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Silicon Metals Corp. (SLCNF) generates frequent news related to its high-purity quartz and silica exploration and development projects in Canada. Company news releases highlight activity across its portfolio, including the Maple Birch high purity quartz pegmatite project in the Sudbury Mining District of Ontario, the Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia, and additional exploration-stage assets such as Silica Ridge, Longworth, and Crystal Hills.
Investors following SLCNF news can expect updates on property acquisitions and options, such as the share purchase agreement used to acquire a 100% interest in the Crystal Hills Project in Clarkson Township, Ontario. News items also cover permitting milestones, including the five-year Mines Act Permit and Free Use Permit granted for the Ptarmigan Silica Project, which authorize surface drilling, trenching, bulk sampling, and construction of exploration access infrastructure.
Silicon Metals’ releases often describe technical progress at its projects, including reconnaissance programs, access road assessments, bulk sample collection for advanced metallurgical testing, LiDAR and orthophoto surveys, structural mapping, and three-dimensional modelling of quartzite ridges. The company also reports on corporate and capital markets developments, such as non-brokered private placement financings, unit offerings with warrants, voluntary lock-up agreements for warrants, and shares-for-debt settlements with consultants and directors.
This news feed provides a centralized view of Silicon Metals’ operational and corporate announcements, allowing readers to track exploration results, permitting achievements, property acquisitions, and financing activities as disclosed by the company in its official communications.
Silicon Metals Corp (OTC Pink: SLCNF) announced on January 20, 2026 it has added 59 mineral claim cells to its 100% owned Crystal Hills project in Ontario, expanding the property from ~400 hectares to ~1,700 hectares, an approximate 300% increase.
The newly acquired contiguous claims are described as highly prospective for high‑purity silica and were acquired directly via online map staking. Management said the expansion strengthens the company’s position around the Crystal Hills project as it seeks additional value in the area.
Silicon Metals (OTC: SLCNF) will present at the Emerging Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 12:30–1:00 PM ET. The live, interactive online presentation will be given by CEO Morgan Good and COO Raymond Wladichuk, who may take audience questions during or after the ~30-minute session. Registration is required to attend live and an archived webcast will be posted on EmergingGrowth.com and the Emerging Growth YouTube channel.
Silicon Metals Corp. (OTC: SLCNF) completed the acquisition of 100% of the Crystal Hills Project in Clarkson Township, Ontario, effective November 25, 2025.
The company issued 2,000,000 common shares and paid $85,000 cash to acquire all issued shares of 1504947 B.C. Ltd., which holds five mineral claims totaling ~400 hectares. Historical sampling indicates quartzite > 98% SiO2. The transaction shares carry 24-month resale restrictions on a staged release schedule. A director, Raymond Wladichuk, is a related party; the company relied on MI 61-101 exemptions and he abstained from board approval.
Silicon Metals Corp. (OTC: SLCNF) entered a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of 1504947 B.C. Ltd., owner of the Crystal Hills Project in Clarkson Township, Ontario.
Consideration: 2,000,000 common shares at a deemed price of $0.065 per share plus $85,000 cash. Pro forma outstanding shares on closing: 49,716,690.
Project highlights: ~400 hectares, ~3 km strike of high‑purity crystalline quartzite (> 98% SiO2), accessible by road with nearby rail. Closing is subject to CSE approval.
Silicon Metals (OTC: SLCNF) announced that holders of warrants issued in its non-brokered private placement closed August 8, 2025, have entered into voluntary lock-up agreements covering 8,200,000 warrants. Each warrant is exercisable into one common share at $0.055 and has a 24-month term from issuance. Under the lock-up terms, the warrants and the common shares issuable on exercise are restricted from transfer until March 9, 2026.
The company described the unanimous opt-in as support from its investor group and alignment with its corporate and operational plans through Q4 2025 into 2026.
Silicon Metals Corp (OTC: SLCNF) completed initial assessment surveys at its 100% owned Longworth and Silica Ridge silica projects in British Columbia on November 6, 2025.
Field crews collected 27 rock samples at Silica Ridge and 13 rock samples at Longworth from quartzite ridges with historical high SiO2 values. Samples will be reviewed by the company and submitted to an ISO 9001‑certified laboratory for whole‑rock analysis to determine SiO2 purity.
The program is intended to lay groundwork for 2026 exploration and to delineate potential high‑purity silica targets. The company said its near‑term focus remains the production‑permitted Maple‑Birch project in Sudbury, Ontario. Technical information was reviewed and approved by Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo., a NI 43‑101 qualified person.
Silicon Metals Corp (OTC: SLCNF) announced mobilization at its Maple-Birch Project in the Sudbury mining district, Ontario, on October 30, 2025. The company has begun ground access work for larger equipment, engaged a contract mining firm, and collected several hundred kilograms of samples planned for advanced metallurgical testing. A technical team and equipment are being deployed in the Sudbury area to improve logistics. Management cites strategic value in a growing regional footprint and compares Maple-Birch's high-purity quartz pegmatite to characteristics of the Spruce Pine mine, noting potential partnerships with processors and refiners during late 2025 into 2026 that could lead to possible future cash flow.
Silicon Metals (SLCNF) announced preliminary 3D modelling results for the Ptarmigan Project on October 3, 2025. LiDAR, ground mapping and field mapping indicate about 5,000,000 m3 of surface quartzite in topographic high ridges. Sample assays from June 4, 2025 showed up to 99.99% SiO2 and an average of 98.49% SiO2. Measured rock density averaged 2.6 t/m3. The company completed lab-scale crushing, washing, magnetic separation, sorting and acid baths and is awaiting purity assay results. The estimate is conceptual and not an NI 43-101 mineral resource.
Silicon Metals Corp. (CSE: SI) has announced significant operational updates for its silica projects. The company has completed its final cash payment of $25,000 for the Maple Birch Project in Sudbury, Ontario, which is permitted to produce up to 3,000 tonnes per year. The company plans to begin extraction, processing, and delivery of high-purity pegmatite quartz in Q4 2025.
Additionally, Silicon Metals has received a five-year Mines Act Permit and Free Use Permit for its Ptarmigan Silica Project in British Columbia, allowing for exploration activities including drilling and bulk sampling of up to 2,000 tonnes. The company also announced a shares-for-debt settlement, issuing 923,075 common shares at $0.065 per share to settle $60,000 in debt.
Silicon Metals Corp (CSE: SI) has completed the final cash payment of $25,000 to Geotek Exploration and Prospecting Ltd. for its option to acquire a 100% interest in Aggregate Permit AP6453 in the Sudbury Mining District, Ontario.
The remaining option obligations include issuing 1.5 million common shares within 12 months of CSE approval and another 1.5 million common shares within 18 months. All securities issued will be subject to a four-month and one-day statutory hold period.