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31-07-2025
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Silicon Metals Corp. Announces 100% Acquisition of Five (5) Mining Claims
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 2025) - SILICON METALS CORP. (CSE: SI) (FSE: X6U) ("Silicon Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to the Company's news release dated July 15, 2025, it has issued 100,000 common shares (each, a "Share") to a third party arm's length vendor (the "Optionor"), at a deemed price of $0.055 per Share, pursuant to the Company's recently announced option to purchase an undivided 100% right, title and interest in five (5) mining claims (the "Option") which form part of the Company's Maple Birch Project, located in the Sudbury Mining District of Ontario, Canada (the "Project"). The Company, having satisfied the terms of the Option, has acquired an undivided 100% right, title and interest in the five (5) mining claims. All securities issued in connection with the Option will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day after the date of issuance, as set out in National Instrument 45‐102 - Resale of Securities. The Maple Birch Project The 1,848 hectare Maple Birch Project is underexplored and is highly prospective for high purity quartz-rich pegmatite mineralization. This rare and valuable type of mineralization has already been discovered on the project, and the recently acquired interest in the Aggregate Production Permit allows for the extraction of a high purity quartz pegmatite "pod". The technical team is planning a detailed exploration program with the goal of potentially discovering more of these valuable pegmatite pods. About Silicon Metals Corp. Silicon Metals Corp. is currently focused on exploration and development in Canada, namely British Columbia and Ontario. The Company's Maple Birch Project, located approximately 30km south-east of Sudbury, Ontario, is a high purity quartz pegmatite project with a 3,000 tonne per year production permit. The Company also holds an undivided 100% right, title and interest in the exploration stage Ptarmigan Silica Project located approximately 130km from Prince George, British Columbia. The Company has also acquired an undivided 100% right, title and interest in both the exploration stage Silica Ridge Silica Project located approximately 70kms southeast from the town of MacKenzie, British Columbia, as well as the exploration stage Longworth Silica Project located approximately 85km East from Prince George, British Columbia. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SILICON METALS CORP. "Morgan Good" Morgan GoodChief Executive Officer and Director For more information regarding this news release and any other details regarding the Company's future plans, please contact: Morgan Good, CEO and Director T: 604-715-4751E: morgan@ W: Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release). Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, development and plans for the claims, and plans to expand the known mineralization at the Project. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will undertake additional exploration on the Project on the timeline anticipated and that the Company will be able to expand the known mineralization at the Project. These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that the Company will not undertake additional exploration on the Project on the timeline anticipated or at all and that the Company will be unable to expand the known mineralization at the Project. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor. 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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
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Silicon Metals agrees aggregate permit acquisition in Ontario
Canadian miner Silicon Metals has signed two separate definitive agreements for the acquisition of a 100% ownership and interest in the AP6453 aggregate permit and surrounding mining claims in the Sudbury district of Ontario, Canada. The acquisition includes known quartz-rich pegmatite mineralisation and sets the stage for commercial extraction of high-purity quartz material. The active aggregate permit allows for quarrying of high-purity quartz, feldspar and mica. Located in an easily accessible area requiring minimal rehabilitation, the permit covers 6.77 hectares (ha) with an initial extraction capacity of 3,000 tonnes (t) per year. Silicon Metals is also exploring options for expansion. In addition to the permit, Silicon Metals has secured additional mining claims totalling 111.35ha, which may host multiple quartz-rich pegmatite bodies. The terms of the definitive option agreement with Geotek Exploration and Prospecting include a series of cash payments and common share issuances upon the achievement of certain milestones, including approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Silicon Metals is obligated to make a