MCF Mining Approvals IndexData as at 18 October 2026 · from Western Australian Government registers and open data
EPA Western Australia · Part IV approval
Ministerial Statement 1252 · Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project
Western Australian EPA Ministerial Statement 1252 (s45 approval) for Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, proponent VRX Silica Limited, dated 28 August 2025. In force; 68 conditions. Covers 3 current mining tenements.
- Statement
- Ministerial Statement 1252
- Proposal
- Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project
- Type
- s45 approval
- Date
- 28 August 2025
- Proponent
- VRX Silica Limited
- Status
- In force
- EPA assessment
- 2291
- Conditions
- 68 (the text is in the statement; State of Western Australia copyright)
- Limits stated
- development envelope 360 ha; disturbance up to 299 ha; clearing up to 299 ha
- Read the statement
- Statement (PDF, EPA) · Proposal page (EPA)
Tenements it covers
| Tenement | Holder | Status | Expires | Commodities | Project | Hectares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 70/1389 Mining lease | VENTNOR MINING PTY LTD | Granted | 15 November 2041 | SD | Arrowsmith North Silica Sand / VRX Silica | 1,723 |
| L 70/208 Miscellaneous licence | VENTNOR MINING PTY LTD | Granted | 15 November 2041 | SD | Arrowsmith North Silica Sand / VRX Silica | 26 |
| E 70/5027 Exploration licence | VENTNOR MINING PTY LTD | Granted | 13 June 2028 | SD | Arrowsmith North Silica Sand / VRX Silica | 7,664 |
Linked by MCF: tenement ids in the statement, else proponent and project name matched to MINEDEX, or a reviewed override.