Stockhouse Podcasts

Increased Cannabis Interest Paves Way for Cannabinoid Production

As the cannabis market has started to recover amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, investors are looking at where the market can grow. One leading candidate is cannabinoid production. THC, CBD, and other specific cannabinoids can be useful for a variety of treatments, including for pain, anxiety, obesity, and other significant indications. With the health and wellness sector of cannabis slated to grow, the manufacturing of targeted, 100% pure cannabinoids can lead to profitability.Some of the highest quality cannabinoids in the business come from Canadian-based Willow Biosciences Inc. (TSX:WLLW, OTC:CANSF, Forum). The biotechnology company has been using biosynthesis to develop pharmaceutical-grade, plant-derived cannabinoids for a variety of markets, and they've had a busy 2020 with impressive steps taken in CBD production and partnerships secured with development partners.Now, with the CBD market continuing to open up, Willow Biosciences is on track for commercialization six months ahead of schedule. What does that road-map look like, and how does biosynthesis get the Company there? CEO Trevor Peters joined Omri Wallach of Stockhouse Media remotely to discuss the technology advantage of Willow Biosciences and the evolving CBD market.

Prospecting the Americas While Generating Real Shareholder Value

It’s not often a junior mining explorer is as geographically and minerally diversified in its property holdings as Alianza Minerals Ltd. (ANZ) (TSX-V.ANZ, OTC:TARSF, Forum). Then again, few mining companies are as progressive thinking in developing their business model as Alianza. And what sets the Company apart from most others in the early-stage exploration space is its “Hybrid Prospect Generator” concept. 
As an early-stage exploration company, prospect or project generators work to find and develop a sound economic base and precious metal deposits. The long-term goal of the Company is to advance new projects by joint venturing alongside enthusiastic partners with the goal of making major discoveries. As part of the Hybrid Model, ANZ also pursues its own self-funded exploration programs on projects which do not have a partner yet, exemplified by the work at the Haldane project. This gives their investors maximum exposure to exploration success
In this lively and informative podcast, Stockhouse Media's Dave Jackson was joined by Jason Weber, President & CEO of Alianza Minerals, to learn more about the Company’s portfolio of mining and exploration properties, its value-added Hybrid Prospect Generator business model, and a variety of exciting and newsworthy topics surrounding Alianza moving forward through 2020.

Tapping Into a Legendary Mine

A legendary historical mine is one thing, but one that can be resurrected and brought back into the current market is another thing entirely. It takes a strong market and many of the right circumstances for a massive project with known, historical, and even "legendary" status to fall into your lap. But that's exactly what's happened to Richmond Minerals Inc. (TSX-V:RMD, OTC:RMDFF, Forum) with Austria’s sleeping silver giant Oberzeiring, once known as the “Mother of Vienna.”Tapping into historical success seems to be the Company's forte. While focusing on waking up Oberzeiring in a strong silver and gold market, Richmond Minerals has also been developing its Ridley Lake Gold Project in Ontario in a prosperous mining district with discoveries right on their doorstep. How has the Company found itself in such a strong position, and how does it capitalize? Richmond Minerals' Exploration Manager Warren Hawkins recently spoke with Stockhouse Media to dive into what makes Oberzeiring and Ridley Lake so promising and how the Company is moving forward with both projects.

Ahead of the Competition and Poised for Ridesharing Growth

Many expected the ridesharing sector to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, investors are finding that some companies have actually thrived.In the micro-mobility space specifically, one company's unique business model has allowed it to see business increase. Where some of the biggest operators of e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal bikes have reduced their business during the pandemic and saw difficulties operating, Last Mile Holdings Ltd. (TSX-V:MILE, OTC:AZNVF, Forum) has managed to see growth and success.But the biggest shake-up of the pandemic has been the renewed interest in ridesharing and micro-mobility. As cities and countries start to open up economies but continue to maintain social distancing, more and more consumers are expected to look to ridesharing as a substitute for transit.How has Last Mile managed its success during difficult times? The Company's CEO Max Smith recently spoke with Stockhouse Media to highlight how Last Mile saw business increase despite the pandemic, and how the Company is in prime position for further growth.

A New Solution for the Multibillion-Dollar Bladder Cancer Problem

Bladder cancer is the sixth-most prevalent cancer in North America and has a recurrence rate greater than 50%, making it the most expensive cancer to treat. All-in costs in the US are around $4 billion and roughly 80,000 new American cases are reported each year, with 350,000 cases internationally.
Targeting bladder cancer is Imagin Medical Inc., a bio-medical research and development Company developing a new method to visualize cancer through minimally invasive surgery that could drastically improve the means by which physicians can visualize the surgical field and detect cancer The company’s initial target is bladder cancer.
Trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol IME, the Company’s i/Blue Imaging System uses proprietary optics and light sensors to combine blue and white light with an FDA-approved drug to significantly increase the efficiency and accuracy of detecting cancer. 
 We are joined by Imagin’s Chief Executive Officer, Jim Hutchens to learn more about this Company’s work ....

A New, United Frontier for Gold & Crypto Markets

In the last few years, investors have taken stock of the hype around “The Crypto Rush”, eager to assess the benefits of big gains among major players. What resulted from its emergence, was the adoption of blockchain assets - some of the most profitable technology in the world.
 Combine this with the gold market, a safe haven investment during this extreme market volatility under the COVID-19-caused economic fallout.
 The business model behind Fintech 2.0 Company GoldFinX marries this new technology with one of the world’s oldest currencies to provide capital to the under-served artisanal gold miner industry, in exchange for a share of gold production. The Company’s GIX crypto coin is backed by the gold accumulated in its vault, powered by blockchain.
 GoldFinX recently went public and to talk more about that, we are joined by the Company’s co-founder and chief executive officer François Dumont ….

Staffing as an Essential Service. Taking the Industry to a Whole New Level.

Its been a busy 2020 to date for HIRE Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: HIRE, Forum). On April 21st, the Company renamed and rebranded from Bay Talent Group “to better reflect its technology focus in the staffing, recruitment and HR consulting sectors.”
A Company that provides partners with cross-selling opportunities and tools, HIRE was recently categorized as an essential service by the Ontario government during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic shutdown and continues to support businesses during this time by providing in-demand and flexible workforce solutions through its subsidiaries.
In this timely and topical podcast, Stockhouse Media's Dave Jackson was joined by recently-appointed CEO Simon Dealy – HIRE’s co-founder and former CFO – to learn more about why is staffing such a valued service (especially in times of crisis), HIRE’s long-play corporate strategy, and the value and opportunity the afforded by this forward-thinking Company.

Cultivating. Innovating. Operating: Discovering the Science of CBD

Sire Bioscience Inc’s (C.SIRE, OTC: BLLXF, Forum) business model is based on their ability to engage in the investment, production, and sale of hemp for CBD extraction. That’s the desirable scalable endgame for any cannabis company. 
Sire is not in the T-H-C business. The Company is in the health & wellness component of the space. 
Sire says their goal is to become a fully vertically-integrated consumer packaged goods life science company with their House of Brands offerings. The Company is headquartered in Toronto Ontario and is backed by a group of successful entrepreneurs who have extensive experience in the areas of manufacturing, logistics, and renewable energy.
In this engaging and entertaining podcast, Stockhouse Media's Dave Jackson was joined by company CEO and COO, Brian Polla to discuss new company developments, especially in the wake of the COVID-19, how Sire plans to become a disrupter in what Merrill-Lynch predicts to be a “$2.6 trillion CBD space”, and what being a brand-focused CBD / hemp and nutraceuticals company is all about.