cash payment of C$25,000 ($18,257.4) to the optionor within 15 business days from the effective date of the agreement. Upon receiving approval from the CSE, Silicon Metals must pay an additional C$25,000 in cash and issue 500,000 common shares within five business days. A separate definitive purchase agreement has been made with a third-party vendor for 100% ownership of five mining claims encompassing the permit area. Silicon Metals must issue 100,000 common shares within 15 business days following CSE approval. The company also intends to issue up to 16 million non-flow-through units at C$0.05, each to raise up to C$800,000. These funds will be used for the development of the permit and claims, and for general working capital purposes. Silicon Metals CEO Morgan Good stated: "We are more than excited to further add diversified assets to our growing portfolio, particularly in Ontario as they increase Silicon's ability to develop its business model and provide a potential pathway to a non-dilutive way of adding capital to the company. We are optimistic … news sets the stage for an aggressive advancement in the company's 2025 and 2026 plans, overall increasing shareholder value." Silicon Metals has received LiDAR data for the Ptarmigan project, with internal analysis and modelling now underway. "Silicon Metals agrees aggregate permit acquisition in Ontario" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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15-07-2025
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Silicon Metals Corp. Signs a Definitive Option to Acquire 100% Ownership of Sudbury District Based Aggregate Permit, Acquires Encompassing Mineral Claims and Announces Private Placement of up to $800,000
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 15, 2025) - SILICON METALS CORP. (CSE: SI) (FSE: X6U) ("Silicon Metals" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed two (2) Definitive Agreements dated July 14th, 2025, with two (2) separate arm's length vendors located in the Sudbury District of Ontario to acquire a 100% ownership and interest in an Aggregate Permit AP6453 (the "Permit") and surrounding mining claims (the "Claims") covering known quartz-rich pegmatite mineralization. The Company also announces the intention to complete a private placement of units for gross proceeds of up to $800,000 (the "Offering"). Highlights The active Aggregate Permit allows for the extraction of high purity quartz material my means of quarrying. Mineralization in the Permit area hosts quartz-rich pegmatite bodies, also containing feldspar and mica. The Permit location is easily accessible with minor rehabilitation work needed to begin commercial extraction. The Permit area encompasses 6.77 hectares and initial 3,000 tonne per year extraction, the Company is investigating options for expansion. Additional mining claims secured covering the Permit and surrounding area, totalling 111.35 hectares, include potential to define multiple quartz-rich pegmatite bodies. Morgan Good Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Metals Corp., commented, "We are more than excited to further add diversified assets to our growing portfolio, particularly in Ontario as they increase Silicon's ability to develop its business model and provide a potential pathway to a non-dilutive way of adding capital to the Company. We are optimistic today's news sets the stage for an aggressive advancement in the Company's 2025 and 2026 plans, overall increasing shareholder value." Definitive Option Agreement with Geotek Exploration and Prospecting Ltd. to Acquire 100% Ownership of Aggregate Permit 6453, terms; Silicon must pay the Optionor $25,000 in cash within fifteen (15) business days from the Effective date of the Agreement Silicon must pay the Optionor $25,000 in cash and issue 500,000 common shares within five (5) business days upon the date in which CSE approval is given; On or before twelve (12) months following the CSE approval date, issue the Optionor 1,500,000 common shares; On or before eighteen (18) months following the CSE approval date, issue the Optionor 1,500,000 common shares Definitive Purchase Agreement with third party arm's length vendor for 100% Ownership of five (5) mining claims encompassing AP6453 Silicon must issue 100,000 common shares to the seller with fifteen (15) business days upon the date in which CSE approval is given Ptarmigan Project Update The Company has received the LiDAR data from the previously announced work programs planned for Ptarmigan. Internal analysis and modelling utilizing the LiDAR data and ortho imagery has commenced. The Offering Pursuant to the Offering, the Company intends to issue up 16,000,000 non-flow-through units at a price per unit of $0.05. The units will consist of one common share of the Company and one half of a common non-flow-through share purchase warrant, with each whole non-flow-through warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase a