Swiss Governance and Consolidated Platform (Zug-based): Established to finance and consolidate a diversified portfolio of mining, industrial, and service companies.
Vertical Business Integration (Mining & Materials): The model is based on the vertical integration of upstream and downstream activities in basic materials (barite, frac sand, zinc, and industrial minerals).
Global Operational Footprint with Regional Hubs: The group maintains operational hubs in key global regions: Argentina & Morocco
Location: Operates in the heart of the Vaca Muerta Basin in Argentina, which is the largest shale oil and gas formation in the world, ensuring direct access to major operators.
Activity: Focuses on the production and processing of frac sand and provides integrated on-site delivery to support completion operations for all Argentine oil and gas operators.
Expansion: The company is currently duplicating its process capabilities.
Market Share: Holds an estimated 23% market share, with potential for continued growth as drilling activity increases.
Activity: On-site barite milling and direct delivery to the wellhead (or direct to the drill site).
Strategic Position: Also operates in the heart of Vaca Muerta (Basin).
Services: Guarantees a reliable supply chain and operational efficiency for Argentinian drilling contractors and E&P (Exploration and Production) companies.
Market Share: Positioned as a key player in the Argentinian barite market with an estimated $45\%$ share.
Activity: Provides comprehensive mineral analysis.
Strategic Position: Situated in Cipolletti, Argentina, at the gateway to the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Services: Analyzes frac sand, bentonite, barite, non-metallic minerals, water, and other key materials used in drilling and completion operations.
Objectives: Targeting a 30% market share by leveraging proximity to major operators.
Corporate Identity: Bastion Industries is a leading producer and trader of commodities, specializing in the oil drilling, energy, and metals sectors.
Strategic Objective: The company’s mission is to consistently source and create balanced trading opportunities for producers and end-users.
Operational Structure: Established as a platform for the management and control of sales, marketing, financing, operations, and logistics for leading commodity trading companies.
Legal and Fiscal Purpose: Registration in Delaware is common for international holding companies seeking a stable corporate structure and efficient tax management for their global activities.
Group Structure: Within the UPTRAK group structure, the Delaware entity could serve as an intermediate investment or financing vehicle.
Commodity Trading: It could support the global commodity trading activities (barite, frac sand, zinc) managed by the Zug headquarters.
Specialization: We are a commodity trading company specialized in the sourcing, value enhancement, and international distribution of raw materials.
Operational Scope: We operate across the entire supply chain — from origin to final delivery — ensuring quality, reliability, and full transparency at every stage.
Mission: Our mission is to create sustainable value by combining technical expertise, local presence, and rigorous management of commercial flows.