Half Year Accounts
VRX SILICA LIMITED
ABN 59 142 014 873
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR HALF-YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2025
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
VRX Silica Limited 1
DIRECTORS
Paul Boyatzis (Non-Executive Chairman)
Bruce Maluish (Managing Director)
Peter Pawlowitsch (Non-Executive Director)
David Welch (Non-Executive Director)
SECRETARY
Ian Hobson
REGISTERED AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE
Ground Floor, 52 Kings Park Road
West Perth WA 6005
Telephone: (08) 9226 3780
Website: www.vrxsilica.com.au
SHARE REGISTRY
Computershare Investor Services Pty Ltd
Level 17, 221 St George's Terrace
Perth WA 6000
Telephone: (08) 9323 2000
Facsimile: (08) 9323 2033
AUDITORS
RSM Australia Partners
Level 32, Exchange Tower
2 The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE
VRX Silica Limited shares (VRX) are listed on the
Australian Securities Exchange
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
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Your directors submit the financial report of the consolidated entity for the half-year ended 31 December
2025. In order to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, the directors report as follows:
DIRECTORS
The names of the Directors who held office during or since the end of the half-year and until the date of
this report are noted below. Directors were in office for this entire period unless otherwise stated:
Paul Boyatzis (Non-Executive Chairman)
Bruce Maluish (Managing Director)
Peter Pawlowitsch (Non-Executive Director)
David Welch (Non-Executive Director)
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The principal continuing activities during the half-year of entities within the consolidated entity was
mineral exploration.
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS
The net loss for the half-year attributable to members of VRX Silica Limited (VRX or Company) was
$2,206,866 (2024: loss of $1,845,391).
The following is a summary of the activities conducted by VRX during the half year to 31 December 2025
at its silica sand projects at Arrowsmith North, Central and Brand (located 270 km north of Perth), Muchea
(located 50 km from Perth) and Boyatup (located 100 km east of Esperance), all situated in Western
Australia.
Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project
VRX’s 100%-owned Arrowsmith North Silica Sand Project, located approximately 270km north of Perth,
hosts a globally significant deposit of high-quality silica sand.
The project is underpinned by a JORC-compliant Proved and Probable Ore Reserve of 221Mt at 99.5%
SiO₂, supporting the potential for long-term production into the foundry, container glass and flat-glass
markets, primarily servicing growing demand in Asia.
Arrowsmith North has the potential to establish a new, long-term silica sand industry in Western Australia,
delivering substantial economic benefits to the State and the Mid West region. These benefits include
sustained direct and indirect employment, royalties, and regional economic development.
The project has strong support from key stakeholders, including local Traditional Owner groups, local
shires, the Mid West Development Commission, the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and
both State and Federal Governments. Economic studies demonstrate robust project metrics across a
range of silica sand products.
Globally, the silica sand market continues to experience strong growth, driven by increasing demand from
the construction sector — particularly flat glass used in residential and commercial buildings — and rising
consumption of automotive glass in Asia’s expanding automotive industry. The foundry sector is also
exhibiting strong growth, supported by increasing demand in established markets such as South Korea,
Japan and China, as well as emerging markets including Thailand and India, against a backdrop of
industry-wide expansion and tightening supply across Asia.
Australia is currently the largest exporter of silica sand in the Asia-Pacific region, with exports dominated
by multinational producers. Total exports exceeded 2.3 million tonnes in the previous year.
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Key Approvals Received for Arrowsmith North
During the half year the Company received a number of key approvals paving the way for development
of Arrowsmith North.
In August 2025 VRX received approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Petroleum and
Exploration form the Mining Proposal at Arrowsmith North. This allows for the commencement of mining
operations at Arrowsmith North, subject to standard mining and closure conditions including
environmental approval.
In September 2025 VRX received environmental approval for Arrowsmith North with the Western
Australian Minister for the Environment, Hon Matthew Swinbourn MLC, approving the proposed
development of the project through the issue of a Statement That A Proposal May Be Implemented. This
followed an earlier appeal process and subsequent confirmation in the previous financial year that the
Minister had determined the Environmental Protection Authority of Western Australia’s (EPA’s)
assessment of Arrowsmith North was adequate, and further assessment is not required.
