VRX Silica (ASX: VRX) has reported preliminary results of its specific high grade silica flour comminution testwork on its Muchea silica sand project products to determine the potential yield, quality and power requirements to produce silica flour suitable for the manufacture of LCD glass.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Positive preliminary results from specialist comminution testwork
- High yield of preferred product
- 50% of costs covered by WA Government grant
- Results will inform the process circuit design for a high grade silica flour pilot plant
- Economic study underway
VRX Managing Director Bruce Maluish said:
“We were pleased with the results of the testwork, which were largely in line with our expectations and determined that Muchea silica sand is suitable for producing high grade silica flour for the rapidly expanding LCD glass market.
“This testwork on Muchea silica sand has also determined the parameters required for an economic assessment into the viability of the potential for a new industry in WA. This will follow the testwork program.
“The State Government is contributing financially to the testwork program and potentially the required pilot plant through the previously announced Investment Attraction Fund grant.
“The testwork program also provides a suitable quantity of samples to be forwarded to potential buyers which allows VRX to commence its marketing program for potential end users.”
