SILIKA — The High-Purity Quartz Standard
SILIKA · SILICA MINING RESOURCES
The High-Purity
Quartz Standard
A reserve-backed digital asset anchored to the Mareeba High-Purity Quartz Project — an estimated 11.2 Mt reserve in Far North Queensland, Australia, secured by a 500,000 tpa off-take and placed on compliance-grade trust infrastructure by Bubix Group.
11.2 Mt
Estimated reserve
7
Granted mining leases
500,000 tpa
Secured off-take
~20 yrs
Mine life
99.99%+
Ultra-HPQ potential
US$200M+
Annual revenue (base)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
00
Basis of preparation — read this first
This document has been prepared for discussion with prospective strategic investors and partners. It is a summary only and does not constitute an offer, invitation, or recommendation to subscribe for securities, nor investment, legal, or tax advice. The project is at an estimated, pre-feasibility stage.
01
Independent verification
Tenure can be verified against Queensland Government records (Queensland Globe; permit EPSL00627313). The project is at an estimated, pre-feasibility stage; reserve figures are company estimates and are not JORC-compliant Mineral Reserves.
02
Assay-led de-risking
The development pathway is designed to replace every estimated figure with measured data — channel sampling, whole-rock geochemistry, and beneficiation testwork — before material capital is committed.
03
Staged exposure
The funding ask is phased so that each tranche purchases a defined de-risking milestone. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks; actual results may differ materially.
01 — EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A 20-year supply position in the world's most concentrated strategic mineral
As demand for high-purity quartz accelerates with AI compute, semiconductor fabrication and solar glass, global supply remains concentrated in a single US district. SILIKA addresses this gap by providing tokenized access to the Mareeba High-Purity Quartz Project — an estimated 11.2 Mt reserve anchored by a secured 500,000 tpa off-take in Far North Queensland, Australia.
US$200M+
ANNUAL REVENUE — BASE CASE AT 100% HPQ
US$357.5M
ANNUAL REVENUE — PREMIUM MIX (85% HPQ / 15% ULTRA)
~61%
EBITDA MARGIN AT DECK PRICE ASSUMPTIONS
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The Asset
Seven granted mining leases over granite-hosted quartz ridges, blows and vein networks in an established mining district — 60–90 minutes by road from the Port of Cairns.
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The Token
SILIKA (BEP-20) converts verified reserve and production data into a transparent, asset-backed instrument — value flows through buyback, revenue sharing and staking.
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The Trust Layer
Bubix Group — builder of national blockchain infrastructure with 140+ core patents — places SILIKA on a compliance-native digital trust stack engineered for real-world assets.
INVESTMENT THESIS — THREE CONVERGING FORCES
~40–42%
AI & Semiconductor
Of HPQ demand comes from semiconductors; the industry is expanding at over 19% p.a.
29.5% CAGR
Solar Glass Demand
Solar PV is the fastest-growing demand flank — solar glass demand growing at 29.5% CAGR through the build-out horizon.
$27.77B → $43B+
Global Silica Market
The global silica market projected to exceed $43B by 2032 — SILIKA opens it to tokenized participation.
LOCATION
Far North Queensland
Mareeba · 60–90 min to Port of Cairns
02 — THE ASSET
Mareeba Nordev Quartz Silica
Nordev Quartz Silica Pty Ltd · Far North Queensland, Australia
Seven granted mining leases over granite-hosted quartz ridges, blows and vein networks in an established mining district. Mareeba is an advanced developer, not an exploration story — quartz bodies are visible at surface across multiple leases, with alluvial accumulations available as low-cost starter feed. Every position is verifiable through Queensland Government tenure records.
GEOLOGICAL PROFILE
GRANTED MINING LEASES — 7 LEASES · 33.98 ha TOTAL
ESTIMATED RESERVE
11.2 Mt
Company estimate across 7 granted leases. Pre-feasibility stage — assay-led de-risking underway.
