Exploring Silica: Structure, Function and Innovation

Sio Silica Corp. Session Overview: 
In our session, we’ll explore the exceptional potential of the Manitoba sand grain deposit using vivid SEM (scanning electron microscope) imagery. These images, alongside chemical analyses, reveal the purity at 3N, 4N, and 5N levels, showcasing why this deposit stands out in the electronic and photovoltaic sectors. Unlike other high-purity claims, Sio’s deposit’s uniqueness is validated by renowned international labs, positioning it as possibly the most strategically important in the world. 

We will delve into how this deposit integrates into the silicon metal space, highlighting Sio’s successful pilot study. This marks a significant step toward vertical integration, enhancing Manitoba’s and Canada’s strategic relevance. By mimicking China’s approach of controlling rare earth metal exports and focusing on local manufacturing, Canada can leverage high-purity quartz (HPQ) to boost its economy. This strategy supports indigenous partnerships and showcases Sio as a leader in structuring beneficial agreements. 

Tanco Session Overview: Recovering High Grade Silica from Pegmatites
A look at defining different qualities of silica, a breakdown of minerals found in a pegmatite and how those other minerals from pegmatites can be separated to produce a clean silica product.