Ownership of the PUREVAP ™ Quartz Reduction Reactor Pilot System transferred to HPQ Silicon

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Insurance to cover the secured $ 6.2 million replacement costs

Montreal, May 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Resource Co., Ltd. (“HPQ” or “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ). (OTCQX: HPQFF) (FWB: UGE), Innovative Silicon Solutions and Technology Development Company, to shareholders, with the start of the next final stage PUREVAP ™ Quartz Reduction Reactor (RRQ) It’s time for the R & D program, and the imminent completion of the pilot system test run, to transfer ownership of the pilot system to HPQ-Silicon. PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
((((TSX: PYR). ((((NASDAQ: PYR)...

Under the terms of the July 2016 agreement, HPQ-Silicon PUREVAP ™ QRR Operation of pilot plant system.

To transfer ownership, HPQ-Silicon had to purchase insurance to cover the $ 6.2 million replacement cost estimated by HPQ’s PyroGenesis in 2022. PUREVAP ™ QRR Pilot system.. Based on PyroGenesis’s updated quote, there is one very clear thing. That is, the price has risen significantly since the contract was signed in July 2016. HPQ paid $ 4,240,000 to design, manufacture and test run the pilot system in accordance with the 2016 agreement. The current replacement cost for the production and commissioning of the new pilot system is $ 6.2 million.

Bernard Tourillon, CEO of HPQ, commented: After 2022, it will take years for Silicon and our unique and innovative process. Manufacturing and Commercialization Silicon and nanosilicon materials required for The industrial environment that requires ESG is one of our greatest strengths in the future. “

About PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
High-tech company PyroGenesis Canada Inc. designs, develops and manufactures advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions that reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are an economically attractive alternative to traditional “dirty” processes. , And a leader in commercialization. PyroGenesis is a unique patented altitude scrutinized and adopted by multi-billion dollar industry leaders in three large markets: iron ore pelleting, aluminum, waste management and additive manufacturing. Produced a unique plasma technology. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and engineers working in the Montreal office, with 3,800m2 and 2,940m2 R & D and manufacturing facilities, Pyrogenesis remains at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. We maintain a competitive advantage. The operation is ISO9001: 2015 and AS9100D certified and has been ISO certified since 1997. For more information, please visit www.pyrogenesis.com.

About HPQ Silicon Resources
HPQ Silicon Resource Co., Ltd. ((((TSX-V: HPQ). Is a Quebec-based innovative silicon solution company that provides silica (SiO).₂) And silicon (Si) based solutions, developing a unique portfolio of high value silicon (Si) products demanded by battery and electric vehicle manufacturers.

Silicon (Si), also known as silicon metal, is one of today’s key strategic materials needed for the decarbonization of the economy and the Renewable Energy Revolution (“RER”). However, since silicon does not exist in a pure state, quartz (SiO)₂) Historically it was a process of consuming large amounts of capital and energy.

When PyroGenesis Canada Inc.
((((TSX: PYR). ((((NASDAQ: PYR).HPQ is under development:

the PUREVAP ™ “Quartz Reduction Reactor” (QRR), Innovative process (patent granted in the United States and pending in other jurisdictions). This enables one-step conversion of quartz (SiO).₂) Reduce costs, energy inputs, and carbon dioxide emissions to convert to high-purity silicon (Si), greatly expanding the potential of renewable energy..
Through our wholly owned subsidiary HPQ NANO Silicon Powders Inc. PUREVAP ™ Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR)). Is a new and unique process that can use the materials produced by QRR as raw materials to produce different nano / micro spherical powders of different sizes and nanowires.
HPQ is developing a new plasma-based process through its second wholly owned subsidiary, HPQ Silica POLVERE Inc. This allows for a direct conversion of quartz to fumed silica, eliminating the use of harmful chemicals in the production of fumed silica and eliminating hydrogen. Chloride gas (HCI) associated with its production.

HPQ is also a technology development company interested in developing hydrogen-based ventures and may complement QRR’s efforts. HPQ is currently evaluating two different approaches to achieving this goal. They are:

Cooperation with Swiss-based company EBH₂ Systems SAS is associated with a unique process of producing green hydrogen by electrolysis.
Develop a unique process to make hydrogen by hydrolyzing the nanosilicon material we made PUREVAP ™ (NSiR).

For more information, please visit: HPQ Silicon Website..

Disclaimer:
Our interest in the development of PUREVAP ™ QRR, and the expected capital or operational cost savings associated with its development, are related to establishing the economic feasibility or technical feasibility of our Quartz project. Should not be interpreted as.

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Source: HPQ Silicon Resource Co., Ltd.
For more information, please contact:
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President and CEO Tel +1 (514) 907-1011
Patrick Levasseur, CEO Special Advisor Tel: +1 (514) 262-9239
Email: Info@hpqsilicon.com