Is it Time to Buy Junior Gold?
Higher Gold Prices = Big Potential in Junior Gold Stocks
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The recent surge in gold prices is being noticed by investors. So far this year, gold pricing has moved upwards by approximately 20 percent. This surge has resulted in a buying spree of gold exchange-traded-funds (ETF) and some upward movement in share prices for a variety of gold mining concerns.
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The big question is; how will the recent surge in prices impact the prospects of junior gold mining companies?
MARKET CONDITIONS:
Current market realities are providing favorable conditions for gold prices to advance further. The external conditions are certainly favorable given many relatively weak major currencies, low oil prices, low returns on mainstream investments, and general sluggishness of the global economy. Historically, gold prices rise when currency falls and vice-versa. The balancing variable lies with prevailing interest rates. When interest rates rise investors are attracted to the yield and hesitate to hold, store and insure a commodity like gold.
Major stock indexes worldwide have declined, despite efforts by the various central banks to spur growth through lower interest rates. Back in 2011, stocks looked much more stable and appeared to be in full recovery from the declines of 2008 and 2009. In 2013, the Federal Reserve in the US signaled that the era of low-interest rates was ending, and investors moved away from gold.
GOLD – HISTORICAL PRICES:
Gold has experienced substantial price growth in the past 15 years, even when post-2011 declines are considered (see chart below). A few weeks ago, gold rose above its 200-day moving average of $1,130 per ounce and questions are being raised about the potential for further price growth that could mirror the rally that peaked at over USD$1,900 per ounce in 2011.
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/02/16/gold-snaps-losing-streak-rises-above-1200-as-stocks-steady.html
The fact that prices have moved up by 15 to 20 percent so far this year suggests that a sustainable price level of $1,300 to $1,400 per ounce is realistic within the next 12 months. It is entirely possible that the pace of the increases this year may leave the commodity vulnerable to profit-taking which could moderate overall gains. Most market observers believe that the perception of the safety of gold as an investment has returned and that investors who bought in 2012 or 2013 will stand to profit from the rising price of bullion.
IMPACT ON JUNIOR MINING SECTOR:
The current price of gold may cause some understandable optimism in the junior mining sector. However, it is important to underline that the usual business fundamentals still apply. Wise investors will continue to avoid being caught up in pricing euphoria and look at key metrics to assess the viability of each opportunity.
Mining companies with significant extraction operations will benefit in a big way from lower energy costs. However, energy cost savings is likely a temporary windfall. One important consideration is the fact that, if gold prices rise, or stabilize close to current levels, a mining operation with a fully loaded cost of extraction of USD$1,200 per ounce will become a cash-positive proposition in the short-term.
What factors could guide investors? We suggest consideration of two “rules”.
RULE #1: Assets & Grades
Investors still need to monitor the value of a gold producer’s assets project by project. There is no substitute for due diligence in examining the grade of the ore that is being produced and following company updates. Grades that are sufficiently high and can produce good margins at USD$800 to USD$1,000 pit shell will result in positive cashflows in the present market. By using the very conservative “pit shell method” to calculate returns, the scrutiny is on the mine’s engineering plan and not on statements by promoters.
RULE #2: PCM
The rule of PCM highlights three additional elements to consider when assessing the hundreds of junior gold plays as investment opportunities.. The three elements are people, cash, and margin.
Simply put, this means that there is no substitute for the careful assessment of the people who are involved in the venture and their experience, integrity, and expertise. Also, companies need to have enough available cash to sustain their CapEx in the face of short-term price volatility. If they do not have cash they can be put out of business quickly by a market correction or an unforeseen production challenge. Lastly, junior mining concerns that own some higher margin operations will have greater functional flexibility. When prices rise, higher cost operations can be developed while lower cost mines can provide a source of funds to balance the CapEx requirements for more speculative ventures.
- Published in Blog, Equitas Resources, Mining
Puma Identifies Large Geophysical Anomalies at Turgeon VMS Project in New Brunswick
Puma Identifies Large Geophysical Anomalies at Turgeon VMS in New Brunswick
– Momentum Public Relations –
Press Release: February 23, 2016
Puma Exploration (TSX VENTURE:PUM) is pleased to announces the results of a recent ground geophysical survey carried out on the Turgeon Cu-Zn VMS project in northern New Brunswick. The 2015 ground geophysical OreVision IP survey, carried out by Abitibi Geophysics of Val d’Or, was oriented in a northwest-southeast direction perpendicular to the favourable fertile mafic volcanic horizon hosting the known mineralized deposits at Turgeon.
