Sio Silica Inc produces high-purity quartz silica using a sustainable extraction method that eliminates truck traffic, surface mining, and chemical cleansing. By utilizing renewable energy and efficient processing, the company aims to provide a low-carbon alternative to traditional silica production, addressing environmental concerns in the industry.
Funding
$24.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional silica production methods often involve environmentally damaging practices such as surface mining, significant truck traffic, and the use of chemical cleansing processes. These methods can lead to habitat destruction, air and water pollution, and a high carbon footprint.
Solution
Sio Silica produces high-purity quartz silica using a sustainable borehole extraction method that eliminates the need for surface mining, truck traffic, and chemical processing. The company's innovative, ecologically friendly, and patent-pending process utilizes only air to extract the silica from below the surface, minimizing environmental disturbance and silica dust. Sio Silica's processed silica exceeds 99.9% purity and is a key input for renewable energy products, high-grade glass, and electronics. The company's state-of-the-art facility is powered by renewable electricity and natural gas, further reducing its environmental impact. Sio Silica's strategic location provides direct access to Class 1 rail networks, enabling efficient and cost-effective transportation to North American and global markets.
Target Audience
Sio Silica's primary customers are manufacturers in the renewable energy, high-grade glass, electronics, and specialty materials industries who require a consistent supply of high-purity, low-iron silica with a reduced environmental impact.
Features
- Proprietary borehole extraction process minimizing surface disturbance and eliminating the need for chemicals
- High-purity quartz silica exceeding 99.9% purity
- Low iron content silica (< 100 ppm) suitable for photovoltaic cells and smart glass
- No surface mining, tunneling, or dust generation
- Truckless wet sand transport to processing facility
- State-of-the-art processing facility powered by renewable electricity and natural gas
- Access to three Class 1 rail networks (CN, CP, and BNSF) for efficient transportation
- Reclamation of all sites within one year