Cape flattery Silica MInes

quality silica

shipped worldwide

Exceptional purity and quality
Serving clients with excellence

A Leading supplier of silica sand

For nearly 60 years, Cape Flattery Silica Mines has been delivering premium-grade silica to markets around the world.

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Cape Flattery, our mines have been a cornerstone of the silica industry, serving clients across various sectors with unparalleled excellence.

This high level of purity at Cape Flattery Silica Mines translates to superior performance, making it a standout choice. From construction to technology, our silica is unmatched in consistency and reliability.

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60 %
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SI02 PURITY
60 %
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VESSELS LOADED
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YEARS IN OPERATION
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SI02 PURITY
60 %
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ABOUT US

Cape Flattery Silica Mines, founded in 1967, stands as one of the world’s largest producers of high-grade silica sand. Our silica sand is essential for high-quality glass production, including the manufacture of solar power generation panels.

We are deeply proud of our enduring investment in Queensland, which has played a significant role in economic development, job creation, and support for First Nations communities. For more than 55 years, we have responsibly managed our operations while fostering strong partnerships with the local community.

With over 100 employees, we are committed to sustaining local employment through our investment in the Cape Flattery region. Our substantial infrastructure investments have been tailored to support our operations independently, featuring custom-built facilities that allow us to efficiently mine, process, stockpile, and export our products to meet the demands of a growing global market.

Leading Producer

Cape Flattery Silica Mines is recognised as one of the largest producers of high-grade silica sand globally.

Advanced Infrastructure

The mine features state-of-the-art, custom-designed infrastructure that facilitates efficient mining, processing, stockpiling, and exporting of silica sand, ensuring high productivity and minimal environmental impact.

Community Support

The mine has a strong track record of investing in the local community, including support for First Nations communities and initiatives aimed at promoting local development and well-being.

Sustainability Practices

Cape Flattery Silica Mines prioritises environmental stewardship with responsible mining practices, including measures to reduce its ecological footprint and enhance site rehabilitation efforts.

ISO Certified

Cape Flattery Silica Mines is ISO Certified in ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

our commitment

CFSM produces high quality silica sand for international customers in the glass, foundry and chemical industries.

We are committed to ensuring our systems and processes produce and deliver world class quality silica sand that continually meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Environmental policy

Cape Flattery Silica Mines is committed to operating with respect for the unique and sensitive environment in which it works. 

The company focuses on minimising environmental impacts through careful management and ongoing land rehabilitation efforts. This includes certified rehabilitation by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science and Hopevale Congress, maintaining a nursery for growing local seedlings, and replanting native flora. 

After mining activities are completed, the mine works to restore landscapes, including reforming sand dune systems, to return the land to its original state.

safety and health policy

We are committed to a Safety and Health policy that enables all work activities to be carried out safely, and with all possible measures taken to remove (or reduce as low as reasonably practicable) risks to the health, safety and welfare of workers, contractors and authorised visitors.

CFSM produces high quality silica sand for international customers in the glass, foundry and chemical industries.

We are committed to ensuring our systems and processes produce and deliver world class quality silica sand that continually meets or exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Cape Flattery Silica Mines is committed to operating with respect for the unique and sensitive environment in which it works. 

The company focuses on minimising environmental impacts through careful management and ongoing land rehabilitation efforts. This includes certified rehabilitation by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science and Hopevale Congress, maintaining a nursery for growing local seedlings, and replanting native flora. 

After mining activities are completed, the mine works to restore landscapes, including reforming sand dune systems, to return the land to its original state.

We are committed to a Safety and Health policy that enables all work activities to be carried out safely, and with all possible measures taken to remove (or reduce as low as reasonably practicable) risks to the health, safety and welfare of workers, contractors and authorised visitors.

our product

Cape Flattery Silica Mines operates one of the world’s largest silica sand manufacturing companies in Australia.

Across our site, Cape Flattery Silica Mines has built and custom designed significant infrastructure that enables us to successfully and responsibly mine, process, stockpile, and export in response to the growing global market.

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AFN 60

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Get in contact

Use the contact details below or fill out our online form and we will be in contact with you as soon as possible.

General Enquiries

enquiries@cfsm.com.au

Sales Enquiries

sales@cfsm.com.au

Media Enquiries

media@cfsm.com.au

Phone Number

+61 7 4051-5099

Main Office

Cairns Corporate Tower Level 15, 15 Lake St Cairns, QLD, Australia

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