The survey revealed five (5) first priority untested target anomalies along the favourable horizon and also on new zones never tested. One of those represents a major VMS major anomaly of a large size of 350 meters by 350 meters, open at depth and along strike, located on the extension of the major Dragon hydrothermal alteration zone. According to Dr. Steve McCutcheon, New Brunswick VMS expert, “The Dragon Zone and the surrounding altered rocks represent a significant hydrothermal system”, which was unknown at Turgeon prior to Puma’s work.
The Orevision IP survey covers 1.1km of the favourable mafic volcanic extending from 100 meters northeast of the Powerline deposit to 500 meters southwest of the newly discovered Dragon Zone. Laboratory tests on available core were used to define the geophysical signature including, the conductivity, the chargeability and magnetic signature of the deposit and the host rock. The OreVision IP survey captures and processes more data while maintaining optimal resolution up to depths several times greater than conventional IP for the same cost. New Brunswick government granted $70,000 to support the exploration program at Turgeon.
“We are very excited with the results on the OreVision IP survey which identified major untested targets in the favorable horizon were conventional survey failed in the past. Using new technologies like Orevision IP and Diagnos CARDS, added to the association with VMS experts like Steve McCutcheon and Jeff Hussey, takes us a step closer in discovering of new major deposits in the Bathurst Mining Camp.” Note Marcel Robillard, President of Puma Exploration.
New Brunswick government granted $70,000 to support the exploration program at Turgeon.” Note Marcel Robillard, President of Puma Exploration.
About the Turgeon VMS Property
The Turgeon property is located within a few kilometers of the deep water port of Belledune. The project is accessible by road all year round, and is crossed by a power line. The Dragon Zone was discovered in late-2013, approximately 200 meters south of the main Powerline and Zinc Zones. Drillhole FT13-13 intersected 4 meters of massive sulphides grading 1.01{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cu and 0.78{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Zn (press release 29\04\2014). The autumn 2014 drill program included a massive sulphide intercept grading 5.66{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Zn, 0.38{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cu and 2.3 g/t Ag over 6.8 metres starting downhole at 219.1 meters and including 10.05{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Zn and 0.23{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} Cu over 2.7 metres in Drillhole FT14-05 (press release 25/02/2015). The surface expression of the Dragon zone is 300 meters long by 75 meters wide within the favorable corridor that extends for at least 2km along strike in each direction from the Dragon zone.
About Puma Exploration
Puma Exploration is a Canadian mineral exploration company with advanced precious and base metals projects in Canada. The Company’s major assets are the Nicholas-Denys Project and the Turgeon Copper Project in New Brunswick and the Little Stull Lake Gold Project in Manitoba. Puma is focusing now its exploration efforts in New Brunswick, Canada.
Puma would also like to announce its new Mobile App is now available on Android and Apple smartphone’s. You can download the App by searching for Puma Exploration.
Learn more by clicking here: www.pumaexploration.com
- Published in Mining, News Home, Puma Exploration
More Exciting News from International Wastewater Systems!
More Exciting News from International Wastewater Systems!
– Momentum Public Relations –
“The future belongs to countries and businesses that become leaders of clean technologies, innovation, and sustainability. Canada is building the partnerships and making the investments necessary to take advantage of the growing opportunities in these markets,”
– Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.
International Wastewater Systems (IWS:CSE) is leading the way in the area of reusing energy and lowering Co2 emissions with its proprietary technology that recaptures heat in waste water. The technology is so versatile that virtually any facility could make use of it. And, the exciting news is, the IWS solution is accessible, cost-effective, renewable and fully commercialized. It is an outstanding concept that is available today – not at some undefined point in the future.
The IWS team will exhibit and speak at this year’s GLOBE Conference & Innovation Expo March 2-4, 2016 in Vancouver, BC. IWS CEO, Lynn Mueller, will be present at the conference on Friday, March 4th at 10:20 AM.
The impressive list of speakers at the conference includes a “who’s who” of government federal, provincial and municipal politicians, business leaders from a variety of sectors and subject matter experts from industry and academia. It is quite significant that the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, will be delivering the conference’s keynote address.
