Homerun Resources Engages Anzaplan for Final Testing and Design of Ultra-Pure Silica Sand Processing Plant in Belmonte, Brazil
Vancouver, British Columbia, March 24, 2025 – Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR) (OTCQB: HMRFF) (“Homerun” or the “Company”), a leading silica sand producer, is thrilled to announce that it has engaged Dorfner Anzaplan GmbH (“Anzaplan”) to carry out the final calcination and leaching test work, process design, and CAPEX estimate for the purification of Homerun’s flagship silica sand deposit in Belmonte, Bahia, Brazil. The primary objectives of this collaboration are:
- Providing an AACE class 5 CAPEX estimate for an initial 120,000 tonnes per annum processing plant to be erected in Belmonte, proximal to Homerun’s silica sand resources;
- Producing 2kg of samples of the final product – Homerun Ultra-Pure Silica Sand – with less than 100 ppm of impurities.
Anzaplan, a renowned process engineering and consulting firm, will initiate confirmation test work to validate the test work completed during 2024 under Homerun’s partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a department of the US Department of Energy. This partnership applied a matrix of complex thermal and chemical testing treatments to identify streamlined pathways to >99.99% SiO2 purity.
Background
Homerun Resources’ Belmonte silica sand deposit is considered one of the most promising sources of high-purity silica sand, a crucial raw material for the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The Company’s strategic collaboration with NREL has led to significant advancements in the purification process, which is expected to result in a product with unparalleled purity levels. The final calcination and leaching test work, process design, and CAPEX estimate by Anzaplan will further optimize the process and provide a comprehensive understanding of the economic feasibility of the project.
Impact on Homerun and the Solar Industry
For Homerun, this partnership with Anzaplan represents a significant step forward in the development of its Belmonte project. With the final test work and design, the Company will be able to secure financing, finalize engineering designs, and begin construction. This project’s success will not only strengthen Homerun’s position as a leading silica sand producer but also contribute to the growth of the solar PV industry, which heavily relies on high-purity silica sand for the production of solar panels.
Global Implications
The successful implementation of this process will have far-reaching consequences, particularly in the renewable energy sector. The solar industry’s reliance on silica sand is expected to grow exponentially as the world transitions to cleaner energy sources. With Homerun’s Belmonte project poised to produce ultra-pure silica sand, the Company is set to play a pivotal role in this transition. Furthermore, the optimized process design and CAPEX estimate will serve as a benchmark for other silica sand producers, driving innovation and efficiency in the industry.
Conclusion
Homerun Resources’ collaboration with Anzaplan marks an essential milestone in the development of its Belmonte project. The final test work, process design, and CAPEX estimate will provide a clearer picture of the economic feasibility of the project and set the stage for construction. The expected ultra-pure silica sand product will contribute significantly to the solar industry’s growth, while the optimized process design and CAPEX estimate will pave the way for innovation and efficiency in the silica sand production sector. Stay tuned for more updates on Homerun Resources and its groundbreaking Belmonte project.
As the world continues to transition towards renewable energy sources, companies like Homerun Resources are at the forefront of this change, driving innovation and efficiency in the production of high-purity silica sand. With Anzaplan’s expertise and Homerun’s commitment to excellence, the future looks bright for both the Company and the solar industry.
