VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX:NDM)(NYSE American:NAK) ("Northern Dynasty" or the "Company") announced today that Tom Collier, CEO of its 100%-owned US-based subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (the "Pebble Partnership"), has submitted his resignation in light of comments made about elected and regulatory officials in Alaska in private conversations covertly videotaped by an environmental activist group.

Collier's resignation has been accepted by Northern Dynasty's senior management and Board of Directors. The Company has named former Pebble Partnership CEO John Shively, a well-known and respected Alaska business and political leader who most recently served as Chairman of the Pebble Partnership's general partner, Pebble Mines Corp., as interim CEO pending a leadership search.

Collier's comments embellished both his and the Pebble Partnership's relationships with elected officials and federal representatives in Alaska, including Governor Dunleavy, Senators Murkowski and Sullivan and senior representatives of the US Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE"). The comments were clearly offensive to these and other political, business and community leaders in the state and for this, Northern Dynasty unreservedly apologizes to all Alaskans.

Conversations with Collier, as well as others with Northern Dynasty President & CEO Ron Thiessen, were secretly videotaped by two unknown individuals posing as representatives of a Hong Kong-based investment firm with links to a Chinese State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). A Washington DC-based environmental group, the Environmental Investigation Agency, released the tapes online Monday after obscuring the voices and identities of the individuals posing as investors.

"The unethical manner in which these tapes were acquired does not excuse the comments that were made, or the crass way they were expressed," said Ron Thiessen, Northern Dynasty President & CEO. "On behalf of the Company and our employees, I offer my unreserved apology to all those who were hurt or offended, and all Alaskans."

A former Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, senior executive with NANA Regional Corporation, and current Alaska Railroad Corporation Director, John Shively said the Pebble Project is too important to the region and the state not to proceed, and for every effort not to be made to develop the project responsibly in the best interests of all Alaskans.

"My priority is to advance our current plan through the regulatory process so we can prove to the state's political leaders, regulatory officials and all Alaskans that we can meet the very high environmental standards expected of us," he said.

Thiessen said the two actors posing as foreign investors on behalf of the Environmental Investigation Agency were clearly trying to entrap the two executives into stating there is a defined plan to expand Pebble beyond the 20-year mine life currently being permitted. In this objective, he said, they clearly failed.

"The mine development proposal currently being evaluated by the USACE, and for which we expect a final Record of Decision this fall, provides for 20 years of mining at an average daily throughput of 180,000 tons, and processing of 1.3 billion tons of mineralized material," Thiessen said. "What we have said consistently, and is reinforced in the ‘Pebble tapes' released this week, is the operator of the Pebble mine may decide at some point in the future to propose additional phases of development, but there exists no formal plan to do so today."

Thiessen added that any extension or expansion of the Pebble Project proposed in future would have to go through a comprehensive, multi-year federal and state permitting process.

About Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.

Northern Dynasty is a mineral exploration and development company based in Vancouver, Canada. Northern Dynasty's principal asset, owned through its wholly owned Alaska-based U.S. subsidiary, Pebble Limited Partnership ("PLP"), is a 100% interest in a contiguous block of 2,402 mineral claims in southwest Alaska, including the Pebble deposit. PLP is the proponent of the Pebble Project, an initiative to develop one of the world's most important mineral resources.

For further details on Northern Dynasty and the Pebble Project, please visit the Company's website at www.northerndynastyminerals.com or contact Investor services at (604) 684-6365 or within North America at 1-800-667-2114. Review Canadian public filings at www.sedar.com and US public filings at www.sec.gov.

