Sinova Quartz Quarry in British Columbia. Image: Sinova Global.
Sinova Global, a silicon metal producer with operations in Canada and the US, announced Thursday it is re-opening the Sinova Quartz Quarry near Golden, in southeastern British Columbia
The quarry is fully permitted, accessible by road and rail infrastructure for ease of transport to Sinova’s silicon metal plant under construction in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Development of this project is underway with the support of government, and the receipt of permits.
As one of the world’s only 99.8% pure hard rock quartz deposits, Sinova Quartz’s output will be used in the production of high purity silicon metal to support the drive for North American sourced critical minerals, the company said.
Silicon metal is an essential component in aluminum and steel manufacturing, grid storage, semiconductor technology and solar energy…
