The Micro Cap Opportunity
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07/08/2008
The MCO Daily - Before the Bell for Wednesday July 9th, 2008
The Micro Cap Opportunity ‘Daily’
‘Before the Bell’ for Wednesday July 9, 2008
On the Radar: LLSR, SRSR, ECPN, DIAAF, ALTI, CTDC
This morning’s top Micro Cap trading ideas include, Lantis Laser, Inc. (OTCPK: LLSR), Sarissa Resources, Inc. (OTCPK: SRSR), El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. (OTCBB: ECPN), Diamant Art Corp. (OTCBB: DIAAF), Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. (NASD: ALTI), China Technology Development Group Corp. (NASD: CTDC).
LANTIS LASER, INC. (OTCPK: LLSR)
Up 8.00% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=LLSR.PK
Lantis was formed to commercialize the application of novel technologies in the dental industry. The criteria for selected products include competitive edge, exclusivity and large market potential. Lantis is currently in Phase 2 and Phase 3 development, moving through beta systems, product development and application for FDA clearance and plans to launch the OCT Dental Imaging System(tm) in the first quarter of 2009. Lantis has exclusive rights to the application of OCT technology in the field of dentistry under its license Agreements with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (exclusive); Lightlab Imaging (non-exclusive) and AXSUN (exclusive).
Recent LLSR News:
July 8, 2008 - Lantis Laser's OCT Dental Imaging System Will Drive the New Era of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Fluoride and its protection against tooth decay are well documented. Its action is best on the smooth surfaces of teeth. So, what about all those pits and fissures on the biting surface where decay is most prevalent? Recently, a new generation of topical products has been developed that have the ability to remineralize enamel from the bottom up, therefore reversing that dreaded decay, but only when detected very early on.
The list of products that can be used to arrest or reverse the decay process include amorphous calcium phosphate, fluoride varnishes, fluoride rinses and disinfecting mouth rinses. For the successful implementation of these treatments, early detection of decay is essential but is difficult with present day dental diagnostics as no imaging modalities provide the level of resolution required for early detection so that minimally invasive treatment
with topical products can be prescribed. This is a barrier to the wider adoption of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID) and the dental profession is fully aware of this.
According to Dr. Craig Gimbel, Executive Vice President of Clinical Affairs for Lantis Laser, Inc, "The introduction of Lantis' Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Dental Imaging System in the first quarter of 2009 will enable dentists to non-invasively image what they never were able to do before - the microstructure of teeth at a high resolution to detect early decay, using just light."
Dr. Gimbel continued, "Even x-rays are not capable of imaging early decay in those tiny pits and fissures. OCT will drive a new generation of MID and every dental office will require an OCT System to diagnose and treat very early decay." Dr Gimbel points out "both the dentist and the patients they treat can only benefit. Early diagnosis means possibly you may avoid that dreaded dental drill."
Research studies have shown that OCT technology can provide evidence for early decay demineralization and then follow the process of remineralizing, all without the risk of radiation.
Lantis' OCT Dental Imaging System is based on novel light-based, bio-medical imaging technology, Optical Coherence Tomography, that enables the dentist to do diagnostic imaging, chairside and in real-time. As the power source is light-based, unlike x-ray there is no harmful radiation. Images can be captured at a resolution of up to 10 times that of x-ray, enabling early detection of decay and detailed examination of microstructural defects.
SARISSA RESOURCES INC. (OTCPK: SRSR) Down 11.11% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=SRSR.PK
Sarissa Resources is a junior exploration company with interests in properties with base metal, precious metal, uranium, niobium and rare-earth prospects in Northern Ontario, Canada.
Recent SRSR News:
July 8, 2008 - Sarissa Resources July Update
Sarissa Resources, Inc., ("the Company") (PINKSHEETS: SRSR) is pleased to provide this update on progress on its Nemegosenda carbonatite property in Northern Ontario.
