Nordic Quartz
The wholly owned subsidiary Nordic Quartz has exclusive landowner agreements for development of a hydrothermal quartz deposit in the Kvinnherad municipality in Norway.
Kvinnherad Quartz Project – A High Purity Quartz Source for the Future
Nordic Quartz, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nordic Mining, is developing the Kvinnherad quartz project in western Norway. Located just 10 km from the town of Rosendal and only 700 meters from key transport infrastructure, the project is ideally positioned for responsible, efficient development.
At the heart of the project is a 600-meter-long hydrothermal quartz vein, classified by the Geological Survey of Norway as a deposit of national interest. Extensive testing confirms that the quartz can be processed into High Purity Quartz (HPQ) – a critical material for high-tech industries, including solar energy, semiconductors, fiber optics, and specialized glassware.
With a strong commitment to local engagement and sustainability, Nordic Mining is dedicated to responsibly developing this valuable resource to meet the growing demand for HPQ in global technology sectors.
Exploration History of the Kvinnherad Quartz Deposit
The Kvinnherad quartz deposit was first described by H.P. Geis in 1964. Renewed interest emerged in 2006 when the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) highlighted the deposit in a report on quartz resources in Western Norway. This was followed by a more detailed study published in 2011.
Nordic Mining signed the first landowner agreement in 2010, initiating a series of geological investigations. Extensive fieldwork was conducted in 2010 and 2011, including geological mapping, surface delineation of the quartz body, and rock chip sampling to evaluate the deposit’s composition and potential.
Subsequent years saw the implementation of both geochemical and geophysical surveys. In 2012, GeoVista AB carried out a magnetic survey aimed at defining the lateral boundaries of the quartz vein and estimating its minimum depth extent. Later that year, Dorfner Anzaplan delivered a scoping study, providing a preliminary evaluation of the deposit’s economic potential.
A drilling campaign was executed in 2015, comprising six drill holes. Combined with earlier surface data, the campaign supported a formal Mineral Resource Estimate in 2016 by Mirab Mineral Resurser AB. The estimate was prepared according to the CRIRSCO reporting standard (July 2006) and confirmed a total Mineral Resource of 4.3 million tonnes, including:
- 2.9 Mt of Indicated Resources @ 65% hydrothermal quartz
- 1.3 Mt of Inferred Resources @ 66% hydrothermal quartz
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