Conditions attached to State environmental approval include staged mining, achievement of specified
environmental outcomes, rehabilitation and ongoing reporting, which have been previously agreed and
align with VRX’s commitment to safe, sustainable and responsible operations at Arrowsmith North.
In September 2025 VRX also received Works approval from the Department of Water and Environmental
Regulation for the proposed development of Arrowsmith North. The Works approval allows for the
construction of the processing plant.
Binding Offtake Contracts for Arrowsmith North
During the half year, VRX secured six binding offtake contracts for the supply of silica sand from
Arrowsmith North. The contracts provide for the supply of an aggregate minimum of 960,000 tonnes per
annum of high-quality silica sand products to established and reputable customers supplying the foundry
and glassmaking industries across Asia. The customer base comprises two major suppliers into the South
Korean foundry sector, a leading supplier of foundry, glassmaking, water filtration media and sized dry
sand in Taiwan, a glass manufacturer supplier in the Philippines, and two glass manufacturing and foundry
suppliers in China. Collectively, these customers are recognised suppliers to the Asian foundry and
glassmaking markets.
VRX plans to progressively ramp up production at Arrowsmith North from an initial production rate of
approximately 1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to more than 2 Mtpa, supporting an operating life of
several decades. The aggregate contracted volumes under the binding offtake agreements broadly align
with the proposed initial production capacity at project commencement.
Purchase of Arramall Farm Site
During the half year, the Company entered into a conditional binding contract to purchase the Arramall
farm site, which sits on freehold land adjacent to Arrowsmith North. Comprising approximately 2,091
hectares over two separate lots, Arramall contains tracts of both cleared land and native vegetation,
bordered to the east by the Company’s mining lease at Arrowsmith North and to the west by Brand
Highway.
The site is suitable for locating the proposed silica sand processing plant and associated infrastructure for
Arrowsmith North with easy access to Brand Highway for transportation of products to Geraldton Port.
The site is also highly suited for locating a solar farm and a potential future renewable power solution for
Arrowsmith North.
The contract provides for the purchase from an unrelated party with the purchase price within the range
for capital expenditure on land acquisitions for the project provided for in the Company’s financial model
for Arrowsmith North, and it is proposed that the site will form part of the Company’s overall environmental
offset strategy for the project.
Given the site’s location there are significant cost savings for the Company both in the construction phase
and once in production, based on the Company’s financial modelling for Arrowsmith North. In addition,
locating the plant on cleared, freehold land close to Brand Highway will reduce the overall environmental
impact of Arrowsmith North as less native vegetation will be disturbed both for the plant and roads to the
highway.
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During the half year the Company completed a number of targeted environmental and technical surveys
required to support the relocation of the processing plant from its originally approved location within the
Arrowsmith North Mine Development Envelope (MDE) and environmental offset strategy.
The surveys included flora mapping, vegetation assessments and targeted orchid studies associated with
a proposed new access road. Additional vegetation studies were also undertaken for an alternative access
road alignment and a northern extension to the MDE. Vegetation mapping was completed for the
proposed alternative offset site, including a Carnaby’s Cockatoo habitat assessment. Technical surveys
include detailed imaging and topography and geotechnical testing on the plant site.
Subsequent to the end of the half year, VRX lodged an amendment application with the EPA to relocate
the processing plant and access road to Brand Highway. The revised layout significantly reduces
permanent clearing, affects substantially fewer priority species, and provides scope to lower emissions
through the incorporation of a solar farm to be developed on previously cleared land within the Arramall
farm site. The amendment represents a substantial reduction in environmental impact and is not expected
to materially affect timing for commencement of project construction. During the half year, the Company
also engaged with the Federal environmental agency, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
Environment and Water, for approval of the revised offset strategy. This separate process will run in
parallel with the EPA amendment process.
The contract to purchase the Arramall farm site is conditional on VRX and its advisers completing detailed
due diligence on the site and its suitability for the project, including satisfying the requirements of all
relevant government authorities, and the VRX Board of Directors approving a final investment decision
(FID) for the project, each within six months. Subject to satisfaction or waiver of those conditions,
settlement is to occur within three months thereafter. The contract is otherwise on standard terms and
conditions for a transaction of this nature.
