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SURFACE

VRX strikes Dongs deal

Initial offtake term sheet to underpin future supplies into the South Korean market.

10 November 2021

EXPLORATION

New mines on old country

Exploration investment is on the rise in Queensland.

13 October 2021

SURFACE

Arrowsmith Central in line for green approval

VRX Silica will mine raw sand from Arrowsmith Central using a wheel loader.

21 September 2021

OPERATIONS

Diatreme locks in export route for Galalar

Silica sands demand heading towards global boom.

10 June 2021

SURFACE

Diatreme drills down on Galalar

Water extracted in the pump tests will be directed back across the sand dune.

22 January 2021

SURFACE

TOs onside at Arrowsmith

Heritage clearance granted to VRX Silica's Arrowsmith projects.

06 November 2020

SURFACE

Sand mine lease secured

Mining will target just the probable ore reserve at Muchea.

29 October 2020

SURFACE

Perpetual cracks Chinese sand market

Tonnage for Yaoguo's own use and to be on-sold to users in other parts of China.

26 October 2020

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