Globe is North America’s largest and longest-running conference and exposition series dedicated to business innovation for the planet. It features opportunities to share ideas about world-leading sustainability and provides a forum for relationship building to fuel business development. Every two years, leaders attend the conference to devise winning strategies to conserve resources, ignite innovation, and develop ideas and partnerships that help them be more resilient, more efficient, and reduce risk.
The efforts of International Wastewater Systems are being recognized around the world. The company was honored in January 2016 when The Piranha was selected as the product of the year at the 2016 AHR Innovation Awards in the Green Building Category. The award was judged by a panel of third-party judges from ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) who evaluated all award entries based on innovative design, creativity, application value and market impact.
For more information on International Wastewater Systems, please click on the link to view the short video presentation:
There is an unparalleled international consensus of the need for strategies to reduce the carbon footprint in developed and developing nations. We all agree that the future of the planet is at stake. IWS has developed technology that addresses a hidden source of lost energy and turns it into a way to reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling. In many of our homes and buildings, large quantities of heat in water from showers and cleaning is discarded. Typically, water enters a building at 7-9 degrees Celsius and leaves, into the sewer system, at 20-25 degrees Celsius. The energy from this water is discarded as it dissipates.
The IWS solution captures the wastewater at its point of exit and removes solids. It then extracts the heat from the waste water in a closed system allowing the energy to be recycled. When captured, this energy is transferred to clean water with no risk of cross-contamination and then the energy is reused to heat or cool the building.
Capturing wasted heat is more cost efficient than installing new methods of energy generation. Depending on the scope of the installation, the payback from recycling wasted energy averages 3-5 years making it more attractive than new installations of solar or wind energy.
The future of our planet may depend upon the extent to which countries and large stakeholders collaborate in the effort to reduce Co2 emissions. Prime Ministers and business leaders are using a forum like the Globe conference to move the agenda forward in meaningful ways. The investment community is responding to this global opportunity. IWS provides savvy investors with proven, fully operational technologies that are becoming drivers of the emerging economy.
- Published in Blog, Green Technology, Technology
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DealNet closes acquisition of EcoHome Financial
Dealnet Closes the Acquisition of EcoHome Financial
– Momentum Public Relations – Feb.18
Dealnet Capital Corp. (“Dealnet” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:DLS) today announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of EcoHome Financial Inc. (“EcoHome”), a premier non-bank lender in the Canadian heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and home improvement segments, from Chesswood Group Limited (the “Acquisition”) for total consideration of approximately $35 million.
Pursuant to an amendment to the share purchase agreement dated February 17, 2016, the consideration paid for the Acquisition consisted of (i) $29 million in cash, (ii) 6,039,689 common shares of Dealnet having an aggregate value of $3.5 million; and (iii) a two-year unsecured convertible vendor take-back note in the principal amount of $2.5 million that bears interest at a rate of 6.0{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} per annum and is convertible by the holder into common shares of Dealnet at a conversion price of $0.64 per share.
In connection with the Acquisition, the Company previously issued 54,545,700 subscription receipts (the “Subscription Receipts”) at a price of $0.55 per Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds of approximately $30 million (the “Offering”). All of the Subscription Receipts issued pursuant to the Offering have been exchanged for common shares of Dealnet on a one-for-one basis as of today’s date. The net proceeds of the Offering have been released from escrow and were used to pay a portion of the purchase price of the Acquisition.
EcoHome has a seasoned, profitable loan book of over $60 million and a year over year origination growth rate of approximately 40{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce}. The EcoHome portfolio consists of long term finance assets that have historically predictable revenue and cash flows. It operates on the same loan management software as Dealnet, making integration a straightforward process. Key EcoHome underwriters have transferred and/or increased their line capacity with the deal in support of the transaction and continued growth.
“This significant transaction elevates Dealnet’s lending business to a leading competitive position in this sector. The quality of the loan book within the home improvement space is demonstrated by 0.25{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} loan loss rates net of recoveries which continues to attract low cost underwriting,” said Michael Hilmer, Dealnet’s Chief Executive Officer.
As part of the Acquisition, Dealnet acquires all customer contracts, vendor finance agreements, employees, operating platform, systems, agreements and other assets of EcoHome. Dealnet plans to combine treasury functions, technology, risk and credit management and overall origination capabilities with no job loss due to the considerable growth trajectory demonstrated by EcoHome and Dealnet.
“We are particularly pleased with the strong institutional support from our bankers and underwriters for our aggressive profitable growth strategy as we accelerate our plans to become one of the leading non-bank consumer lenders” said Dr. Steven Small, Dealnet’s Executive Chairman.
