Homerun Resources Inc. Achieves Breakthrough in Silicon Carbide Synthesis with UC Davis, Leveraging Brazilian High-Purity Silica & Graphite Resources
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB: HMRFF) has announced a significant breakthrough in Silicon Carbide (SiC) synthesis through its partnership with UC Davis Materials Science and Engineering. The company successfully synthesized SiC using its Belmonte silica sand and Bahia Graphite Corporation's raw graphite from Brazil.
The company has outlined a six-phase R&D program for 2025, having already completed Phase 1 in the first half of the year. The remaining phases include pre-treatment & densification, laser synthesis, material characterization, optimization & scaling, and application testing.
This development is strategically important as SiC is a critical material used in electric vehicle powertrains, renewable energy systems, 5G infrastructure, and industrial robotics. By utilizing Brazilian deposits for both silica and graphite inputs, Homerun aims to bypass current global supply chain vulnerabilities in SiC production.
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB: HMRFF) ha annunciato una svolta significativa nella sintesi del Carburo di Silicio (SiC) grazie alla sua collaborazione con il Dipartimento di Scienza e Ingegneria dei Materiali dell'UC Davis. L'azienda ha sintetizzato con successo il SiC utilizzando la sabbia silicea Belmonte e il grafite grezzo proveniente dal Brasile della Bahia Graphite Corporation.
La società ha delineato un programma di ricerca e sviluppo in sei fasi per il 2025, avendo già completato la Fase 1 nella prima metà dell'anno. Le fasi rimanenti includono pre-trattamento e densificazione, sintesi laser, caratterizzazione dei materiali, ottimizzazione e scaling, e test applicativi.
Questo sviluppo è strategicamente rilevante poiché il SiC è un materiale fondamentale utilizzato nei powertrain per veicoli elettrici, sistemi di energia rinnovabile, infrastrutture 5G e robotica industriale. Sfruttando i depositi brasiliani sia per la silice che per il grafite, Homerun punta a superare le attuali vulnerabilità della catena di approvvigionamento globale nella produzione di SiC.
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB: HMRFF) ha anunciado un avance significativo en la síntesis de Carburo de Silicio (SiC) gracias a su colaboración con el Departamento de Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales de UC Davis. La compañía logró sintetizar SiC utilizando arena de sílice Belmonte y grafito en bruto de Bahia Graphite Corporation proveniente de Brasil.
La empresa ha establecido un programa de I+D en seis fases para 2025, habiendo completado ya la Fase 1 en la primera mitad del año. Las fases restantes incluyen pretratamiento y densificación, síntesis láser, caracterización del material, optimización y escalado, y pruebas de aplicación.
Este avance es estratégicamente importante ya que el SiC es un material crítico utilizado en tren motriz de vehículos eléctricos, sistemas de energía renovable, infraestructura 5G y robótica industrial. Al utilizar depósitos brasileños tanto para la sílice como para el grafito, Homerun busca evitar las vulnerabilidades actuales en la cadena de suministro global de producción de SiC.
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB: HMRFF)는 UC Davis 재료과학공학부와의 협력을 통해 실리콘 카바이드(SiC) 합성에서 중요한 돌파구를 발표했습니다. 회사는 브라질 Bahia Graphite Corporation의 원료 흑연과 Belmonte 실리카 모래를 사용하여 SiC 합성에 성공했습니다.
회사는 이미 올해 상반기에 1단계를 완료했으며, 2025년을 위한 6단계 연구개발 프로그램을 계획하고 있습니다. 남은 단계는 전처리 및 밀도화, 레이저 합성, 재료 특성 분석, 최적화 및 규모 확장, 그리고 응용 시험을 포함합니다.
이 발전은 SiC가 전기차 파워트레인, 재생에너지 시스템, 5G 인프라, 산업용 로봇에 필수적인 소재라는 점에서 전략적으로 중요합니다. 브라질 매장지의 실리카와 흑연을 활용함으로써 Homerun은 현재 글로벌 SiC 생산 공급망의 취약성을 극복하려 합니다.
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB : HMRFF) a annoncé une avancée majeure dans la synthèse du carbure de silicium (SiC) grâce à son partenariat avec le département de science et génie des matériaux de l'UC Davis. L'entreprise a réussi à synthétiser du SiC en utilisant le sable de silice Belmonte et le graphite brut de Bahia Graphite Corporation provenant du Brésil.
La société a présenté un programme de R&D en six phases pour 2025, ayant déjà achevé la phase 1 au premier semestre. Les phases restantes comprennent le prétraitement et la densification, la synthèse laser, la caractérisation des matériaux, l'optimisation et la montée en échelle, ainsi que les tests applicatifs.
Cette avancée est stratégiquement importante car le SiC est un matériau clé utilisé dans les chaînes de traction des véhicules électriques, les systèmes d'énergie renouvelable, les infrastructures 5G et la robotique industrielle. En exploitant les gisements brésiliens tant pour la silice que pour le graphite, Homerun vise à contourner les vulnérabilités actuelles de la chaîne d'approvisionnement mondiale dans la production de SiC.
Homerun Resources Inc. (OTCQB: HMRFF) hat einen bedeutenden Durchbruch bei der Synthese von Siliziumkarbid (SiC) bekannt gegeben, der durch die Partnerschaft mit der Materialwissenschafts- und Ingenieurabteilung der UC Davis erzielt wurde. Das Unternehmen synthetisierte erfolgreich SiC unter Verwendung von Belmonte-Siliciumsand und rotem Graphit der Bahia Graphite Corporation aus Brasilien.