non-flow-through common share at an exercise price of $0.05 for a period of 24 months. The terms of the non-flow-through warrants will also include an accelerator provision whereby, if the price of the common shares on the CSE closes at $0.15 or higher for a period of ten (10) consecutive trading days, the Company may accelerate the expiry date of the warrants to thirty (30) days from the acceleration trigger. The Company intends to use the aggregate proceeds of the Offering for advancement and development of the Permit and surrounding Claims, as well as for general working capital purposes. Finders' fees may be payable in connection with the Offering in accordance with the policies of the CSE. All securities issued in connection with the Offering will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day after the date of issuance, as set out in National Instrument 45‐102 - Resale of Securities. None of the securities sold in connection with the Offering will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and no such securities may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. With the announcement of the Offering, the Company also provides an update that no further tranches will occur under the previously announced private placement, as detailed in the Company's news releases dated March 17, 2025, and April 17, 2025. Technical Information Raymond Wladichuk, COO of Silicon Metals Corp., a qualified person as per National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the scientific information in his new release. Mr. Wladichuk is a professional geoscientist registered in British Columbia and Ontario. About Silicon Metals Corp. Silicon Metals Corp. is currently focused on exploration in western Canada, namely British Columbia. The Company holds an undivided 100% right, title and interest in the Ptarmigan Silica Project located approximately 130km from Prince George, British Columbia. The Company has also acquired an option to purchase an undivided 100% right, title, and interest in both the Silica Ridge Silica Project located approximately 70kms southeast from the town of MacKenzie, British Columbia, as well as the Longworth Silica Project located approximately 85km East from Prince George, British Columbia. Silicon has also signed a Definitive Option Agreement to earn a 100% interest in the Sudbury District of Ontario based Aggregate Permit 6453 and signed a Definitive Purchase Agreement to acquire five (5) mining claims encompassing the permit itself. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SILICON METALS CORP. "Morgan Good" Morgan GoodChief Executive Officer and Director For more information regarding this news release and any other details regarding the Company's future plans, please contact: Morgan Good, CEO and Director T: 604-715-4751E: morgan@ W: Neither the CSE nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release). Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release includes certain statements and information that may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the expectations or beliefs of management of the Company regarding future events. Generally, forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "intends" or "anticipates", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "should", "would" or "occur". This information and these statements, referred to herein as "forward‐looking statements", are not historical facts, are made as of the date of this news release and include without limitation, development and plans for the Claims and the Permit, the issuance of the Shares to the Optionors and regulatory approvals thereof, the Company's proposed Offering, statements regarding the Company's plans and intended use of proceeds. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied certain material assumptions, including without limitation, that the Company will be able to execute its plans for the development of the Claims and the Permit, that the Company will receive regulatory approval for the issuance of Shares to the Optionors, that the Company will be able to complete the Offering, and that the Company will have all the necessary resources, including personnel and capital to carry out its business plans. These forward‐looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, that the Company may not be able to develop the Claims and the Permits as anticipated, that the Company may not receive regulatory approval for the issuance of the Shares to the Optionors, that the Company will fail to complete the Offering, on the terms proposed, or at all; that the Company will not use the proceeds from the Offering as disclosed; that the Company will be unable to carry out its business plans as disclosed; changes in applicable legislation impacting the Company's exploration plans; unanticipated costs; loss of key personnel; failure to raise the capital required to carry out the Company's business plans. Although management of the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, forward-looking information or financial out-look that are incorporated by reference herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. We seek safe harbor. NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR TO U.S. PERSONS To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
