Building Europe's Silicon Future
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is a German resource development and advanced materials company focused on the exploration, extraction, refining and processing of high-purity quartz into high-value silicon products.
Our objective is to establish a fully integrated European supply chain for critical raw materials that are essential to the semiconductor, photovoltaic, energy storage and advanced manufacturing industries.
Our Story
Europe's transition towards digitalisation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing has created an unprecedented demand for secure supplies of critical raw materials. Today, a significant proportion of high-purity quartz and silicon products are sourced from outside Europe, exposing industrial supply chains to geopolitical and logistical risks. DQ Deutsche Quarz AG was established to address this challenge by developing domestic resources and creating an integrated industrial platform capable of producing high-quality quartz and silicon products within Europe. By combining mining expertise, mineral processing and advanced refining technologies, the Company aims to contribute to Europe's strategic autonomy in critical raw materials.
Our Vision
To become one of Europe's leading integrated producers of high-purity quartz and advanced silicon products, supporting technological innovation, energy transition and industrial resilience.
Our Strategy
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is pursuing a vertically integrated business model designed to maximise value creation throughout the production chain. Our strategy focuses on five core pillars:
Our Mission
Our mission is to responsibly develop Germany's quartz resources and transform them into high-value industrial materials through innovation, operational excellence and sustainable production. We are committed to delivering long-term value for shareholders while contributing to secure European supply chains for critical raw materials.
01
Resource Development
Developing one of Germany's significant quartz resource projects through responsible exploration and efficient mining.
02
Industrial Processing
Transforming raw quartz into premium products through modern refining and beneficiation technologies.
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Long-Term Growth
Expanding production capacity and downstream processing to strengthen the Company's position within Europe's critical raw materials sector.
03
Advanced Silicon Production
Producing high-value silicon materials for demanding industrial applications including semiconductors, photovoltaics and advanced electronics.
04
Sustainable Operations
Applying environmentally responsible mining and processing methods while maintaining the highest safety and governance standards.
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Why Germany?
Germany is one of the world's leading industrial economies and a major consumer of silicon-based materials.
Its strong engineering base, skilled workforce and excellent infrastructure provide an ideal environment for developing an integrated quartz and silicon business.
Furthermore, European industrial policy increasingly recognises critical raw materials as a strategic priority for future economic growth and technological sovereignty.
Why High-Purity Quartz?
High-purity quartz is an indispensable raw material used in the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic cells, optical fibres, specialty glass and advanced industrial applications.
Demand for these materials continues to increase as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, renewable energy, electric mobility and digital infrastructure expand worldwide.
Reliable European sources of high-purity quartz are expected to become increasingly important over the coming decades.
Creating Value Through Integration
Rather than supplying only raw materials, DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is developing an integrated value chain that extends from resource extraction to refined silicon products.
This approach enables higher margins, improved quality control, greater supply chain resilience and stronger long-term competitiveness.
Vertical integration also provides customers with a reliable European partner capable of delivering consistent quality and secure supply.
Looking Ahead
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is committed to building a modern resource company that combines geological potential with advanced industrial processing.
As the Company progresses towards commercial production and evaluates a potential listing on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange, its focus remains on creating sustainable long-term value for customers, shareholders, employees and society.