Investment Highlights
Strategic Resource Base
Approximately 25 million tonnes of high-quality quartz and silicon resources located in Germany provide the foundation for long-term production and value creation.
High-Growth Markets
The Company's products are essential raw materials for:
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Solar photovoltaic systems
- Battery technologies
- Electronics
- Industrial applications
- Artificial Intelligence infrastructure
- Data centres
Fully Integrated Value Chain
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is developing a fully integrated business model covering mining, refining and advanced silicon processing. This vertical integration maximises product quality, operational efficiency and long-term profitability.
European Supply Security
Growing geopolitical challenges have highlighted Europe's dependence on imported critical raw materials. DQ Deutsche Quarz AG aims to contribute to a resilient European supply chain through domestic production of strategic quartz and silicon products.
ESG Commitment
Environmental responsibility, efficient resource utilisation and sustainable mining practices are central elements of the Company's long-term strategy.
Our Business
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG combines exploration, mining, mineral processing and high-purity silicon production within a single integrated industrial platform.
The Company is developing a modern production chain designed to supply premium quartz and silicon products to customers throughout Europe and international markets.
Our activities include:
- Exploration and resource development
- Open-pit mining
- Mineral beneficiation
- High-purity quartz refining
- Advanced silicon production
- Research and product development
Why Quartz Matters
High-purity quartz is among the world's most important strategic industrial minerals.
It forms the basis for products that enable modern technologies including semiconductors, solar panels, fibre optics, batteries and precision electronics.
As global demand for digital infrastructure and renewable energy accelerates, reliable European sources of high-purity quartz are becoming increasingly important. DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is positioned to contribute to this transformation.
Vision
To become one of Europe's leading integrated producers of high-purity quartz and advanced silicon products, supporting technological innovation and sustainable industrial development.
Mission
To responsibly develop strategic mineral resources and transform them into high-value products through innovation, operational excellence and sustainable industrial practices.
Preparing for the Future
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is evaluating a potential admission of its shares to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange. Building a strong foundation for long-term growth while supporting Europe's transition towards secure raw material supply chains.
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG
Building Europe's Future Silicon Supply.
Interdisciplinary Leadership Team
The Decision Makers of DQ Deutsche Quarz AG and Their Track Record in Mining and Capital Markets
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is led by an interdisciplinary management team combining extensive experience in capital markets, corporate finance, mining engineering, mineral resource evaluation and large-scale industrial project development. All key aspects of the project are supported by recognised industry experts and established engineering institutions.
Niels Nuessler
Chief Executive Officer, DQ Deutsche Quarz AG
Has extensive international capital markets experience and has previously played a leading role in a successful NASDAQ initial public offering. His expertise focuses on corporate finance, capital markets transactions and the execution of international growth strategies.
Mag. Günther Hotz
Chief Executive Officer, LC ASI SA
Brings more than three decades of experience in asset management and financial services. He has served as Chief Executive Officer and Management Board member of several financial institutions regulated by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) and previously held the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Asset Management at VP Bank Group, where he was responsible for institutional assets of approximately USD 10 billion. He is responsible for the project's capital markets strategy, financing structure and institutional investment management.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Kirschbaum
Chief Financial Officer
Is regarded as one of Germany's leading mining experts and serves as Professor at the Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg. He is responsible for the overall mining evaluation, technical assessment and economic planning of the project. His independent technical report confirms an estimated revenue potential of approximately EUR 5 billion over the lifetime of the deposit.