Australian Vanadium Limited

01/05/2026

Australian Vanadium Limited was pleased to host Yasuji Komiyama, Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, and Mutsumi Takagi, Assistant Director Asia and Pacific Division, of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry(METI), along with Arata DOI, General Manager Sumitomo Electric Industries, at our West Perth offices and vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility.

AVL deeply values the ongoing opportunity to engage with METI as we advance opportunities including the Kalgoorlie VBESS EOI, and other project opportunities across Australasia.

Japan and Western Australia share a long-standing and deeply integrated economic relationship built over decades of collaboration in resources, energy, and industrial development. Japan has been a cornerstone partner in WA’s growth story, with enduring investment and offtake partnerships spanning iron ore, LNG, and minerals. This trusted relationship provides a strong foundation for the next phase of Japan and Western Australian cooperation, particularly in energy transition technologies such as vanadium flow batteries.

22/03/2026

AVL CEO Graham Arvidson recently visited South Korea as part of an Austrade Critical Minerals Delegation, reinforcing Australia’s role as a trusted partner in the global energy transition.

The visit included a meeting with the Australian Ambassador to Korea and key government organisations such as Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corp.(KOMIR), highlighting the growing importance of collaboration across the critical minerals supply chain.

Graham also joined the Australia Battery Supply Chain delegation at InterBattery 2026, one of the world’s leading battery industry events, connecting with global leaders across technology, manufacturing and deployment.

Across the week, AVL met with a range of potential Korean partners, with discussions spanning funding, offtake, technology and services collaboration all aligned to advancing AVL’s vertically integrated ‘pit-to-battery’ strategy.

These engagements continue to build momentum as AVL expands its international partnerships and positions itself within the global vanadium and energy storage ecosystem.

20/03/2026

Australian Vanadium Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary VSUN Energy were pleased to mark the signing of a pre-bid agreement with Sumitomo Electric Industries, with AVL CEO Graham Arvidson and Sumitomo’s General Manager, Redox Flow Battery Division, Mr Kazuyuki Kamada coming together for the occasion.

This agreement brings together Sumitomo Electric’s globally proven vanadium flow battery technology with AVL’s vertically integrated Australian vanadium supply chain, strengthening VSUN Energy’s bid for the WA Government’s proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System.

It reflects a shared commitment to delivering reliable, long-duration energy storage at scale and to advancing a sovereign, Australian-led vanadium battery industry.

We look forward to continuing this collaboration as the Kalgoorlie VBESS process progresses.

06/03/2026

With the rapid growth of AI infrastructure new energy challenges are coming to the fore including power volatility.

Recent reporting by the ABC News on proposed data centre developments by Cloud Carrier highlights the scale of electricity required to support the AI economy. But the deeper issue for grids isn’t just the number of megawatts required it’s how those megawatts behave.

AI workloads don’t draw power in a steady, predictable way. They surge, idle and fluctuate continuously, this creates highly volatile load profiles that can place significant stress on local grids, feeders and substations. As larger facilities come online, managing power quality, ramp rates and grid stability will become a critical challenge for energy planners and data centre operators alike.

This is where vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) present a compelling solution.

Unlike conventional lithium-ion systems, which were designed primarily for short bursts of energy, VFBs are engineered for continuous cycling and endurance, making them well suited to smoothing the volatile power profiles created by AI infrastructure.

Positioned alongside data centres, long-duration flow battery systems can effectively act as power stabilisers, absorbing volatility in real time while supporting reliable, resilient energy supply.

As the AI economy accelerates, the conversation is shifting from simply how much power we generate to how stable and flexible that power must be.

Vanadium flow batteries offer a pathway to ensure that the infrastructure powering the digital economy remains stable, safe and sustainable.

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04/02/2026

The WA Government has delivered on a key election commitment, introducing vanadium royalty relief to support production and spur growth in WA’s emerging vanadium battery sector.

A 2.5% royalty rate on all vanadium products, alongside continued zero royalties for vanadium electrolyte production, will provide industry with the financial certainty to invest in new projects, including the 50 MW / 10-hour vanadium flow battery in Kalgoorlie.

This policy reinforces Western Australia’s role in the long-duration energy storage revolution, encouraging local vanadium supply chains, battery assembly, and downstream processing, critical steps toward a renewable-powered future.

