Silicon triples size of Crystal Hills silica land

Executive Summary

• Silicon Metals Corp. added 59 new mineral claim cells, expanding its 100% owned Crystal Hills project from ~400 ha to ~1,700 ha – a roughly 300 % increase in land area.
• The newly acquired claims are contiguous with the existing property and are considered highly prospective for high‑purity silica.
• Expansion was completed via online map staking; CEO Morgan Good highlighted the move as enhancing the company’s ability to capture additional value in the region.

Key Details

• Acquisition method: Direct online map staking of 59 new mineral claim cells surrounding Crystal Hills.
• Size increase: Property grew from ~400 hectares to ~1,700 hectares (≈300 % growth).
• Location: Crystal Hills project – approximately 40 km north of North Bay, Ontario.
• Commodity focus: High‑purity silica; the new claims are deemed “highly prospective” for this mineral.
• Ownership: Silicon Metals retains 100 % ownership of all existing and newly acquired claim cells.
• Strategic rationale: Expands contiguous ground around a fully owned, exploration‑stage high‑purity silica project, supporting the company’s goal to unlock further value in the area.
• Executive comment: CEO Morgan Good stated the expansion “enhances the company's goals in seeking further value… which we are optimistic exists.”

Notable Quotes

“This expansion of contiguous ground around our prospective and recently acquired and 100‑percent‑owned Crystal Hills Ontario high‑purity silica project enhances the company's goals in seeking further value in the area which we are optimistic exists.” – Morgan Good, CEO, Silicon Metals Corp.