SECURED OFF-TAKE
500,000 tpa
Volume anchor for the full production ramp — HPQ and Ultra-HPQ to Asian semiconductor and solar buyers.
MINE LIFE
~20 years
11.2 Mt ÷ 500 ktpa ≈ 22 years of arithmetic supply at full off-take.
TENURE
EPSL00627313
Verifiable through Queensland Government records (Queensland Globe). Granted, not applied for.
03 — THE MARKET
A structural supply deficit in the mineral that powers computation
High-purity quartz is a ~US$1.1B market growing at 4–8% p.a. — and silicon sits on Australia's Critical Minerals List. Yet global supply of crucible-grade feed remains concentrated in one US district, leaving Asian buyers actively seeking new sources. Hurricane Helene's 2024 disruption of Spruce Pine accelerated that search.
42%
OF HPQ DEMAND
Semiconductor & AI
Crucible-grade HPQ is irreplaceable in semiconductor manufacturing. AI compute expansion is driving chip fab investment at record pace — TSMC, Samsung and Intel are all expanding capacity.
29%
OF HPQ DEMAND
Solar PV Glass
Solar glass is the fastest-growing demand flank at 29.5% CAGR. Every gigawatt of solar capacity requires high-purity silica glass — and the energy transition is accelerating globally.
18%
OF HPQ DEMAND
Optical & Specialty
Optical fibre, UV-transmitting lenses, laboratory ware and specialty glass all require high-purity silica. Demand is growing with telecommunications and precision manufacturing.
WHY HIGH-PURITY SUPPLY STAYS CONSTRAINED
- Only ~5% of silica deposits globally meet ≥99.5% purity requirements
- Global supply of crucible-grade HPQ concentrated in a single US district (Spruce Pine, NC)
- Hurricane Helene (2024) disrupted Spruce Pine — Asian buyers accelerating source diversification
- Limited high-grade processing capabilities outside the US
- Rising demand from AI, semiconductor and solar industries outpacing new supply
- Environmental and regulatory constraints on new mine approvals
- Silicon sits on Australia's Critical Minerals List — strategic priority for government support
~US$1.1B
Global HPQ market
Growing 4–8% p.a.
40–42%
Of HPQ demand
From semiconductors
29.5% CAGR
Solar glass demand
Fastest-growing flank
1 district
Global supply concentration
Spruce Pine, North Carolina
$27.77B → $43B+
Global silica market
2025 → 2032 projection
~5%
Of deposits qualify
For ≥99.5% purity requirements
04 — THE PURITY LADDER
Value is a function of purity — Mareeba sits at the summit
The price differential between quartz products is substantial and directly linked to purity and processing. Where ordinary silica sand trades by the truckload, crucible-grade Ultra-HPQ trades by the kilogram. Mareeba's beneficiation and thermal chlorination pathway targets the two highest tiers of the ladder.
T1
85–95% SiO₂
Low
Mass market
T2
90–98% SiO₂
Medium
Manufacturing
T3
≥98% SiO₂
US$40–60/t
Industrial glass
T4
≥99% SiO₂
US$200+/t
Renewable energy
T5 · MAREEBA HPQ
99.3–99.7% SiO₂
US$400/t FOB
Semiconductor crucibles
T6 · MAREEBA Ultra-HPQ
99.99%+ SiO₂
US$2,500/t FOB
Advanced technology
05 — FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK
Revenue & EBITDA at the 500,000 tpa off-take
Illustrative arithmetic at deck price assumptions, ~30% tax proxy. Not a valuation opinion or forecast. LOM = Life of Mine.
