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A review of high purity quartz for silicon production in Australia
<div>High purity quartz (HPQ) is the only naturally occurring and economically viable source for the production of silicon. Silicon is a critical mineral, and a key component in modern technologies such as semiconductors and photovoltaic cells. Critical minerals support the move towards a greater reliance on electrification, renewable energy sources and economic security. The global transition to net zero carbon emissions means there is a growing need for new discoveries of HPQ to supply the silicon production chain. High purity quartz deposits are identified in a multitude of geological settings, including pegmatites, hydrothermal veins, sedimentary accumulations and quartzite; however, deposits of sufficient volume and quality are rare. Quartz is abundant throughout Australia, but the exploration and discovery of HPQ occurrences is notably under-reported, making assessment of the HPQ potential in Australia extremely difficult. This paper presents a much-needed summary of the state of the HPQ industry, exploration and deposit styles in Australia.
<b>Citation:</b> Jennings, A., Senior, A., Guerin, K., Main, P., & Walsh, J. (2024). A review of high-purity quartz for silicon production in Australia. <i>Australian Journal of Earth Sciences</i>, 1–13.
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Role Organisation / Individual Name Details Author Jennings, A.
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The purpose of this paper is to provide a snapshot of the current state of the high purity quartz (HPQ) industry in Australia. This present contribution details the first collated dataset on the operations, deposits and potential occurrences of HPQ in Australia.
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<div>This manuscript has already been through one round of reviews having already been submitted to the Australia Journal of Earth Sciences (AJES), where it will be resubmitted on final approval. </div>
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