MONTREAL, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, announces that its Board of Directors has approved the cancellation of 5,335,000 stock options. These options were set to expire on December 20, 2026, with an exercise price of $1.00. None of the options in this series had been exercised. NOTICE OF CLAIM The Company also wishes to inform sha ...

Group 1: Core Strategy and Industry Focus - Jinan City is implementing an "Industrial Strong City Development Strategy" with a focus on the "13+34" industrial chain system by 2025, emphasizing three main industries: "new energy equipment, high-end CNC machine tools and robots, advanced materials," along with two characteristic industries: "integrated circuits and new building materials" [1] - The Tianqiao District aims to build a "3+2" modern industrial system to accelerate the cultivation of new productive forces [1] Group 2: Traditional Industry Revitalization - Tianqiao District is committed to monitoring and providing precise services to traditional industries, focusing on optimizing layout, adjusting structure, and promoting transformation to enhance quality [2] - The district is leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and industrial internet to empower key enterprises like Tianhe Cotton Machine in building digital workshops and smart factories [2] - A tailored approach is being implemented for key enterprises, providing customized service plans to address equipment updates, process optimization, and technology upgrades [2] Group 3: Emerging Industry Development - The district is focusing on strategic emerging industries, particularly in new energy equipment, high-end CNC machine tools and robots, and advanced materials, to promote high-end, intelligent, and green industrial development [3] - In the new energy equipment sector, Tianqiao is working with key companies like Deyuan Electric and Xianze Electric to enhance the industrial chain and attract upstream and downstream enterprises [3] - The district is developing an intelligent manufacturing (robotics) industrial park to create a cluster of intelligent manufacturing equipment, while nurturing key enterprises in the robotics sector [3] Group 4: Advanced Materials Industry - The advanced materials industry in Tianqiao is focusing on key enterprises like Jianbang Colloid and Yinfeng Nano, extending the layout of new energy materials, energy-saving and environmental protection materials, and electronic information materials [4] - The district aims to enhance industrial agglomeration by attracting "filling-type" and "supplementary-type" projects [4]

MONTREAL, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, is pleased to announce it has closed yesterday the Non-Brokered Private placement financing first announced on May 29, 2025. In addition to the 3,158,000 units announced on June 19, 2025, the company announces the closing of additional 1,886,331 units at a price of $ 0.18 per unit for a gros ...

MONTREAL, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process development, is pleased to inform shareholders that it has received new results from a leading global fumed silica manufacturer (“LGFSM”) regarding the evaluation of materials produced during Phase 1 Test #5. Milestones: First Production of Material under Semi-Continuous Feedstock Feeding Protocol Techno ...

Core Insights - Argo Living Soils Corp. is finalizing its first supply order of 1000 liters of high-grade Graphene oxide liquid, which will be used as a concrete additive, establishing a partnership with an international supplier [1][2][4] - The Graphene oxide liquid is produced from 99% pure vein graphite and complies with U.S. import regulations and EPA standards, ensuring its suitability for advanced construction applications [2][3] - The agreement is seen as a transformative milestone for Argo, enhancing its ability to deliver eco-friendly construction materials in North America and aiming for EU certification for future sales [4][5] Company Developments - The company has engaged King Tide Media LLC for a one-month marketing service agreement, budgeting up to $60,000 for digital marketing and content creation [6] - Argo has extended its agreement with MarketSmart Communications Inc. for investor relations services for an additional three months, with a monthly fee of CDN $5,000 [7] - Argo Living Soils Corp. focuses on developing sustainable, high-performance solutions for the construction and agricultural industries through innovative technologies [8]