| PARAMETER | BASE — 100% HPQ | PREMIUM — 85% HPQ / 15% ULTRA |
|---|---|---|
| Annual production | 500,000 tpa | 500,000 tpa |
| HPQ volume | 500,000 t @ US$400/t FOB | 425,000 t @ US$400/t FOB |
| Ultra-HPQ volume | — | 75,000 t @ US$2,500/t FOB |
| Annual revenue | US$200.0M | US$357.5M |
| EBITDA (~61% margin) | ~US$122M | ~US$218M |
| Net profit (~30% tax proxy) | ~US$85M | ~US$153M |
| LOM feed | 11.2 Mt | 11.2 Mt |
| Mine life | ~20 years | ~20 years |
| LOM revenue (base) | ~US$4.0B | ~US$7.15B |
ANNUAL FINANCIALS (US$M) — SCROLL TO ANIMATE
$200M
Base Revenue
$122M
Base EBITDA
$85M
Base Net Profit
$357.5M
Premium Revenue
$218M
Premium EBITDA
$153M
Premium Net Profit
LOM REVENUE — BASE
~US$4.0B
20 years × US$200M p.a.
LOM REVENUE — PREMIUM
~US$7.15B
20 years × US$357.5M p.a.
EBITDA MARGIN
~61%
At deck price assumptions
06 — THE 20-YEAR MINE PLAN
Three phases — build, ramp, sustain
Capital is staged so each tranche purchases a defined de-risking milestone. No material capital commits before measured data replaces estimated figures.
PHASE I
YR 1–2
PHASE II
YR 3–10
PHASE III
YR 11–20+
Phase I
Years 1–2
Plant Build & Commissioning
- Modular crushing, flotation and acid-leaching facilities near Mareeba, sized to the 500 ktpa off-take ramp
- Trial mining across granted leases provides feed for commissioning and assays
- Bulk qualified samples to Asian semiconductor and solar PV crucible manufacturers underpin the secured off-take
- Staged capital deployment matched to the production ramp
- SILIKA token launch and Geological Oracle (DRTR) first attestation
OUTPUT
Commissioning complete; token liquidity established; on-chain reserve data live.
CAPEX PROFILE
Staged — tranche-matched to milestones
Phase II
Years 3–10
Ramp to Full Off-Take
- Open-pit selective extraction across primary hard-rock ridges (ML 20354, ML 20357, ML 20360)
- 500,000 tpa total output — HPQ (99.3–99.7% SiO₂) @ US$400/t FOB
- Ultra-HPQ (99.99%+) @ US$2,500/t FOB via thermal chlorination line
- Containerised export via the Port of Cairns, 60–90 minutes by road
- Proof of Production (IoT · GPS · satellite) on every tonne — on-chain
OUTPUT
US$200M–US$357.5M annual revenue band at deck prices; verified on-chain production.
CAPEX PROFILE
Full production ramp — revenue self-funding from Year 3
Phase III
Years 11–20+
Sustained Delivery
- Steady 500,000 tpa delivery under the off-take agreement
- Reserve extension and throughput upside beyond the current 11.2 Mt estimate
- Deepen hard-rock mines through reserve life
- A stable, non-US alternative supplier to Asian tech supply chains for two decades
- DAO governance and token ecosystem at full maturity
OUTPUT
Token value mechanically linked to production performance.
CAPEX PROFILE
Sustaining capital only — reserve extension drilling
07 — SUPPLY CHAIN
Mine to market — four steps,
every tonne on-chain
Extraction
Mareeba, FNQ
Open-pit selective extraction across 7 granted mining leases. Alluvial accumulations provide low-cost starter feed; hard-rock ridges deliver the primary reserve.
Processing
On-site plant, Mareeba
Modular crushing, flotation and acid-leaching to HPQ (99.3–99.7% SiO₂). Thermal chlorination line for Ultra-HPQ (99.99%+). Every tonne verified by IoT weighbridge sensors.
Export
Port of Cairns · 60–90 min
Containerised export via the Port of Cairns. Supply Chain NFT Passport issued on every shipment — origin, purity and movement data recorded on-chain for full traceability.
Delivery
Asian semiconductor & solar buyers
Secured 500,000 tpa off-take to Asian semiconductor crucible manufacturers and solar PV glass producers. A non-US source for a supply chain that cannot afford disruption.