About Dealnet Capital Corp.
Dealnet is an engagement enabled consumer finance company that is initially focused on home improvement finance solutions including heating ventilation and air conditioning financing and leasing. Dealnet leverages its large scale customer service and engagement technology platform to attract home improvement dealers by providing front and back office services to dealer origination growth.
- Published in Dealnet News, Financial Technology, News Home
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. Signs a Multi-Year Agreement with Tangent Solutions Inc.
Mobi724 Asia Inc., a Subsidiary of Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (MOS:CSE) Signs a Multi-Year Agreement with Tangent Solutions Inc. of the Philippines to Use Mobi724’s EMV Payment Solutions
– Momentum Public Relations – Feb.16, 2016
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (“Mobi724” or the “Company”) (MOS:CSE), a technology leader in the digital incentives, couponing and payment space, announces that its subsidiary, Mobi724 Asia Inc., has signed a multi-year agreement with Tangent Solutions, Inc. (“Tangent”) in the Philippines to allow the latter to use Mobi724’s EMV Payment Solutions. The Company will immediately start the integration process. This integration will enable Tangent’s network to become EMV compliant. All banks and all retail payment terminals in the Philippines are required to be EMV complaint.
Robert Rioux – President of Mobi724 Asia Inc. stated: “All banks must be EMV compliant by the end of 2016. This is an opportunity for us to leverage our EMV gateways to connect and route the retail payment terminals to the proper issuing bank. This agreement allows us to reach over 40{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of all the retailers in the country and it will allow us to connect MPOS transactions. Once the initial integration with Tangent has been done and execution of this first phase is commenced, in a subsequent phase, we can begin to leverage our couponing solutions as well.”
About Tangent Solutions, Inc.
Tangent is the leading third-party and EFTPOS terminal service and solutions provider in the Philippines. Tangent offers innovative software for the payment industry and manages the payment terminals fleet for over 80 banks in the country through its partnership with Bancnet, the largest ATM switch in the Philippines and with all the major credit card acquirers in the country. Tangent also provides solutions to more than 40{92d3d6fd85a76c012ea375328005e518e768e12ace6b1722b71965c2a02ea7ce} of all the retailers in the country.
Tangent has been in the EFTPOS solutions provider business since 1999 and has been at the forefront of the technological revolution, helping its clients maximize the power of technology to achieve their business objectives. Its nationwide presence coupled with years of industry expertise, and leadership uniquely qualifies it to provide the most cost-effective services and solutions in the market. Moreover, its tradition to provide answers that are custom-tailored to their specific needs.
From the provision of EFTPOS terminals, maintenance and support, software development and implementation, to project management and consultancy, Tangent offers leading-edge end-to-end services that will allow its clients to succeed in today’s fast-paced marketplace.
About Mobi724 Global Solutions
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (MOS:CSE), a corporation based in Montreal (Canada), offers a unique and fully integrated suite of solutions – PAYMENT-COUPONING AND LOYALTY all in one.
Our vision is to enhance the value of commoditized payment transactions to the players in this eco-system (card associations, banks, mobile carriers and retailers) by adding layers of intelligence to these card-linked transactions (i.e. smart transactions) in a seamless manner for all the players in the eco-system.
Mobi724 Global Solutions unleashes the true potential of both payment and card-linked couponing/rewards transactions for both online and offline points of sale.
The Corporation provides its customers with full and comprehensive traceability and enriched consumer data through its offering. Its solutions enables card associations, retailers, manufacturers, offer providers, mobile operators and card issuers to create, manage, deliver and “track and measure” incentive campaigns worldwide to ANY mobile device and allow its redemption at ANY point of sales.
Our credit and debit EMV payment solutions will allow banks to process end to end EMV transactions, focusing on authentication, approved security and quick merchant adoption which allows the users to process payments with a wide range of devices over a secure and seamless transaction.
Mobi724’s PCI and EMV cloud-based switch, with their device agnostic connectivity, simplifies deployment and integration, and introduces new payment and digital incentives solutions to the market enabling multi layered intelligent transactions therefore SMART TRANSACTIONS.
For more information on its products and on Mobi724 Global Solutions, visit www.mobi724globalsolutions.com.