Implementation of succession plan and new CEO appointment
During the half year, VRX announced the implementation of a succession plan in relation to the chief
executive role at the Company and appointment of Tony Swiericzuk as new Chief Executive Officer.
With Managing Director, Bruce Maluish, indicating that he was unlikely to remain in his current role for the
long term, during the half year the Board commenced a strategic exercise to allow for an orderly transition
to new leadership as the Company progresses development of Arrowsmith North.
Mr Swiericzuk is a seasoned mining executive with over 30 years of leadership experience and a
distinguished career including in large scale mines and bulk ports. He brings strong expertise in mining
operations, exploration, project development, contractor management, sales and marketing, and
financing, along with a strong track record of engaging with Federal, State, Local, and First Nation
authorities. His deep industry knowledge spans exploration, construction, mining, bulk ports, and
manufacturing, providing him with a comprehensive, end-to-end supply chain perspective. As general
manager of the Christmas Creek Mine for FMG, he oversaw the construction, commissioning and ramp-
up of this project from 15Mtpa to 60Mtpa, then proceeded to optimise the operation and help drive FMG
to become the world’s lowest cost iron ore producer.
Mr Swiericzuk commenced with the Company on 1 February 2026 on a part-time basis as he winds down
his current engagements and will commence in the CEO role on a full-time basis by 1 July 2026. Mr
Maluish will remain with the Company as Managing Director during this interim period and will phase out
of that role into a Non-Executive Director role during that time.
Project Finance for Arrowsmith North – Debt Proposals Received
During the half year, VRX mandated Argonaut PCF to act as the Company’s financial adviser in
connection with potential debt financing for Arrowsmith North.
An independent technical review of the project was completed during the half year and will form a key
component of financiers’ due diligence when assessing potential support for the project’s development.
VRX appointed international investment bank and debt capital markets specialist Pareto Securities as
Manager for fixed income debt financing to support construction of the Arrowsmith North project. The
appointment followed a competitive selection process and reflects the strong level of interest in the project.
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Mining and Logistics Contracts for Arrowsmith North in Progress
During the half year VRX continued progress on all infrastructure agreements relating to the development
of Arrowsmith North including port logistics, transport, mining services, power supply and construction
contracts. These are expected to be concluded prior to a FID.
Equity Placement
VRX conducted an equity capital raising from sophisticated professional investors of $2.1 million (before
costs) under a placement of fully paid ordinary shares (Placement).
The Placement comprised an issue of approximately 28.5 million new shares equating to approximately
$2.05 million within the Company’s placement capacity under ASX Listing Rule 7.1 and a conditional
placement of approximately 0.7 million new shares equating to approximately $50,000 to VRX Directors
subject to obtaining shareholder approval at a future general meeting.
The Placement was supported by existing shareholders and new institutional investors. Unified Capital
Partners Pty Ltd acted as sole lead manager and bookrunner to the Placement.
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Combined 1.4Bn tonne Mineral Resource
Table 1 Mineral Resource Statement (as at 31 December 2025)
Project Classification Mt
SiO₂
%
Al₂O₃
%
Fe₂O₃
%
TiO₂
%
LOI
%
Muchea
Indicated 29 99.6 0.1 0.03 0.1 0.2
Inferred 179 99.6 0.1 0.02 0.1 0.2
Total 208 99.6 0.1 0.02 0.1 0.2
Arrowsmith
North
Measured 10 95.9 1.9 0.7 0.3 0.7
Indicated 237 97.7 1.0 0.4 0.2 0.5
Inferred 266 98.4 0.7 0.3 0.2 0.4
Total 513 98.0 0.9 0.3 0.2 0.4
Arrowsmith
Brand
Inferred 523 97.3 1.4 0.4 0.2 0.6
Total 523 97.3 1.4 0.4 0.2 0.6
Arrowsmith
Central
Indicated 28.2 96.6 1.7 0.4 0.2 0.7
Inferred 48.3 96.9 1.5 0.4 0.2 0.7
Total 76.5 96.8 1.5 0.4 0.2 0.7
Boyatup
Inferred 60 97.8 0.8 0.2 0.1 0.9
Total 60 97.8 0.8 0.2 0.1 0.9
Total Mineral Resource 1,381 Million Tonnes
Table 2 Ore Reserve Statement (as at 31 December 2025)
Project Classification Product Mt
SiO2
%
Al2O3
%
Fe2O3
%
TiO2
%
LOI
%
Muchea Probable
F80 10.2
99.9 0.02 0.008 0.03 0.1
F80C 4.25
F150 4.25 99.8 0.07 0.015 0.035 0.1
Muchea Ore Reserve 18.7 Million Tonnes
Arrowsmith
