H2-SPHERE GmbH and German Aerospace Center (DLR) On Track to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Process using Cerro de Pasco Resources Tailings
H2-SPHERE GmbH and German Aerospace Center (DLR)
On Track to Develop Green Hydrogen Production Process using
Cerro de Pasco Resources Tailings
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA — (November 8, 2022) Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. (CSE: CDPR)
(OTCPK: GPPRF) (Frankfurt: N8HP) (“CDPR,” or the “Company ”) is delighted to announce that its
subsidiary H 2-SPHERE GmbH, will proceed with patent applications and on to the next phase of
development of techniques for converting mining waste into green hydrogen and other by-products.
The decision is based on the positive results of the Investigation Report (Phase 1a) jointly developed
with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and released on October 27, 2022, confirming process,
conversion rates and unit costs based on scientific theory and empirical evidence. The next phase (1b)
will include laboratory testing and design of core components for industrial scale production.
Bernhard Dold, CEO of H2-SPHERE and CTO of CDPR: “The Investigation Report demonstrates that the
proposed techniques are highly competitive in terms of production costs and energy efficiency in
relation to standard production processes of green hydrogen, liberating a potential for an alternative
technique for green hydrogen production in the near future. Core innovation by H2-SPHERE and DLR
include two complimentary techniques for permanently removing highly-pollutive elements in CDPR’s
mineral waste resource that are the primary cause of acid mine drainage (AMD) and converting these
into green hydrogen and other commercial by-products.”
Guy Goulet, CEO of CDPR: “The initial conclusions of this study enable us to greatly expand our vision
for the Quiulacocha Tailings project, in terms of scale, end product, and economics. We can now not
only aspire but also actively plan to become a net-negative-CO2 mineral producer.”
DLR – Global Technology Leader
DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany's research center for aeronautics and space comprising 10,000
employees and 55 research institutes and facilities exploring earth and space to develop solutions
towards a sustainable future.
Research with H 2-SPHERE is executed by the Institute of Future Fuels, recently formed by DLR to
prioritize the development of chemical energy storage systems (fuels, i.e. green hydrogen). Ongoing
research priorities are highly com patible with the CDPR mineral waste resource. Due to the positive
results of phase 1a, further collaboration between H2-SPHERE and DLR is envisioned.
Industrially Scalable Resource
Up to half of material contained in the Quiulacocha Tailings and Excelsior Stockpile, together
amounting to approximately 180 million tonnes, can potentially be reprocessed using the techniques
now under development under the DLR – H2-SPHERE agreement. Beyond these surface resources, the
Cerro de Pasco mining cluster offers various further opportunities. These resources alone provide the
opportunity to build a world-class and sustainable clean energy enterprise.
About Cerro de Pasco Resources
Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc. is a mining and resource management company applying the most
demanding environmental, social and governance standards required by global institutions and
investors. The key strategic strength of the Corporation is an unparalleled knowledge of the challenges
and opportunities presented by the mineral endowment in and around the city of Cerro de Pasco
combined with a highly experienced and practical team of both Peruvian and international
management. The key focus of growth for the Corporation will be on developing the El Metalurgista
mining concession using world class geo -resource and industrial development solutions to secure
long-term economic operational sustainability in harmony with a healthy and prosperous local
population. The Corporation, currently operating the Santander Mine, is also keen on acquiring and
operating mines suited for the Corporation’s strategic growth plan.
About H2-SPHERE
H2-SPHERE was formed in December 2021 in partnership with Prof Dr. Bernhard Dold in Germany to
develop techniques aimed at converting mineral waste into green hydrogen and other by -products,
with the joint objectives of removing the source of acid mine drain age (AMD), and materially
enhancing the scope and future profitability of its El Metalurgista concession.
Contact Information
Cerro de Pasco Resources Inc.
Guy Goulet, President and CEO
Tel.: 579 476-7000
Email: [email protected]
H2-SPHERE GmbH
Bernhard Dold, Prof. Dr., CEO and CTO of CDPR.
Tel.: 49 176 64218749
Email: [email protected]
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