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Robert McWhirter PyroGenesis Canada Inc PYR-T COMMENT Jan 05, 2018

This company uses extremely high temperature plasma torches. They take titanium, put it through a process and produce an extremely fine powder. That has applications in both conventional 3-D printing and the new move towards almost injected 3-D printing. The process they released in the last 3 months will optimize the advantages. If this unfolds as expected, this should do quite well.

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Uses plasma torches at extremely high temperatures operating in a vacuum. They can use this to burn up bad chemicals as well as being able to reclaim a lot of aluminum from dross. They are doing a ton of work on the military side, including a process to burn up stuff on US aircraft carriers. They are talking of being able to take low grade quartz and using their process to create high grade silicon as a basis for creating solar cells. Current methodology is expensive and has to use a higher grade of silicon. There are lots of interesting opportunities for them. The stock moves around significantly in price, but he would say that in 3 years you will do okay.

COMMENT

In the past, they made extremely small titanium balls which were used to adhere to stainless steel hips, knees and joints. Instead of ordering the devices, they have decided to make the devices themselves. They have 2 markets. Titanium and Inconel and a bunch of other alloys create extremely high temperatures nickel-based products. If this unfolds as he expects, the stock could be $1 by the end of the year.

COMMENT

About 7-10 years ago, they put an aluminum rod through extremely high temperature plasma torches, and produced extremely precise balls of titanium. Titanium is used on top of stainless steel for artificial hips and knees as bone doesn’t easily latch onto stainless steel. They’ve now built their first machine and are going into commercial production. There is also a potential shift to using titanium in 3-D printing. The company is still waiting for some contracts.

BUY
He has a small position, which he entered at $0.62. They are involved in silicone production. There is a potential US military order being worked on. Payback on their equipment is less than two years. There is opportunity in aluminum, zinc, and copper. He thinks this will be a great year for them.
DON'T BUY
They deal with nuclear and biomedical waste with high degree burners. They just have not been able to find their niche. They are not ramping up growth to justify investing. They announced a $20 million contract that continues to be pending and the market is not that excited. He wonders if it is a one-time contract. Not quite there yet.
BUY
He has been a buyer at $1.22. They have plasma torches that operate at extremely high temperatures. One of their products helps in the aluminum industry and it is being used overseas. They are involved in iron ore pellet conversion for shipping and processing. They are doing testing with a large ore producer to create potential sales worldwide. He thinks 500 potential torch sales over the next few years could lead to over $1 billion in sales. This also requires maintenance service agreements. The stock has recently spiked on the prospects. There could be a potential deal with the US Navy, which might be announced in late-September.
COMMENT
He participated in a financing when the stock was around .60c. There was a dramatic up-move in the past couple months. They make plasma torches. They have a patent for iron ore pelletization. Their customers are slow moving companies, so further orders may take a lot of time before they come in.
BUY ON WEAKNESS

Billy Kawasaki’s Insights - Billy’s most-liked answers from 5i Research. As with other growth stocks, it has taken a hit. The revenue base is relatively tiny for a $1.4B market cap. Hard to know when the market rotation bottoms. If the correction lasts, it could see more losses but could be a good trade. Wait to see a positive trend and enter. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free

PARTIAL BUY
There is a solid plan to build out the company. Plasma can be used in several different industries. If buying, start with a small quantity.