National Post
03-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- National Post
Home design: Living the ravine dream
Article content Article content Further back, the objective was to open the interior of the house completely to that wonderful view as much as possible, while maintaining a clear if less defined sense of division between areas. On both main and upper floors, windows and sliding doors dominate the rear elevation, and almost all the walls in the rear part of the main floor were blown out, the better to make the view a feature from every point. Article content In the kitchen at the side, rift-sawn white oak cabinetry presents a clean profile that seems to complement the leafy scene beyond. Its rich honey colour is set off by a swath of perfectly veined quartz used as a backsplash inside the cooking zone and on the island counter. 'We must have looked at 100 different slabs before we chose that precise one,' Garrido says. Article content Article content The team turned a former bay window into a modest bump-out in the breakfast area, just deep enough to achieve the effect of making the occupants feel as if they're sitting in the woods, visible on three sides. A built-in banquette upholstered in hard-wearing blue fabric is tailor-made for little kids but sophisticated enough for grown-ups. Article content The living room in the centre is brightened by another light fixture masquerading as art. Created by Sans Souci, a lighting company in the Czech Republic, its 86 translucent glass leaves suspended on wires from the ceiling were individually mounted by a specialty lighting installer. Article content Article content Both homeowner and architect wanted some separation between the dining room and the rest of the space without cutting it off completely. The solution was a massive, floor-to-ceiling slab of book-matched granite, open on either side and perforated by a double-faced fireplace. The addition of a standalone bar, given that the kitchen is some way away, saves steps and gives the dining room a sense of place. Comfortable bouclé chairs and another striking light fixture, this one of stylized flowering vines, add an informal but gracious feel. Article content
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
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India Quartz Market to Worth Over USD 1,117.61 Million by 2033
India's quartz ecosystem grows briskly, energized by transport, industrial, and construction electrification. Integrated miners and processors increasingly localize supply chains and adopt advanced beneficiation. These moves position India as a resilient, high-purity quartz hub worldwide. Chicago, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The India quartz market was valued at US$ 415.40 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 1,117.61 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.18% during the forecast period 2025–2033. India quartz market demand is immediately visible in the electrified power-train ecosystem, and the surge of battery-powered two-wheelers—more than 1.3 million registrations in 2023—anchors a new supply baseline for quartz-based oscillators and resonators embedded in motor controllers. Domestic Tier-1s such as SFO Technologies report monthly output of nearly 600,000 surface-mount crystal units that regulate inverter switching frequencies, while Bharat Electronics commissioned a dedicated quartz crystal trimming line in Pune during February 2024 to shorten component lead times from twelve to five weeks. India quartz market growth here is therefore not abstract; it is tied to facilities, production cycles, and vehicle rollouts that stakeholders can audit. Request Sample Pages: Concurrently, traction battery packs require high-precision battery-management-system clocks that tolerate the 85 °C cabin ambient reached in peak summer traffic. Texas Instruments' new Bengaluru design center, inaugurated in April 2024, confirmed that its latest EV BMS reference board specifies low-thermal-drift quartz rated to 20 ppm, a specification now met by Dehradun-based Quartz Components India using Himalayan feedstock. Further downstream, EV charging infrastructure spurs incremental quartz consumption because fast-charger power modules incorporate at least four quartz timing devices apiece; with Indian Oil already operating 1,800 highway chargers, component pull-through is measurable. Taken together, the electrification push links factory expansions, material provenance, and transportation electrification milestones, positioning the market as a tangible beneficiary of the country's EV roadmap. Key Findings in India