Market Announcement 15 October 2019 VRX Silica Limited (ASX: VRX) – Trading Halt Description The securities of VRX Silica Limited (‘VRX’) will be placed in trading halt at the request of VRX, pending it releasing an announcement. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in trading halt until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Friday, 18 October 2019 or when the announcement is released to the market. Issued by Madeleine Green Senior Adviser, Listings Compliance (Perth) 15 October 2019 ASX Limited Market Announcement 1/1 ASX Customer Service Centre 131 279 | asx.com.au 15 October 2019 Daniel Nicholson ASX Limited Level 40 Central Park 152 – 158 St Georges Terrace PERTH WA 6000 By email: tradinghaltsperth@asx.com.au Dear Daniel Request for Trading Halt Pursuant to Listing Rule 17.1, VRX Silica Limited (VRX Silica) requests an immediate trading halt be granted by the ASX, with respect to VRX Silica’s quoted securities. In accordance with Listing Rule 17.1, VRX Silica advises: (a) the reason for the request is to facilitate an orderly market in the company’s securities pending a material announcement concerning the Muchea Silica Sand Project Bankable Feasibility Study; (b) VRX Silica anticipates the trading halt to remain in place for two days with the Company returning to trading on 18 October 2019; and (c) VRX Silica is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted. Yours faithfully John Geary Company Secretary