Australian Vanadium achieves significant research milestones for vanadium project
In 2020, AVL was awarded a Co-operative Research Centre Project grant of $1.25 million by the Australian Federal Government through a competitive award process.
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Australian Vanadium Ltd
ASX:AVL
Australian Vanadium Ltd (ASX:AVL, OTCQB:ATVVF) is a resource company focused on vanadium, seeking to offer investors a unique exposure to all aspects of the vanadium value chain – from resource through to steel and energy storage opportunities. The company is advancing the development of its world-class Australian Vanadium Project at Gabaninthaoject near Meekatharra, which is among the highest-grade vanadium projects in the world. VSUN Energy is AVL’s 100% owned renewable energy and energy storage subsidiary which is focused on developing the Australian market for vanadium flow batteries for long duration energy storage.
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Australian Vanadium receives grant support to drill Coates Nickel-Copper-PGE-Gold Project
The Coates Project near Perth is 29 kilometres southeast of the nickel-copper-platinum group elements-gold discoveries by Chalice Mining and in a similar geological setting.
Australian Vanadium lodges vanadium processing circuit patent application
The company’s primary objective for filing the patent application is to protect the unique and efficient processing design that has been developed to bring the Australian Vanadium Project at Gabanintha into production.
Australian Vanadium seeks Federal Government grant for domestic value-adding strategy
The company’s plans to add value to its vanadium in Australia will benefit from the government assistance if it is successful in its application.
Australian Vanadium leveraged to Bryah Resources bonanza gold grades from Gabanintha Project
Bryah holds a suite of mineral rights over the project including nickel, copper and gold while AVL holds the mineral rights to vanadium, titanium, iron ore and cobalt.
Australian Vanadium appoints global ESG consultancy Advisian to map sustainability pathway
“As a global community, it is important that businesses behave in a responsible and sustainable manner to ensure the positive future of our planet," says MD.
Australian Vanadium's final pyrometallurgy results confirm world-leading vanadium extraction
The overall vanadium recovery forecast for the entire process is regarded as exceptional due to a combination of favourable ore characteristics and significant technical development by AVL.
Australian Vanadium welcomes new critical mineral 10-year plan for value addition
The Federal Government has today launched a 10-year road map aimed at supporting Australia’s critical minerals industry.
Australian Vanadium encouraged by gold found by Bryah in vanadium deposit at Gabanintha project
The Australian Vanadium Project is the subject of a bankable feasibility study by AVL and both companies are planning a cobalt-nickel-copper mineral resource update with new drilling results.
Australian Vanadium boosts cash balance with $973,000 R&D refund from Australian Federal Government
The company is advancing the development of its world-class Australian Vanadium Project and intends to produce a value-added vanadium product in Australia for sale to steel, battery and specialty chemical customers.
Australian Vanadium subsidiary engages WA consultancy for VRFB design work
CADDS Group will design a new housing for the VRFB system and provide potential design changes to improve the battery for Australian residential conditions.
Australian Vanadium's positive PFS update highlights robust economics and extended ore reserve for namesake project
The positive economic results give grounds for completion of a BFS in mid-2021, finalising offtake, obtaining final approvals and securing project finance.
Australian Vanadium halted with news upcoming of pre-feasibility study update
An MOU has been signed with US Vanadium LLC, which AVL says will give it the ability to negotiate at the highest level within the vanadium market and leverage the critical mineral narrative with end-users.
Australian Vanadium signs strategic offtake MOU with key US vanadium specialty chemical producer
USV has deep ties across the North American vanadium end-user market and the capacity to act as a sales agent for future AVL high-purity vanadium products.
Australian Vanadium signs vanadium offtake, electrolyte supply and battery sales MOU with VRFB manufacturer
The MOU is non-binding and for a term of two years with an option to renew for a further 12 months and offers opportunities to expand VRFB sales in the Australian market.
