Arrowsmith North silica sand project, Australia
Name of the Project
Arrowsmith North silica sand project.
Location
The project is located 270 km north of Perth, Western Australia.
Project Owner/s
VRX Silica.
Project Description
A bankable feasibility study (BFS) has outlined the project and financial attributes supporting the development of the Arrowsmith North silica sand project.
The project has a probable ore reserve of 223-million tonnes grading 99.7% silicon oxide and mineral resources estimated at 771-million tonnes grading 98% silicon oxide.
The BFS is based on only 25 years of production from a considerably longer mine life exceeding 100 years.
Production is estimated at 47.7-million tonnes over the initial 25-year mine life.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
The project has an after-tax net present value, at a 10% discount rate, of $242.3-million and an internal rate of return of 79%, with a payback of 2.4 years.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $28.26-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Work is continuing on the environmental and mining approvals for the project.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
VRX Silica, tel +61 8 92263780 or email info@silicasand.com.au.
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