- Published in Mobi724 Global Solutions, Mobile Technology, News Home, Technology
Sirona Presented at the Dose of the Valley Conference
Sirona Biochem attends the Dose of the Valley Conference, San Francisco
– Momentum Public Relations –
Sirona Biochem (SBM:tsxv), an emerging biochemistry company based in Vancouver, B.C., was invited for the second time by the consulate general of Canada in San Francisco to present at the annual Dose of the Valley Conference. The invite-only event took place on February 9-10, 2016 in San Francisco, California.
Sirona Biochem had the unique opportunity to showcase its proprietary platform technology, as well as its diabetes and anti-aging assets to international key players to the likes of l’Oreal, Merck and Johnson & Johnson. During the event, they participated in facilitated meetings, follow up discussions and received feedback from investors. Most importantly, the exclusive event offered many potential partnering opportunities.
Needless to say, this was a cruicial event for Sirona Biochem as their products could bring value to big pharma companies around the world. “Sirona has an innovative platform technology that can be applied to develop new compounds in areas of unmet needs, and we have already begun to explore strategic partnerships with big pharma to unlock the potential value in new opportunities,” said Attila Hajdu, Sirona Biochem’s Chief Business Development Officer, prior to the conference.
Dose of the Valley Conference, San Francisco
The Dose of the Valley conference is a two-day event put together by the C100, BDC Venture Capital, and the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco. The prestigious event offers the exclusive opportunity to connect a select few of Canada’s most promising life science companies from the biopharmaceutical, medical device and health IT sectors with key players in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
San Francisco and more specifically, Silicon Valley is an international hub for flourishing companies in the life sciences sector. A large handful of pharmaceutical companies, medical providers, venture capital, and technology companies have settled in the region, which holds infinite opportunities for Canadian companies such as Sirona Biochem. “The criteria for selection were evaluated on stage of development and industry validation, so we are excited to participate in such a focused event,” added Hajdu. In addition, applications to attend were based on relevancy to industry interests. A few other companies selected to attend were Zucara Therapeutics and the Commercialization for Research Institute in Immunology and Cancer (IRICoR).
The Dose of the Valley Conference was held on February 9-10 in San Francisco, California, and facilitated face-to-face meetings with potential investors, technology scouts, mentors and other industry experts. In attending, Sirona Biochem hoped to gain visibility and develop new partnerships. Sirona’s Chief Business Development Officer Attila Hajdu presented the Company’s pipeline and future strategy at the conference. Hajdu also participated in follow up meetings with key investors and leading companies in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
About Sirona Biochem
Founded in 2009, Sirona Biochem is a Vancouver based ingredient and drug discovery company dealing with proprietary innovative platform technology of fluorination chemistry. In 2011, the company acquired TF Chem for their chemistry technology and expertise. They develop safer, more effective cosmetic and pharmaceutical active ingredients that are licensed to various partners in exchange for upfront milestone and royalty payments.
The company has recently made headlines as they are currently in discussions with five of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world about licensing their new skin-lightening technology. This represents a major deal for Sirona, which has a market cap of just over $30 million. For additional information visit www.sironabiochem.com, we have also included their corporate video presentation below.
- Published in Blog, Sirona Biochem
A Canadian’s Guide to the 2016 US Presidential Elections
A Canadian’s Guide to the 2016 US Presidential Elections
– Momentum Public Relations –
When you think of the upcoming US presidential elections, what’s the first name that comes to mind? If you said Donald Trump, you’re not alone. Since June of last year, Trump has managed to create a seemingly endless stream of media attention for his presidential campaign. Although very few people took Trump seriously when he floated the idea of running for president in 1988, 2004 and 2012, he managed to position himself as an actual candidate in the latest United States election.
While Trump has received more attention than any other candidate, his airtime hasn’t translated into actual political traction. He had quite a bit of wind knocked out of his sails when he came in second at the Iowa caucus. And even though that preliminary voting event gets talked about a lot, it’s by no means a true indicator of who’s going to end up becoming the next President of the United States.
Who’s Most Likely to Become the Next US President?
If you want to know who’s most likely to become the next US President, you have to cut through a lot of noise and focus solely on the numbers. Fortunately, there’s a great source that specializes in that work. FiveThirtyEight is a website that focuses on opinion poll analysis, politics, economics, and sports blogging. Its founder, Nate Silver, and his team correctly predicted the vote winner of all 50 states in the 2012 US presidential election. They did the same in 2008 with the exception of a single state.