North
Proved
AFS20 0.8 99.5 0.25 0.07 0.05 0.1
AFS35 3.9 99.5 0.5 0.06 0.05 0.1
AFS55 2.7 99.2 0.5 0.1 0.05 0.1
Local 1.8
Proved Ore Reserve 9.2 Million Tonnes
Probable
AFS20 24.2 99.5 0.25 0.07 0.05 0.1
AFS35 102.5 99.5 0.5 0.06 0.05 0.1
AFS55 51.1 99.2 0.5 0.1 0.05 0.1
Local 34.1
Probable Ore Reserve 212 Million Tonnes
Arrowsmith North Ore Reserve 221 Million Tonnes
Arrowsmith
Central
Probable
CF400 4.2
99.6 0.25 0.04 0.03 0.1
C20 8.4
C40 4.2
High TiO2 2.2 <1% 2%
Arrowsmith Central Ore Reserve 18.9 Million Tonnes
Total Ore Reserve 259 Million Tonnes
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Compliance Statement
The information in this document that relates to the estimation and reporting of the Mineral Resource
and Ore Reserves for the Company’s silica sand projects is extracted from releases to ASX on 28
August 2019,11 November 2022 and 6 March 2024 (Arrowsmith North), 17 September 2019
(Arrowsmith Central), 9 May 2023 (Arrowsmith Brand), 18 October 2019 (Muchea) and Boyatup (18
August 2022). The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially
affects the information included in this document and all material assumptions and technical parameters
underpinning the estimates continue to apply and have not materially changed.
The information in this document that relates to the economics and development of the Arrowsmith
North silica sand project have been extracted from the Arrowsmith North Bankable Feasibility Study
Update (6 March 2024).
The information in this document that relates to the previous exploration results have been cross
referenced to original announcements. The Company is not aware of any new information or data that
materially affects the previous exploration results.
The Company confirms that the form and context in which the Competent Persons’ findings are
presented have not been materially modified.
CHANGES IN STATE OF AFFAIRS
During the half-year ended 31 December 2025 there was no significant change in the consolidated
entity’s state of affairs other than that referred to in the half-year financial statements or notes thereto.
AUDITOR’S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act
2001 in relation to the review for the half-year ended 31 December 2025 is included within this financial
report.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the
Corporations Act 2001.
On behalf of the directors
Bruce Maluish
Director
Perth, 11 March 2026
STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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Consolidated
31 December
2025
31 December
2024
$ $
Note
Revenue 46,700 19,153
Exploration and evaluation expenditure (495,692) (611,993)
Depreciation (58,097) (57,672)
Directors’ fees and benefits expense (288,580) (142,475)
Finance costs (7,563) (10,609)
Impairment of deferred exploration expenditure 3 (10,644) (9,687)
Gain/(loss) on revaluation of equity instruments 2 62,500 (31,250)
Share-based payments 6 (346,742) (244,800)
Superannuation (41,250) (32,970)
Other expenses (1,067,498) (723,088)
Loss before income tax expense (2,206,866) (1,845,391)
Income tax expense - -
Net loss for the period (2,206,866) (1,845,391)
Other comprehensive income - -
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax - -
Total comprehensive loss attributable to members of
VRX Silica Limited (2,206,866) (1,845,391)
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents per share) (0.29) (0.29)
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 31 December 2025
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Consolidated
Note
31 December
2025
$
30 June
2025
$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 3,854,550 4,102,615
Trade and other receivables 187,535 99,045
Total Current Assets 4,042,085 4,201,660
Non-Current Assets
Trade and other receivables 104,827 102,722
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 2 137,500 75,000
Property, plant and equipment 2,511,733 2,523,043
Right-of-use assets 171,552 218,339
Deferred exploration expenditure 3 13,924,787 13,526,676
Total Non-Current Assets 16,850,399 16,445,780
Total Assets 20,892,484 20,647,440
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 276,557 174,560
Provisions 285,281 276,838
Lease liabilities 104,343 99,301
Total Current Liabilities 666,181 550,699
Non-Current Liabilities
Lease liabilities 94,839 148,155
Total Non-Current Liabilities 94,839 148,155
Total Liabilities 761,020 698,854
Net Assets 20,131,464 19,948,586
EQUITY
Issued capital 4 61,365,741 59,322,739
Reserves 5 8,396,968 8,050,226
Accumulated losses (49,631,245) (47,424,379)
Total Equity 20,131,464 19,948,586