Das Unternehmen hat ein sechsphasiges F&E-Programm für 2025 skizziert und bereits Phase 1 in der ersten Jahreshälfte abgeschlossen. Die verbleibenden Phasen umfassen Vorbehandlung & Verdichtung, Lasersynthese, Materialcharakterisierung, Optimierung & Skalierung sowie Anwendungstests.
Diese Entwicklung ist strategisch wichtig, da SiC ein entscheidendes Material für Elektrofahrzeugantriebe, erneuerbare Energiesysteme, 5G-Infrastruktur und Industrierobotik ist. Durch die Nutzung brasilianischer Lagerstätten für Silizium und Graphit will Homerun die derzeitigen globalen Lieferkettenrisiken bei der SiC-Produktion umgehen.
- Successfully synthesized Silicon Carbide (SiC) using proprietary methods
- Access to both high-purity silica and graphite from nearby Brazilian deposits reduces supply chain risks
- Completed Phase 1 of R&D program ahead of schedule in first half of 2025
- Strategic positioning in critical materials for EV, renewable energy, and 5G markets
- Multiple R&D phases still pending completion
- Scale-up feasibility yet to be assessed
- No commercial production timeline provided
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2025) - Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR) (OTCQB: HMRFF) ("Homerun" or the "Company") is very pleased to announce that our research partners at UC Davis Materials Science and Engineering have successfully synthesized Silicon Carbide (SiC) with proprietary methods involving electrically generated heat and energy using Homerun's raw Belmonte silica sand and Bahia Graphite Corporations (BGC) raw graphite from Bahia, Brazil.
Silicon Carbide is a critical material in modern industries, prized for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and semiconductor properties used in electric vehicle powertrains, renewable energy systems and 5G infrastructure and industrial robotics. By having access to both high-purity silica sand (SiO₂) and graphite (C) from nearby Brazilian deposits, Homerun bypasses supply chain vulnerabilities that are currently affecting global SiC producers. The Acheson process, used for the great majority of commercial SiC, requires precisely these inputs.
The journey from raw materials to functional SiC components involve two distinct phases: synthesis and final product manufacturing. While synthesis focuses on producing the base material, final product manufacturing tailors its structure and properties for specific applications.
Further milestones from the continuing R&D Program for 2025, are as follows:
| Silicon Carbide - R&D Phase | Milestones to the End of 2025 | |
| Phase 1: Synthesis to Silicon Carbide | Achieved in first half of 2025 | |
| Phase 2: Pre-Treatment & Densification | Sintering to densify the mixture & optimize for thermal conductivity and porosity | |
| Phase 3: Laser Synthesis | Perform laser irradiation in order to tune parameters (wavelength, power, scan rate) for phase formation | |
| Phase 4: Material Characterization | XRD, SEM, Raman to confirm SiC phase and structure and compare with known β-SiC and α-SiC standards | |
| Phase 5: Optimization & Scaling | Repeat synthesis to improve yield, purity, and crystal structure and begin scale-up feasibility assessment | |
| Phase 6: Application Testing | Electrical/thermal performance tests to begin development of integration into device prototypes |
Brian Leeners, CEO of Homerun stated, "We extend our gratitude to the UC Davis Materials and Engineering team for achieving this pivotal milestone in our strategic mission to develop innovative processing methods for advanced materials. Global critical material supply chains face increasing pressures, including competition with former suppliers. To succeed, we must pioneer cost-effective technologies that align with clean energy principles. Our collaboration with UC Davis continues to deliver groundbreaking solutions, now combining Homerun's high-purity silica and Bahia Graphite's premium graphite to redefine industry standards."
About Homerun (www.homerunresources.com)
Homerun (TSXV: HMR) is a vertically integrated materials leader revolutionizing green energy solutions through advanced silica technologies. As an emerging force outside of China for high-purity quartz (HPQ) silica innovation, the Company controls the full industrial vertical from raw material extraction to cutting-edge solar, battery and energy storage solutions. Our dual-engine vertical integration strategy combines:
Homerun Advanced Materials
Utilizing Homerun's robust supply of high purity silica sand and quartz silica materials to facilitate domestic and international sales of processed silica through the development of a 120,000 tpy processing plant.
Pioneering zero-waste thermoelectric purification and advanced materials processing technologies with University of California - Davis.
Homerun Energy Solutions
Building Latin America's first dedicated high-efficiency, 365,000 tpy solar glass manufacturing facility and pioneering new solar technologies based on years of experience as an industry leader in developing photovoltaic technologies with a specialization in perovskite photovoltaics.
European leader in the marketing, distribution and sales of alternative energy solutions into the commercial and industrial segments (B2B).
Commercializing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Energy Management and Control System Solutions (hardware and software) for energy capture, energy storage and efficient energy use.
Partnering with U.S. Dept. of Energy/NREL on the development of the Enduring long-duration energy storage system utilizing the Company's high-purity silica sand for industrial heat and electricity arbitrage and complementary silica purification.
With six profit centers built within the vertical strategy and all gaining economic advantage utilizing the Company's HPQ silica, across, solar, battery and energy storage solutions, Homerun is positioned to capitalize on high-growth global energy transition markets. The 3-phase development plan has achieved all key milestones in a timely manner, including government partnerships, scalable logistical market access, and breakthrough IP in advanced materials processing and energy solutions.
Homerun maintains an uncompromising commitment to ESG principles, deploying the cleanest and most sustainable production technologies across all operations while benefiting the people in the communities where the Company operates. As we advance revenue generation and vertical integration in 2025, the Company continues to deliver shareholder value through strategic execution within the unstoppable global energy transition.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of
Homerun Resources Inc.
"Brian Leeners"
Brian Leeners, CEO & Director
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