Australian Vanadium maintains focus on technical excellence ahead of bankable due diligence outcomes in 2021
“AVL is developing one of the highest-grade vanadium projects underway in the world and our aim is to become a low-cost producer able to withstand long-term commodity price cycles,” said managing director Vincent Algar.
Australian Vanadium signs MoU with ATCO Australia to supply green hydrogen for processing plant
The MOU provides a basis for negotiations to establish a binding offtake agreement, with the intention for ATCO to supply 10% of the total gas requirements with green hydrogen.
Australian Vanadium begins diamond drilling to gather key data at Gabanintha Southern Resource blocks
The company is undertaking diamond drilling in the resource blocks at the Australian Vanadium Project to gather key metallurgy and geotechnical information.
Australian Vanadium subsidiary sells first VRFB-based standalone power system
The vanadium redox flow battery-based standalone power system is designed to provide the microgrid with an uninterrupted, clean and safe source of energy primarily supplied by direct and stored solar energy.
Australian Vanadium launches green hydrogen strategy for a sustainable future
The company’s strategy incorporates use of hydrogen in the ore reduction process, into the natural gas pipeline, transportation from mine site vehicles to haulage trucks and use of hydrogen ammonia by-product material in vanadium processing
Australian Vanadium welcomes grant of Tumblegum South Mining Lease to Bryah Resources
The Tumblegum South Project is progressing through its final stages of evaluation in readiness for mining, targeting first production as soon as 2021.
Australian Vanadium produces high-purity vanadium pentoxide in roast-leach pilot tests
Testing has included APV and AMV production routes, allowing optionality in the BFS to simplify the refinery circuit and potentially lower capital and operating costs.
Australian Vanadium to collaborate with leading-edge engineering and metals recovery/extraction consultancy
The company is advancing the Australian Vanadium Project at Gabanintha towards completion of a bankable feasibility study in mid-2021 and is strongly focused on the project’s ability to become the lowest-cost primary vanadium producer.
Australian Vanadium extends option over Geraldton region vanadium processing plant land
The company has signed a one-year extension to an option agreement for land to locate its processing plant near Geraldton and reaffirmed the benefits of the coastal location strategy.
Australian Vanadium renews board structure with appointment of highly-regarded industry professional Cliff Lawrenson
New director Cliff Lawrenson joins AVL directors Vincent Algar, Leslie Ingraham and US-based vanadium expert Daniel Harris, who has more than 40 years of global vanadium experience including processing and operation.
Australian Vanadium fields strong placement demand with $5 million raised to advance projects
The placement attracted strong interest from existing shareholders and new investors, with the funds set to accelerate delivery of a bankable feasibility study for the company's flagship project.
Australian Vanadium seeks to extend ground position at Coates Nickel-Copper-PGE Project collaboration
New tenement applications will strengthen the landholding at the collaboration to cover 111.6 square kilometres about 29 kilometres from the Julimar nickel-PGE discovery of Chalice Gold Mines.
Australian Vanadium and Coates project partners confident historical data supports PGE exploration
The company has compiled most of the available geological and geochemical information for the Coates Project which will guide future exploration.
Australian Vanadium shares rise after signing collaboration agreement with Chinese residential vanadium redox flow battery producer
As part of the MOU, Australia’s first grid-connect ready residential VRFB has been ordered from Chinese technology enterprise CEC and is due to be delivered to the Port of Fremantle in late October 2020.
Australian Vanadium higher on signing MOU for vanadium offtake with market leader of VRFB energy storage systems
The MOU establishes the framework for supply of vanadium pentoxide and vanadium electrolyte for CellCube vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs).
Australian Vanadium higher as mining lease milestone takes flagship project closer to development
The grant of the mining lease further creates a solid foundation for completion of the project’s approvals to begin mining operations.
Australian Vanadium identifies iron-titanium co-product potential at flagship project
The ability to sell the iron-rich calcine material could have positive economic impacts on the development of the Australian Vanadium Project.
