WA mines department approves Arrowsmith North silica sand project
Western Australia's Mines, Petroleum and Exploration department has approved the mining proposal for the Arrowsmith North silica sand project, marking a milestone for VRX Silica as the company is now allowed to start mining operations, subject o standard mining and closure conditions, including environmental approval.
The development follows confirmation in late June that the Minister for the Environment has determined the Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia’s (EPA) assessment of Arrowsmith North was adequate, and that further assessment is not required, clearing the pathway for environmental approval.
Arrowsmith North, 270 km north of Perth, contains a globally significant deposit of high-quality silica sand underpinning a long life mining project that will enable long term production for the foundry, container glass and flat-glass markets in Asia.
“In what is another significant milestone for VRX and development of the project, we are delighted to receive approval from the Department of Mines, Petroleum and Exploration of our mining proposal for the Arrowsmith North silica sand project," said VRX MD Bruce Maluish.
“We await formal notification from the Minister for the Environment regarding our proposal for environmental approval for Arrowsmith North.”
Arrowsmith North has the potential to support a new, long-term industry in Western Australia’s Mid West region and deliver benefits including long-term direct and indirect employment and royalties. VRX has considerable support from a range of stakeholders, including local Indigenous groups, local shires, the Mid West Development Commission, the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry and State and Federal Governments.
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