Ronald W. Thiessen
President & CEO

US Media Contact:
Dan Gagnier
Gagnier Communications
(646) 569-5897

Forward Looking Information and other Cautionary Factors

This release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts, that address exploration drilling, exploitation activities and events or developments that the Company expects are forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding (i) the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (ii) the social integration of the Pebble Project into the Bristol Bay region and benefits for Alaska, (iii) the political and public support for the permitting process, (iv) the issuance of a positive Record of Decision by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the ability of the Pebble Project to secure state permits, (v) the right-sizing and de-risking of the Pebble Project, (vi) the design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project mine plan, (vii) exploration potential of the Pebble Project, (viii) future demand for copper and gold, (ix) the potential partnering of the Pebble Project, and (x) the ability and timetable of NDM to develop the Pebble Project and become a leading copper, gold and molybdenum producer. Although NDM believes the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements should not be in any way be construed as guarantees that the Pebble Project will secure all required government permits, establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project or develop the Pebble Project. Assumptions used by NDM to develop forward-looking statements include the assumptions that (i) the Pebble Project will obtain all required environmental and other permits and all land use and other licenses without undue delay, (ii) studies for the development of the Pebble Project will be positive, (iii) NDM's estimates of mineral resources will not change, (iv) NDM will be able to establish the commercial feasibility of the Pebble Project, and (v) NDM will be able to secure the financing required to develop the Pebble Project. The likelihood of future mining at the Pebble Project is subject to a large number of risks and will require achievement of a number of technical, economic and legal objectives, including (i) obtaining necessary mining and construction permits, licenses and approvals without undue delay, including without delay due to third party opposition or changes in government policies, (ii) finalization of the mine plan for the Pebble Project, (iii) the completion of feasibility studies demonstrating that any Pebble Project mineral resources that can be economically mined, (iv) completion of all necessary engineering for mining and processing facilities, (v) the inability of NDM to secure a partner for the development of the Pebble Project, and (vi) receipt by NDM of significant additional financing to fund these objectives as well as funding mine construction, which financing may not be available to NDM on acceptable terms or on any terms at all. NDM is also subject to the specific risks inherent in the mining business as well as general economic and business conditions, such as the current uncertainties with regard to COVID-19.

The National Environment Policy Act Environmental Impact Statement process requires a comprehensive "alternatives assessment" be undertaken to consider a broad range of development alternatives, the final project design and operating parameters for the Pebble Project and associated infrastructure may vary significantly from that contemplated in this presentation. As a result, the Company will continue to consider various development options and no final project design has been selected at this time.

For more information on the Company, Investors should review the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and its home jurisdiction filings that are available at www.sedar.com

SOURCE: Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. 

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MONTRÉAL, CANADA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Loop Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOOP), a leading innovator in sustainable plastics technology, today closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 1,880,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $12.75 per share pursuant to an effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). In addition, Loop Industries has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 282,000 shares of its common stock. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $24.0 million. All of the shares were offered for sale by Loop Industries.

Loop Industries intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including continued investment in research and development for further innovation and funding ongoing operations.

Roth Capital Partners acted as the sole manager for the offering.

The securities were issued and sold pursuant to Loop Industries' existing shelf registration statement (File No. 333-226789) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 2018 and declared effective on August 23, 2018. A prospectus supplement describing the terms of the offering has been filed with the SEC. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in the registration statement, the related prospectus supplement and the other documents Loop Industries has filed or will file with the SEC for more complete information about Loop Industries and this offering. Copies of the effective shelf registration statement, including a base prospectus and prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement, may be obtained for free on the SEC's website located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may also be obtained, when available, by contacting Roth Capital Partners LLC at 888 San Clemente, Newport Beach, CA 92660, Attention: Prospectus Department or by telephone at (800) 678-9147.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Loop Industries
Loop Industries is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary low-energy technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles and packaging, carpets and textiles of any color, transparency or condition and even ocean plastics that have been degraded by the sun and salt, to its base building blocks (monomers). The monomers are filtered, purified and polymerized to create virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin and polyester fiber suitable for use in food-grade packaging, thus enabling our customers to meet their sustainability objectives. Loop Industries is contributing to the global movement towards a circular economy by preventing plastic waste and recovering waste plastic for a more sustainable future for all.

Common shares of Loop Industries are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "LOOP."

Forward-Looking Statements
Loop Industries cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical fact are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the offering and the intended use of proceeds from the offering. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends", "may", "will", "plans", "expects", "anticipates", "should", "could", "projects", "predicts", "estimates", "aims", "believes", "hopes", "potential" or similar words. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events as of the date hereof. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For a detailed description of our risks and uncertainties, you are encouraged to review the official corporate documents filed with the SEC including in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and other filings that we make with the SEC, all of which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Loop Industries undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as may be required by law.

CONTACT:
Investors
Greg Falesnik
MZ Group – MZ North America
+1 949-259-4987
LOOP@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

Media Inquiries
Stephanie Corrente
+1 (450) 951-8555 ext. 226
scorrente@loopindustries.com

SOURCE: Loop Industries, Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Smoking can have disastrous effects not only to the smoker, but also to the people around them. Loss of teeth, cancer, and other devastating ailments can all be caused by smoking. Saadiq Daya is on a mission to help spread the word about vaping to quit smoking and provide a safer outlet for people who want to enjoy the smoking feel without all the bad effects. Three brothers, Saadiq, Khizer and Saabir got the idea back in summer of 2014, got together and started brainstorming on the concept of the company. They started vaping to quit smoking. By the end of 2014 the brand was released; they were joined by Ashraf Khan, and together they have created one of the most successful Eliquid brands in Canada

"I originally came from an accounting background. I was a smoker who used vaping to help me quit. We started the business in 2014 to help others achieve the same success that we had had using vaping to get away from cigarettes. In addition, We wanted to be pioneers in the industry by providing more flavors and a larger amount of variety in the vaping world. Flavor and selection is everything when it comes to transitioning; people deserve a second chance." Saadiq states.

