A Crystalline
Foundation
District-scale, high-purity silica exploration and development. Powering the industries that define the future — solar energy, semiconductors, and advanced materials.
The Resource
Vault
Nearly five decades of exploration have consistently demonstrated high-purity silica mineralization across the Citadel property. The Mount Wilson Formation quartzite hosts some of western Canada's premier industrial silica resources.
ZIM Silica Zone
Moberly East Zone
Exploration Target Disclaimer: The Exploration Target is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource under NI 43-101 and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the target being delineated as a Mineral Resource.
Investment Thesis
A strategic industrial minerals opportunity distinguished by exceptional geological validation, infrastructure, and exposure to structural growth markets.
Tier-One Jurisdiction
British Columbia, Canada — one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions with mature legislation, secure tenure, and transparent permitting.
District-Scale Position
32,300 hectares controlling nearly the entire prospective Mount Wilson Formation quartzite trend across approximately 90 km of strike.
Proven Purity
Five decades of independent exploration campaigns consistently confirming 98.5–99.9% SiO₂ purity across multiple zones.
Adjacent Producers
Immediately adjacent to the producing Mount Moberly Silica Mine and the permitted Sinova Quartz Project (>99.6% SiO₂).
Exceptional Infrastructure
Direct Trans-Canada Highway and Canadian Pacific rail access. Proximity to Golden, BC with electrical grid and skilled workforce.
Simple Mining Concept
Open quarry extraction with crushing and off-site processing. No flotation, no cyanide, no conventional tailings impoundment required.
Exploration History
Nearly five decades of systematic exploration confirming consistent high-purity silica mineralization.
Initial regional sampling. Samples returned up to 99.64% SiO₂.
Regional mapping, systematic sampling, and one drill hole intersecting 152–153 m continuous quartzite from surface.
Bulk sampling, metallurgical testing, frac sand testing. Average silica grade 98.6% SiO₂.
51 systematic rock samples across ZIM Zone. Average grade 98.76% SiO₂.
27 surface samples at Moberly East Zone. Average grade 98.94% SiO₂. Confirmation of historical interpretations.
Property outline (red) encompassing the Moberly East Zone and ZIM Silica Zone, with cross-section lines A–A′ and B–B′ referencing GSC Map 1497A.
Cross-Sections B–B′ (top) and A–A′ (bottom) depicting the subsurface stratigraphy across the Citadel Minerals property, delineated by vertical dashed red lines.
Structural
Demand
Unlike precious metals driven by macroeconomic cycles, high-purity silica demand is propelled by long-term structural industrial growth across multiple sectors.
Solar Energy
Photovoltaic glass manufacturing requires ultra-high purity silica for panels and silicon production.
Semiconductors
Global semiconductor fabrication continues to expand, driving demand for ultra-high purity quartz.
Specialty Glass
Optical glass, low-iron glass, and technical glass applications demanding consistent purity.
Engineered Stone
Premium countertops and architectural surfaces requiring high-grade crystalline silica aggregate.
Advanced Materials
Silicon carbide, specialty ceramics, and advanced composites for industrial applications.
Foundry & Construction
Metallurgical-grade silica for foundry casting, high-performance concrete, and industrial abrasives.
Responsible Development
Citadel's proposed quarry development model significantly reduces environmental complexity compared to conventional hard-rock mining operations.
Simple Quarry Operation
Open quarry extraction with primary crushing — no flotation circuits, no cyanide processing, no conventional tailings impoundment.
Low Water Demand
Minimal process water requirements compared to conventional metallic mining. No wastewater treatment facilities anticipated on-site.
Reduced Carbon Profile
Absence of energy-intensive milling circuits, limited on-site processing, and proximity to existing infrastructure reduce the overall carbon footprint.
Community & Indigenous Engagement
Located within an established mining district with decades of industry familiarity. Committed to meaningful engagement with Indigenous Nations and local communities.