-- Sarissa has completed the purchase of the 7 patented mining claims
comprising the property, consisting of approximately 2,000 acres. Full
title has now been transferred to Sarissa. The total purchase price was
$380,000 of which Sarissa has paid $75,000 to date, as per the purchase
agreement, and given back a mortgage in the amount of $305,000 repayable without interest over the period from January 30, 2009 to July 30, 2010.
-- Sarissa has staked additional claims (approximately 3,000 acres) to
the West of its existing ground in order to secure any mineralization that
may run under Lake Nemegosenda. Information contained in historical
Dominion Gulf Company ("Gulf") geophysical data indicated that, "major
values may underlie the lake."*
-- Space for a site office, as well as facilities for drill core work and
storage in Chapleau have been leased.
-- The Company has completed the opening of roads to both the main D Zone
and the East Zones.
-- Initial locations for the proposed diamond-drilling program have been
spotted: tenders for the drilling are currently being reviewed by the
Company.
-- Work is continuing on analysis of the potential of the East Zone.
Prior work done in this area includes diamond drilling by Gulf, as well as
an airborne geophysical survey of 622 line-kilometers conducted by Aerodat
Limited in 1988.
The original drill logs from Gulf have been entered into a digital format in order to more easily work with and analyze the data; assisting in the preparation of the planned drilling program to confirm the historic results. Re-analyzing the logs has shown that some of Gulf's drilling in the D Zone was stopped while still in mineralization, indicating the deposit is open to depth.
Some historic intersects from the main D Zone are reported as follows:
Nemegosenda - D Zone *
Sample Weighted
Hole Number Length Average
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Feet % Nb2O5
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DDH-208-56-26 253 0.60
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DDH-208-56-47 209 0.45
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DDH-208-56-49 518 0.60
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DDH-208-56-51 339 0.63
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DDH-208-56-52 447 0.66
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DDH-208-56-53 259 0.57
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DDH-208-56-54 50 0.42
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DDH-208-56-55 500 0.53
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DDH-208-56-56 200 0.57
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DDH-208-56-57 195 0.51
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DDH-208-56-58 202 0.50
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DDH-208-56-59 325 0.50
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DDH-208-56-60 298 0.42
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DDH-208-56-62 424 0.56
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DDH-208-56-64 401 0.57
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DDH-208-56-65 108 0.54
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DDH-208-56-66 109 0.68
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In addition, Gulf internal correspondence on the East Zones, dated January 5, 1972, reported that drilling of 7960 feet in 19 holes has indicated, "Nb2O5 mineralization similar to Zone D... In addition to niobium, the Eastern Ore Area contains rare earths such as cerium, yttrium, lanthanum and neodymium... all rare-earth elements are present in significant amounts in the East Ore Area except promethium and lutetium." The correspondence continues to say; "Initial assay results from material collected in 1971 indicate the presence of a major ore body (bodies) of light rare-earths and columbium [niobium] in the East Ore Area with the possibility of heavy rare-earth elements as a by-product."
In a "Report on the Geology and NB, Y, REE Potential of the East Zone, Nemegosenda Lake Alkaline Complex" by the consulting geological services company, Beaty Geological Ltd. of Vancouver, BC, it was reported that, "samples collected from outcrop in the 'East Zone' have quantitative analyses, with values of 0.29% yttrium oxide, 1.61% cerium oxide, 0.76% lanthanum oxide 0.62% neodymium oxide, and 440 ppm europium reported from one [sample]."
Dr. Cam Cheriton, a director of Sarissa, is a "qualified person" within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 and has read and is responsible for the technical information contained in this news release.
* These reported resources are historical in nature and, therefore, not compliant with National Instrument 43-101 reporting standards; however they are considered material to the prospectivity of the Nemegosenda Project. A "qualified person," as defined under NI-43-101, has not done sufficient work to comment on the relevance or reliability of these historical estimates. The company is not treating the historical estimate as, nor can the historical estimates be relied upon as, current mineral resources or reserves. Sarissa currently does not have access to more recent estimates or data relating to the Lake Nemegosenda property, except as outlined in this and previous news releases.