Australian Vanadium consolidates position with new mining licence to extend flagship project
The new mining licence application, complements and extends AVL’s position over the deposit at Gabanintha.
Australian Vanadium drives down costs as it innovatively optimises flagship project
The company aims to lower operating and capital costs for its high-grade Australian Vanadium Project in Western Australia's Mid-West.
Australian Vanadium awarded $1.25 million Federal research grant for vanadium research
The results from the research project are expected to have a positive impact on operating costs for the company's Australian Vanadium Project.
Australian Vanadium confirms high-grade extraction and begins Grate Kiln pilot testing
The company is adapting a proven industrial technology to modify and improve the traditional vanadium salt roast processing techniques as it moves to deliver The Australian Vanadium Project near Meekatharra in Western Australia.
Australian Vanadium receives two highest grade vanadium intersections to date near Meekatharra
Results of the drilling will fulfil the planned objectives, being to significantly increase the potential mine life or scale of the project to beyond the current 17 years as defined in the PFS and to enable better-informed decisions on the
Australian Vanadium signs letter of intent to evaluate potential sales and services agreement
The letter of intent is with a subsidiary of the world’s third largest vanadium producer, HBIS Group Chengsteel.
Australian Vanadium set to begin diamond drilling at Coates deposit in WA
Surface sampling in 2018 and 2019 confirmed significant vanadium content with values up to 1.59% vanadium pentoxide.
Australian Vanadium has upcoming resource upgrade after drilling successes
Productivity for this month’s phase II 30-hole RC drilling program was high with an average meterage of 292 metres per shift.
Australian Vanadium commences drilling extensions, JORC update expected
Drilling aims to further define and add value to the high-grade vanadium magnetite zone.
Australian Vanadium drilling confirms high-grade massive magnetite horizons at namesake project
Positive results improve the resource interpretation to support an updated mineral resource estimate at The Australian Vanadium Project.
Australian Vanadium signs option agreement to locate processing plant near Geraldton, WA
New location of processing plant will reduce remote site capex at Meekatharra mine site, including removing the need for a gas pipeline to site
Australian Vanadium completes drilling program targeting resource upgrade at namesake project
Further drilling targeting highest priority locations planned this calendar year, with infill drilling of remaining lower priority targets scheduled for 2020.
Australian Vanadium sells vanadium redox flow battery to a dairy farm in Victoria
The company’s goal is to grow the demand for redox flow battery to ensure that the market for vanadium isn’t purely driven by steel.
Australian Vanadium spins the drill bit at namesake vanadium project
The company plans to update its mineral resource statement at the end of each drill campaign.
Australian Vanadium banks $250,000 tax refund from Australian Government
The company will continue to apply for R&D refunds as it focuses on improving vanadium recovery at its namesake project.
Australian Vanadium raises $6.6 million through share purchase plan and placement
The company is focused on positioning itself as a global, low-cost vanadium producer by optimising capital and operating costs.
Australian Vanadium in trading halt ahead of material capital raising
The company is actively negotiating potential offtake agreements for the calcine product and vanadium produced from the Australian Vanadium Project in WA.
Hardware & electrical equipment
Australian Vanadium subsidiary signs MoU for renewable energy system at remote school
VSUN Energy is applying for a grant to install a vanadium redox flow battery and solar photovoltaic system.
Australian Vanadium’s high-grade vanadium supports DFS: Eden Capital Markets
AVL is expected to convert a significant proportion of its current resource into reserves through infill drilling for a modest expenditure.
Australian Vanadium tests confirm potential for commercial iron by-product
Bench-scale testing by has upgraded the calcine iron content to an average of 66% iron, which could be sold into the global iron ore market.
Australian Vanadium’s WA project granted Major Project Status
The status recognises the national strategic significance of The Australian Vanadium Project through its contribution to economic growth, employment and regional Western Australia.
Hardware & electrical equipment
Australian Vanadium VRFB will be part of solar and energy storage system at orchard
A 100kW solar system with a 20kW power, 80kWh energy storage Vanadium Redox Flow Battery will be installed by Priest Bros.
