufficient to allow ProPhotonix to meet all of its business goals; uncertainty that ProPhotonix's new products will gain market acceptance; the risk that delays and unanticipated expenses in developing new products could delay the commercial release of those products and affect revenue estimates; the risk that one of our competitors could develop and bring to market a technology that is superior to those products that we are currently developing; and ProPhotonix's ability to capitalize on its significant research and development efforts by successfully marketing those products that the Company develops. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. All Company, brand, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ProPhotonix undertakes no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements.

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Integration Enables Expanded Growth Opportunities

DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 26, 2020 / Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc. ("Leafbuyer" or "the Company") (OTCQB:LBUY), a leading technology company within the cannabis industry, and BLAZE, a prominent seed-to-sale platform with a leading point-of-sale solution for dispensaries and delivery companies, announced today an integration that enables automated loyalty sign-ups and transaction data synchronization. Retail cannabis businesses that use both Leafbuyer Loyalty, the Company's texting and loyalty platform, and BLAZE will now have access to several new features.

"This integration will allow automated loyalty sign-ups which provide a new level of convenience to the legal cannabis businesses that use both platforms," said Kurt Rossner, CEO of Leafbuyer. "This advancement will enable Leafbuyer to further expand into the California market where BLAZE is a dominant player."

"Bringing these two high-tech platforms together helps dispensaries & deliveries provide the consumer retention tools needed to create exceptional consumer purchase experiences," stated Chris Violas, Co-Founder and CEO of BLAZE.

The integration is especially significant because of the automated loyalty sign-ups that it enables. Leafbuyer Loyalty clients who use BLAZE will be able to quickly register customers into their loyalty program without relying on physical tablets. This feature is crucial for many BLAZE customers who operate marijuana delivery companies.

Also, Leafbuyer Loyalty can now automatically pull sales data from BLAZE, syncing customers' purchase data with their loyalty profiles. Loyalty systems generally operate on a points-per-visit or points-per-spend basis. While the latter is most effective, it is typically time-intensive and prone to user error. With this integration, dispensaries and deliveries can seamlessly run a points-per-spend loyalty program with no extra effort required. Once a customer makes a purchase, the purchase details are linked with the Leafbuyer Loyalty account.

The second benefit relates to the Leafbuyer Loyalty "wallet" feature. One of the Company's key recent developments has been custom web apps which show transaction history and current loyalty points via a digital wallet and also include a messaging center. The new integration enables Leafbuyer Loyalty to pull exact purchase information, giving the wallet a more robust and detailed purchase history.

"Shared clients of BLAZE and Leafbuyer Loyalty will begin seeing these new benefits within just a few days, and we look forward to using the integration to secure new dispensary and delivery clients," continued Rossner.

To learn more about Leafbuyer, visit Tech.Leafbuyer.com.

To learn more or request a demo of BLAZE, visit BLAZE.me.

About BLAZE
Founded in 2017, BLAZE, a VC-backed California technology company, offers unified seed-to-sale software and apps for the cannabis supply chain. Developed by tech entrepreneurs and former cannabis company operators, BLAZE makes tech simple with an easy-to-use frontend powered by an enterprise backend for dispensaries, delivery services, distributors, and cultivators. Customers can be more profitable and productive while creating a better user experience for end customers and employees. The company's software ensures compliance with local laws and taxes. BLAZE offers full APIs and integrates seamlessly with over 40 technology vendors in the cannabis industry.

About Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc.
Leafbuyer Technologies is one of the most comprehensive technology and communication software providers for the cannabis industry. Leafbuyer.com is an all-inclusive online resource for cannabis deals and information. Leafbuyer works alongside businesses to showcase their unique products and build a network of loyal patrons. Leafbuyer's national network of cannabis deals and information reaches millions of consumers every month. Leafbuyer is the official cannabis deals platform of Dope Media, Sensi Magazine, and Voice Media Group. Learn more at Tech.Leafbuyer.com.

Contacts:
Leafbuyer Technologies, Inc.
Andre Leonard
+720-432-5593
aleonard@leafbuyer.com

BLAZE, Inc.
Raj Chauhan
raj@blaze.me

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