HPQ Silicon Inc. updates shareholders on the successful silicon pour. Subsequent to Sept 28th release, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. the project's technology provider, informed HPQ that the enhancements made to improve liquid silicon fluid at the Gen3 QRR reactor's base in September 2023 played a pivotal role in successfully achieving the final critical milestones, completing a successful silicon pour. As a result, the work completed has now successfully validated 100% of the project's critical milestones, which include: Achieving 99.5% Silicon purity (2N+) from the outset, a level that exceeds the best commercially available purity threshold.

With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2 and 2,940 m2 R&D and manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization. The operations are ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since 1997.