Homerun Resources (HMRFF) has been selected to advance to the Detailed Work-Plan phase of a major funding initiative by Brazil's BNDES and FINEP. The company was chosen from 124 proposals as the only silica/silicon-focused company for the USD $815 million strategic minerals transformation program. This selection positions Homerun to access various funding instruments including long-term credit lines, equity investments, and non-reimbursable funds. The funding will support the industrialization of the Belmonte Silica Project, including construction of processing facilities, technology scale-up, and workforce development. The R$5 billion program, part of the New Industry Brazil initiative, aims to support industrial plants and pilot projects focused on research and development, with R$8 billion reserved for company equity investments in partnership with Vale.
Homerun Resources (HMRFF) 猫 stata selezionata per passare alla fase di Piano di Lavoro Dettagliato di una importante iniziativa di finanziamento promossa da BNDES e FINEP in Brasile. L'azienda 猫 stata scelta tra 124 proposte come unica realt脿 focalizzata sulla silice/silicio nel programma strategico da 815 milioni di dollari per la trasformazione dei minerali. Questa selezione permette a Homerun di accedere a diversi strumenti di finanziamento, tra cui linee di credito a lungo termine, investimenti azionari e fondi non rimborsabili. Il finanziamento sosterr脿 l'industrializzazione del Progetto Silice Belmonte, includendo la costruzione di impianti di lavorazione, l'espansione tecnologica e lo sviluppo delle risorse umane. Il programma da 5 miliardi di real, parte dell'iniziativa Nuova Industria Brasile, mira a supportare impianti industriali e progetti pilota focalizzati su ricerca e sviluppo, con 8 miliardi di real riservati per investimenti azionari in collaborazione con Vale.
Homerun Resources (HMRFF) ha sido seleccionada para avanzar a la fase de Plan de Trabajo Detallado de una importante iniciativa de financiamiento de BNDES y FINEP en Brasil. La empresa fue escogida entre 124 propuestas como la 煤nica enfocada en s铆lice/silicio dentro del programa estrat茅gico de transformaci贸n de minerales por 815 millones de d贸lares. Esta selecci贸n posiciona a Homerun para acceder a diversos instrumentos de financiamiento, incluyendo l铆neas de cr茅dito a largo plazo, inversiones de capital y fondos no reembolsables. El financiamiento apoyar谩 la industrializaci贸n del Proyecto de S铆lice Belmonte, incluyendo la construcci贸n de instalaciones de procesamiento, escalamiento tecnol贸gico y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral. El programa de 5 mil millones de reales, parte de la iniciativa Nueva Industria Brasil, busca apoyar plantas industriales y proyectos piloto enfocados en investigaci贸n y desarrollo, con 8 mil millones de reales reservados para inversiones de capital en asociaci贸n con Vale.
Homerun Resources (HMRFF) a 茅t茅 s茅lectionn茅e pour passer 脿 la phase de plan de travail d茅taill茅 dans le cadre d'une importante initiative de financement men茅e par le BNDES et FINEP au Br茅sil. L'entreprise a 茅t茅 choisie parmi 124 propositions comme la seule sp茅cialis茅e dans la silice/silicium pour le programme strat茅gique de transformation des min茅raux d'une valeur de 815 millions de dollars. Cette s茅lection permet 脿 Homerun d'acc茅der 脿 divers instruments de financement, notamment des lignes de cr茅dit 脿 long terme, des investissements en capital et des fonds non remboursables. Ce financement soutiendra l'industrialisation du projet Silice Belmonte, incluant la construction d'installations de traitement, la mont茅e en 茅chelle technologique et le d茅veloppement des comp茅tences. Le programme de 5 milliards de r茅als, faisant partie de l'initiative Nouvelle Industrie Br茅sil, vise 脿 soutenir des usines industrielles et des projets pilotes ax茅s sur la recherche et le d茅veloppement, avec 8 milliards de r茅als r茅serv茅s aux investissements en capital en partenariat avec Vale.
Homerun Resources (HMRFF) wurde ausgew盲hlt, um in die Phase des detaillierten Arbeitsplans einer bedeutenden F枚rderinitiative der brasilianischen BNDES und FINEP vorzur眉cken. Das Unternehmen wurde aus 124 Vorschl盲gen als einziges auf Silizium/Siliziumdioxid spezialisiertes Unternehmen f眉r das strategische Mineralien-Transformationsprogramm in H枚he von 815 Millionen US-Dollar ausgew盲hlt. Diese Auswahl erm枚glicht Homerun den Zugang zu verschiedenen Finanzierungsinstrumenten, darunter langfristige Kreditlinien, Eigenkapitalinvestitionen und nicht r眉ckzahlbare Mittel. Die Finanzierung unterst眉tzt die Industrialisierung des Belmonte-Siliziumprojekts, einschlie脽lich des Baus von Verarbeitungsanlagen, der technologischen Skalierung und der Entwicklung der Belegschaft. Das 5 Milliarden AG真人官方 schwere Programm, Teil der Initiative Neue Industrie Brasilien, zielt darauf ab, Industrieanlagen und Pilotprojekte mit Schwerpunkt auf Forschung und Entwicklung zu f枚rdern, wobei 8 Milliarden AG真人官方 f眉r Eigenkapitalinvestitionen in Partnerschaft mit Vale reserviert sind.
