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• Who is Mineral Connext and what services do you provide?

  Mineral Connext is Thailand's leading mineral business and end-to-end mining management solutions provider under the Green Circular business group, with reserves of over 17 million tons from 5 strategic mines and an estimated lifespan of over 50 years. It comprises:

  1. Silasanon Co., Ltd. (SSN) — Your Trusted Aggregates Partners — Producer and distributor of high-quality stone and sand materials with a production capacity of over 200,000 tons per month. Key client includes SCG.
  2. Sila Thaisanguan (2540) Co., Ltd. (STS) — Your Reliable Quality Minerals — Producer and distributor of quality minerals with internationally standardized production technology and over 20 years of experience, serving the construction, ceramics, fiberglass, and lime industries.

  We don't just sell minerals — we provide end-to-end solutions from exploration, geological consulting, mine operations, and mineral processing to licensing support.

• Why do leading companies choose Mineral Connext?
  • Over 20 years of experience — A team of mining engineers, geologists, and specialists bringing deep expertise to every project.
  • Vertically integrated operations — Full control of the supply chain from mine to processing plant to delivery, ensuring consistent quality and competitive pricing.
  • Massive reserves — Over 15 million tons of gypsum, over 2.2 million tons of pyrophyllite, and ball clay as part of 68 million tons in the region.
  • International quality standards — Crushed stone meets ASTM standards; all products meet or exceed specifications.
  • Green Mining Award 2025 — Recognition for social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
• What mineral products does Mineral Connext offer?

  We offer a wide range of mineral products including:

  • Shredded Ball Clay — Crushed and rotary-dried ball clay with primary composition of kaolinite, mica, and quartz. Used for tiles, bricks, sanitary ware, and tableware.
  • Refined Ball Clay — Custom-formulated to client specifications, improving plasticity, green strength, and reducing production defects.
  • Kaolin — Aluminum silicate 38-39%, available in multiple forms (crushed, slurry, air-floated, etc.). Used in ceramics, paper, paint, rubber, plastics, and cosmetics.
  • Gypsum — From Nong Bua mine, reserves over 15 million tons, 4 grades. Used as cement retarder, soil amendment, and construction material.
  • Pyrophyllite — 4 grades, reserves over 2.2 million tons. Used in white cement, fiberglass, ceramics, refractories, and insulation.
  • SmartSorb™ Diatomite — 85%+ pure silica, absorbs 2.5x its weight. Used in filtration, construction, agriculture, and cosmetics.
  • Silica Sand — SiO₂ 95%+ for glass manufacturing, ceramics, foundry sand, and filtration systems.
  • Crushed Stone 3/4" and 3/8" — ASTM-compliant (ACV max 25%, LA Abrasion max 30%) for concrete, asphalt, and highways.
  • Crushed Rock (Sub-base) — CBR typically >80% for roads, parking lots, and building foundations.
  • Coarse Sand, Fine Sand, and M-Sand — Manufactured sand from crushed stone as a sustainable alternative to river sand.
• Where are Mineral Connext's mines located?

  We operate 5 mines:

  1. Nong Bua Gypsum Mine, Nakhon Sawan — Capacity 200,000 tons/year, reserves 15+ million tons, 50+ year lifespan.
  2. Khao Mai Nuon Pyrophyllite Mine, Saraburi — Capacity 30,000 tons/year, reserves 2.2+ million tons, 4 grades, 50+ year lifespan.
  3. Mae Tan Ball Clay Mine, Lampang — High-quality ball clay from the Lampang Basin, part of 68 million tons of regional reserves.
  4. Silasanon Stone Quarry, Saraburi — Established 1983, capacity 200,000+ tons/month, full Sandvik Construction machinery.
  5. Khao Wong Chemical Limestone Mine — Chemical-grade limestone for industrial use.
• What mining solutions do you offer?

  We provide 3 main solution packages:

  • Exploration Solution — Reserve estimation, subsurface investigation, groundwater solutions, and raw material consulting.
  • Mining Solution — Licensing services, mine planning and design, operations management, and quality control.
  • Drone Solution — Topographic mapping, 3D modeling, stockpile volume calculation, and progress monitoring.

  Plus specialized survey technologies:

  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) — Subsurface survey up to 15 meters deep.
  • Total Station — Boundary demarcation, construction layout, and volume calculation.
  • Sonar — Underwater depth survey for mine ponds and reservoirs.
  • Resistivity Survey — Groundwater exploration and mineral deposit detection.
  • Drilling — Core drilling, geotechnical drilling, and water well drilling.
• What does your mining license consulting service cover?

  Delivered by mining engineers with over 20 years of experience, covering:

  Project feasibility and documentation:

  • Feasibility analysis and preliminary assessment
  • Mining concession and license consulting
  • Geological report preparation and permit documentation
  • Government agency coordination and impact disclosure
  • Forest land utilization consulting and permits

  Mine planning and design:

  • Mine Master Plan development
  • Block Model design and reserve estimation
  • Mine opening and operations planning

  Ongoing support: Mining plan monitoring, regulatory compliance assistance, and continuous improvement.

• How can I order products?

  You can order products through 2 channels:

  1. Order via website — Click the "Order" button in the top menu.
  2. Contact our sales team directly:
     • Stone, Sand, M-Sand — Silasanon Co., Ltd. (SSN) Tel. 089-200-7412
     • Mineral products and solutions — Sila Thaisanguan (2540) Co., Ltd. (STS) Tel. 063-227-9476

  Email: infomineral@mineralconnext.com

  Head office: 1516 Pracharat 1 Road, Wongsawang, Bang Sue, Bangkok 10800

• What awards has Mineral Connext received?

  Mineral Connext received the Green Mining Award 2025 for SSN and STS operations from the Ministry of Industry through the Department of Primary Industries and Mines, in the categories of:

  • Social and environmental responsibility
  • Environmental impact mitigation
  • Safety and health controls for workers and communities
  • Green area and landscape management
  • Operational transparency
  • Maximum utilization of mineral resources