Quartz Market Market Forecast (2033) US$ 1,117.61 million CAGR 12.18% By Nature Natural Quartz (71.72%) By Purity Low-Purity Quartz (60.09%) By Product Type Quartz Surface and Tile (31.61%) By Application Electronics Display Glass (9.30%) By industry Building & Construction (35.83%) By Distribution Channel Offline (79.13%) Top Drivers Construction sector growth demanding quartz for engineered stone surfaces Glass manufacturing industry expansion requiring high quality silica sand Electric vehicle components increasing demand for high purity quartz Top Trends Rajasthan emerging as largest producer dominating national quartz supply High purity quartz gaining importance for silicon industry applications Automotive sector increasingly adopting quartz in various component manufacturing Top Challenges Limited processing facilities for converting raw quartz into value-added Quality consistency issues affecting export competitiveness against global standards Infrastructure constraints limiting efficient transportation from mines to industries Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Elevate Quartz Sensor Consumption Nationwide Significantly India quartz market relevance increases again when automakers migrate from basic infotainment to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems across new models, and Maruti Suzuki's FY 2024 production batch of 2 million passenger vehicles illustrates the scale. Each Level-2 ADAS suite hosts radar modules, camera units, and inertial measurement units that collectively require up to eight quartz resonators for phase-locked loops and data sampling clocks. The market therefore gains a predictable insertion point every time OEMs standardize adaptive cruise control or lane-keeping assistance. The component tier is equally dynamic. Continental Automotive's Bengaluru plant, which assembled 500,000 radar sensors in 2023, now sources low-g sensitivity quartz blanks from Rajasthan's Bhilwara mines after switching away from imported blanks in Q1 2024 to satisfy localization rules in the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme. India quartz market suppliers also benefit from Bharat NCAP's star-rating protocol, effective October 2023, because higher safety scores incentivize ADAS fitments in even sub-compact segments such as Tata By mid-2024, five OEM lines in Chennai and Pune had moved to on-site quartz oscillator screening chambers that run 96-hour thermal cycling, trimming test rejection rates below six parts per thousand. This combined interplay of policy, localized sourcing, and manufacturing process upgrades underscores how the market is embedded in the country's broader automotive electronics quality drive. Railways Modernization Propels Quartz Usage In Signaling And Telecom Infrastructure India quartz market momentum further extends to rail transport modernization, where the national KAVACH automatic train-protection rollout covers 3,000 kilometers of track scheduled for activation by December 2024. Each onboard safety unit integrates dual quartz-stabilized RF transceivers communicating with balises at 150 MHz, requiring tight ±2 ppm frequency stability to prevent channel drift. market suppliers like Quartz Innovations Hyderabad delivered 27,000 such crystals in Q1 2024, documenting a robust link between rolling-stock electronics orders and mineral extraction from Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district. Beyond safety systems, the Vande Bharat express program exemplifies quartz consumption in traction converter control boards and passenger Wi-Fi routers, which cumulatively carry twelve timing devices per coach. Alstom's Madhepura locomotive facility also adopted high-temperature quartz resonators in gate-drive boards after field tests on 6,000-horsepower units logged ambient inverter bay temperatures approaching 90 °C. India quartz market participants therefore navigate not only volume spikes but also stringent performance envelopes set by Indian Railways' Research Designs and Standards Organization. As 5G-ready trackside telecom backbones replace older copper loops, service providers like RailTel forecast installation of 20,000 new small-cell nodes through 2026, each node embedding at least two disciplined quartz oscillators. Hence, transport electrification projects create a steady pipeline that tangibly buoys the market across multiple railway subsystems. Process Industries Intensify Quartz Adoption For High-Temperature Corrosion Protection Systems India quartz market traction within core process industries is no less pronounced. In 2024 the country is operating refining capacity topping 253 million metric tons of crude throughput, and petrochemical majors including Reliance and Indian Oil have shifted to quartz-lined thermowells for delayed-coker drum monitoring because stainless alternatives distort above 500 °C. An Indian Institute of Petroleum study released January 2024 notes that quartz sheaths extended sensor service life by 