• EPA and DCCEEW approvals received for Wuudagu project
• Scope optimized to reduce environmental impact and improve efficiency
• Economic opportunity for Traditional Owners and local community

VBX Limited is pleased to announce that the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have approved the Section 43A and Section 156B applications for the Wuudagu bauxite project in northern Western Australia. The approved scope aims to optimize and refine the project, delivering improved environmental outcomes and operational efficiency. Key amendments include a 10% reduction in the project footprint to 1,775 hectares, increasing the mining and beneficiation rate to 9 million tonnes per annum, and relocating the beneficiation plant to minimize coastal infrastructure and marine environment interaction. The project also includes measures to reduce haul road width, incorporate a sealed road surface, and use a distributed bore field for water sourcing. VBX is committed to developing Wuudagu in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, providing a transformational economic, training, and employment opportunity for Traditional Owners, the local Kalumburu community, and the broader Kimberley region.