AUGUST 09, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Quak Lee as an Advisory Member to our Board of Directors.
Quak Lee is a highly qualified chemical engineer with over 15 years’ experience in engineering, management and data science and has earned a long list of certifications. Mr. Lee will assist in developing value-added products using Progressive Planet Solution Inc.’s existing zeolite assets.
“Quak’s diverse expertise will move us forward in developing exciting new zeolite-based products. We are very pleased to have such a highly skilled professional join our company. I have had the pleasure of working with Quak in the past decade on other product development initiatives” added Stephen Harpur, CEO.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship zeolite mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium project in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA
CEO
For further information, please contact:
Derek Knight
COO
1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
PROGRESSIVE PLANET CONGRATULATES DEREK KNIGHT, COO
AUGUST 9, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the promotion of Derek Knight to the role of Chief Operating Officer.
“Derek played a large role in fast-tracking the Z-1 Quarry purchase where the option to purchase was completed approximately seven months ahead of schedule, stated Stephen Harpur, CEO. “I value our working relationship and Derek’s keen ability to accomplish goals ahead of schedule.”
Mr. Knight’s vast experience in construction and maintenance includes planning and overseeing the execution of millions of dollars in projects with roles in project management, planning, reporting and leadership.
As part of the promotion, Derek has relinquished his investor relations role for the company and will focus entirely on operations. The next major operational tasks to be completed include finalizing the lease of facilities to process zeolite in the Okanagan and planning the Fall 2018 drill program for the Buckingham Graphite Project in Quebec.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship zeolite mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium project in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA
CEO
For further information, please contact:
Derek Knight,
COO
1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
PROGRESSIVE PLANET WELCOMES DWAYNE MELROSE, P. GEO. (QP) TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
AUGUST 7, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwayne L. Melrose, P. Geo., as a Qualified Person (QP) to our board of directors. In addition to being a seasoned director of public mining companies, Dwayne has over 30 years’ experience in the mining industry where he was successful in advancing three significant exploration projects towards production.
Dwayne will be validating future projects and assisting with strategic direction on existing assets. “I am honoured to have Dwayne join us. His work history and experience will definitely be an asset to our team as he assists in advancing Progressive Planet’s business objectives. His experience taking projects towards production will benefit Progressive Planet as we advance and fund our zeolite, lithium and graphite projects” stated Stephen Harpur, CEO of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc.
Dwayne’s addition to the team is the next step in building a world class team of geologists, engineers, and mining executives. Dwayne is well known by global investors and has delivered presentations at mining conferences in many countries including Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Germany and the UK”.
The company has issued Mr. Melrose 250,000 stock options.
Progressive Planet has accepted the resignation of its director, Dr. Michel Boily. “At this time, we would like to thank Dr. Boily for his service to the company as a Director,” said Stephen Harpur, CEO of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship zeolite mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium project in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations, 1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
PROGRESSIVE PLANET ANNOUNCES NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT
July 30, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the terms of a non-brokered private placement of up to 8,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit for gross proceeds of up to $400,000.
Each unit will be subject to a four-month holding period and be comprised of one ordinary share and one full share purchase warrant of the Company. Each warrant entitling the holder to acquire one common share of the Corporation for a period of 24 months following the closing date, at an exercise price of $0.10 per warrant share, subject to an acceleration clause if the shares are trading at $0.15 or more for a period of ten consecutive trading days following the completion of the four month holding period. Finders Fees may be payable.
The net proceeds from the private placement will be used to finance Progressive Planet’s drill program at the Buckingham Graphite property during the fall of 2018 and for general working capital.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship Zeolite Mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium project in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight
VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
PROGRESSIVE PLANET COMPLETES OPTION ON Z-1 ZEOLITE
June 14, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is excited to announce it has completed all its option requirements on the Z-1 Zeolite Property in Cache Creek, BC. Official notice has been given and the title transfer process has begun.
Progressive Planet overcame some interesting challenges, including fire and flood weather conditions, to complete its option requirements. Despite all this, the Company is pleased that our team demonstrated the tenacity and perseverance to obtain the Z-1 Quarry months ahead of schedule. Management will now focus on procuring infrastructure to process zeolite ore to product sizes. In addition, Progressive Planet will continue its efforts in product development of value-added zeolite products and is fast tracking efforts to get its zeolite to market.