EL CAPITAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC. (OTCBB: ECPN)
Up 35.71% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ECPN.PK
El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. is a U.S.-based mineral exploration company whose primary asset is a 40% interest in the El Capitan precious metals project, located in Lincoln County, New Mexico. The Company's stock trades on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol ECPN.
Recent ECPN News:
July 8, 2008 - El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. Reports Encouraging Metallurgical Results
El Capitan Precious Metals, Inc. (OTCBB:ECPN) has received encouraging reports from one of the Company's ongoing metallurgical initiatives; tin fusion followed by electrolytic parting. Preliminary results indicate that the composite samples tested contain gold, silver and platinum group metal (PGM) grades comparable to the caustic fusion values used to prepare the Company's El Capitan deposit resource evaluation. The results were significant enough to justify the continuation of two larger tin fusion tests that were initiated in late June, and are expected to provide preliminary results in three to six weeks.
Kenneth P. Pavlich, President & C.E.O., noted, "As reported in February, standard fire assay techniques typically used for gold & silver deposits similar to those found in northern Nevada have not provided the appropriate consistency and reliability necessary for demonstrating the commercial in-ground and extractable value of the El Capitan material. We have observed that the unique poly-metallic nature of the El Capitan deposit results in significant slag and/or cupellation losses when using lead collection fire assay, and the oxide nature of the deposit does not lend itself well to the application of nickel sulfide fire assays techniques typically used in sulfide PGM deposits."
"Several years ago, ECPN investigated fusion / electrolytic parting techniques with interesting, although inconsistent, results. Since then, one of our R&D partners, Wendell & Company, who at the time had been commissioned to replicate those results, continued investigations into other fusion / electrolytic parting techniques that have been reported upon in technical publications. Armed with their knowledge of techniques that have shown success with oxide, poly-metallic, precious metals deposits, they tested several metal collection fusions, followed by electrolytic parting. Their work has shown success with another client, and they have continued to optimize these techniques."
"In May, while performing other work for ECPN, they described their findings and encouraged the Company to consider testing the process. Preliminary fusion tests were performed on several composite samples using lead and tin as a precious metals collector, followed by electrolytic parting of the collector metal from the precious metals. In this process, the precious metals become concentrated in the resultant 'anode mud'. This anode mud has been subsequently examined using both atomic absorption (AA) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) techniques. We are encouraged with the results from the initial tests, and are anxiously awaiting the preliminary results from the larger sample later this summer. While other metallurgical initiatives remain ongoing, this technique currently appears to hold the most promise for establishing the commercial value of the El Capitan deposit in a timely manner."
Mr. Pavlich concluded, "While we recognize that this approach represents a cumbersome assay procedure, we are pleased that the anode mud is, essentially, a saleable product. Importantly, we believe that the process could be scaled-up using existing equipment and technology common in the base metal minerals industry. While there is clearly much optimization work ahead, the knowledge that we are working with a technologically viable extraction procedure is quite exciting."
DIAMANT ART CORP. (OTCBB: DIAAF)
Up 33.33% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=DIAAF.OB
Diamant Art Corporation (OTCBB: DIAAF), through its wholly owned subsidiary Diamant Film Inc. (www.diamantfilm.com) and Bio-Plastics Film Inc., is the world's first plasticizer-free and the first food wrap film that is environmentally friendly and recyclable. Diamant's Bio-Products contain Totally Degradable Plastic Additive. Unlike other plastic, once biodegrading is complete, all that remains is carbon dioxide, water and biomass, all of which are part of the normal bio-cycle. Diamant(TM) Film has received the ECO logo certified by the Environmental Choice(TM) Program. The Environmental Choice(TM) Program is North America's leading benchmark of environmentally responsible products and services and the sole supplier of The Nor-X additive in North America.
