Graphex Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphex Group (NYSE American: GRFX), a global leader in mid-stream processing of natural graphite anode material for use in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, today announced that it has entered into an offtake agreement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Syrah Resources Limited (Syrah) for natural flake graphite from Syrah’s Balama graphite operation in Mozambique. The agreement is another key strategic step forward, providing Graphex with a diverse supply of quality raw materials as the Company forges ahead with its plans to bring domestic processing facilities online to supply automakers and battery gigafactories with the needed anode material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, beginning with initial graphite processing facilities in Michigan, then expanding to support the North American market.

Aridis Pharmaceuticals (OTC: ARDS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel anti-infective therapies for treating life-threatening infections, today announced the pricing of an offering of 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock at a combined offering price of $0.20 per share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant) and accompanying warrant. Each warrant will have an exercise price per share of $0.20, will be exercisable immediately and will terminate on the five year anniversary of the date of issuance.

American Resources Corp.’s (Nasdaq: AREC) American Carbon subsidiary, a leading producer of high quality metallurgical and specialty carbon, has entered into a binding letter of intent to sell certain assets of American Carbon Corporation that are associated to the Company's Deane Mining Complex for a total enterprise value consideration of approximately $20.6 million. This consideration is payable to the Company in the form of an upfront cash payment, ongoing quarterly cash payments for up to $10.5 million, and the assumption of certain environmental reclamation bonds associated with related permits.

Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS), a leading entrepreneur edtech and education group, announces that the Singapore Court has approved the spin off of Entrepreneur Resorts Limited (“ERL”). The Court Hearing took place in Singapore on Tuesday, August 1st at 10am SGT. Details about the spin off of ERL such as the timeline, record date, and share distribution date will be provided to shareholders once the process is finalized.