At the time that they got into the vaping industry, it had just started taking off. Ashraf was introduced to his fellow creators, the three brothers, after knowing them from his tax consultant background. He invested a little money and joined them in the fall of 2014 before the launch of the brand. The business, VanGo Vapes, was one of the first in the industry, and kept ahead by investing in research and development to stay ahead of the curve. Innovation with both flavors, as well as software has helped VanGo create numerous award winning combinations, as well as stay ahead of the curve in terms of compliance, tracking, and efficiency.

"I saw vaping as a new thing that had huge potential due to its success with helping us quit smoking. Smoking directly affects us and those around us – we've understood the consequences and that vaping was the alternative to help quit." Saadiq explains.

For him, mindset is what helped him get ahead so early on in the business world. In all business worlds, there is fluctuation and trends that either severely help or hurt a certain company or industry. Saadiq says that a good mindset can help you get through anything if you stay positive and push ahead.

"Mindset is everything. The first few years will be a rollercoaster, you have to be ready to buckle down, work extremely hard, and be innovative. Don't get discouraged by the bad days, which will come, and don't get complacent on the good days. Always be looking for ways to make your business better; constant improvement is key." Saadiq says.

Knowing your numbers is key, and having a team of accountants, as well as Ashraf being a CPA, has helped them stay on top of their numbers along the way. A solid understanding of the costs involved, how things are flowing, and being able to project out just in time inventory for over 10,000 skus has been imperative in the success of VanGo Vapes.

"Understanding the numbers is essential for making strategic decisions to ensure maximum efficiency and return on investment. Without knowing the financial limitations of the organization, you could run out of fuel before even reaching your destination. Everyone in the core team should fully be aware of the numbers including historical, present, projected, and the sources of the underlying information. Not knowing your numbers and having a solid understanding is like trying to drive to a destination, but not knowing your speed, distance or route. Everyone in the core team should fully know the numbers, both of the past, present, projected, and the source of the underlying information." Ashraf says

Being innovative is something that brothers have always strived for, even in their early days when they did not need to. This is how they have continued to separate themselves from the competition even as more and more vape companies have popped up due to the increased popularity of vaping both as a way to decrease a reliance on smoking and as a recreational activity.

"We focus on unique flavor profiles with an unparalleled dedication to the depth of our flavors. Our proprietary software allows us to offer a huge variety of flavors in all kinds of variations depending on its size, nicotine or even VG (Vegetable Glycerin) ratio. To us, it's a form of art all the way from the flavor experience to the actual design and we've put our hearts into every step of the process when it comes to flavour creation." Saabir comments.

Khizer's advice to other new entrepreneurs is simple: stay focused and have a plan. This is the tactic that he follows and cannot recommend it enough to others. As the saying goes, when things get tough, the tough get going, and the team lives by this saying, which is what has allowed them to overcome the hard days.

"Stay mentally strong; there will be tough times and there will be times that you feel like giving up. It is very possible that your business may not be profitable for the first couple of years. You have to define where you want to be in the future by setting yourself realistic goals and outlining what you will be doing to get there. Never get comfortable, always stay curious that things could always be improved. Continue to challenge your idea and identify what makes your business unique." Khizer advises.

Along the way, they have always taken care of the community, both the vaping industry as well as the community in general. Saadiq was one of the founding members of the Canadian Vaping Rights Coalition, a group that was focused on getting awareness for vaping back in 2016. He has also done work with the Canadian Vape Association (CVA), as a member, as well as part of the governance committee overseeing the operations and providing advice on different aspects of the organization.

As a company, VanGo has taken part in numerous fundraising efforts for people in the industry, as well as the industry in general; they have shown their dedication to people countless times, and have a strong following of fans cheering them along the way. Over the past year they launched the Jvnction, an idea bringing people together under one roof with common interests ranging from entrepreneurship to cars.

