Homerun Resources Inc. Announces Future Production of 100% Antimony-Free Solar Glass in Brazil

Executive Summary

• Homerun Resources’ technical partners confirmed that the company’s ultra‑pure silica sand can produce solar glass that is 100 % free of added antimony.
• The antimony‑free product meets emerging European and U.S. regulatory standards, positioning Homerun as a potential market leader in sustainable solar‑glass manufacturing.
• Production can commence with existing equipment and equal or lower CAPEX/OPEX, leveraging the sand’s low iron content (< 20 ppm) to deliver superior optical performance and environmental benefits.

Key Details

• Technical Confirmation: Partners on the Belmonte (BA) Solar Glass Manufacturing project verified that the silica sand from Homerun’s Santa Maria Eterna District meets purity levels required for antimony‑free glass.
• Regulatory Context: New EU Ecolabel directives and German PV manufacturing guidelines are moving toward mandatory antimony‑free standards; U.S. EPA lists antimony as a hazardous substance at trace levels.
• Material Advantages:
• Low oxidizable iron ions (< 20 ppm) eliminate the need for antimony additives that traditionally improve glass transmittance but raise toxicity concerns.
• Expected reduction in OPEX because antimony substitutes are less costly; CAPEX remains unchanged or lower due to minimal equipment modifications.
• Market Impact: Antimony bans are driving demand for high‑purity, low‑iron silica sand; Homerun’s capability could capture premium pricing and increased market share in the solar‑glass segment.
• Environmental Benefit: Producing antimony‑free glass supports circular‑economy goals, reduces long‑term PV waste toxicity (projected 1.5–1.7 Mt of glass waste by 2030), and aligns with ESG commitments.
• Independent Validation: Swiss testing firm SPF confirmed that antimony‑free solar glass delivers the highest efficiency and resistance to photo‑degradation among major glass formats.
• Executive Quote: “Starting our operations without adding antimony represents a decisive economic and environmental milestone for Homerun… positioning the Company as a leader in the global solar glass industry,” said Odir Pedrazzi, Vice‑President of Operations.

Notable Quotes

“By leveraging the exceptional purity of our silica sand resources, we can combine cutting‑edge technology with the highest standards of environmental responsibility, positioning the Company as a leader in the global solar glass industry.” – Odir Pedrazzi, Vice‑President of Operations, Homerun Resources Inc.