HPQ Silicon stock priced for pessimism, despite outsized upside
HPQ complements its efforts in fumed silica with ongoing initiatives in critical materials markets estimated to exceed US$700 billion combined by 2030
HPQ Silicon stock has given back 51.56 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 10.71 per cent since 2020
HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ), a critical materials technology company, received positive results from the world's top fumed silica manufacturer, which tested fumed silica samples from the company's pilot plant shipped last week.
According to Thursday's news release, the client confirmed that the material meets the specifications for fumed silica, further validating HPQ's Fumed Silica Reactor, which produces fumed silica in one step directly from quartz.
HPQ and technology supplier, Pyrogenesis (TSX:PYR), expect to receive comprehensive material analyses from the client in about five business days and apply these learnings towards process fine-tuning and quality improvements on the road to commercial production in 2027.
The Fumed Silica Reactor's ability to produce material while using 86 per cent less energy compared to competing technology sets it up to claim a potentially significant share of a US$1.5 billion market. A multi-pronged, multi-billion-dollar business strategy
HPQ complements its efforts in fumed silica with ongoing initiatives in critical materials markets estimated to exceed US$700 billion combined by 2030, according to the company's latest investor presentation. Here's a breakdown: HPQ's Quartz Reduction Reactor has been shown to generate battery grade silicon while using 25 per cent less feedstock than legacy competitors (US$30 billion market).
A new continuous process to convert silicon to silicon oxide to silicon base anode material is also in the works, with eyes on replacing existing multi-step technology and significantly reducing operating expenditures (US$38 billion market).
HPQ's most prospective initiative in terms of market size is its autonomous hydrogen extraction system using low-cost, low-carbon alloys, which holds the potential to radically reduce electricity and infrastructure expenditures across the global supply chain and catalyze the energy transition (US$648 billion market).
With all of these technologies ready for commercialization in 2025, backed by strong partnerships on the path to production, HPQ is in a position to improve its prospects by collecting initial revenue, scaling towards greater operational efficiency and delivering on its tech-driven business plan. A potentially exponential opportunity
Despite the company's monumental potential, the stock has failed to reflect it, giving back 51.56 per cent year-over-year and gaining only 10.71 per cent since 2020, currently standing at a market capitalization of only C$64.5 million. This is both a far cry from HPQ's multi-billion-dollar aspirations and a potentially exponential opportunity for value investors who see pessimism as fertile ground for transformational returns. Leadership insights
'Gaining direct access to the testing facilities of the world's leading fumed silica manufacturer—an organization with more than 80 years of manufacturing and market expertise—is a rare and valuable opportunity,' Bernard Tourillon, president and chief executive officer of HPQ Silicon, said in a statement. 'It significantly accelerates our validation efforts for [subsidiary HPQ Silica Polvere's] FSR technology and its ability to produce fumed silica that meets their rigorous specifications. With the milestones we've achieved in 2025 and our ongoing industry discussions, our confidence in the potential of this proprietary process to disrupt conventional production methods and address growing market demand continues to grow.' About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon is a Canadian green technology stock focused on producing the critical materials needed to reach net-zero emissions. The company's efforts are centred on fumed silica, high-purity silicon, silicon-based anode materials for battery applications and on-demand hydrogen production.
HPQ Silicon stock (TSXV:HPQ) last traded at C$0.16. The stock has given back 51.56 per cent year-over-year but remains up by 10.71 per cent since 2020.
