STAKEHOLDERS AND MANAGEMENT

UltraHPQs vision to support growth in renewable energy is already backed by local, regional and national government and by a wide range of investors and industrial and academic stakeholders

INVESTMENT AND COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITIES

UltraHPQ welcomes interest from investors and interested parties that share its vision to manufacture Ultra High Purity Quartz Sand (UHPQS) that is already a critical and in-demand raw material in the photo-voltaic, semiconductor, fibre-optic cables and electronic chip manufacturing.  In these applications there are real concerns about supply security as most commonly used high purity quartz sands are delivered from North America (Spruce Pine).

UltraHPQ is already supported by the City of Townsville and the Queensland and Australian government bodies through the Federal Government Critical Minerals Development Grant and is fully aligned with Critical Minerals Strategies and local development plans.  Further industrial and academic support and guidance comes from James Cook University, Anzaplan, CRU, Cleveland Bay Chemicals and Lycopodium.

UltraHPQ anticipates to commence production of UHPQS in Q2 2028, following the completion of its Final Investment Decision in H2 2026.

UltraHPQ has an experienced management team with decades of experience in the business of High Purity Quartz.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Stuart Jones

Stuart Jones  is a Co Founder, Shareholder, Director and CEO of HPQ Ltd. 

He has a background in international project banking and corporate finance and accounting for +30 years, including as CFO for two listed energy companies in Australia as well as in early-stage, unlisted companies engaged in energy projects.

He led the effort on behalf of a major UK bank to sign the Equator Principles and was a proponent in formulating its Social Responsibility agenda. 

His focus is governance, strategy, funding and project risk management. 

Stuart has a BSc Hons degree In Mathematics from the University of Liverpool.

Kathryn ‘Pixie’ Hughes

Kathryn ‘Pixie’ Hughes. Project Geologist, B.Sc. Joint Hons, Geology and Geography, MAIG #7741

Pixie brings a wealth of experience working as a geologist and project manager at all levels, from local government to listed corporates and from greenfield projects to more established developers and miners. She is as comfortable being hands-on with exploration as she is with operations and project management. 

Pixie has worked with silica projects throughout Queensland and has been actively involved with HPQ for nearly ten years. 

Pixie is based in Mareeba, Far North Queensland.

Dr. Robert Seitz

Dr. Robert Seitz has been involved in the mining industry for 45 years, including 8 years directly involved in high purity quartz production, specifically process development, design, engineering and operations. This experience was with Sibelco. 

Robert has degrees in mineral processing engineering / metallurgical engineering including a doctorate and is a Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (USA).

 He has worked globally in process development, design, engineering, commercial, operations, business improvement, project management and general management positions.

Bob is based in South Carolina, USA

Dr Anthony Asbridge

Dr Anthony Asbridge  has been involved in industrial minerals for c40 years with 10 years directly involved in high purity quartz, most recently as a board member of The Quartz Corp.

He has worked globally in commercial, marketing, project and general management positions. 

Tony has a degree in applied chemistry and a doctorate in civil engineering and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.  

Tony is based in the UK.

Michael Braaksma

Michael Braaksma is a process engineer with 30 years of experience in the mining, manufacturing and chemical industries.  He has held roles in plant operations, engineering design, technical sales, study and project management.

Michael has directed evaluation studies for small-to-medium mineral processing plants globally.  He has successfully co-ordinated testwork programs and led the design development of suitable processing flowsheet.

Michael has specialist skills in small modular mineral processing plant design and evaluation.  Experience in design and operations of numerous commodities and extensive commissioning experience in globally.

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (Hons), Mineral Processing Specialty, University of New South Wales