ON-CHAIN VERIFICATION AT EVERY STEP
Physical production, programmatically attested
IoT weighbridge sensors, GPS tracking and satellite verification create a multi-layer production record. Each verified output triggers on-chain production events — reserve updates, revenue tracking and value distribution — without manual intervention.
IoT Weighbridge
Every tonne measured at source
GPS Tracking
Movement from pit to port
Satellite Verification
Independent cross-check
NFT Passport
On-chain shipment identity
08 — FUNDING ASK & CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Staged exposure — each tranche buys a defined milestone
The funding structure is designed so that no material capital commits before the preceding de-risking milestone is achieved. Investors at each stage purchase a specific outcome, not a promise.
Tranche 1
Seed / Pre-Sale
De-Risking
Channel sampling, whole-rock geochemistry, beneficiation testwork — replace every estimated figure with measured data
MILESTONE
Assay results published; JORC-pathway scoping complete
Tranche 2
Private Sale
Plant Build
Modular crushing, flotation and acid-leaching plant construction near Mareeba; trial-mining feed for commissioning
MILESTONE
Plant commissioned; first qualified HPQ samples to off-take counterparty
Tranche 3
Public Sale
Production Ramp
Ramp to 500,000 tpa; thermal chlorination line for Ultra-HPQ; full off-take delivery
MILESTONE
Full off-take volume achieved; US$200M+ annual revenue run-rate
TOKEN SALE STRUCTURE — 15% OF TOTAL SUPPLY (375,000,000 SILIKA)
| ROUND | ALLOCATION | TOKENS | PRICE | VESTING |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 2.5% | 62,500,000 | TBA | 12-month cliff, 24-month linear |
| Private Sale | 7.5% | 187,500,000 | TBA | 6-month cliff, 18-month linear |
| Public Sale | 5% | 125,000,000 | TBA | Partial TGE unlock, 12-month linear |
USE OF PROCEEDS
Mining, processing plant, operational scaling
Stability buffer and long-term sustainability
Market stability and trading depth
Industrial partners and B2B expansion
Awareness and growth
INVESTOR PROTECTIONS
07 — TOKENOMICS
Fixed supply, controlled distribution, long-term alignment
Fixed supply with no additional token minting. Controlled release ensures market stability. Buyback mechanisms reduce supply and support long-term value.
TOKEN SPECIFICATION
ALLOCATION — 2,500,000,000 SILIKA
08 — TOKEN UTILITY & VALUE ACCRUAL
Real-world production, programmatically returned to holders
SILIKA connects real-world production with blockchain to build a transparent, scalable ecosystem. Value is captured and redistributed through revenue and token incentives, aligning enterprise performance with token growth.
Buyback & Burn
A portion of revenue is used for token buyback and burn, reducing supply and supporting long-term value.
Revenue Sharing
A share of operational profits is distributed to token holders, linking real-world performance to token value.
Staking Rewards
Token holders earn rewards through staking, supporting long-term participation and ecosystem stability.
Operational Value
Token value is directly tied to mining and production performance across the quartz value chain.
DeFi Utility
Tokens can be used in DeFi for liquidity, lending, and yield generation, improving capital efficiency.
Ecosystem Participation
The token enables access to governance, staking tiers, and broader ecosystem participation.
09 — THE TRUST LAYER
Powered by Bubix Group · Digital Trust & Intelligence Infrastructure
SILIKA integrates physical reserves, operational data, and blockchain into a unified RWA ecosystem, where each layer continuously validates the others — from geological verification to production and token distribution — ensuring transparency, reliability, and system-wide integrity.
Physical Asset Layer
The Mareeba quartz reserve provides real-world backing and intrinsic value.
Data & Validation Layer
Geological and production data are continuously verified for accuracy and reliability.
Blockchain & Tokenization Layer
Validated data is recorded on-chain and converted into tokens and NFTs for transparency and accessibility.
Value & DeFi Layer
Value flows through revenue and DeFi mechanisms, linking production to financial outcomes.