"We are not Big Tobacco. We are a small group of people that care; we are like artists, trying to create something beautiful. A beautiful experience, a beautiful community, and a community that believes in the spirit of rising tides raise all ships. We are not here to push new addictions or get kids involved. We love what we do, and we love working with the people we work with. For us it's not just about the money; it's about the journey" Saadiq says.

To find out more about the team, follow them on Instagram @saadiqdaya, @khizer_daya, @saabdaya, and @khandoanything. Or find Saadiq on FaceBook – Saadiq Daya. Check out their website at www.vangovapes.com, and Instagram @vangovapes.

CONTACT:
Paula Henderson
646-736-2071
phendersonnews@gmail.com

About VIP Media Group:

VIP Media Group is a hybrid PR agency. Their diverse client base includes top-class entrepreneurs, public figures, influencers, and celebrities.

SOURCE: VIP Media Group

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / IMC International Mining Corp. (CSE:IMCX) (OTC:IMIMF) (FRA:3MX) (the "Company" or "IMC") announces that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Dave McMillan as a Director and Interim President. Mr. McMillan rejoins the Company having previously served as a director (August 2018 – December 2019).

Greg Hawkins, Chairman of IMC, commented, "On behalf of the Board, I am very pleased to welcome Dave McMillan to the Company. We look forward to having access to his long and varied history in the financial markets and, particularly, his experience in the junior mining space. We are confident that Mr. McMillan's proficiencies, experience and perspective will be of great value to IMC as the Company grows."

Mr. McMillan has been involved in the mining and financial markets for over 40 years and has, since his retirement from the securities industry in 2000, held numerous director and executive roles in public and private companies. During his 17 years in the securities industry, Mr. McMillan was an investment advisor, vice president, director and senior partner in one of the top, private brokerage firms in Canada. During this time, Mr. McMillan was instrumental in the financing of many junior exploration companies in North and South America, including the junior exploration companies that originally discovered the mineral resources that led to the development of the Kemess and the Mount Milligan mines, both of which are located in the same geological trend as the Company's Thane Project, in British Columbia.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Greg Hawkins
Chairman of the Board

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL MINING CORP.

IMC is a junior exploration and development company focused on creating shareholder value through the advancements of its current assets that include the Thane Property in north-central British Columbia, and the Bullard Pass Property in Arizona. Utilizing its experienced management team, IMC continues to source and evaluate assets to further generate shareholder value.

INVESTOR RELATIONS:

ir@internationalmining.ca
1 (604) 588-2110
https://imcxmining.com

The CSE has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the content of this press release.

SOURCE: IMC International Mining Corp.

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CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Taiga Gold Corp. ("TGC" or "Taiga") (CSE:TGC) has been notified by partner SSR Mining Inc. ("SSR Mining") (TSX:SSRM) (NASDAQ:SSRM) that crews are mobilizing to commence drilling activity on Taiga's 100% owned Fisher Property (the "Property" or "Fisher"). A 3,000m program is planned to further explore the Mac North area. SSR Mining holds the exclusive option to earn up to an 80% interest in the 34,000ha property by completing $4M in exploration expenditures and making a total of $3.3M in cash payments to Taiga. Since optioning the Property in 2015, SSR Mining has completed extensive systematic exploration including prospecting, soil geochemical sampling, detailed geological mapping, geophysical surveys and a total of 31,071m (101,913') of drilling in 79 holes for total expenditures of approximately CDN$ 10.3M. Fisher is located within the Trans Hudson Corridor approximately 125km east of La Ronge, Saskatchewan and is contiguous to the north, south and east with SSR Mining's Seabee Gold Operation.

See Fisher area location map here.

2020 Highlights:

3000m drilling planned for Mac North discovery area, to commence immediately

$75,000 annual cash payment due in 2020 received by Taiga as per the ongoing option agreement with SSR Mining

New discoveries made during 2020Q1 at the Yin, Abel Lake and Mac North Zones, returning 13.74 g/t Au over 2.29m*, 12.13 g/t Au over 1.5m* and 9.1 g/t Au reported over 1.92m* respectively (previously reported)

Partial results remain outstanding for over half of the holes from the winter drill program, to be processed during this 2020 Q4 program

All exploration activity to be funded by SSR Mining

*drilled widths are estimated at 70-90% of true widths

The 3,000m program planned and funded by SSR Mining is a resumption of exploration at Fisher which was suspended in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Mac North was discovered in early 2019 when drill hole FIS-19-035 intersected 3.76 g/t Au over 4.16m. Drilling since that time has continued to yield significant gold intercepts with visible gold regularly observed. The zone remains open to depth and along strike.