The basic way the US presidential system works is after the initial period of numerous candidates throwing their hat in the ring, having a few debates and going through some primary votes, both the Republican and Democratic parties give an official endorsement to one candidate. Those candidates are who voters will ultimately pick between to become the next President of the United States.
For the Republicans, FiveThirtyEight has Marco Rubio pegged as the endorsement frontrunner with 60 points. Rubio recently overtook Jeb Bush for that position, who is currently at 51. Chris Christie is next at 26, followed by John Kasich at 20 and then Ted Cruz at 19. Trump is projected as having secured 0 endorsement points for himself. For the Democrats, Hillary Clinton is the presumed candidate with 466 points, while Bernie Sanders only has 2 points.
What Does the Election Mean for the Economy?
Even though it’s not the type of topic that is going to bring lots of clicks to a mainstream media website, one of the most important elements for determining the outcome of an election is the economy. Multiple studies about US Presidential elections have shown that the economy is a bigger factor than how much money a candidate raises or how charismatic they’re viewed to be by the public.
So with that in mind, it’s interesting to note that leading economic forecasters believe that when the elections arrive on November 8th of this year, the unemployment rate in the US will be at its lowest point since the 2000 election. Combined with other positive economic indicators, most experts agree that the general consensus among voters will be that of a feel-good attitude.
In terms of what that means for the candidates, these types of conditions are generally favorable to the incumbent party as its candidate is able to promise continued prosperity. But before we jump to any conclusions and name Hillary Clinton as the next president, it’s important to remember the 2000 election. Even though Al Gore was running during a similar economic climate and actually won the popular vote, the workings of the Electoral College meant that he did not become President of the United States.
- Published in Blog
Energy from Wastewater: It’s Here – And It Works!
Energy from Wastewater: It’s Here – And It Works!
– Momentum Public Relations –
International Wastewater Systems (IWS:CSE) has commercialized technology that allows previously lost energy to be recovered, lowering Co2 emissions and reducing overall energy costs. With its proprietary SHARC system, the company has pioneered a way to reuse energy by extracting heat from waste water. The efforts of IWS are being recognized around the world. In fact, International Wastewater was honored in January 2016 with the green building innovation award at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida.
There is a growing international consensus around the need to make systematic carbon footprint reductions. Leaders are entering into historic agreements that are paving the way for specific initiatives in both developed and developing nations. Additionally, regional governments and big cities are prioritizing use of new energy technologies to begin the process of weaning themselves away from complete reliance on traditional energy sources like fossil fuels. This is providing the impetus for major energy users like municipal buildings and owners of large private facilities, like universities to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions while elevating their overall operating efficiencies. The SHARC technology from IWS allows them to do exactly that.
In almost every residential and commercial building large quantities of heat in water is discarded every day. Typically, water enters buildings at 7-9 degrees Celsius and leaves, into the sewer system, at 20-25 degrees Celsius. The energy from this water is wasted as it travels in sewers to treatment plants.
The SHARC system captures the wastewater at its point of exit and removes solids. It then extracts the heat from the waste water in a closed system allowing the energy to be recycled. When captured, this energy is transferred to clean water with no risk of cross-contamination and the clean water is reused to heat or cool the building.
For more information on International Wastewater Systems , please click on the link to view the short video presentation:
Capturing wasted heat is more cost efficient than installing new methods of energy generation. Also, the SHARC technology is designed to work in new facilities or may be retrofitted in existing buildings. This means that virtually anyone could make use of the technology. Sewage may not appear to be as inherently attractive as solar or wind power. Nonetheless, the SHARC system represents an accessible, cost-effective renewable energy system that is fully commercialized.
International Wastewater Systems SHARC technology has proven useful in buildings and installations that are as small as 100,000 square feet and as large as several million square feet. Virtually any building is a potential user of this product. Depending on the scope of the installation, the payback from recycling wasted energy averages 3-5 years making it more attractive than new installations of solar or wind energy. The technology is designed to be trouble free with full backup capacity providing for no downtime.
Not surprisingly, the SHARC solution is being installed in places as diverse as Camden County, New Jersey, Seven35 Condominium complex in Vancouver, Canada and Borders College in the southeast of Scotland. It can be tailored to almost any size facility and functions in either heat exchange or heat pump applications. It even measures its own ROI. A typical installation includes a DDC or BACnet interface and a wireless or Ethernet connection for data retrieval and instantaneous calculation of COP and GHG savings.
