Silica
EXPLORERS
VRX offtakes slide silica sand mine closer to production
Four binding offtake contracts cover almost half of Arrowsmith North’s start-up capacity
23 October 2025
ESG
VRX silica sand plan scores milestone approval
Ministerial sign-off for Arrowsmith North mining proposal is the final step
08 August 2025
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
VRX awaits ministerial approval for Arrowsmith North
State environmental approval decision expected shortly
06 May 2025
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
VRX locks in more silica offtake for Arrowsmith North
Dramatic increase in sales agreements following EPA approval, FID still pending
20 January 2025
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
EPA approval for Arrowsmith North
Conditional approval granted for silica sand mine
09 January 2025
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
Mitsui shows fresh interest in Diatreme
New silica sands MoU picks up where Metallica discussions ended
11 December 2024
M&A
Metallica holds firm in takeover resistance
Targeted silica developer continues to reject all-scrip offer from Diatreme
19 June 2024
RESOURCE STOCKS
VRX aiming high at Arrowsmith North
In environmental approval process for critical minerals project
12 June 2024
RESOURCE STOCKS
Ballard's Mt Ida: Resource Growth & What's Ahead
What the latest resource increase means for future development
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: Akora advancing towards DSO in Madagascar
MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney presenter describes unique iron ore opportunity
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: PolarX drilling points to significant gold potential in Nevada
MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney presenter on discovery journey
RESOURCE STOCKS
Beyond 410koz: High-Grade Growth at Sovereign
High-grade drilling expands mineralisation beyond the current 410koz resource at
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