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AISC 1 is expected to trend lower in the second half of the year as operating efficiencies improve and production continues to increase. Conference Call and Webcast Details Artemis Gold will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 8.00am PDT (11.00am EDT). Conference call Toll-free in Canada and the US: 1-833-752-3746 International: +1-647-846-8723 Webcast: The webcast will be available for replay on the Company's website at until November 13, 2025. About Artemis Gold Artemis Gold is a well-financed, growth-oriented gold and silver producer and development company with a strong financial capacity aimed at creating shareholder value through the identification, acquisition, and development of gold properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company's primary focus is the operation and further development of the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia approximately 160km southwest of Prince George and 450km northeast of Vancouver. The first gold and silver pour at Blackwater was achieved in January 2025 and commercial production was declared on May 1, 2025. Artemis Gold trades on the TSX-V under the symbol ARTG and the OTCQX under the symbol ARGTF. For more information visit Qualified Person Artemis Gold Vice President, Technical Services Alastair Tiver, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release. On behalf of the Board of Directors Steven Dean Executive Chair +1 604 558 1107 ___________________________ Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Non-IFRS Measures This news release refers to certain financial measures, such as average realized gold price per oz sold, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, cash operating cost per oz sold, all-in sustaining cost, sustaining and growth capital expenditures, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. These measures have been derived from the Company's financial statements because the Company believes that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with IFRS, certain investors and stakeholders will use the non-IFRS measures to evaluate the Company's future operating and financial performance. However, these non-IFRS performance measures do not have any standardized meaning and may therefore not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Accordingly, these non-IFRS performance measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute of performance measures prepared in accordance with IFRS. Certain non-IFRS measures presented in this news release are reported for a partial period, being the period after commercial production was achieved on May 1, 2025. As such, these non-IFRS measures are presented for May and June 2025, with a reconciliation to the Q2 2025 results as reported within the Company's Interim Financial Statements. The Company does not expect to report on partial interim periods in future disclosures. Certain additional disclosures for these specified financial measures have been incorporated by reference and can be found in the Company's MD&A for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 available on the Company's website at and on SEDAR+ at Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances contain forward-looking statements. In certain cases, forward-looking statements and information can be identified using forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans", "potential" or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements and information are made as of the date of this press release and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding strategy, plans, future financial and operating performance of the Blackwater Mine, including the Company's plans to refinance the PLF and Standby-Facility with the RCF; the contribution of the mine to various stakeholders or the economy; opinions of the Province of British Columbia regarding the mine and the region; agreements and relationships with Indigenous partners; the future of mining in British Columbia; the plans of the Company with respect to optimizing current Phase 1 operations and the next phase of expansion, including construction, site preparation, consultation with indigenous groups, and other plans and expectations of the Company with respect to the mine, future production and anticipated timing of optimization and expansion works. These forward-looking statements represent management's current beliefs, expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events and operating performance, which are based on information currently available to management, management's historical experience, perception of trends and current business conditions, expected future developments and other factors which management considers appropriate. Such forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results may vary. Important risks and other factors that may cause actual results to vary include, without limitation: risks related to ability of the Company to accomplish its plans to refinance the PLF and Standby-Facility with the RCF on acceptable terms or at all; risks related to ability of the Company to accomplish its plans and objectives with respect to the operations and expansion of the Blackwater Mine within the expected timing or at all, the timing and receipt of certain required approvals, changes in commodity prices, changes in interest and currency exchange rates, litigation risks (including the anticipated outcome or resolution of ongoing or potential claims and counterclaims, the timing and success of such claims and counterclaims),, risks inherent in mineral resource and mineral reserves estimates and results, risks inherent in exploration and development activities, changes in mining, optimization or expansion plans due to changes in logistical, technical or other factors, unanticipated operational difficulties (including failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate in accordance with specifications, cost escalation, unavailability of materials, equipment or third party contractors, delays in the receipt of government approvals, industrial disturbances, job action, and unanticipated events related to heath, safety and environmental matters), changes in governmental regulation of mining operations, political risk, social unrest, changes in general economic conditions or conditions in the financial markets, and other risks related to the ability of the Company to proceed with its plans for the Mine and other risks set out in the Company's most recent MD&A, which is available on the Company's website at and on SEDAR+ at In making the forward-looking statements in this press release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, the assumptions that: (1) market fundamentals will result in sustained mineral demand and prices; (2) any necessary approvals and consents in connection with the operations and expansion of the Mine will be obtained; (3) financing for the continued operation of the Blackwater Mine and future expansion activities will continue to be available on terms suitable to the Company; (4) sustained commodity prices will continue to make the Mine economically viable; and (5) there will not be any unfavourable changes to the economic, political, permitting and legal climate in which the Company operates. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could affect the Company and may cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause the actual results or performance by the Company to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what impact they will have on the results of operations or the financial condition of the Company. Investors should therefore not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. Announces Extension of Term
TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: PWI, Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. (the 'Fund') is pleased to announce that the board of directors of the Fund has approved an extension of the maturity date of the class A shares (the 'Class A Shares') and preferred shares (the 'Preferred Shares') of the Fund. The current maturity date of May 29, 2026 will be extended for an additional term of approximately 5 years to May 29, 2031. The Preferred Share dividend rate for the extended term will be announced at least 60 days prior to the current May 29, 2026 maturity date and will be based on market yields for preferred shares with similar terms at that time. The term extension allows Class A shareholders to continue their investment with an attractive distribution rate of 10.2% based on the August 11, 2025 closing price, and the opportunity for capital appreciation.(1) The extension of the term of the Fund is not a taxable event and enables shareholders to defer potential capital gains tax liability that would have otherwise been realized on redemption of Class A Shares or Preferred Shares at the end of the term, until such time that shares are disposed of by shareholders. Since inception on May 21, 2021 to July 31, 2025, the Class A Share has delivered a 14.0% per annum return, outperforming the S&P Global Infrastructure Total Return Index and the MSCI World Total Return Index by 4.3% per annum and 3.8% per annum, respectively.(2) Since inception to July 31, 2025, Class A shareholders have received cash distributions of $3.45 per share. Class A shareholders also have the option to reinvest their cash distributions in a dividend reinvestment plan which is commission free to participants.