Recent DIAAF News:
July 8, 2008 - Diamant Art Corporation Announces the Retaining of 3R Logic Ltd., an Independent Sales Agency, to Meet Swiftly Escalating Demand
Diamant Art Corporation (OTCBB: DIAAF) is pleased to announce that the Company is currently launching their Nationwide expansion strategy into the Eco Friendly marketplace under the representation of 3R Logic Ltd, an Environmentally friendly Sales Agency representing over 40 years experience in the Packaging industry.
Independent Mill Rep Gerald Duncan will be the appointed Key Executive to represent Diamant as the Nationwide Sales Director. Equipped with over four decades of experience in the packaging industry, his key responsibilities will consist of creating relationships with prospective businesses and plastics manufacturers, in an effort to create a profitable marketing segment for the company.
Now that the Company has achieved a robust new level of available inventory, the Company is taking steps toward being an industry leader in the Biodegradable solutions sector. The Company expects that with this retaining of 3R Logic Ltd., in addition to the considerable availability of the product, these conjoining factors play a leading role in the company's rise to becoming a leader in the industry.
About 3R Logic Ltd: 3R Logic Ltd was Incorporated in April of 1997, with an intended focus to Source and Market Environmentally friendly packaging products. The founders have over 40 years experience in the Packaging industry, having distributed numerous plastic products such as Bubble Wrap, Stretch Film/Restaurant Supplies; trays, Pizza Boxes, Plastic Knives and Forks. 3R Logic has represented the following companies in the distribution of theirs products;
Current Clients
ITW Gale Wrap
Crayex Corporation
Celcor Limited
Terdun Materials
Southern States Packaging
Fresh Pak Corporation
Superior Packaging Inc
Amerigreen Industries
Pratt Industries
Procter & Gamble
Coca Cola
Molson's
Labatt
Cabot Corporation
Danone Water
Nestlé
Shur Gain (Nutreco)
About Bio-Plastics Film Inc.: Bio-Plastics Film Inc. is a fully integrated Company committed to providing Green Environmental products and technology to the world marketplace. Diamant Film Inc. provides a full range of Bio-Plastic additives, allowing Polyolefins and Plastics of all types to become fully biodegradable. Diamant Plastics is unique in the Marketplace as the only Biodegradable additive company to manufacture and distribute their own Biodegradable Shrink Films, Cling Films, Pallet Wrap and Plastic sheeting through their wholly owned subsidiary Bio Plastics Inc.
ALTAIR NANOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NASD: ALTI)
Up 33.79% Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ALTI
Altairnano is an innovator and supplier of advanced novel, ceramic nanomaterials. A seasoned management team with substantial experience in commercializing innovative, disruptive technologies, complements Altairnano's leading edge scientists. The company has developed nanomaterials for the alternative energy, life sciences and performance materials markets based on its proprietary manufacturing process. This process also provides the foundation for its innovative AHP pigment process. Altairnano is a leading manufacturer of advanced battery pack systems, which are used in stationary power applications, and electric and hybrid-electric vehicles. For more information visit: www.altairnano.com.
Recent ALTI News:
July 8, 2008 - Altair Nanotechnologies Announces Successful Grid Interconnection and Operation of Two-Megawatt Battery System
Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading manufacturer of safe, high-performance lithium-titanate battery and energy storage products, announced today the successful completion of a demonstration and validation program for a two-megawatt 500 kilowatt-hour battery system purchased by AES Corporation (NYSE: AES).
The program was developed and validated by KEMA, Inc. and executed by AES personnel and subcontractors. KEMA's testing showed the battery system successfully met the program's milestones, which was conducted to demonstrate the applicability of Altair's large platform technology to frequency regulation, a key service currently provided by power plants to the electric grid. This demonstration also suggests that the technology could be used for several other utility applications.
"The positive AES results validate the immense opportunities in the utility sector," said Terry Copeland, President and CEO for Altair Nanotechnologies. "Our patented lithium titanate battery technology represents a significant advancement in frequency regulation and can provide utilities and generating companies with a valuable tool and resource in the growing challenge of grid management."
