Sinova Global has confirmed it will reopen its quartz quarry in British Columbia to address the critical minerals shortage in North America.
The Sinova Quartz Quarry is fully permitted and has road and rail infrastructure, which enables it to transport material to Sinova’s silicon metal plant under construction in Tiptonville, Tennessee, US.
“We are pleased to be re-opening the quarry after many years of careful planning and permitting. This is a significant step forward in facilitating a secure supply chain for this much-needed material in a way that can create lasting value for both our global partners and our local community,” Sinova Global president and chief executive officer Jayson Tymko said.
Sinova Global described the site as one of “the world’s only 99.8 per cent pure hard rock quartz deposits”. Its quartz is expected to be used in the production of silicon metal which is a key component in in aluminum and steel manufacturing, grid storage, semiconductor technology and solar energy generation.
The company has appointed Speers Construction to the project. Speers Construction will be in charge of the construction project and quartz extraction. The construction and operational plans have been developed to avoid, minimise and mitigate adverse environmental impacts.
“We are delighted to be working on this landmark project in British Columbia which unlocks the potential for many downstream industries to benefit from Sinova Quartz’ exceptional resource. Like the Sinova team, we value our people, their safety and responsible ecological practice,” Speers Construction chief executive officer Michael Speerbrecker said.
Sinova Quartz vice president of resource operation Chad Slee said Speers Construction had extensive experience with quartz operations.
“Speers shares our commitment to meeting high safety standards and maintaining open, engagement with all stakeholders, particularly our local community in Golden,” he said.
“Together, we will maximise the positive economic and social impact that Sinova Global is generating in British Columbia.”