Australian Vanadium chooses industrial leader Metso to conduct vanadium pilot roast work
The vanadium roast pilot testing will start in October at Metso’s pyrometallurgical testing facilities in the USA after the magnetic concentrate pilot is completed in Perth.
Australian Vanadium signs MoU for energy storage opportunities using vanadium redox flow battery technology
The agreement is with Metrowest which provides turnkey solutions from design through to commissioning, using in-house technical knowledge.
Investments and investor services
Australian Vanadium extraction test work shows positive results as DFS work continues
The test work being undertaken on the high-grade Australian Vanadium Project continues to confirm the deposit's quality.
Coffee with Samso - Vincent Algar and insights about vanadium
Australian Vanadium Ltd managing director Vincent Algar discusses the fundamentals of the vanadium market and uses of the mineral.
Australian Vanadium will use positive assay results for upgraded resource estimate
A robust approach to optimise process design aims to distinguish The Australian Vanadium Project as the leading global vanadium project of choice.
Australian Vanadium director demonstrates support by acquiring 2.5 million shares on-market
Non-executive director Daniel Harris has purchased shares valued at $35,000.
Australian Vanadium chairman shows faith in company by acquiring 3 million shares on-market
The company is considering the application of Marenica Energy’s (ASX:MEY) uranium upgrade process to mineralisation at the Nowthanna project.
Australian Vanadium signs key water access agreement with Westgold
The company’s intention is to enter into a binding access agreement with Westgold within six months.
Australian Vanadium updates Nowthanna Hill uranium and vanadium resources
The Nowthanna Hill resource has been updated to comply with JORC Code 2012 guidelines.
Australian Vanadium produces 99.4% high-purity vanadium pentoxide in pre-pilot tests
The pilot test work program is advancing as planned and the crushing milling and beneficiation (CMB) circuit on typical mine life material blends is due for completion in early July.
Australian Vanadium does deal to advance Coates Vanadium Project
The deal provides a development catalyst for the Coates project which is a secondary asset for AVL.
Australian Vanadium Ltd to update resources for PFS metrics as it targets 2021 production
A revised resource model is on the agenda for the US$616 million The Australian Vanadium Project.
Australian Vanadium receives $113,660 R&D rebate from Australian Government
The company is advancing its Australian Vanadium Project, which is one of the highest-grade vanadium projects being advanced globally with 183.6 million tonnes at 0.76% vanadium pentoxide.
Australian Vanadium shares surge after commencing pilot scale test work ahead of schedule
The company is on schedule to complete the pilot study and the definitive feasibility study in 2019.
Australian Vanadium revises PFS financial metrics, targets 2021 production
The company's flagship project has a US$616 million value at a US$13 per pound vanadium price.
Australian Vanadium progresses metallurgical and resource drilling at Gabanintha Project
Resource upgrade to follow the end of drilling, expected April 2019, and pilot metallurgical test program to commence the same month.
Australian Vanadium gets diamond drill bit spinning at Gabanintha Vanadium Project
The program will provide oxide, transitional and fresh core for pilot plant metallurgical test work.
Australian Vanadium secures $6.1 million from option conversion
The company is well-funded to completes its definitive feasibility study (DFS).
Australian Vanadium managing director pays to exercise options
A recent PFS valued an initial 17-year open pit mining operation at up to US$1.41 billion.
Bryah Resources gets boost from partner’s positive PFS result
Bryah holds the rights to all minerals except vanadium, uranium, cobalt, chromium, titanium, lithium, tantalum, manganese and iron ore.
Australian Vanadium’s pre-feasibility study confirms robust economics for Gabanintha deposit
The company has also reported a maiden ore reserve, adding to the project’s low-risk mineral resource and strong economic potential.
Australian Vanadium has Gabanintha pre-feasibility study results imminent
A trading halt has been granted by the ASX with a maiden ore reserve also pending.
