Vancouver, BC: Homerun Resources Inc. (“Homerun” ou a “Empresa”) (TSXV: HMR) (OTCQB: HMRFF) is pleased to announce that the Company has sent >99.99% Si02 samples purified previously through lab testing with NREL (US Dept of Energy), using traditional calcination and leaching techniques, to UC Davis for further purification using the femtosecond laser. On June 19th, 2024 Homerun announced the successful production of 99.999% Si02 using femtosecond thermal laser purification of raw silica sand from the Company’s Belmonte Silica Resource in Bahia, Brazil. UC Davis will now start the laser purification process with Homerun’s already purified silica sand from NREL to test whether the laser purification can achieve even higher purity levels.
As Dorfner Anzaplan GmbH continues to develop final calcination and leaching test work, process design and the CAPEX estimate for our initial 120,000 tonnes per year silica processing plant in Belmonte, Homerun would like to make it clear to shareholders that the advanced purification work completed by UC Davis will be complimentary to the planned production of the Homerun Ultra-Pure Silica Sand with less than 100 ppm of impurities. Higher silica content and lower impurities correlate directly with higher market prices.
Since the origin of the Company’s high purity silica plan, Homerun has worked to achieve the highest levels of silica purity for both known industrial uses and emerging markets like battery anode materials. According to ICCSINO, the global output of anode materials in 2024 was 2.1673 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 23%, of which China’s anode material share further increased to 98.5 %. In terms of sales volume.
Homerun is also working with UC Davis to process the Company’s Silica Sand to Silicon and Silicon Carbide. Silicon currently represents a small, but growing percentage of the Li-ion anode market. Production capacity of silicon anode materials is estimated to be less than 2% of the total anode market, by weight. While silicon’s potential for high energy density and faster charging is significant, graphite remains the dominant anode material. The silicon anode market is experiencing rapid growth, with projections exceeding $15 billion by 2035, according to a report by IDTechEx.
UC Davis Partnership
Homerun and Bahia Graphite Corp. have an investment commitment to the research and development partnership with the University of California at Davis (UC-Davis). The UC-Davis Material Science and Engineering’s materials research and development is conducted in the laboratories headed by Prof. Subhash Risbud. Prof. Risbud and his students are mandated to utilize their extensive expertise to continue to pioneer disruptive processing methods and advanced materials product development for the silica and graphite provided by Homerun and Bahia Graphite. The focus is on scaling production where all commercial outcomes will target zero waste and zero emissions as all industrial streams are integrated into commercial advanced materials and industrial outputs.
NREL (US Dept of Energy) Partnership
Homerun and NREL are conducting their partnership under a co-operative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the United States Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). NREL has completed the following works under the current CRADA:
- Developed thermal cycle testing plan;
- Screened purification methods by thermal and thermochemical processes;
- Measured Homerun sand particle size distributions;
- Measured Homerun sand heat capacity;
- Measured Homerun sand acid utilization;
The Parties are now actively working within the partnership to develop commercialization strategies for the Enduring Energy Storage System.
Executive Director Appointment – Welcoming Stephen Burega
Homerun is also pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Burega as a new Executive Director. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across the finance, mining, communications, and public affairs sectors, Stephen brings a proven track record of strategic execution and organizational growth.
For nearly two decades, Stephen has been a key figure in the mining exploration industry, guiding companies through complex regulatory environments and capital markets while advancing exploration initiatives. His executive experience spans both private and publicly traded firms, where he has consistently delivered results through operational discipline and strong stakeholder engagement.
Stephen’s reputation as a transformative leader is built on his ability to align corporate strategy with investor expectations, cultivate high-performing teams, and drive sustainable, long-term value. His expertise encompasses financial management, investor relations, public affairs, and corporate development, making him a versatile and strategic asset to any organization.
A trusted advisor to boards, governments, and institutional stakeholders, Stephen brings to Homerun Resources a forward-thinking approach grounded in governance, agility, and strategic foresight. His leadership will play a critical role as the company continues to expand its presence in competitive global markets.
We are excited to welcome Stephen Burega to the Homerun team and look forward to his contributions as we enter this next phase of revenue growth.
Sobre Homerun (www.homerunresources.com)
A Homerun (TSXV: HMR) é líder em materiais verticalmente integrados, revolucionando soluções de energia verde por meio de tecnologias avançadas de sílica. Como uma força emergente fora da China para inovação em sílica de quartzo de alta pureza (HPQ), a empresa controla toda a vertical industrial, desde a extração de matéria-prima até soluções de última geração em energia solar, baterias e armazenamento de energia. Nossa estratégia de integração vertical bimotor combina:
Materiais Avançados Homerun
- Utilizing Homerun’s robust supply of high purity silica sand and quartz silica materials to facilitate domestic and international sales of processed silica through the development of a 120,000 tpy processing plant.
- Pioneirismo em purificação termoelétrica sem desperdício e tecnologias avançadas de processamento de materiais com a Universidade da Califórnia – Davis.
Soluções de energia Homerun
- Building Latin America’s first dedicated high-efficiency, 365,000 tpy solar glass manufacturing facility and pioneering new solar technologies based on years of experience as an industry leader in developing photovoltaic technologies with a specialization in perovskite photovoltaics.
- Líder europeu em marketing, distribuição e vendas de soluções de energia alternativa nos segmentos comercial e industrial (B2B).
- Comercialização de soluções de sistemas de gerenciamento e controle de energia com inteligência artificial (IA) (hardware e software) para captura de energia, armazenamento de energia e uso eficiente de energia.
- Parceria com o Departamento de Energia dos EUA/NREL no desenvolvimento do sistema de armazenamento de energia duradouro e de longa duração, utilizando a areia de sílica de alta pureza da empresa para arbitragem de calor e eletricidade industrial e purificação complementar de sílica.
Com seis centros de lucro construídos dentro da estratégia vertical e todos ganhando vantagem econômica utilizando a sílica HPQ da empresa, através de soluções solares, de bateria e de armazenamento de energia, a Homerun está posicionada para capitalizar em mercados globais de transição energética de alto crescimento. O plano de desenvolvimento de três fases alcançou todos os marcos importantes em tempo hábil, incluindo parcerias governamentais, acesso logístico escalável ao mercado e propriedade intelectual inovadora em processamento avançado de materiais e soluções energéticas.
A Homerun mantém um compromisso intransigente com os princípios ESG, implantando as tecnologias de produção mais limpas e sustentáveis em todas as operações, beneficiando ao mesmo tempo as pessoas nas comunidades onde a Empresa opera. À medida que avançamos na geração de receitas e na integração vertical em 2025, a Empresa continua a proporcionar valor aos acionistas através da execução estratégica no âmbito da imparável transição energética global.
Em nome do Conselho de Administração da
Recursos Homerun Inc.
“Brian Leeners”
Brian Leeners, CEO e Diretor
[email protected] / +1 604-862-4184 (WhatsApp)
Tyler Muir, Relações com Investidores
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