Silicon Metals Corp. Announces Mobilization at the Production Permitted Maple-Birch Project in the Sudbury Mining District of Ontario, Canada

Executive Summary

• Silicon Metals Corp. announced that mobilization activities have begun at its Maple‑Birch high‑purity quartz pegmatite project in the Sudbury mining district, Ontario.
• The company has completed multiple assessment missions to secure ground access for larger equipment and engaged a contract mining firm to support further development.
• Hundreds of kilograms of rock samples have been collected for advanced metallurgical testing, and technical staff and equipment are being positioned on‑site to improve project logistics.

Key Details

• Mobilization includes establishing ground access for large‑scale mining equipment at the Maple‑Birch Project.
• A contract mining company has been engaged to assist with future development activities.
• Several assessment missions were conducted, resulting in the collection of a few hundred kilograms of rock samples for advanced metallurgical testing.
• Technical team and supporting equipment are being set up in the Sudbury area to enhance project logistics and footprint.
• The Maple‑Birch Project is compared to the Spruce Pine mine (North Carolina) known for producing some of the world’s purest quartz, indicating potential high‑purity silica output.
• CEO Morgan Good highlighted that the mobilization represents a major operational step forward and could enable partnerships with processing and refining groups, potentially generating cash flow in late 2025–2026.

Notable Quotes

“Silicon is excited to launch the mobilization at our Maple‑Birch asset in Ontario which clearly signifies a major step forward operationally for the Company. The opportunity this project provides over the course of late 2025 into 2026 presents many potential partnerships with processing and refining groups, which can if executed, lead to possible cash‑flow in the future.” – Morgan Good, CEO & Director

Materiality Assessment: Non‑Material – Positive (operational progress without disclosed financial impact).