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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Consolidated Issued
Capital
$
Reserves
$
Accumulated
Losses
$
Total
Equity
$
Balance at 1 July 2025 59,322,739 8,050,226 (47,424,379) 19,948,586
Loss for period - - (2,206,866) (2,206,866)
Total comprehensive loss for period - - (2,206,866) (2,206,866)
Securities issued during the period 2,148,085 - - 2,148,085
Capital raising costs (105,083) - - (105,083)
Cost of share-based payments - 346,742 - 346,742
Balance at 31 December 2025 61,365,741 8,396,968 (49,631,245) 20,131,464
Balance at 1 July 2024 54,630,239 7,805,425 (44,364,063) 18,071,601
Loss for period - - (1,845,391) (1,845,391)
Total comprehensive loss for period - - (1,845,391) (1,845,391)
Securities issued during the period 4,850,000 - - 4,850,000
Capital raising costs (298,275) - - (298,275)
Cost of share-based payments - 244,800 - 244,800
Balance at 31 December 2024 59,181,964 8,050,225 (46,209,454) 21,022,735
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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Consolidated
31 December
2025
$
31 December
2024
$
Cash flows from operating activities
Payments to suppliers and employees (1,848,264) (1,538,596)
Interest received 47,389 12,285
Interest and other finance costs paid (7,563) (10,609)
Net cash outflows from operating activities (1,808,438) (1,536,920)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment (50,000) (20,000)
Payments on deferred exploration expenditure (290,355) (339,563)
Receipt of refund of environmental referral fees - 291,200
Government grants received on exploration interests - 143,765
Net cash (outflows)/inflows from investing activities (340,355) 75,402
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 2,054,085 4,850,000
Payment of capital raising costs (105,083) (298,275)
Repayment of lease liabilities (48,274) (43,602)
Net cash inflows from financing activities 1,900,728 4,508,123
Net (decrease)/increase in cash held (248,065) 3,046,605
Cash at beginning of the half-year 4,102,615 2,313,067
Cash at end of the half-year 3,854,550 5,359,672
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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1. MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Preparation
These general purpose interim financial statements for the half-year reporting period ended 31
December 2025 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134:
Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001. The consolidated entity is a for-profit entity
for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards. Compliance with AASB 134
ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 'Interim Financial
Reporting'.
This interim financial report does not include full disclosures of the type normally included in an annual
report. It is recommended that this financial report to be read in conjunction with the annual financial
report for the year ended 30 June 2025 and any public announcements made by VRX Silica Limited
during the half-year reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the
Corporations Act 2001.
The principal accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and
corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated.
New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The consolidated entity has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and
Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for
the current reporting period.
Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been
early adopted.
2. FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
31 December
2025
$
30 June
2025
$
Listed ordinary shares – designated at fair value through
profit or loss 137,500 75,000
Reconciliation
Fair value at beginning of half-year 75,000
Revaluation increment 62,500
Fair value at end of half-year 137,500
Refer to Note 11 for further information on fair value measurement.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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3. DEFERRED EXPLORATION EXPENDITURE
Costs carried forward in respect of areas of interest in the following phases:
31 December
2025
$
30 June
2025
$
Exploration and evaluation phase – at cost 13,924,787 13,526,676
Movement
Balance at beginning of half-year 13,526,676
Expenditure incurred 408,755
Impairment of mining tenements relinquished during the period (10,644)
Total deferred exploration expenditure 13,924,787
Ultimate recoupment of exploration and evaluation expenditure carried forward is dependent on
successful development and commercial exploitation or, alternatively, sale of the relevant areas of
interest, at amounts at least equal to book value.
