Australian Vanadium commences drilling extensions, JORC update expected
Drilling aims to further define and add value to the high-grade vanadium magnetite zone.
Company
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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Drilling aims to further define and add value to the high-grade vanadium magnetite zone.
Positive results improve the resource interpretation to support an updated mineral resource estimate at The Australian Vanadium Project.
New location of processing plant will reduce remote site capex at Meekatharra mine site, including removing the need for a gas pipeline to site
Further drilling targeting highest priority locations planned this calendar year, with infill drilling of remaining lower priority targets scheduled for 2020.
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.
The company plans to update its mineral resource statement at the end of each drill campaign.
The company will continue to apply for R&D refunds as it focuses on improving vanadium recovery at its namesake project.
The company is focused on positioning itself as a global, low-cost vanadium producer by optimising capital and operating costs.
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
VSUN Energy is applying for a grant to install a vanadium redox flow battery and solar photovoltaic system.
AVL is expected to convert a significant proportion of its current resource into reserves through infill drilling for a modest expenditure.
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.
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
A 100kW solar system with a 20kW power, 80kWh energy storage Vanadium Redox Flow Battery will be installed by Priest Bros.
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.
The agreement is with Metrowest which provides turnkey solutions from design through to commissioning, using in-house technical knowledge.
Investments and investor services
The test work being undertaken on the high-grade Australian Vanadium Project continues to confirm the deposit's quality.
Australian Vanadium Ltd managing director Vincent Algar discusses the fundamentals of the vanadium market and uses of the mineral.
A robust approach to optimise process design aims to distinguish The Australian Vanadium Project as the leading global vanadium project of choice.
Non-executive director Daniel Harris has purchased shares valued at $35,000.