See Mac North section here

Fisher Property Summary

Both Fisher and the Seabee Gold Operation are located within the Trans Hudson Corridor, specifically within the Pine Lake Greenstone Belt. Ore geology at the Seabee Gold Operation consists of high-grade gold hosted by vein mineralization associated with shear zones that transect mafic meta-volcanic and intrusive rocks, as well as granitic rocks emplaced during the regional deformation events impacting Pine Lake rocks during the Proterozoic. Mineralization at the Seabee Gold Operation occurs at the Seabee and Santoy mine complexes, which are located approximately 14km apart. The former is affiliated with the more westerly-oriented Laonil Lake shear zone, while the latter is hosted by the Santoy Shear, a regional north-trending shear zone that has been traced over much of Fisher.

Details of the Fisher Option Agreement

To earn a 60% interest over four years, SSR Mining paid CDN $100,000 to Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:"EPL") on signing of a formal agreement and has agreed to complete a minimum of CDN $4,000,000 in exploration expenditures and make annual cash payments of CDN $75,000 for each of the four years of the option period. Following the Plan of Arrangement completed in April 2018, the Property and option agreement was transferred to Taiga. Once the 60% earn-in has been completed, SSR Mining has a 365-day, one-time option to earn an additional 20% interest (for a total of 80%) by making a cash payment of CDN $3,000,000 to Taiga, at which time an 80/20 joint venture will be formed to further advance the property. As announced on October 29th, 2018, Taiga further completed the purchase of a 2.5% Net Smelter Return ("NSR") from Eagle Plains, subject to reduction on certain claims by underlying NSR agreements. Taiga's NSR may be reduced by 1% at any time upon payment of CDN $1,000,000 by the joint venture. In addition, Taiga will receive advance royalty payments of CDN $100,000 annually from the joint venture until commencement of commercial production.

Charles C. Downie, P.Geo., a "qualified person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, and a Director of Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. and Taiga, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in the news release.

About Taiga Gold Corp

Taiga Gold Corp was created through a plan of arrangement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. and owns 6 projects targeting gold located within the Trans Hudson Corridor in the area near the Seabee Gold Operation, owned and operated by SSR Mining. Taiga's flagship "Fisher" property is currently being explored by SSR Mining under option from Taiga.

Taiga's objective is to focus on the exploration and development of its gold projects located adjacent to the Seabee Gold Operation and along the Tabbernor Fault structure in eastern Saskatchewan, a highly-prospective mining jurisdiction which was recently recognized by the Fraser Institute as the second-best place in the world in terms of Investment Attractiveness. Throughout the exploration and development process, our mission is to help maintain prosperous communities by exploring for and discovering resource opportunities while building lasting relationships through honest and respectful business practices.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Tim J. Termuende"
President and CEO

For further information on TGC, please contact Mike Labach at
1 866 HUNT ORE (486 8673)
Email: info@taigagold.com or visit our website at http://taigagold.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Neither the CSE nor any other regulatory body has reviewed or approved the contents of this news release. This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming financings, work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

SOURCE: Taiga Gold Corp.

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Ava Parker leads Palm Beach State College and Margaret Blakey heads the capital markets division of a multi-national real estate firm

CORAL GABLES, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Professional Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PFHD), the financial holding company for Professional Bank, announced the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors for both entities. Correspondingly, Professional Bank has increased its number of directors to 12 and Professional Holding Corp. has increased its number of directors to 11.

"I am delighted to share the addition of two highly qualified directors who each bring a unique perspective, skills and experience that will help advance our plans for sensible growth and more market share," Chairman & CEO Daniel R. Sheehan stated. "Their respective expertise will be valuable as we continue to scale Professional Bank's platform and balance sheet."

Ava Parker is President of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach County. She is the first female leader of the institution, which opened in 1933. PBSC has five campuses throughout Palm Beach County and serves over 47,000 students.

Before joining Palm Beach State, Parker was Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Florida Polytechnic University and served as a former Chair of the Board of Governors for the State University System. Earlier in her career, she was a partner with law firm Lawrence & Parker in Jacksonville where she represented municipalities in public finance transactions.

Currently, Parker sits on the Board of Directors of Orchid Island Capital, a publicly traded specialty finance company with $3 billion in assets. She is a member of the Florida Council of 100, the Women's International Leadership Forum and the esteemed Orange Bowl Committee. Parker is also on the board of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County and the Economic Council of Palm Beach County.

Parker was recently featured as one of Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders in Florida Trend's 2020 Florida 500 issue.

Parker earned her B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Florida. She lives in Palm Beach County.

