2 September 2021 ASX ANNOUNCEMENT APPOINTMENT OF DAVID WELCH AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VRX Silica Limited (ASX:VRX) (VRX or Company) is pleased to announce that it has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of David Welch as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Welch 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; mining, agriculture and industrial products sectors. From 2007 to 2017, Mr Welch held senior executive positions within Aurizon Holdings Limited, Australia’s largest rail freight operator. These positions included VP Iron Ore, VP Market Development and EVP Strategy and Business Development where he had direct responsibility for strategy, business transformation and performance, commercial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, major projects, joint venture management, M&A and business development. He was previously the Managing Director of The Millennium Group from 1998 to 2006 and was a Marketing Manager at CSBP Limited (part of the Wesfarmers conglomerate) responsible for the management of mining reagent logistics from 1989 to 1994. Mr Welch holds a Bachelor of Commerce (1st Class Hons) from the University of Western Australia. VRX Silica Chairman, Paul Boyatzis said: “We are delighted to welcome David Welch to the VRX Silica Board as we progress the development of our Arrowsmith and Muchea silica sand projects. His extensive experience, in particular around logistics and infrastructure supply chains, combined with knowledge in governance, risk management and sustainability, will broaden and strengthen the Board’s experience and expertise.” This announcement is authorised for release by the Board. Further information: Bruce Maluish Managing Director brucem@vrxsilica.com.au 0418 940 417 Peter Klinger Cannings Purple pklinger@canningspurple.com.au 0411 251 540 ASX: VRX Capital Structure Shares on Issue: 551.9 million Unlisted Options: 35.4 million Corporate Directory Paul Boyatzis Non-Executive Chairman Bruce Maluish Managing Director Peter Pawlowitsch Non-Executive Director John Geary Company Secretary Silica Sand Projects Arrowsmith Silica Sand Projects, 270km north of Perth, WA. Muchea Silica Sand Project, 50km north of Perth, WA. Boyatup Silica Sand Project, 100km east of Esperance, WA. The Company is actively assessing other silica sand projects in Australia. About VRX Silica VRX Silica Ltd (ASX: VRX) is developing world-class, high-grade silica sand projects in Western Australia. The Arrowsmith North and Arrowsmith Central Silica Sand Projects, 270km north of Perth, comprise five granted exploration licences and two granted mining leases. Bankable feasibility studies for both projects have demonstrated exceptional financial metrics. The Muchea Silica Sand Project, 50km north of Perth, comprises two granted and one under-application exploration licences as well as one granted mining lease. Muchea is a world-class project with high-purity silica sand in situ. A bankable feasibility study has demonstrated outstanding financial metrics. The Boyatup Silica Sand Project, 100km east of Esperance, comprises two adjacent granted exploration licences. Initial indications are that this project can complement the Arrowsmith and Muchea projects and add to the range of silica products VRX Silica may be capable of producing. Proven Management VRX Silica’s Board and Leadership Team have extensive experience in mineral exploration and mine developmentto-production and in the management of publicly listed mining and exploration companies. Project Locations