Conferences like the COP21 summit in Paris are paving the way for a different approach to how the world manages energy at both the macro and the micro level. Increasingly, there is a need for simple, cost-effective and easy to implement technologies that will radically change the trajectory of the climate change reality while stimulating the economy.
The future of our planet may depend upon the extent to which countries and significant stakeholders collaborate in the effort to reduce Co2 emissions. Investors are paying attention. Responding to a clearly articulated global need will generate attractive investment opportunities. Ultimately, International Wastewater Systems provides savvy investors with an opportunity for a significant return in a market space that is going to be an important part of the emerging economy.
- Published in Blog, Green Technology, International Wastewater Systems, Technology
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (MOS:CSE), Signs a Commercial Agreement with First Data Cono Sur S.R.L.
Mobi724 S.R.L. Inc., a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (CSE:MOS), Signs a Commercial Agreement with First Data Cono Sur S.R.L.
– Momentum Public Relations – Feb. 11, 2016
Revolutionary, strengthened and more secure, payment card linked and mobile redemption platform solution is ready to be rolled out.
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (MOS:CSE), a technology leader in the digital incentives, couponing and payment space, announces that its wholly owned Argentinian subsidiary, Mobi724 S.R.L. Inc. (“Mobi724 Argentina”), has signed a commercial agreement with First Data Cono Sur S.R.L. (“First Data”) to route its transactions and offer its innovative solutions to First Data’s partner banks and retailer clients.
The integration of the Mobi724 platform with First Data’s gateway will allow immediate authorization of coupons and/or rewards redemptions.
This agreement will enable First Data and Mobi724 Argentina to offer Mobi724’s Digital Incentive Engine and services platform to retailers, offer providers, mobile operators and card issuers to create, manage, deliver and authorize incentive campaigns to ANY mobile device or payment card.
Marcel Vienneau CEO of Mobi724 Global stated: “The agreement with First Data Cono Sur S.R.L. will allow us to bring our solution to every Point of Sale where First Data is connected in Argentina, enabling the use of the Mobi724 platform for redemption of card linked coupons and rewards in a seamless transaction process for both their banks and merchants. This will enable us to accelerate our market growth with their banks’ card portfolios. This white label solution will enhance the traction in retail sales and follows the growing trend in consumer buying behavior based on promotions and coupons.”
About First Data Cono Sur S.R.L.
First Data Cono Sur SA is based in Argentina and operates as a subsidiary of First Data International Incorporated, which is a global leader in payment technology and services solutions. With 23,000 owner-associates and operations in 36 countries, the company provides secure and innovative payment technology and services to more than six million merchants and financial institutions around the world, from small businesses to the world’s largest corporation, with a presence in 118 countries.
About Mobi724 S.R.L. and Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc.
Mobi724 S.R.L. of Argentina, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mobi724 Solutions Inc., a Canadian corporation with offices in Montreal (Canada) and Buenas Aires (Argentina). Mobi724 Solutions Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc. (CSE:MOS).
Mobi724 Global Solutions Inc., a corporation based in Montreal (Canada), offers a unique and fully integrated suite of solutions – PAYMENT-COUPONING AND LOYALTY all in one.
Our vision is to enhance the value of commoditized payment transactions to the players in this eco-system (card associations, banks, mobile carriers and retailers) by adding layers of intelligence to these card-linked transactions (i.e. smart transactions) in a seamless manner for all the players in the eco-system.
Mobi724 Global Solutions unleashes the true potential of both payment and card-linked couponing/rewards transactions for both online and offline points of sale.
The Corporation provides its customers with full and comprehensive traceability and enriched consumer data through its offering. Its solutions enables card associations, retailers, manufacturers, offer providers, mobile operators and card issuers to create, manage, deliver and “track and measure” incentive campaigns worldwide to ANY mobile device and allow its redemption at ANY point of sales.
Our credit and debit EMV payment solutions will allow banks to process end to end EMV transactions, focusing on authentication, approved security and quick merchant adoption which allows the users to process payments with a wide range of devices over a secure and seamless transaction.
Mobi724’s PCI and EMV cloud-based switch, with their device agnostic connectivity, simplifies deployment and integration, and introduces new payment and digital incentives solutions to the market enabling multi layered intelligent transactions therefore SMART TRANSACTIONS.
For more information on its products and on Mobi724 Global Solutions, visit www.mobi724globalsolutions.com.
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