Geological Oracle (DRTR)
Converts physical reserve data into verifiable on-chain information, updated quarterly. Field surveys, laboratory testing and standardized reserve modelling are submitted through a decentralized oracle, while the Dynamic Reserve-to-Token Ratio continuously recalculates reserve backing against circulating supply.
Proof of Production (PoP)
Mining activity is recorded on-chain using IoT sensors, GPS and satellite data, validated through multiple independent layers. Each verified output triggers on-chain production events for revenue tracking, reserve updates and value distribution.
Commodity-Linked NFT (CL-NFT)
Verified quartz reserves represented as tiered digital assets on-chain. Each NFT carries reserve metadata — volume, purity, location — linking physical assets to programmable digital value usable as staking collateral.
Supply Chain NFT Passport
A verifiable digital identity for every shipment, from extraction to final buyer. Origin, quality and movement data recorded on-chain enable full traceability, compliance and premium market pricing.
Carbon Credit Integration
Production emissions are continuously measured, offset through verified programs, and recorded on-chain — embedding ESG alignment and auditability into the production system.
Reserve-Backed Lending (RBL)
A dual-collateral model combining token value with underlying quartz reserves. Loans carry stronger security, reduced risk exposure and more stable access to liquidity within the ecosystem.
10 — WHY BUBIX
The dual DNA of crypto innovation and enterprise standards
SILIKA is placed on-chain by Bubix Group — a full-stack blockchain infrastructure company whose technology has powered national-scale networks. Bubix bridges crypto-native innovation with enterprise-grade standards: 100% self-developed IP, battle-tested in production environments across finance, trade and government.
NATION-SCALE TRACK RECORD
Xinghuo BIF
China's national blockchain infrastructure — build & operation experience
Zetrix Ecosystem
Cross-border trade & finance platform — ZTrade, ZCert, ZIdentity, ZEFi, NFTPangolin, Zetrix Wallet
SERVICE MODEL — BUILD & OPERATION
Most vendors hand over the code and leave. Bubix stays — mainnet deployment, node networks, wallets, block explorers and smart-contract tooling, plus joint operations, developer-community building and token strategy. Build + Operations = sustainable growth.
100%
Self-developed
Full IP ownership, complete in-house tech stack
140+
Core patents
Key innovations at the industry forefront
120+
Clients
Across industries
70+
Large enterprises
Major players in production
10+
Fortune 500
Global leaders
FULL STACK, 100% SELF-DEVELOPED
11 — GOVERNANCE, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
Structured legitimacy at both ends of the asset
DAO Governance
Token holders propose and vote on ecosystem decisions — treasury deployment, buyback cadence and partnership approvals — through a DAO structure operated on the Bubix governance framework.
Super Nodes
Validator election and network governance follow the proven super-node model deployed across Bubix-built networks, with enterprise-grade multi-party consensus.
Compliance-Native
Native KYC/KYB, privacy computing and controllable data sharing are built in — not bolted on — aligning SILIKA with MiCA, GENIUS, CLARITY, UAE VA and ADGM frameworks.
Queensland Regulatory Footing
The underlying asset operates on granted mining leases under Queensland tenure, verifiable through public government records — EPSL00627313.
COMPLIANCE HORIZON
12 — INTEGRATED ROADMAP
Mine execution and token milestones on one timeline
PHASE 01
Foundation & De-Risking
Assay-led validation & structure
- Channel sampling, whole-rock geochemistry, beneficiation testwork
- Tenure verification via Queensland records (EPSL00627313)
- SILIKA token architecture finalised on Bubix DTI stack
- Off-take counterparty qualification samples
- Initial fundraising (Public & Private Sale)
OUTPUT
Every estimated figure replaced with measured data before material capital commits.
PHASE 02
Plant Build & Token Launch
Phase I mine execution (Years 1–2)
- Modular crushing, flotation and acid-leaching plant construction
- Trial-mining feed from alluvial accumulations
- SILIKA token launch (BEP-20) and DEX/CEX liquidity
- Geological Oracle (DRTR) live with first quarterly attestation
- Staged capital deployment matched to production ramp
OUTPUT
Commissioning complete; token liquidity established; on-chain reserve data live.
