RE:New Press Release - HPQ Silica Polvere Fumed Silica Reactor Project Update: Extended Refractory Conditioning Work CompletedExcellent news! The lining has completed the curing process.
And a little bit more new precision in this NR even though much of it is a repeat of Nov 12.
As per this news release: "PyroGenesis also advised HPQ that the first series of process material tests are scheduled to start in December 2024." and "Following the successful completion of the initial processing material test, the program will progress to the batch production phase, where the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) will commence manufacturing kilograms of fumed silica."
As per Nov 12 news release: "Once the extended refractory conditioning phase is completed in the next two weeks, the program will advance to the batch production phase, during which the FSR will begin manufacturing fumed silica."
The batch production phase was not to begin by now as per the Nov 12th release. What will begin sometime in December is the process material tests that have to be done before the batch production phase. But, that's ok, can't know the full process not having done it before. Maybe Evonik is providing some guidance. All good.