16,000 hours in pan-India refinery trials, lowering maintenance shutdown frequency measurably. The market consumption benefits directly, as each refinery expansion stage now budgets for hundreds of such sheaths. Steel plants mirror the trend. Tata Steel's Kalinganagar complex began replacing alumina bricks with fused-quartz crucibles in its secondary metallurgy ladle treatment line, citing improved thermal shock resistance during 1,600 °C alloy additions. Cement producers, too, adopt quartz composite tiles for cyclone pre-heater linings. These pragmatic deployments highlight that industrial buyers value the mineral for demonstrable performance rather than speculative narratives. Suppliers respond by installing additional beneficiation stages: Telangana-based Pokarna Engineers commissioned a color-sorting line that raises optical-grade yield by 18 metric tons per day. With specialty-grade output climbing, the India quartz market now sees deeper penetration into chemical reactors, glass fiber kilns, and fertilizer granulation drums—segments that prize long-cycle durability under aggressive thermal and chemical profiles. Semiconductor Packaging Ecosystem Demands Ultra-Pure Quartz Fabrication Tooling Across India India quartz market capability is being stress-tested by the semiconductor drive championed under the US$ 10-billion India Semiconductor Mission. As Tata Electronics finalizes its 300-millimeter wafer fab blueprint for Dholera, discussions with Tokyo-based Sumitomo on supplying quartz process tubes underscore looming demand for ultra-pure SiO2 hardware. Numerous suppliers presently dispatch roughly 1,000 kilograms of 5 N purity feedstock daily to Semiconductor Laboratory Mohali, which in 2024 began a US$ 200-million equipment revamp including a new quartz-based crystal-pulling furnace for 200-millimeter silicon ingots. The packaging side is equally quartz-intensive. SPEL Semiconductor in Chennai doubled its flip-chip throughput to eight million units per month by installing quartz reflow boats sourced from Coimbatore's Fab-Tech Quartz. Moreover, Karnataka's ISMC analog-fab consortium signed an offtake memorandum in March 2024 for 3,600 quartz liners annually for physical vapor deposition chambers. India quartz market competitiveness strengthened when Andhra Pradesh Mining Development Corporation launched a traceability portal that maps every shipment's mine coordinate, thereby assuring foreign tool vendors of feedstock provenance. As government incentives funnel capital into compound-semiconductor prototyping at facilities such as Gallium Nitride Hub in Hyderabad, ultra-clean quartz will remain indispensable for metal-organic chemical vapor deposition reactors. Smart Residential Interiors Prefer Quartz Surfaces For Durability And Aesthetics India quartz market visibility in households has grown markedly with urban consumers' pivot from natural stone to engineered quartz countertops. In 2023, builders in the top seven metros installed approximately 1.4 million quartz slabs across kitchens and bathrooms, according to Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India. Design influencers on platforms like Instagram now generate over 50 million monthly impressions featuring antimicrobial, low-porosity quartz worktops, a statistic that directly nudges purchase intent. The market players such as AGL Surfaces responded by starting a 2.7-meter jumbo-slab line at Morbi in early 2024, giving fabricators the flexibility to create waterfall islands without joints. Performance attributes reinforce the material's appeal. Heat-resistance tests performed by the National Council for Cement and Building Materials in February 2024 showed zero surface discoloration after contact with 180 °C pots, beating marble and solid surface comparators. Additionally, domestic insurers like HDFC ERGO now offer premium discounts on home policies featuring quartz kitchen installations because of reduced chip-damage claims, thereby translating material science into financial incentives. The retrofit market is thriving as well; online platform Livspace logged 42,000 countertop replacements during 2023, nearly double the prior year. With these adoption drivers rooted in verifiable behaviors, the India quartz market secures a durable foothold in the nation's aspirational residential landscape. Commercial Workspaces Adopt Quartz To Meet Sustainability And Hygiene Standards India quartz market is likewise benefiting from the boom in Grade-A office completions, which crossed 40 million square feet in 2023 according to real-estate advisory JLL India. Workspace developers chasing LEED Platinum or WELL certifications increasingly specify quartz flooring and reception desks because the material emits negligible volatile organic compounds and integrates recycled glass content. Mindspace Business Parks' new 1.8-million-square-foot Hyderabad campus installed quartz tiles across all lobbies, citing their 5 millimeter wear layer that permits a full