AVL welcomes this support and sees it as a major enabler for sovereign vanadium production, long-duration storage solutions, and regional economic growth.

To read the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, the Hon David Michael and the Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, the Hon Amber-Jade Sanderson’s statement visit https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Vanadium-royalty-relief-a-win-for-regional-jobs,-emerging-industries-20260204

📸The Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook and Australian Vanadium Limited CEO Graham Arvidson and tour AVL's state-of-the-art vanadium electrolyte plant in Perth.

03/02/2026

Western Australia’s energy future will be built through integrated, locally driven solutions, and this is exactly what Australian Vanadium Limited has been working towards.

AVL has submitted an Expression of Interest for the WA Government’s proposed Kalgoorlie Vanadium Battery Energy Storage System (VBESS), leveraging years of investment, preparation and capability-building across a fully integrated, WA-based vanadium value chain.

The submission is underpinned by:
• The advanced development of the Australian Vanadium Project in the Mid West
• Operation of Western Australia’s only vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility
• Project Lumina, VSUN Energy’s modular, utility-scale vanadium flow battery architecture designed for Australian conditions

Together, this integrated capability positions AVL to support long-duration energy storage, strengthen energy resilience in the Goldfields, maximise local content and create skilled regional jobs, aligning directly with the State’s objectives for a more diverse and resilient economy.

The EOI was prepared with input from leading partners across technology, engineering and finance, reflecting AVL’s readiness to deliver utility-scale vanadium battery solutions at scale.

Read more at https://app.sharelinktechnologies.com/announcement-preview/asx/5b83a8916e2fe3bc82f12ab2a4651d12

30/01/2026

Vanadium flow batteries are an Australian invention and they’re becoming a cornerstone of Australia’s energy future.

This video from Vanitec highlights how vanadium flow battery (VFB) technology delivers the safety, scalability and longevity needed for long-duration energy storage. With non-flammable, fully recyclable electrolyte and no capacity degradation over decades of operation, VFBs are uniquely suited to supporting high renewable pe*******on and challenging operating environments.

At Australian Vanadium Limited, we’re focused on building the end-to-end “pit-to-battery” supply chain needed to support this growth, from vanadium resources and processing, through to electrolyte production and battery deployment. With VFB projects already operating in Australia and major new installations planned, including grid-scale systems in Western Australia, momentum is building.

Australia isn’t waiting for the energy transition, it’s delivering it, with vanadium playing a critical role in enabling reliable, long-duration storage for decades to come.

Watch the video to see why vanadium flow batteries are engineered for what’s next.

Vanadium flow batteries are gaining traction in the long-duration energy storage market in Australia.Our latest video explores the technical, operational, an...

22/12/2025

As we wrap up 2025, we want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has supported, partnered with and followed our journey this year.

It’s been a big year for AVL. We’ve continued to make steady progress across our pit-to-battery strategy, advancing the Australian Vanadium Project, strengthening our vanadium electrolyte capability, and building momentum for long-duration energy storage through Project Lumina and VSUN Energy.

We’ve also valued the many opportunities to connect, with local communities, industry partners, government, investors and global collaborators, all focused on the shared goal of delivering secure, sustainable energy solutions for the future.

Most importantly, we’re proud of our people. Their dedication, expertise and teamwork continue to drive our progress and keep us focused on what matters.

Wishing our shareholders, partners and the wider community a safe, happy and relaxing Christmas. We look forward to an exciting 2026 ahead!

11/11/2025

We will remember them.

21/10/2025

This week Australian Vanadium Limited was selected to host an international delegation of journalists at our vanadium electrolyte manufacturing plant in Perth, as part of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) International Media Visit (IMV) 2025 program.

The delegation, featuring journalists from India, Indonesia, Germany, Austria, Vietnam, and Brazil, visited Australia to explore the nation’s climate leadership, technical innovation, and progress towards net-zero emissions.

At AVL’s facility, delegates saw firsthand how Australian innovation is supporting the global shift to renewable energy through advanced battery technology. As Australia’s first purpose-built vanadium electrolyte plant, our operations demonstrate how critical minerals, clean technology, and sustainable manufacturing can work together to deliver resilient, low-carbon energy solutions.

We thank DFAT for including us in this important program, it was a pleasure to showcase how Western Australian capability is driving both regional opportunity and global climate progress.