4. ISSUED CAPITAL
31 December
2025
$
30 June
2025
$
Issued Capital
Ordinary shares – fully paid 61,365,741 59,322,739
Movement in ordinary shares on issue Number $
Ordinary shares – fully paid
Balance at beginning of half-year 747,303,288 59,322,739
Issued for cash upon exercise of options 20,470 3,685
Issued on exercise of options through cashless exercise facility 1,528,955 -
Issued pursuant to a mining project agreement 1,000,000 94,000
Issued for cash pursuant to placement to investors 28,477,778 2,050,400
Capital raising costs - (105,083)
Balance at end of half-year 778,330,491 61,365,741
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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5. RESERVES
31 December
2025
$
30 June
2025
$
Option issue reserve 8,396,968 8,050,226
Movements in reserve
Balance at beginning of half-year 8,050,226
Issue and vesting of incentive-based share options (Note 6) 346,742
Balance at end of half-year 8,396,968
6. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
During the half-year period, the following share-based payments were incurred:
Expensed:
Options granted during the period:
Value per
Option Number Value
$
Unlisted options exercisable at $0.15 each on or before
31 December 2028, issued to the Directors and vesting
on the following conditions:
Vesting on issue $0.0380 9,000,000 342,000
Vesting when the 5-day VWAP of VRX shares is $0.15 $0.0443 1,000,000 44,300
Vesting when the 5-day VWAP of VRX shares is $0.22 $0.0441 1,000,000 44,100
Vesting when the 5-day VWAP of VRX shares is $0.30 $0.0431 1,000,000 43,100
Less value of options not vested at 31 December 2025 (126,758)
Recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 346,742
Deferred exploration expenditure:
Shares issued during the period:
Value per
Share Number Value
$
Fully paid ordinary shares issued pursuant to a
commitment under the mining project agreement with
the Whadjuk People for the Muchea silica sand project:
Vesting on issue, escrowed until 14 October 2026 $0.094 1,000,000 94,000
Recognised on the statement of financial position 94,000
Total share-based payments 440,742
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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6. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (CONTINUED)
The 12,000,000 unlisted options issued to the Directors for nil consideration were approved by
shareholders on 20 November 2025. The options were valued using an underlying share price of $0.087,
volatility of 95% and an interest rate of 3.763%. The options vesting on issue were valued using the
Hoadley ESO2 trinomial valuation model with an early exercise multiple of 2.5X. The options subject to
market-based vesting conditions of specific 5-day VWAP price hurdles were valued using the Hoadley
Barrier 1 valuation model.
The fully paid ordinary shares issued to the Whadjuk People were valued using the share price on grant
date.
7. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are used by the Board
(the chief operating decision makers) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of
resources.
The operating segments are identified by the Board based on the phase of operation within the mining
industry. For management purposes, the Group has organised its operations into two reportable
segments on the basis of stage of development as follows:
• Development assets; and
• Exploration and evaluation assets, which includes assets that are associated with the
determination and assessment of the existence of commercial economic reserves.
The Board as a whole will regularly review the identified segments in order to allocate resources to the
segment and to assess its performance.
During the half-year ended 31 December 2025, the Group had no development assets. The Board
considers that it has only operated in one segment, being mineral exploration within Australia.
Where applicable, corporate costs, finance costs, interest revenue and foreign currency gains and losses
are not allocated to segments as they are not considered part of the core operations of the segments and
are managed on a Group basis.
The consolidated entity is domiciled in Australia. All revenue from external customers is generated from
Australia only. Segment revenues are allocated based on the country in which the customer is located.
Revenues of approximately Nil (2024: Nil) are derived from a single external customer.
8. DIVIDENDS
There have been no dividends declared or recommended and no distributions made to shareholders or
other persons during the period. (2024: Nil)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the Half-year ended 31 December 2025
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9. COMMITMENTS
There have been no material changes in commitments since the last annual reporting date.
10. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND ASSETS
There have been no material changes in contingent liabilities and assets since the last annual reporting
date.
11. FAIR V
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