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
MNS: AusQuest drilling extends copper-gold discovery in Peru
Well-funded explorer part of MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: Manuka on track to restart silver and gold production
Emerging miner attending MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: Alligator Energy advances 'Australia's next uranium mine'
Emerging miner appearing at MiningNews Select Australia 2026 – Sydney
RESOURCE STOCKS
MNS: Mammoth testing greater gold-silver potential in Nevada
MNS: Mammoth testing greater gold-silver potential in Nevada
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