Industrial silica sand · Syrian Arab Republic
Syria Silicon develops the Al-Qaryatayn industrial silica sand deposit in partnership with the Syrian Ministry of Energy. We are raising USD 25 million for Phase 1, a dedicated wash plant supplying the Syrian reconstruction wave and Gulf Cooperation Council export markets across the full range of building-material applications — with a clear path to USD 100 million across the full project.
01 · The pathway
Syria Silicon is structured as two sequential phases. Phase 1 is the funded round: a focused wash plant that monetises a real, measured resource. Phase 2 takes the same resource to higher-value processing — microsilica grade and beyond — once Phase 1 has proven the operating system.
A strategic Phase 1 partner is invited to lock in their Phase 2 position from the start. Three mechanisms are on the table; the investor chooses which suits them.
Phase 1 · Now
USD 25M
Conventional beneficiation flowsheet. 3N+ industrial silica sand for the full range of Syrian building-material applications and GCC export. Cash generation from Year 3 in the conservative case.
Phase 2 · Conditions-gated
USD 75M
Magnetic separation and acid leach to 99.5%+ purity. Microsilica grade and pathway to solar-grade silica. Activated on Phase 1 cash flow, JORC verification, metallurgical confirmation.
Combined opportunity for a strategic partner
USD 100M total · Both phases together
Phase 1 funded now. Phase 2 committed but conditioned. The Phase 1 investor secures their Phase 2 position through one of three lock-in mechanisms agreed at signing. Designed for partners taking a multi-decade view, not single-transaction investors.
02 · The project
Syria Silicon is developing the Al-Qaryatayn deposit, in the Homs Governorate of the Syrian Arab Republic. The deposit is a Quaternary industrial silica sand formation of unusual purity, sitting approximately 100 km from the Hassia industrial zone and 200 km from the Mediterranean port of Tartus.
Phase 1 is a focused operational entry: a dedicated wash plant at Hassia. The primary product, washed and graded 3N+ silica sand, serves the full range of building-material applications: concrete and cement, flat and container glass, fibreglass and insulation, ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, foundry casting, and refractories. Output is positioned for both the Syrian reconstruction wave — a structural multi-decade demand event — and GCC export through the Tartus Mediterranean port. Small-volume sales of pre-treated raw silica at the mine site also occur in parallel for the local market.
Phase 2 contemplates advanced beneficiation, acid leach to 99.5% and above purity, with an eventual roadmap toward high-purity processing. Phase 2 is gated on Phase 1 cash generation, JORC verification, and metallurgical confirmation.
03 · The resource
SiO₂ purity (best tested sample)
99.4%
Highest value across 17 samples independently analysed by an international laboratory. Range 95.6–99.4%, mean approximately 98%.
Iron content (Fe₂O₃)
0.05–0.14%
Low iron content, favourable for clear and flat glass manufacture.
In-situ tonnage, Block I
~100Mt
Indicated Mineral Resource equivalent per Syrian methodology. JORC verification planned during Phase 1.
Deposit geometry
15–155m
Thickness range across 15 modelled sectors. Lens-shaped body, thickest at centre.
04 · Investment and lock-in
Syria Silicon is raising Phase 1 capital from a strategic partner. The right investor secures more than equity in Phase 1: they take an explicit position in Phase 2, on terms agreed now.
Mechanism A
The Phase 1 investor has the right (not the obligation) to match any future Phase 2 capital terms offered to a third party. Optionality without commitment. Suits an investor who wants to see Phase 1 perform before committing further.
Mechanism B
The Phase 1 investor and Syria Silicon agree now on the pre-money valuation at which Phase 2 capital can be subscribed. The valuation is locked at signing. Suits an investor with high conviction on Phase 2 upside, captured at today's pricing.
Mechanism C
An option, exercisable after defined Phase 1 operational milestones, to subscribe Phase 2 capital at the Phase 1 price plus an agreed premium. Suits an investor who values certainty and is willing to commit early in exchange for materially below-market Phase 2 pricing.
Indicative outcome
Select a participation level to see the qualitative outcome. Specific terms are agreed in the term sheet.
USD 25 million · Phase 1 alone
USD 25 million now + Phase 2 lock-in
USD 100 million total · Both phases together
Outcomes shown are indicative and qualitative. Specific equity percentages, board composition, and contractual terms are agreed in the definitive investment documentation under Confidentiality Agreement. This page does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to purchase any securities.
05 · Partnerships and government
Syria Silicon has direct working relationships with the Syrian Ministry of Energy. The project has been the subject of meetings in Damascus with the Minister and his senior team, in line with the Ministry's stated priorities for industrial development and mineral resource activation.
Syria Silicon has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources. The MoU provides a framework for exploration, study, and definitive contracting, and grants the right to conduct deep drilling and advanced geological studies to JORC international standards.
Syria Silicon's preferred logistics configuration is an own fleet of trucks managed via employing salaried drivers, giving maximum operational control. Alternatives include subcontracting transport to qualified local Syrian contractors with extraction and haulage infrastructure, and rail (a line is available from the mining location, with the option to rent the line from the government and purchase our own rail trolleys). The final configuration will be finalised during Phase 1 deployment.
Our partnerships are designed for a multi-decade horizon. Phase 1 establishes operational scale and trust. Phase 2 builds on that foundation toward higher-value processing. Both rest on direct, working relationships with the institutions that govern Syria's mineral resources.
06 · Team
Founder & General Manager
Master's in Leadership, Qatar University. Certificate in Management, Harvard University. Strategic project development and investment partnership formation. Australian and Syrian dual national.
Logistics Manager
Responsible for the full logistics chain across the project. Operations management: supervision of warehouses, inventory, and transport fleets to ensure smooth workflow. Planning and analysis: shipping data analysis and strategy development for performance improvement and cost reduction. Negotiation and contracting: liaison with suppliers, shipping companies, and distributors to secure best-in-class service terms. Quality control: tracking inbound and outbound shipments for on-time delivery and specification compliance.
Director of Geological Studies & Mining
PhD Applied Geochemistry, University of Liège, Belgium. Mineral resource assessment, ore quality analysis, and supervision of mining operations to scientific standards.
Technical & Technology Advisor
Computer Systems Engineer. MBA, University of Adelaide. More than 25 years across IBM, Honeywell, Optus, Check Point, and TrendAI. Digital infrastructure, systems integration, quality traceability, and data systems.
Legal Liaison
Government and regulatory liaison. Contracts and agreements administration. Coordination with Syrian counsel.
Procurement & Business Development
Long career in sales, procurement, and supply chain management. Manages commercial contracting and supply channels.
Recruitment in progress
Both senior appointments are under active recruitment and will be confirmed before commencement of Phase 1 capital deployment.
07 · Contact
Nawras Al Ali
Founder & CEO, Syria Silicon
For investor inquiries, a full prospectus and supporting documentation are available under Confidentiality Agreement.