Brauna I Project
A Strategic High-Purity Quartz Resource in Germany
The Brauna I Project is the flagship development project of DQ Deutsche Quarz AG and forms the foundation of the Company's long-term growth strategy.
Located in the German federal state of Saxony, the project hosts a significant quartz resource that is being developed to supply high-quality raw materials for advanced industrial applications.
Brauna I represents the first stage in building an integrated European quartz and silicon production platform.
Project Overview
The project combines geological quality, favourable infrastructure and proximity to major European industrial markets.
Its location in Germany provides direct access to one of Europe's largest manufacturing economies while benefiting from established transport networks, skilled labour and reliable energy infrastructure.
Brauna I has been designed as a long-term industrial project with the objective of supplying premium quartz products to high-value downstream industries.
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Resource Development
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is committed to responsible and systematic resource development.
The Company's geological programme focuses on:
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Resource definition
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Deposit modelling
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Quality control
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Long-term mine planning
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Reserve optimisation
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Sustainable extraction methods
These activities provide the technical basis for future production and project expansion.
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Geological Potential
The Brauna I deposit contains quartz-bearing formations that have been identified as suitable for industrial processing into high-value quartz products.
Ongoing geological evaluation supports the Company's objective of developing a long-term and reliable resource base capable of serving demanding industrial applications.
Further exploration programmes will continue to optimise resource definition and future mine planning.
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Project Highlights
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Strategic location in Germany
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Approximately 25 million tonnes of quartz resources
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Long projected mine life
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Open-pit mining concept
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Integrated downstream processing
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Close proximity to European customers
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Strong logistics infrastructure
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Scalable development potential
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Processing Strategy
The Company's objective extends beyond the extraction of raw quartz.
Material produced at Brauna I will undergo further beneficiation and refining to create premium industrial products suitable for advanced manufacturing applications.
This integrated approach significantly increases value creation compared with conventional raw material production.
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Infrastructure
Brauna I benefits from an advantageous location with access to:
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Regional and national road networks
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Rail connections
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Industrial power supply
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Skilled workforce
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Processing facilities
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European customer markets
These factors support efficient logistics and competitive operating conditions.
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Sustainability
Environmental responsibility is incorporated into every stage of project development.
DQ Deutsche Quarz AG is committed to:
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Responsible land management
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Progressive site rehabilitation
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Efficient water utilisation
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Energy-efficient operations
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Environmental monitoring
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Safe working conditions
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Community engagement
The Company seeks to balance industrial development with long-term environmental stewardship.
Mining Operations
Brauna I is planned as a modern open-pit mining operation using efficient extraction methods designed to maximise resource recovery while minimising environmental impact.
Mining activities will be supported by modern equipment and internationally recognised operational standards. Safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship remain central priorities throughout all phases of development.
Development Strategy
Brauna I is being developed through a phased approach designed to optimise technical performance and capital efficiency.
The Company's strategy includes:
Phase 1
Development of mining operations and initial production.
Phase 2
Construction and expansion of quartz processing facilities.
Phase 3
Development of high-purity refining capacity.
Phase 4
Production of advanced silicon materials for European technology industries.
This phased strategy enables DQ Deutsche Quarz AG to progressively increase value creation throughout the production chain.