Qi Materials Delivers Additional Samples to Hpq Silicon Inc.
QUÉBEC INNOVATIVE MATERIALS CORP.
CANADIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE
Symbol "QIMC"
QI MATERIALS DELIVERS ADDITIONAL SAMPLES TO HPQ SILICON INC.
Lachute, Québec, September 20, 2023 – Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC; FSE:7FJ)
(“Qi Materials”, “QIMC”, or the “Company”) is pleased announce that high purity quartz samples
have been delivered to HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ”).
As per the memorandum of understanding between HPQ and QI Materials (see September 15,
2022 news release), HPQ Silicon Inc. has successfully received approximately 100kg of high purity
quartz samples from Zone 1 at the Charlevoix Silica Project. HPQ has also received samples from
the newly discovered zones described in the August 29th news release (Figure 1). HPQ plans on
testing the material performance for both its PUREVAPTM Quartz Reduction Reactor and Fumed
Silica Reactor processes.
FIGURE 1: Example of High Purity Quartz from Newly Discovered Zones
“With our ongoing PUREVAPTM QRR, Silicon anode material and Fumed Silica Reactor projects
moving forward, our need for a stable and local source of high-quality quartz will continue to
increase as we continue to advance our undertakings to commercial scale over the coming periods
" stated Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc. "With QIMC working on
delineating its quartz resources, HPQ can focus its time and energy on developing its value added
portfolio of Silica and Silica base products."
Additionally, in order to improve the logistics of performing pilot processing on the materials
from the Charlevoix Silica Project, the River Valley Silica Project, and the Ville Marie Industrial
Minerals property, Qi Materials is in the process of relocating the pilot processing plant from the
Charlevoix to the Company’s centrally located facility in Lachute, Québec (Figure 2).
“Over the last year we have successfully advanced from exploration to pilot processing, to proof
of concept, to delivery of high purity quartz materials to our strategic partner HPQ. We also
currently have multiple tonnes of processed saleable product sitting on site, a rare achievement
for an exploration company to accomplish in such a short amount of time.” Stated Raymond
Wladichuk, CEO of Qi Materials Corp.
FIGURE 2: Project and Facility Location Map
Qualified Person
Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo., (OGQ permit number: 02287, PGO license number: 3526), is the
CEO of Québec Innovative Materials Corp., and a Qualified Person for National Instrument 43-
101 – Standards for Disclosure of Mineral Projects, approves the scientific and technical
information contained in the news release.
About High Purity Quartz
Highly pure quartz (SiO2) plays a pivotal role in two critical technologies shaping the future: solar
panels and lithium silicon anode batteries. In the realm of renewable energy, quartz is the raw
feed source of silicon metal (Si), a fundamental component in producing high-efficiency solar
panels. Beyond solar panels, silicon metal is also a promising ingredient in lithium silicon anode
batteries, offering the potential for increased energy storage capacity and improved battery
performance, underscoring the indispensable role of quartz in advancing sustainable energy and
cutting-edge technology. Furthermore, quartz-derived silicon has gained significant strategic
importance, recently earning a place on the USA's strategic mineral list.
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Québec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer.
HPQ is developing, with the support of world-class technology providers PyroGenesis Canada Inc
and NOVACIUM SAS, new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach
net zero emissions.
HPQ activities are centred around the following five (5) pillars:
1) Becoming a zero CO2 low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to
4N) using our proprietary PUREVAPTM “Quartz Reduction Reactors” (QRR) being
developed for HPQ by PyroGenesis.
2) Becoming a producer of silicon-based anode materials for battery applications with the
assistance of NOVACIUM SAS.
3) Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of Fumed Silica using our
proprietary FUMED SILICA REACTOR being developed by PyroGenesis.
4) HPQ SILICON affiliate NOVACIUM SAS is developing a low carbon, chemical base on
demand and high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system.
5) Working to become the first producer of nano silicon materials from High Purity Silicon
chunks using our proprietary PUREVAPTM Nano Silicon Reactor (NSiR) being developed
by PyroGenesis.
For more information, please visit HPQ Silicon web site.
About Québec Innovative Materials Corp.
Québec Innovative Materials Corp. (CSE: QIMC; FSE:7FJ) (previously Québec Silica Resources
Corp.) is a mineral exploration, and development company with a portfolio of natural resource
assets including high grade silica, hydrogen, and helium properties. QIMC is working toward
becoming a sustainable supplier of resources which are essential in advanced batteries and the
electrification of the green economy. The Company has a 100% interest in the Charlevoix Silica
Project, near Clermont, Québec, Canada, the River Valley Silica Project, near Sudbury, Ontario,
as well as other mineral properties in Quebec. The Company also performs pilot processing on
industrial minerals, refining processes to create custom products.
Additional information on Québec Innovative Materials Corp.is available at
www.qimaterials.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
QUÉBEC INNOVATIVE MATERIALS CORP.
"Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo."
Chief Executive Officer
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