“At this time, we wish to thank Mr. LuVerne E.W. Hogg, an international expert on zeolites, and his team at ZMM Canada Minerals Corp, for their professionalism acting as Operator and providing guidance as we procure equipment for our processing facility” stated Steve Harpur, CEO of Progressive Planet.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian based mineral exploration company with a flagship Zeolite Mine in British Columbia, a 20% interest in a lithium deposit in Manitoba and a graphite property in Buckingham, Quebec.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA
CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight
VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
PROGRESSIVE PLANET SELLS Z-1 ZEOLITE TO MUNICIPALITY
June 13, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – PROGRESSIVE PLANET SOLUTIONS INC. (PLAN-TSX:V) (“Progressive Planet” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has delivered its first sale of commercial quantity zeolite to a municipality in British Columbia. “This sale is an important milestone for our Company. It demonstrates demand for zeolite as a commodity. We will continue down our dual path of selling bulk zeolite while concurrently developing greater margin, value-added products,” stated Steve Harpur, CEO of Progressive Planet.
Progressive Planet in conjunction with the Z-1 zeolite operator, ZMM Canada Minerals Corp. has also purchased mineral processing equipment including a micronizer which will arrive in BC in July and will process the zeolite ore to a micronized, highly desirable particle size used in advanced technologies.
Management is finalizing the purchase of two structures (approx.. 12,500 sq. ft) in the Shuswap region of BC, to size reduce, dry, and store zeolite.
Progressive Planet is a Canadian-based mineral exploration and development company with an operating zeolite mine near Cache Creek, British Columbia. Progressive Planet also has the right to earn a 20% interest in a lithium deposit in Manitoba and a majority interest in graphite mineral claims in Buckingham, Quebec. Progressive Planet is currently undergoing projects with Innotech Alberta via its wholly-owned subsidiary, Progressive Planet Alberta. These projects relate to developing products using zeolite and lithium.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
DKnight@ProgressivePlanet.ca
www.progressiveplanet.ca
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
ASHBURTON ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE
June 7, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (ABR-TSX:V) (ARB-FRANKFURT) (“Ashburton” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on May 31, 2018 the shareholders approved the change of the company’s name to Progressive Planet Solutions Inc.
The company will begin trading on the TSX Venture exchange on June 8th, 2018 under the symbol TSXV: PLAN.
Further press releases will be filed under the company’s new name, and our company website will be changed to www.progressiveplanet.ca.
“We are pleased to have the support of the shareholders as we develop markets for zeolite and transition from exploration only into a producer. We will continue to develop our properties while working to create value added products and new markets for zeolite and zeolite based products” stated Steve Harpur, CEO of Ashburton Ventures.
Ashburton Ventures Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company focused on zeolite, lithium and graphite projects in Canada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
Derek@ashburtonventures.com
www.ashburtonventures.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Ashburton Ventures Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
ASHBURTON ANNOUNCES NEW CFO
June 7, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (ABR-TSX:V) (ARB-FRANKFURT) (“Ashburton” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cross as CFO.
Mr. Cross is a CPA, CGA and is currently a partner at Cross Davis & Company LLP Chartered Professional Accountants (“Cross Davis”) which provides accounting and consulting services to publicly traded companies. Mr. Cross has over 21 years of accounting experience and has been a partner of Cross Davis for 8 years.
‘We would like to thank John Masters for his service to the company as the CFO and Corporate Secretary,” stated Steve Harpur, CEO of Ashburton Ventures.
Ashburton Ventures Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company focused on zeolite, lithium and graphite projects in Canada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
Derek@ashburtonventures.com
www.ashburtonventures.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements in this news release contain forward-looking information that involves inherent risk and uncertainty affecting the business of Ashburton Ventures Inc. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements. 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.
ASHBURTON SUBSIDIARY SIGNS AGREEMENT FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES
May 28, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (ABR-TSX:V) (ARB-FRANKFURT) (“Ashburton” or the “Company”) is excited to announce the signing of a contract between Innotech Alberta Inc. and Progressive Planet Alberta Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashburton Ventures Inc.) to further advance the development of two types of Lithium-Sulfur batteries.
High and Low Energy Density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
High energy Lithium-Sulphur Ion Batteries have a theoretical storage capacity that is five times greater than Lithium-Cobalt Ion Batteries. The latest generations of smart phones and electric cars typically use Lithium-Cobalt Ion Batteries. High energy density Lithium-Sulfur Batteries offer unique opportunities in the compact electronics space.