decade of buff-and-recoat cycles before replacement. Therefore, it links directly to tangible sustainability scorecards rather than abstract buzzwords. Functional hygiene is equally critical in a post-pandemic environment in India quartz market. Co-working chain Awfis recorded a 22 percent decline in surface pathogen counts after switching to nano-silver-coated quartz desktops sourced from Rajasthan-based QuartzForm in Q3 2023. Facilities managers appreciate that such surfaces tolerate bleach cleaning without etching, thereby extending maintenance intervals. Foreign direct investment adds another catalyst: Amazon's Chennai fulfillment center expansion called for 18,000 square meters of quartz mezzanine walkways to satisfy stringent static-dissipation specs for robotics zones. As occupiers continue to prioritize wellness, durability, and technology integration, specification handbooks are formalizing quartz as a default surface solution. These concrete procurement decisions collectively reinforce demand buoyancy, ensuring the India market remains aligned with the commercial real-estate sector's evolving performance benchmarks. Need Custom Data? Let Us Know: Supply Chain Localization Strengthens India Quartz Market Amid Geopolitical Realignments India quartz market resilience ultimately hinges on its supply chain. More than 500 licensed quartz mines, spread across Rajasthan, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, collectively shipped 2.8 million metric tons of ore in calendar year 2023, according to the Indian Bureau of Mines. Post-pandemic freight volatility prompted processors to install beneficiation assets closer to pits; Pokarna's Kandukur plant now saves five diesel tanker trips daily after adding an on-site optical sorter in January 2024. Meanwhile, the government removed export duties on quartz lumps in Budget 2024, freeing miners to balance domestic deliveries with strategic exports to Japan and South Korea. Geopolitical shifts are equally influential. Following European Union critical-raw-material directives, several German oscillator makers have begun India-plus-one procurement strategies to hedge against single-region dependency. QuartzTech Augsburg signed a three-year sourcing agreement with Mysuru-based Sri Balaji Minerals in April 2024, stipulating monthly shipments of 120 metric tons of electronic-grade concentrate. Logistics players adapt accordingly: Container Corporation of India inaugurated a dedicated quartz handling bay at Visakhapatnam port, slashing dwell time by two days. Collectively, these on-ground initiatives establish a more predictable ecosystem that cushions processors and OEMs from global shocks. In such a landscape, the India quartz market stands not merely as a raw-material ledger but as an integrated value network engineered for responsiveness, transparency, and enduring competitiveness. India Quartz Market Major Players: KalingaStone Miraak Surfaces Unique Crystal Minerals Sibelco Keltron Component Complex Ltd. Sudarshan Group Kumarasamy Industries Petros Stone LLP Dharti Dhan Zillion Sawa Minerals Pvt. Ltd . Shri Vinayak Industries Others Prominent Players Key Market Segmentation: By Nature Natural Quartz Synthetic Quartz By Purity Low-Purity Quartz High Purity Quartz Ultra-High Purity Quartz By Product Type Quartz Surface and Tile Quartz Glass Quartz Crystal Quartz Sand Quartz Powder Others By Application Electronics Display Glass Televisions Computer monitors LED and LCD display panels Semiconductor Industry Silicon Wafers HPQ for Semiconductors Fused Silica Components Solar Glass PV Protective Glass HPQ Crucibles Silicon Feedstock (Ferrosilicon/Metallurgical) Optoelectronics Electric Resonators Mobile devices Radios Communication system Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filters Satellite communications Wireless systems Precision Instrumentation Spectroscopy devices Analytical instrumentation Scientific equipment Jewellery and Gemstones Watches and Clocks Labware, Optics & Ceramics Lab Apparatus Optical Components Technical Ceramics Lighting Halogen lamps UV curing lamps Industrial and medical lighting Synthetic Quartz / Fused Quartz Synthetic Quartz (Electronics) Fused Quartz (High-Temp Use) Investment Casting (Quartz Powder) Casting Molds & Shells Aerospace & Precision Parts Construction & Interior Engineered Stones\Surfaces Architectural Applications Others By Industry Electronics & Semiconductors Building & Construction Solar (Photovoltaic) Industry Glass Industry Metallurgy Telecommunications Healthcare & Laboratory By Distribution Channel Online Offline Direct Sales (B2B) Distributors & Wholesalers Retail Purchase specific sections of the report directly from the Table of Contents: About Astute Analytica Astute Analytica is a global market research and advisory firm providing data-driven insights across industries such as technology, healthcare, chemicals, semiconductors, FMCG, and more. 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