"As our region reimagines itself, post-pandemic, it is important to have institutions like Professional Bank providing support that will contribute to our community's economic growth and vitality," Parker said. "I am pleased to be a part of the leadership of an organization that is flexible, innovative and committed to positively influencing the industry."

Margaret S. Blakey is Executive Vice President for Triple Five, a multi-national real estate development firm headquartered in the U.S. and Canada. Serving as head of the firm's capital markets group, Blakey has more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate investment banking, investment management and capital markets.

Prior to joining Triple Five in 2018, Blakey was a partner and co-founding principal of Canopy Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment manager with a focus on commercial real estate debt investment strategies. She also worked on Wall Street, serving as managing director and portfolio manager of Capmark and BNY Mellon/Urdang. Prior to Capmark, Blakey was a senior member of the Real Estate Investment Banking group at Goldman Sachs and Director of Fixed Income at Credit Suisse.

Blakey has been a leader in various industry groups, including the Urban Land Institute where she chaired the Women's Leadership Initiative for the ULI New York District Council. She holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. She is based in New York City.

"I am delighted to join the board of Professional Bank to work with Dan and his highly qualified team, as the bank continues to serve its growing community in South Florida, and beyond," Blakey said.

Link to individual headshots:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3zas0kf03j8e2ng/AAA3OcpvLTMZvJt4u3v2WAg_a?dl=0

About Professional Holding Corp. and Professional Bank:

Professional Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:PFHD), is the financial holding company for Professional Bank, a Florida state-chartered bank established in 2008. Professional Bank focuses on providing creative, relationship-driven commercial banking products and services designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses, the owners and operators of these businesses, other professional entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals. Professional Bank currently operates through a network of nine locations in the regional areas of Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. It also has a Digital Innovation Center located in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information, visit www.myprobank.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Media Contacts:

Todd Templin or Eric Kalis, BoardroomPR
ttemplin@boardroompr.com/ ekalis@boardroompr.com
954-370-8999

SOURCE: Professional Holding Corp.

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CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSXV:EPL), ("EPL" or "the Company") announces that the Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement to arms-length and non arms-length investors. Application will be filed with the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) to sell up to 1,000,000 non-flow-through units at a price of $.16 CDN per unit, for gross proceeds of $160,000 CDN. Each unit will consist of a non-flow-through common share and one-half non-flow-through common share purchase warrant, each whole warrant exercisable at $.30 CDN for a 24 month period.

The Company will also offer up to 2,000,000 flow-through units at a price of $.18 CDN per unit for proceeds of $360,000. Each unit will consist of a flow-through common share and one-half non-flow-through common share purchase warrant, each whole warrant exercisable at $.30 CDN for a 24 month period.

Directors of the Company have approved an overallotment of up to 10% of both the flow-through and non-flow-through units.

The common share purchase warrants are subject to an accelerated expiry at the option of the Company if the published closing trade price of the common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange is greater than or equal to $.50 for any 20 consecutive trading days, in which event the holder may be given notice that the warrants will expire 30 days following the date of such notice. The common share purchase warrants may be exercised by the holder during the 30 day period between the notice and the expiration of the common share purchase warrants.

A 7% commission or finders fee may be paid to registered dealers or eligible arms-length third parties involved in the financing. The financing is expected to close in late September, 2020.

Maximum gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be $520,000 CDN (excluding 10% over-allotment if warranted). Proceeds from the sale of units will be used to fund exploration of the company's various projects in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon and for general working capital. Funds earmarked for exploration will qualify as Canadian exploration expenses as defined in the Income Tax Act and will be renounced for the 2020 taxation year.

About Eagle Plains Resources

Based in Cranbrook, B.C., Eagle Plains continues to conduct research, acquire and explore mineral projects throughout western Canada. The Company is committed to steadily enhancing shareholder value by advancing our diverse portfolio of projects toward discovery through collaborative partnerships and development of a highly experienced technical team. Managements' current focus is to preserve its treasury while advancing its most promising exploration projects. In addition, Eagle Plains continues to seek out and secure high-quality, unencumbered projects through research, staking and strategic acquisitions. Since 2012, Eagle Plains has added to its portfolio a number of new projects exceeding 130,000 ha targeting mainly gold, uranium and base-metals in Saskatchewan, a highly-prospective mining jurisdiction which was recently recognized by the Fraser Institute as one of the top 3 jurisdictions in the world in terms of Investment Attractiveness. Throughout the exploration process, our mission is to help maintain prosperous communities by exploring for and discovering resource opportunities while building lasting relationships through honest and respectful business practices.

