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Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, WA

VRX Silica Limited (VRX) | 2026 Updated BFS | Released 27 May 2026

Mine life
25 years
Model restricted to 25 years
Strip ratio
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
NPV
$179.2 million
Post-tax, ungeared, 8%
Capex
~A$74.5 million
Total, incl. 10% contingency

Inferred share: Not disclosed

Figures are as the company states them, in its currency and on its basis. "Not disclosed" means the release doesn't state the figure.

Planning inputs

Inferred share not disclosed | Slope angles not disclosed | Dilution and mining recovery not disclosed | Ore Reserve by Cube Consulting | Dune sand mined by front-end loader

Also in the release

221Mt Proved and Probable Ore Reserve; schedule targets 2 Mt per annum of product. A$35.05 C1 costs, including royalties. Payback approximately 4.6 years.

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