"We are pleased with the results of the Altairnano units. This two megawatt validation project is one of the final steps in our move towards commercial deployment of grid-scale energy storage," said Chris Shelton, Director of Energy Storage Development at AES. "Fast-responding, high-efficiency energy storage systems such as these will create a more resilient grid and allow for increased use of variable generating sources such as wind and solar."
The two-megawatt battery system was installed and operated at a substation owned by Indianapolis Power & Light (IPL), an AES company. The system contained two one-megawatt battery storage units each consisting of one Altairnano 250 kilowatt-hour lithium titanate battery stack, AC-to-DC power conversion system, HVAC units, a control system and transformers to connect to the IPL grid. During the validation exercise the capacity of each unit was tested by repeatedly charging and discharging at one megawatt for 15 minutes. In a second test, two megawatts of power from each of the units were used to show the capability of paralleling two separate systems. Additional testing included simulated frequency regulation, which involved switching the units from charge to discharge at up to one megawatt of power every four seconds for several hours. The KEMA summary report will be available on Altair's website, www.altairnano.com and on the KEMA website at www.kema.com.
In August 2007 AES Corporation and Altair Nanotechnologies announced a joint development and equipment purchase agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will develop a suite of energy storage solutions. This first solution is a modular unit designed to deliver in excess of one megawatt of power and 250 kilowatt-hours of energy per unit. Multiple units can be linked together in systems to provide both more power and more energy storage.
Altair and AES are working together toward utilization of these systems to provide more efficient management of energy quality, frequency control, and real-time energy fluctuations in milliseconds at grid level. The battery systems' extended cycle-life, high-efficiency, and power profile for the continuous delivery of pulses of plus or minus one megawatt to the grid differentiate Altair's battery storage system from other potential solutions in the marketplace.
CHINA TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT GROUP CORP. (NASD: CTDC)
Up 20.15 Yesterday
Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=CTDC
CTDC is a provider of solar energy products and solutions in China focusing on a-Si thin-film technology. CTDC's ultimate principal shareholder is China Merchants Group ( http://www.cmhk.com ), one of the biggest state-owned conglomerates in China. For more information about CTDC, please visit our website at http://www.chinactdc.com
Recent CTDC News:
July 8, 2008 - CTDC Signs LOI to Co-Develop the Xiamen Bay Solar City
China Technology Development Group Corporation (Nasdaq: CTDC; "CTDC" or "the Company"), a provider of solar energy products and solutions in China focusing on a-Si thin-film technology, today announced that the Company signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with China Merchants Zhangzhou Development Zone ("CMZD"), to co-develop the Xiamen Bay Solar City during the Solar City's grand opening ceremony held in CMZD on June 28th.
The LOI was signed by Alan Li, Chairman and CEO of CTDC and Mr. Bin Wu, General Manager of the CMZD. Under the terms of the letter, 100 acres within the CMZD have been designated for the construction of the solar city project, which will incorporate CTDC's current SnO2 production lines and its future BIPV applications projects. In addition, CMZD agreed to commit in providing ongoing cooperation for CTDC to further develop its a-Si solar thin-film technology.
"We are delighted to receive this assurance of continued strong cooperation and mutual support between China Merchants Zhangzhou Development Zone and CTDC," commented by Alan Li. "The commitment will provide opportunities for us to further develop and expand the SnO2 production facility within the Xiamen Bay Solar City. In addition, it will allow us to better execute our expansion strategy in the broader downstream BIPV market."
Moreover, over one hundred guests attended the ceremony, including government officials, financial analysts and solar industry leaders from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the United States. Among the industry leaders who joined the opening celebration was Mr. William P. Nesmith, Senior Energy Advisor of the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) in the United States. Mr. Nesmith commented, "The Xiamen Bay Solar City development incorporates the global trends of a rapidly growing renewable energy sector, and demonstrates the emphasis that the PRC local government's stronger support of the renewable energy sector, while highlighting the capabilities and social responsibility of Chinese solar energy enterprises."
