Homerun Resources Inc. Announces Positive Results of Confirmation Testing by Minerali Industriali Engineering on the Santa Maria Eterna Silica Sand for the Manufacture of Antimony-Free Solar Glass

Core Insights - Homerun Resources Inc. has announced positive results from confirmation testing conducted by Minerali Industriali Engineering on its high purity, low iron silica sand from Santa Maria Eterna, confirming its suitability for the manufacture of antimony-free solar glass [1][5] Group 1: Testing Results - The Lab Scale Treatment Test Report confirms the silica sand's purity at 99.7% with only 24 ppm of Iron/Fe, indicating its low-contaminant nature [3] - Two sets of tests were conducted: the basic solution reduced Iron/Fe to 14 ppm, while the complete solution achieved a reduction to 8 ppm, with all other contaminants well below acceptable ranges [6] Group 2: Resource Estimates - Homerun has completed a 43-101 compliant Technical Report indicating a preliminary resource estimate of 25.56 million tonnes (Mt) Measured and 38.35 million tonnes (Mt) Inferred of high-purity silica sand (>99.6% SiO2) from one of its three assets [2] Group 3: Strategic Positioning - The high initial material quality of the Santa Maria Eterna silica sand provides Homerun with a competitive edge in producing antimony-free solar glass, as minimal upgrades are needed to meet technical requirements [5] - Homerun is focused on building a vertically integrated platform for clean energy manufacturing, leveraging its unique high-purity silica resource in Bahia, Brazil [8][9]