London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) ("Akanda" or the "Company"), an international medical cannabis company, today announced that it has received a letter (the "Compliance Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. ("Nasdaq") dated June 7, 2024, informing the Company that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Minimum Bid Price Requirement").

Scottsdale, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - TriStar Gold Inc. (TSXV: TSG) (OTCQB: TSGZF) (the Company or TriStar) is pleased to announce that the Pará State Environmental Council (COEMA) met on June 11, 2024 in Belem, and has approved the Licença Prévia (Preliminary License or LP) and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Castelo de Sonhos gold project in Brazil. The formal issuance and gazettal of the LP should now only be subject to internal Secretariat for the Environment and Sustainability (SEMAS) processes. TriStar presented at the COEMA meeting to a positive and supportive response. Subsequently the council unanimously voted in favor of the LP.

IRA Capital Continues its Senior Housing Portfolio Expansion with the Acquisition of Quail Park of Lynnwood

Lille, France--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - The humanitarian organization "Humanity Work," based in Las Vegas, Nevada, announces that its founder, Dr. Tahani Saker, was honored by "Les Chemins de la Réussite," a French organization that celebrates the achievements of individuals who make a positive impact on their communities. The ceremony took place at the lounges of the Regional Prefecture.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. (CSE: HODL) (OTC Pink: CYFRF) (the "Company") is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB"), initially announced on February 20, 2024.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - Le 12 juin/June 2024) - Effective immediately, Pasinex Resources Limited is suspended pursuant to CSE Policy 3. The suspension is considered a Regulatory Halt as defined in National Instrument 23-101 Trading Rules. A cease trade order has been issued by the British Columbia Securities Commission.

Montreal, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Emergia Inc. (CSE: EMER) ("EMERGIA") is pleased to announce the signing of an LOI with Kraken Holdings ("KRAKEN") upon which KRAKEN's real estate holding will be merged with EMERGIA.

Medford, Wisconsin--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Green Light Metals Inc. ("GreenLight" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary GreenLight Metals USA Corporation ("GL USA") has entered into an option agreement (the "Agreement") dated June 11, 2024 with Millennial Silver Nevada Inc. ("MSN"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra") regarding the Cerro Colorado Property ("Cerro Colorado"). Cerro Colorado is located within the Pima Mining District, 70 kilometers (~43 miles) southwest of Tucson, Arizona.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Lavras Gold Corp. (TSXV: LGC) (OTCQX: LGCFF) ("Lavras" or the "Company") announces the voting results of its Annual & Special Meeting held on June 12, 2024 ("the Meeting). At the Meeting, the shareholders approved the appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as the auditor of Lavras Gold Corp. Shareholders also approved an omnibus long-term incentive plan.

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - PICCASO Awards Canada: Celebrating excellence in Data, Privacy, and Information Security. On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, the inaugural PICCASO Awards Canada gala event united data, privacy and information security professionals, innovators, and experts across all sectors to recognize the achievements of information champions in Canada. This landmark event is the first ever in North America to focus exclusively on recognizing the achievements of privacy professionals, making it a historic and celebratory occasion for the industry.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Heliostar Metals Ltd. (TSXV: HSTR) (OTCQX: HSTXF) (FSE: RGG1) ("Heliostar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 18,867,924 common shares (the "Offered Shares") at a price of $0.265 per Offered Share for gross proceeds of up to approximately $5 million (the "Private Placement").

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - SheaMoisture is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved pop-up experience, this time with its new Shea Summer Salon, happening between June 13-15 and July 18-20 at Stackt Market in Toronto.

Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Citizens, Inc. (NYSE: CIA), a leading diversified financial services company specializing in life, living benefits, and final expense insurance, today announced management's plan for participation in upcoming investor conferences.

North Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO) (OTCQX: LOMLF) (ASX: LLO) ("Lion One" or the "Company") is pleased to report significant new high-grade gold results from Zone 5 infill and grade control drilling at its 100% owned Tuvatu Alkaline Gold Project in Fiji.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Sorrento Resources Ltd. (CSE: SRS) (OTCQB: SRSLF) (the "Company" or "Sorrento") a Canadian exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral projects in Atlantic Canada, is pleased to announce that it has entered into three purchase agreements (the "Project Agreements") for the acquisition of a 100% undivided interest in the minerals licenses collectively representing the Lord Baron Project ( the "Project") located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador (the "Transaction").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) ("First Atlantic" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the strategic engagement of Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) ("Draganfly"), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, for advanced aerial sensing exploration at the Company's district-scale Atlantic Nickel Project located in Newfoundland, Canada.

Liberia, West Africa--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - In a strategic move to broaden its reach and enhance remittance services, HammerPay [USA] Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hammer Fiber Optics Holdings Corp. (OTC Pink: HMMR), has announced a new partnership with Mahalil Foreign Exchange Bureau - Liberia, West Africa. The partnership has gone fully operational - commencing in March 2024. This collaboration aims to provide efficient remittance services and leverage the convergence between remittance and forex services; extending HammerPay's reach through non-traditional banking relationships.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2024) - Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. (CSE: NOP) ("NOP" or the "Company), a B.C. based company engaged in the exploration, in Nevada, for organic, sedimentary raw rock phosphate, wishes to provide an update to its previously announced non-brokered private placement. Further to the Company's news release dated May 18, 2024 and due to high investor interest, the Company is increasing its target for its current private placement from $150,000 to $500,000 (the "Offering"). The Company now intends to issue an aggregate of 10,000,000 units (each a "Unit") at a price of $0.05 per Unit, with each Unit consisting of one common share of the Company (each a "Share") and one common share purchase warrant exercisable at a price of $0.10 per Share for a period of five years from the date of closing.