Expenditures from 2011-2019 on Eagle Plains-related projects exceed $20M, most of which was funded by third-party partners. This exploration work resulted in approximately 30,000 m of diamond-drilling and extensive ground-based exploration work facilitating the advancement of numerous projects at various stages of development.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

"Tim J. Termuende"
President and CEO

For further information on EPL, please contact Mike Labach at
1 866 HUNT ORE (486 8673)
Email: mgl@eagleplains.com or visit our website at http://www.eagleplains.com

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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. This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.

SOURCE: Eagle Plains Resources Ltd.

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DUBAI, UAE / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / According to a new market study by Future Market Insights (FMI), the HVDC transmissions system market is forecasted to witness healthy growth between 2018 and 2028.

Growing demand for HVDC transmission systems among power transmission industries and emerging economies is forecasted to serve as a major growth driver to the market. Furthermore, augmenting adoption of HVDC transmission systems in offshore wind projects, coupled with rising demand for these systems for long-distance transmission will equally complement market growth.

Furthermore, the Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology used in HVDC transmission is highly economical and results in minimal power losses. The growing adoption of HVDC transmission systems for long-distance transmission is ascribed to the low expense of total current transmission line over large distance as compared to alternating current lines for the same distance.

"The installation of a transmission system involves various components, such as converters, smoothing reactors, and harmonic filters, which increases the cost. As this holds back the growth of the market, manufacturers are focusing on entering partnerships with component suppliers to lower the installation cost", opines FMI analyst.

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HVDC transmissions system market – Key Takeaways

The HVDC transmissions system market, which was valued at US$ 7.5 Bn in 2019, is expected to surge past valuation of US$ 17 Bn by 2028 progressing at a CAGR of 8.7% through the assessment period.
The solutions segment, which accounted for over US$ 5 Bn in 2018, is forecasted to hold the lion's share in the market value during the forecast period.
In the solution segment, AC & DC harmonic filters are projected to bestow a lucrative opportunity of US$ 674.6 Mn by 2028.
Although the solution segment is poised to maintain dominance, the service segment is projected to grow at a faster rate of 10.3% CAGR during the forecast period.
Based on technology, the voltage source converters (VSC) segment is anticipated to expand at a healthy rate backed by surging applications of VSCs in wind farm grids for underground power transmission.

HVDC transmissions system market – Key Trends

The rising number of government initiatives related to HVDC transmissions systems is offering substantial revenue opportunities to the market.
A growing number of offshore wind farms and the substantial adoption of HVDC transmission systems will continue to drive the market on a positive trajectory.

HVDC transmissions system market – Regional Analysis

North America is forecasted to maintain hegemony over the regional landscape owing to a high preference for renewable energy.
Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) and Japan are collectively expected to grow at a value CAGR of 19.7%, which represents a growth of nearly 2.3x as compared to the overall market.

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HVDC transmissions system market – Competitive Landscape

Some of the key players operating in the market include ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Toshiba Corporation, General Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Prysmian SpA, TransGrid Solutions Inc., Abengoa S.A., ATCO Ltd., and LS Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. among others. Market players are focusing on launching new products, acquisitions & mergers, and expansions to sustain in the market. On this premise,

In April 2018, ABB Ltd. announced the launching of ABB Ability – the first combined solution for digitally enabled power transformers at the Hanover Fair in Germany.

HVDC Transmissions System Market – Taxonomy

System Component:

1 – Solution

AC & DC Harmonic Filters
Converters
DC Lines
Circuit Breakers
Others

2 – Services

Technology:

LCC (Line Commutated Converters)
VSC (Voltage Source Converters)
Others

Deployment

Overhead
Underground
Subsea
Combination

Power rating:

Below 1000 MW
1000 – 2000 MW
2000 MW & above

Region:

North America
Latin America
APEJ (Asia Pacific Excluding Japan)
Japan
Eastern Europe
Western Europe
MEA (Middle East & Africa)

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / Compare-autoinsurance.org (https://compare-autoinsurance.org) has released a new guide that presents the top factors analyzed by insurance companies when calculating the car insurance premiums.

