Silicon Metals Corp. Expands Land Position by ~40% at Ptarmigan Silica Project in B.C. with Acquisition of Adjacent Claims spanning ~919 Hectares, Completes Phase 1 Exploration, and Partners with Fairfax for Marketing.
Silicon Metals Corp. Announces Acquisition of Contiguous Claims Totalling ~919 Hectares to Increase Land Position by ~40% at the Ptarmigan Silica Project in B.C., Completes Phase 1 Exploration and Engages Fairfax for Marketing Silicon Metals Corp. has expanded its Ptarmigan Silica Project by approximately 919 hectares, increasing its size by 40%. Located near Prince George, […]
West Oak Issues Ptarmigan Option Shares and Secures the Ptarmigan Silica Project
West Oak Issues Ptarmigan Option Shares and Acquires the Ptarmigan Silica Project On October 4, 2024, West Oak Gold Corp. announced the issuance of 1,300,000 common shares to Cronin Exploration Inc. as part of an option to acquire the Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia. West Oak now holds 100% ownership of the project, which […]
West Oak Unveils Opportunity to Acquire the Ptarmigan Silica Project
West Oak Announces Option to Acquire the Ptarmigan Silica Project West Oak Gold Corp. has entered a property option agreement with Cronin Exploration Inc. to acquire the Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia, covering 2,280.3 hectares. The project, located near Valemount, features high purity silica with historical grades of 97-98% SiO2 and minimal contaminants. To […]
New Silica Investment Thesis
Silica An overlooked investment opportunity with few quality publicly traded companies in the space. But what is it used for…. Silica is an oxide of silicon (silicon dioxide) which is primarily found in quartzite. High Purity Quartzite (HPQ) is ideal for industrial processing. Quartz deposits are widely dispersed in nature, but the presence of ore bodies […]
Silica: Past, Present, and Future
Silica, also known as silicon dioxide (SiO2), is one of the most abundant compounds on Earth. This versatile material has been a cornerstone of human civilization for millennia, playing crucial roles in industries ranging from construction to cutting-edge technology. As we stand on the brink of new technological frontiers, silica continues to be an indispensable […]
How High Purity Silicon Metal Is Produced
High purity silicon metal is a cornerstone of modern technology. It’s used in everything from smartphones to solar panels. But how is this essential material made? Let’s break down the process. The Raw Materials It all starts with quartzite. This rock is abundant in the Earth’s crust and rich in silica (SiO2). Miners extract it […]