New data is unearthing NSW’s prospectivity for high-purity silica, a key critical mineral.
The Geological Survey of NSW used the latest geochemical analysis to uncover high-purity silica potential in NSW. The data produced indicates that the Broken Hill, New England and Lachlan regions are considered highly prospective for exploration of this critical mineral.
High-purity silica is used to produce silicon for high-tech products such as semiconductors (computer chips), solar panels and specialty optical equipment.
The study helps industry to better understand exploration opportunities which may otherwise remain undiscovered.
The high-purity silica report is available.