PHASE 03
Ramp to Full Off-Take
Phase II execution (Years 3–10)
- Open-pit extraction across ML 20354, ML 20357, ML 20360
- Ramp to 500,000 tpa — full off-take delivery
- Proof of Production (IoT · GPS · satellite) on every tonne
- Supply Chain NFT Passport on every container via Port of Cairns
- Thermal chlorination line for Ultra-HPQ 99.99%+
OUTPUT
US$200M–US$357.5M annual revenue band at deck prices; verified on-chain production.
PHASE 04
Value Capture & DeFi Activation
Token economy at full production
- Buyback & burn and revenue sharing from operating cash flow
- Staking tiers and Reserve-Backed Lending live
- CL-NFT reserve instruments issued to qualified holders
- Carbon credit integration across production
- DAO governance activation — super nodes elected
OUTPUT
Token value mechanically linked to production performance.
PHASE 05
Sustained Supply & Ecosystem Maturity
Phase III (Years 11–20+)
- Steady 500,000 tpa through reserve life
- Reserve extension and throughput upside drilling
- Multi-asset RWA expansion on the SILIKA trust layer
- Global distribution to North Asian semiconductor & solar supply chains
- Treasury optimization & long-term sustainability
OUTPUT
A mature, self-sustaining RWA ecosystem anchored to two decades of verified supply.
13 — OWNERSHIP & PARTNERS
Asset, token and infrastructure under one aligned structure
ASSET OWNER
Nordev Quartz Silica Pty Ltd
Mareeba High-Purity Quartz Project — 7 granted mining leases, Far North Queensland
Greg Rains — Owner
Walter Kaminski — Owner
TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE
Bubix Group
Digital Trust & Intelligence Infrastructure — build & joint operation of the SILIKA on-chain stack
14 — RISK MANAGEMENT & ESG
Every risk paired with a structural mitigation
| RISK | IMPACT | MITIGATION |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate risk (non-JORC) | Reserve figures are company estimates at pre-feasibility stage | Assay-led de-risking — measured data before material capital |
| Price fluctuation | Margin reduction | Product diversification across the purity ladder; long-term off-take |
| Execution / technical | Production disruption | Modular plant design; staged capital matched to ramp milestones |
| Market demand variability | Revenue instability | Long-term contracts; premium product focus; diversified end-markets |
| Regulatory & token regime | Compliance burden across jurisdictions | Compliance-native stack (KYC/KYB, privacy computing); Queensland tenure |
| Environmental | ESG exposure of extractive operations | On-chain carbon measurement, verified offsets, audited disclosure |
Not merely an investment in quartz —
in the infrastructure powering the future
15 — CONCLUSION
Three forms of proof, continuously validating each other
SILIKA converges a granted, verifiable Queensland mining tenure; a secured 500,000 tpa off-take spanning two decades; and a compliance-native trust stack built by the operators of national blockchain infrastructure. Each layer continuously validates the others — from geological attestation to production events to token distribution.
- 11.2 Mt estimated total reserve — ~20 years of mine life at full off-take
- 500,000 tpa secured off-take — revenue visibility from commissioning
- US$200M+ annual revenue potential — base case 100% HPQ at US$400/t FOB
- ~61% EBITDA margins — ~US$122M base, ~US$218M premium mix at deck assumptions
- 7 granted mining leases — 60–90 minutes from the Port of Cairns
- Compliance-native trust stack — Bubix Group, 140+ core patents, nation-scale track record
- A non-US source of high-purity quartz for Asian tech supply chains
- Silicon on Australia's Critical Minerals List — strategic government support pathway
INVESTOR PRESENTATION
Mareeba High-Purity Quartz Project
Full investor presentation including geological overview, financial framework, tokenomics, trust layer architecture and roadmap. September 2026 · V2.0
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