12:26 PM EST, 11/12/2024 (MT Newswires) -- HPQ Silicon ( HPQFF ) , on Tuesday updated shareholders on recent developments from it HPQ Silica Polvere unit (HSPI) on the commercial validation of its proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) process.

Technology supplier PyroGenesis Canada ( PYRGF ) told HSPI that, after successfully commissioning the pilot system, its engineering team "identified the need for an additional enhancement to improve the performance of the pilot plant," which will "ensure a more consistent flow of fumed silica from the reactor to downstream recovery equipment at pilot scale," a marked improvement from its lab-scale system.

"Implementing the enhancement at this stage is essential for a smooth transition to commercial production later on," said PyroGenesis chief executive Peter Pascali. "By refining the operational process now, we're ensuring that HSPI's clients can expect high-quality standards, setting the stage for a sustainable and efficient production scale-up."

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