Established to address the increasing global shortage of high-quality silica sand, VRX Silica Limited is strategically positioned with five projects across Western Australia. The company's flagship project, Arrowsmith North, is slated to commence production in 2024, pending environmental approvals. Each project is located to capitalize on existing infrastructure, facilitating efficient operations and export processes. VRX Silica is committed to sustainable and ethical mining practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact while meeting the burgeoning demand for silica sand, a critical component in glass manufacturing, construction, and various industrial applications.
VRX Silica Limited (ASX:VRX)
Supply global demand.
About Us
VRX Silica Limited is an Australian-based company focused on the exploration and development of silica sand projects. With a portfolio of five projects in Western Australia, the company aims to become a leading supplier of high-quality silica sand to global markets.
Company Overview
Board & Management
Paul Boyatzis
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Boyatzis has an extensive working knowledge of public companies and more than 30 years’ experience in the investment and equity markets. He has assisted many emerging companies raise investment capital both locally and through overseas institutional investors.
Mr Boyatzis is a current member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Securities and Derivative Industry Association and a member of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia.
Bruce Maluish
Managing Director
Mr Maluish has more than 30 years’ experience in the mining industry with numerous roles as Managing Director and General Manager with organisations such as the Monarch Group of Companies, Matilda Minerals, Abelle, Hill 50 and Forsyth Mining. He has worked in a variety of resource sectors including gold, nickel and mineral sands, from both open pits and underground.
His management and administrative experience includes the set up and marketing of IPOs, from commencement of exploration to full production, to the identification, development and expansion of projects including mergers and acquisitions. His international experience includes identification of projects and negotiations with clients in Asian markets.
His qualifications include credentials in surveying, mining, project planning and finance.
Peter Pawlowitsch
Non-Executive Director
Mr Pawlowitsch holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, is a member of the Certified Practising Accountants of Australia, and holds a Masters of Business Administration from Curtin University.
These qualifications have underpinned more than 10 years’ experience in the accounting profession and more recently in business management and the evaluation of businesses and mining projects.
David Welch
Non-Executive Director
David is an experienced and well credentialed Senior Executive with a successful track record in the planning, development and operation of logistics and infrastructure supply chains for commodities markets, including; coal, iron ore, grain and industrial products sectors.
David has held Senior Executive positions within ASX Top 50 listed company Aurizon for the past 10 years and has had direct responsibility for Company Strategy, Business Transformation and Performance, Commercial Negotiations, Stakeholder Engagement, Major Projects, Joint Venture management, M&A and Business Development.
