Quebec Silica and INRS Collaborate to Advance the Charlevoix Silica Project
Quebec Silica and INRS Collaborate to
Advance the Charlevoix Silica Project
Lachute, Québec--(Newsfile Corp. - January 31, 2022) - Québec Silica Resources Corp. (CSE: QTZ)
("Québec Silica" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Québec Silica and the Institut national
de recherche scientifique (INRS) have set up a research collaboration project focused on the
electrochemical performance of the high-grade silica deposit of the Company's wholly-owned Charlevoix
Silica Project. The goal of this partnership will be to evaluate the potential of using silica deposits in
applications such as advanced battery technology and assess the environmental impacts of the
proposed project.
Professor
Marc Richer-Laflèche
, PhD., who is also Scientific Head of the Applied Geoscience
Laboratory at the INRS Eau Terre Environment Research Centre, will lead the research effort, consisting
of:
1
.
High-resolution drone survey to produce a digital terrain model and orthorectified color imagery.
This data will be used for steps in the process such as defining the quartzite formation,
environmental assessments, quarry design, and is required as part of the request for a mining
lease;
2
.
Petrophysical study of the quartzite and surrounding host rock to determine optimal geophysical
exploration tools;
3
.
Granulochemical and mineralogical studies of the quartzite to determine the industrial potential of
the quartzite;
4
.
Geometallurgical tests with the aim to optimize the silica purification process;
5
.
Collection of meteorological data to monitor precipitation and environmental considerations;
6
.
Installation of wildlife cameras to monitor animal activity within the project footprint.
Professor Richer-Laflèche's research focuses on geophysical and geochemical studies and covers
various applications from mining geophysics to marine geoscience and even archaeology. The team at
the Applied Geoscience Laboratory conducts geophysical studies for mineral, oil and gas exploration,
geotechnics, and archaeology. The research facility has the required equipment and expertise for
geoelectrical tomography, electromagnetic induction, gravity, radiometric, aquatic, magnetrometry,
audiomagetotelluric surveys, and field logistics.
The Québec Silica team has engaged
Eko Exploration Techniques (EkoXplor)
to assist with the
research, exploration, and assessment efforts. EkoXplor has been engaged to assist in planning,
permitting, and to execute the next phases of assessment and exploration. EkoXplor provides an
environmentally friendly approach to mineral exploration and development, the founder, Gary Allan, has
over 20 years of experience in the industry.
"We are happy with the team we have assembled. They are highly regarded individuals with an amazing
depth of knowledge on the subject matter. They also have an extensive network within the community.
Having them on board further supports our vision of developing our resources properly and sustainably
and providing ingredients necessary for a greener economy," stated Raymond Wladichuk, CEO.
Québec Operations Facility
In addition, QTZ has now located its operations in Lachute, Québec, approximately 45 minutes from
Montréal. The recently acquired facility will provide the Company with separate office and workshop
areas from which to conduct the development of the Charlevoix Silica project.
Stock Options Granted
Quebec Silica also announces the granting of 1,100,000 incentive stock options to certain directors,
officers, employees and consults of the company at an exercise price of $0.075. The Options can be
exercised for a period of two years from the date of grant and are subject to the policies of the CSE.
About Québec Silica Resources Corp.
Québec Silica is a mineral exploration company focused on the exploration, development, assessment,
and acquisition of mineral resource properties with an emphasis on the Charlevoix Silica Property
located near St. Urban, Québec, Canada. Additional information on Québec Silica is available at
www.quebecsilica.com
.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Québec Silica Resources Corp.
"Raymond Wladichuk, P.Geo."
Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please contact:
Elyssia Patterson - CFO
Tel: +1 (833) 474-5422
Email:
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is
defined in the CSE policies) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release
and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.
Marc Richer-Lafleche, P.Geo., a Qualified Person for National Instrument 43-101 - Standards for
Disclosure of Mineral Projects has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information
contained in the news release.
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to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources, and/or inability to access sufficient capital
on favorable terms; mining industry and markets in Canada and generally; the ability of Québec Silica to
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