Australian Vanadium prepares to submit final Gabanintha vanadium PFS
The company is targeting low-cost vanadium pentoxide production with the study expected this month.
Australian Vanadium boosts vanadium resource derisking project further
The company aims to develop the world's next high-grade vanadium mine.
Australian Vanadium offers vanadium expertise to battery industry research centre
Researchers will be creating capacity and capability to leverage the global battery metals boom as focus is shifted to new energy systems.
Australian new energy companies hold global appeal: TLEM Conference lowdown
The two-day Technology and Low Emission Minerals Conference featured many of Australia’s emerging resource companies focused on sustainable operations and new energy minerals.
Vanadium critical for renewable energy storage, hears Technology and Low Emission Minerals Conference
The battery mineral is still largely being used in steel production, but its demand is expected to explode as vanadium redox flow batteries are used to store renewable energy.
Technology and Low Emission Minerals Conference to showcase emerging Australian battery metals industry
The conference will be held at the Westin Hotel in Perth next Tuesday and Wednesday, November 13 and 14.
Australian Vanadium confirms broad high-grade vanadium zone at Gabanintha
The 2018 program at Gabanintha has drilled a consistent 3-10-metre-thick zone grading over 1.2% vanadium pentoxide in 10 of 11 holes.
Australian Vanadium values Gabanintha at up to US$2.37 billion, shares rise
Initial findings highlight AVL’s potential to become a new low-cost vanadium producer.
Australian Vanadium in trading halt pending Gabanintha PFS base case news
The halt will remain in place until Wednesday, September 26, or until an announcement is released.
Australian Vanadium completes PFS drilling for resource update
The company has also pegged a new 49.7 square kilometre tenement.
Australian Vanadium signs LOI with German battery manufacturer for potential vanadium supply
SCHMID is keen to secure vanadium pentoxide and/or vanadium electrolyte for vanadium redox flow batteries.
Australian Vanadium nearing completion of base case model for PFS
The PFS is also evaluating production of high purity vanadium products.
Standard & Poor's says cobalt supply fears remain high
S&P expects mined cobalt supply to increase at a CAGR of 12% to 2021.
Bryah Resources leveraged to economic nickel and copper resource at Gabanintha
Australian Vanadium Ltd reports a maiden inferred estimate of 12.5 million tonnes at 659ppm nickel and 222ppm copper.
Australian Vanadium updates vanadium JORC estimate to include cobalt, nickel and copper
The updated JORC resource will feed into the ongoing pre-feasibility study.
Australian Vanadium in discussions for Gabanintha vanadium offtake and finance deal
An MOU has been signed with private Chinese steel and alloy producer Win-Win Development Group.
Bryah Resources leveraged to base metal recovery tests from AVL’s vanadium project
The tests on fresh high-grade massive magnetite have resulted in recovery of saleable nickel, copper and cobalt.
Australian Vanadium adds another battery metal to the mix at Gabanintha Vanadium Project
Cobalt, nickel and copper have been recovered at saleable levels in tests on a sulphide concentrate.
Australian Vanadium's test work points to low-cost beneficiation for Gabanintha vanadium
The ongoing work will form part of a pre-feasibility study for the project, which is well underway.
Australian Vanadium will present vanadium story for first time during Benchmark World Tour
The tour is the world’s leading forum on supply chains for battery technologies and this year will visit 16 cities.
Australian Vanadium continues to advance China-focused vanadium strategy
The company's shares are trading 6% higher intra-day, at 5.3 cents.
Australian Vanadium raises $3 million to advance Gabanintha Vanadium Project
Attracting institutional investors further confirms the merits of the company’s plans.
Australian Vanadium to raise capital ahead of potential involvement in large power project
A strengthened balance sheet would assist in funding the Western Power SPS project.
Australian Vanadium throws hat in the ring for large demonstration project
The aim of the project is to improve power reliability and reduce electricity network costs.