Ashburton believes that low energy storage devices will play a role in storing the vast amount of renewable energy that is anticipated to be added to the North American utility grid because renewable energy is not always produced at the time that it is consumed. In anticipation of this storage requirement, low density storage solutions will be paramount to provide a means to stabilize the grid by matching the supply of electricity with the demand for electricity. InnoTech Alberta has begun work on low density storage of electricity into building materials and this work will continue as part of this agreement.
InnoTech Alberta is an independent but wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates and offers a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology development and scale-up.
The Bio-Thermo-Chemical Team at InnoTech Alberta has a wealth of experience in developing custom carbonized materials which have super high surface area with nano-sized porosity for battery applications. Strategically, the team is focusing more on higher value products from these carbonized materials utilizing InnoTech Alberta’s proprietary processes for super high surface area activated carbon formation and sulfur impregnation. “We are pleased to partner with an entity that has a direct interest in materials associated with this technology and a keen interest in seeing our research in carbonized biomass based electrodes advance and enhance the lithium-sulfur battery industry” stated Earl Jenson, who leads the Bio-Thermo-Chemical Team at InnoTech Alberta.
Intellectual property developed as a result of this research project will be owned by Progressive Planet Alberta Inc.
“This agreement is an exciting look into the future for our company. As we advance our lithium, graphite and zeolite properties, we are seeking to develop value-added products for the storage of heat and electricity. As the future becomes more focused on renewable energy, we look forward to developing and owning intellectual property in this sector.” stated Steve Harpur, CEO of Ashburton Ventures.
Ashburton Ventures Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company focused on zeolite, lithium and graphite projects in Canada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations
1-800-910-3072
Derek@ashburtonventures.com
www.ashburtonventures.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
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
ASHBURTON PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE ON ZEOLITE
May 16, 2018, VANCOUVER, B.C. – ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. (ABR-TSX:V) (ARB-FRANKFURT) (“Ashburton” or the "Company”) is providing this corporate update to its shareholders on its activities involving Zeolite.
Zeolite Grow Trial
The Zeolite Grow Trial was announced on March 1, 2018. On March 24, 2018, 48 pots were each planted with multiple seeds to ensure that each pot contained at least one female. At the stage where the plants expressed their gender, all the male and female plants were culled except for one female per pot. As of May 3, 2018, we now have 48 female plants which will all be tested and measured at the end of the trial.
The plants are expected to reach maturity in late June or early July 2018. After harvesting the mature buds and the entire biomass for measurement and sampling, lab analysis and the associated reporting are expected in August 2018.
Z-1 Zeolite Option
Ashburton has been working towards accelerating the amended agreement with the intent of earning 100% of the Z-1 property earlier than January 2019. At the time that the amended option was signed in January 2018, Ashburton has spent approximately half of the $500,000 it needed to spend on the Z-1 Zeolite Claims. Ashburton has been advancing additional funds to the operator, ZMM Minerals Canada Corp. since that time and Ashburton expects to reach the $500,000 spend during the summer months of 2018. A facility is being negotiated for lease, as well as equipment being purchased to allow the company to store, dry and process the zeolites into various sizes demanded by different markets. The company currently has several thousand tons of zeolite processed and piled at the mine site in Cache Creek.
Flooding in the Cache Creek area has not affected the zeolite mine site.
Other Zeolite Initiatives
As we work towards completing the acquisition of the Z-1 Zeolite mineral claims, focus will continue on developing markets for zeolite in Canada. Tests that are required to register our zeolite in Canada are being completed. This will enable us to create products for use in animal feeds.
Other Corporate Matters
Ashburton has turned its focus to developing industrial mineral properties and associated products that include these minerals, therefore, we have requested that our shareholders approve a change of name to Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. The vote to approve the name change will occur on May 31, 2018.
As part of this progression, we expect to complete more research and development work in the province of Alberta and have recently incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Progressive Planet Alberta Inc.
Ashburton Ventures Inc. is a Canadian-based junior exploration company focused on zeolite, lithium and graphite projects in Canada.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
Signed “Stephen Harpur”
Stephen Harpur, CPA, CGA, CEO
For further information or investor relations inquiries, please contact:
Derek Knight, VP Operations.
1-800-910-3072
Derek@ashburtonventures.com
www.ashburtonventures.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
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