Umicore upgrades guidance Following a strong start in Q1 2025, performance continued to be very solid throughout the first half of the year. In this context and based on the information available to date, Umicore expects H1 Group adjusted EBITDA to come in somewhat above €420 million. This primarily reflects: Stronger-than-anticipated performance of the Catalysis Business Group.A supportive metal price environment, particularly for minor and specialty metals, along with a favorable trading environment in th ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the investment boom in Zengcheng, showcasing the signing of 19 key projects with a total investment of 15.6 billion yuan, expected to generate an annual output value of 52.7 billion yuan upon completion [1][3]. Investment and Economic Development - Zengcheng has been recognized as one of the top 100 districts in terms of comprehensive strength and investment potential in China, positioning itself as a key area for high-quality development in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [3]. - The region is focusing on building a modern industrial system, emphasizing the development of key industries such as semiconductors, new materials, and low-altitude economy, aiming to accelerate the rise of trillion-yuan industrial clusters [3][5]. Key Industries and Projects - Zengcheng is promoting projects in semiconductors and new displays, with significant advancements such as the establishment of the first domestic 12-inch smart sensor wafer manufacturing line [5]. - The automotive industry is also a focus, with over 190 companies in the automotive supply chain gathered, aiming to create a super 100 billion yuan industrial cluster [5]. - The region is developing a competitive advanced materials industry base, attracting 224 enterprises, and fostering a collaborative industrial ecosystem [5]. Innovation and Technology - Zengcheng has implemented an innovation-driven development strategy, with over 1,000 high-tech enterprises and R&D investments exceeding 12 billion yuan annually, maintaining a growth rate of over 15% [6][8]. - The establishment of multiple innovation platforms, including 4 national-level and 29 provincial-level platforms, has significantly enhanced the region's innovation capacity [6]. Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities - Zengcheng offers over 10,000 acres of mature industrial land and is developing several high-end industrial platforms, covering more than 300 square kilometers, providing ample space for business development [10]. - The region is home to key national and provincial platforms, such as the Guangzhou (Zengcheng) Intelligent Sensor Industrial Park and the high-end electronic information materials industrial park, which are crucial for the supply chain security of chip manufacturing and panel production [10].

Transparency notification byBlackRock, Inc. In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major holdings, Umicore was recently notified by BlackRock, Inc. that it has crossed the legal threshold of 3% for the direct voting rights downwards on 11 June 2025. The total holding of direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments of BlackRock, Inc. stands at 4.46% on 11 June 2025. Summary of the move: Date on which the threshold was crossedDate of notificationDirect vo ...

Core Viewpoint - HPQ Silicon Inc. has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement financing, raising a total of $568,440 through the issuance of 3,158,000 units at a price of $0.18 per unit, which demonstrates strong interest in the company's value proposition despite challenging market conditions [1][3]. Financing Details - Each unit in the private placement consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, with the warrants allowing the purchase of additional shares at an exercise price of $0.25 for a period of 48 months [2]. - The financing includes a mandatory holding period of four months and one day from the closing date for the shares issued [2]. Management Participation - Bernard Tourillon, the President and CEO, subscribed for 1,112,000 units, resulting in his beneficial ownership of 21,052,041 shares, which represents 4.97% of the company's outstanding shares [3]. - Noëlle Drapeau, the Corporate Secretary and a Director, subscribed for 150,000 units, bringing her total beneficial ownership to 1,201,500 shares, or 0.28% of the outstanding shares [4]. Related Party Transactions - The participation of Mr. Tourillon and Mrs. Drapeau in the private placement is classified as a related party transaction, and the company is relying on exemptions for formal valuation and minority shareholder approval as the subscribed amount does not exceed 25% of the company's market capitalization [5]. Debt Settlement - HPQ has completed a debt settlement by issuing 565,000 units at a price of $0.18 per unit, settling outstanding invoices totaling $101,700. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant, similar to the private placement [7].

Transparency notifications byBlackRock, Inc. In accordance with article 14, § 1 of the law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major holdings, Umicore was recently notified by BlackRock, Inc. that it has successively crossed the legal threshold of 3% for the direct voting rights downwards on 5 June 2025 and then upwards on 10 June 2025. The total holding of direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments of BlackRock, Inc. stands at 4.53% on 10 June 2025. Summary of the moves: Date on which the thr ...