When it comes to determining rates and associated costs, insurance companies analyze a vast number of factors. These factors can be classified into 3 main categories: driver-related factors, car-related factors and coverage-related factors. Companies carefully analyze the following factors:

Driver's age. Teen drivers are more likely to get involved in an accident. Younger drivers, under 25 years old, pay higher premiums. Senior citizens that are in their 70s or 80s, also pay higher insurance rates based on their age. In this case, age-related medical problems will impair a person's driving capabilities.
Credit score. Most states, except California, Hawaii and Massachusetts, allow insurance companies to look at the driver's credit score. They will regularly charge more the drivers with poor credit score, while the ones that have good and excellent credit score will receive lower insurance rates.
Driving history. Drivers that were recently involved in accidents, received many tickets, or made previous insurance claims, should expect more expensive premiums. A really bad driving record will even determine the current insurer to drop the client. Safe drivers, on the other side, receive better rates.
ZIP code. The majority of car accidents happen close to home. People living in a densely populated neighborhood, with more cars, are more likely to suffer a car accident, vandalism or theft. Parking the car in a garage will make coverage cheaper.
Car model. An insurer will ask about car make, model, car type, year of production, installed safety features, condition, etc. Some cars are cheaper to insure than others. Luxury, sports car or extremely customized cars are difficult to insure and regularly will need a specialized insurer.

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Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

"Drivers should understand what influences the most their insurance bills. Some factors are under their control and this will help them get better rates and look for better offers", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

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Email: cgurgu@internetmarketingcompany.biz
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SUBIACO, WESTERN AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2020 / The Board of RTG Mining Inc. ("RTG", the "Company") (TSX:RTG)(ASX:RTG) is pleased to announce that the Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commission has today declared a new President, Mr Ishmael Toroama. Mr Toroama was a Commander of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army and has a strong record of promoting Peace and Independence for Bougainville, with a stated focus on stamping out any corruption in the Autonomous Bougainville Government and its public service.

ABOUT RTG MINING INC

RTG Mining Inc. is a mining and exploration company listed on the main board of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange. RTG is currently focused primarily on progressing the Mabilo Project to start-up having recently received a mining permit for the Project, with a view to moving quickly and safely to a producing gold and copper company.

RTG also has a number of exciting new opportunities including the Panguna Project in Bougainville, which it remains committed to but during these uncertain times the primary focus is on advancing the Mabilo Project.

RTG has an experienced management team which has to date developed seven mines in five different countries, including being responsible for the development of the Masbate Gold Mine in the Philippines through CGA Mining Limited. RTG has some of the most respected international institutional investors as shareholders including Franklin Templeton, Equinox Partners and Sun Valley.

ENQUIRIES

Australian Contact
President & CEO – Justine Magee
Tel: +61 8 6489 2900 +1 970 640 0611
Fax: +61 8 6489 2920
Email: jmagee@rtgmining.com

US Contact
Investor Relations – Jaime Wells
+1 970 640 0611
jwells@rtgmining.com

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Date: 23 September 2020

Authorised for release by: By the Board of Directors

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed nor does it accept responsibility for the accuracy or adequacy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

This announcement includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation including, among others, statements made or implied relating to the interpretation of exploration results, accuracy of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, parameters and assumptions used to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources, realization of mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates, estimated economic results of the Mabilo Project, future operational and financial results, including estimated cashflow and the timing thereof, estimated expenditures, expansion, exploration and development activities and the timing thereof, including expectations regarding the DSO, plans for progressing Stage 2 development, completion of a debt funding package, the negotiation of contracts for start up works and offtake arrangements and the completion of merged documentation, RTG's objectives, strategies to achieve those objectives, RTG's beliefs, plans, estimates and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements generally can be identified by words such as "objective", "may", "will", "expected", "likely", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "should", "plans", or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties and are based on certain factors and assumptions. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from RTG's expectations include uncertainties related to fluctuations in gold and other commodity prices and currency exchange rates; uncertainties relating to interpretation of drill results and the geology, continuity and grade of mineral deposits; uncertainty of estimates of capital and operating costs, recovery rates, production estimates and estimated economic return; the need for cooperation of government agencies in the development of RTG's mineral projects; the need to obtain additional financing to develop RTG's mineral projects; the possibility of delay in development programs or in construction projects and uncertainty of meeting anticipated program milestones for RTG's mineral projects and other risks and uncertainties as discussed in RTG's annual report for the year ended December 31, 2019 and detailed from time to time in our other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedar.com. The forward‐looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. RTG will not release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward‐looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

NOT FOR RELEASE OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES

This announcement has been prepared for publication in Canada and Australia and may not be released to US wire services or distributed in the United States. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. Any securities described in this announcement have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US Securities Act"), or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States except in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, registration under the US Securities Act and applicable US state securities laws.

SOURCE: RTG Mining Inc.

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