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VRX Silica (ASX:VRX) is an Australian industrial minerals company, headquartered in Australia, focused on the development of globally significant, high-grade silica sand projects primarily across Western Australia. Operating within the chemical and fertiliser minerals sector, VRX delivers high-purity silica solutions critical for advanced manufacturing.
The company's core business involves the extraction and processing of premium silica sand, essential for applications including glass manufacturing, solar panels, and other high-tech industries. VRX Silica is distinguished by its strategically located projects, such as Arrowsmith North, which boast some of the world's highest purity silica sand deposits.
This commitment to superior quality and efficient supply positions VRX Silica as a pivotal supplier in the global market for industrial sands. The company continues to advance its projects to meet the increasing demand for high-specification raw materials.
5
DitchCarbon score
-13 vs industry average
VRX Silica’s score of 5 is lower than 9% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
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VRX Silica's reported carbon emissions
VRX Silica, an Australian-headquartered company in the chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products sector, has provided some insights into its carbon emissions.
For the 2021 reporting year, VRX Silica disclosed its Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. The company reported approximately 19,444,000 kg CO2e for its Scope 1 emissions and about 56,708,000 kg CO2e for its Scope 3 emissions. There is no publicly available data for Scope 2 emissions for 2021. For the 2025 reporting year, the company reported 46,000 kg CO2e for "other" Scope 3 emissions.
VRX Silica has not publicly disclosed any specific carbon reduction targets, nor has it set any Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets or made a climate pledge.
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VRX Silica’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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