Positive
Selected as the only silica/silicon-focused company among 124 proposals for major Brazilian funding initiative
Access to significant funding instruments including long-term credit lines, equity investments, and non-reimbursable funds
Potential to secure funding from USD $815 million strategic minerals transformation program
Strategic positioning in Brazil's energy transition initiatives with focus on solar glass production
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Funding not yet secured - company still needs to submit and get approval for Detailed Work Plan
Final funding amount and terms still to be negotiated
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - Homerun Resources Inc. (TSXV: HMR) (OTCQB: HMRFF) ("Homerun" or the "Company") is honoured to announce that following the Company's confirming the submission of the proposal for the strategic minerals funding initiative, the Company has been selected as one of the companies to proceed to the Detailed Work-Plan phase of the joint public call issued by the Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) and the Brazilian innovation agency (FINEP), Call No. 753.
Selection into the next phase, Detailed Work Plan ("DWP"), positions Homerun to access a broad suite of funding instruments - including long-term credit lines, equity investments, non-reimbursable funds and economic subsidies - designed to accelerate high-impact mineral-transformation projects from the landmark USD $815 million strategic minerals transformation initiative jointly launched by BNDES and FINEP.
The Company will now prepare and submit a comprehensive DWP detailing milestones, budgets and socio-environmental commitments for the industrialization of the Belmonte Silica Project. Once evaluated and approved, the DWP will enable Homerun to negotiate definitive financing and funding agreements that can support construction of processing facilities, technology scale-up and workforce development.
The Company's selection represents a significant achievement, considering the initiative attracted 124 proposals from across Brazil's strategic minerals sector, with Homerun standing as the only silica/silicon-focused company among the selected recipients.
Brian Leeners, CEO of Homerun Resources, stated: "We are profoundly grateful to BNDES and FINEP for recognizing Homerun's potential contribution to Brazil's strategic minerals transformation. Being selected as one of the companies from over 120 applications represents validation of our innovative and integrated approach to transforming high-purity silica to solar and battery solutions. We are eager to complete the process toward the specific funding allocation that will be made available to advance our solar glass production and silica processing capabilities. This selection positions Homerun at the forefront of Brazil's energy transition initiatives while creating value for all our stakeholders including the federal government of Brazil and the government and citizens of Bahia, and our incredibly supportive long-term shareholders."
The R$5 billion funding program is part of the New Industry Brazil initiative and is designed to support both large-scale industrial plants and pilot projects, with a focus on research, development, and innovation (R&D&I). With approximately R$8 billion reserved for investments in company equity-partly in partnership with mining leader Vale-the initiative is expected to leverage additional private investment and accelerate Brazil's leadership in sustainable, low-carbon mineral supply chains.
The Company will provide further updates as the initiative progresses.
About Homerun ()
Homerun (TSXV: HMR) is a vertically integrated materials leader revolutionizing green energy solutions through advanced silica technologies. As an emerging force outside of China for high-purity quartz (HPQ) silica innovation, the Company controls the full industrial vertical from raw material extraction to cutting-edge solar, battery and energy storage solutions. Our dual-engine vertical integration strategy combines:
Homerun Advanced Materials
Utilizing Homerun's robust supply of high purity silica sand and quartz silica materials to facilitate domestic and international sales of processed silica through the development of a 120,000 tpy processing plant.
Pioneering zero-waste thermoelectric purification and advanced materials processing technologies with University of California - Davis.
Homerun Energy Solutions
Building Latin America's first dedicated high-efficiency, 365,000 tpy solar glass manufacturing facility and pioneering new solar technologies based on years of experience as an industry leader in developing photovoltaic technologies with a specialization in perovskite photovoltaics.
European leader in the marketing, distribution and sales of alternative energy solutions into the commercial and industrial segments (B2B).
Commercializing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Energy Management and Control System Solutions (hardware and software) for energy capture, energy storage and efficient energy use.
Partnering with U.S. Dept. of Energy/NREL on the development of the Enduring long-duration energy storage system utilizing the Company's high-purity silica sand for industrial heat and electricity arbitrage and complementary silica purification.
With six profit centers built within the vertical strategy and all gaining economic advantage utilizing the Company's HPQ silica, across, solar, battery and energy storage solutions, Homerun is positioned to capitalize on high-growth global energy transition markets. The 3-phase development plan has achieved all key milestones in a timely manner, including government partnerships, scalable logistical market access, and breakthrough IP in advanced materials processing and energy solutions.
Homerun maintains an uncompromising commitment to ESG principles, deploying the cleanest and most sustainable production technologies across all operations while benefiting the people in the communities where the Company operates. As we advance revenue generation and vertical integration in 2025, the Company continues to deliver shareholder value through strategic execution within the unstoppable global energy transition.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Homerun Resources Inc.
"Brian Leeners"
Brian Leeners, CEO & Director [email protected] / +1 604-862-4184 (WhatsApp)
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FAQ
What funding program was Homerun Resources (HMRFF) selected for in June 2025?
Homerun Resources was selected for the Detailed Work-Plan phase of BNDES and FINEP's USD $815 million strategic minerals transformation funding initiative in Brazil.
How many companies applied for the BNDES and FINEP funding program?
124 proposals were submitted from across Brazil's strategic minerals sector, with Homerun being the only silica/silicon-focused company selected.
What will the funding be used for if Homerun Resources receives it?
The funding will support the industrialization of the Belmonte Silica Project, including construction of processing facilities, technology scale-up, and workforce development.
What is the total size of the BNDES and FINEP funding program?
The total program is R$5 billion, with approximately R$8 billion reserved for investments in company equity, partly in partnership with Vale.
What are the next steps for Homerun Resources in the funding process?
The company must prepare and submit a comprehensive Detailed Work Plan (DWP) detailing milestones, budgets, and socio-environmental commitments, followed by negotiating definitive financing agreements.
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