Australian Vanadium

Green Energy Major Project status has been granted to Australian Vanadium Ltd’s Australian Vanadium Project, which it says will unlock domestic vanadium production and support its strategy to deploy vanadium flow batteries to meet Australia’s growing need for medium- and long-duration energy storage. “Being recognised under the Western Australian Government’s Lead Agency Framework is a significant development for AVL, highlighting the project’s importance in Australia’s energy transition,” AVL CEO Graham Arvidson said. “This recognition strengthens our ability to secure approvals efficiently, drive local job creation and establish Western Australia as a leader in the global critical minerals supply chain. "We look forward to collaborating with the government to accelerate project development and deliver lasting benefits to Australia’s economy and clean energy future.” The Western Australian Government launched the Green Energy Major Projects group to streamline collaboration among State Government agencies. The initiative aims to create clear assessment processes and provide timely support for industry and investors, promoting industry diversification and speeding up decarbonisation in the state. The Australian Vanadium Project has been designated for lead agency advice and support under the government’s Lead Agency Framework. In line with the WA Government’s goals, the project is a fully integrated mining and processing operation designed to advance Australia’s critical minerals and clean energy goals. The development includes an open-cut vanadium mine and concentrator at Gabanintha, near Meekatharra in Western Australia, where Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) will produce high-grade vanadium concentrate. This concentrate will be transported to AVL’s proposed processing facility in Tenindewa, near Geraldton, where it will be refined into high-purity vanadium oxides and an iron concentrate by-product for export through Geraldton Port. AVL’s strategy aligns with the Australian Government’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan, which advocates for domestic manufacturing and supports the nation’s transition to a net-zero economy. By combining mining and processing operations in Western Australia, AVL is establishing a local, value-added vanadium industry, creating jobs and enhancing Australia’s position in global critical minerals supply chains. In early January, AVL hit a major milestone receiving the Western Australia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for the Gabanintha Vanadium Project, which now forms part of the Australian Vanadium Project in the state's Mid-West. Read more: Australian Vanadium wins EPA approval for Gabanintha Vanadium Project AVL is advancing an optimised feasibility study to incorporate the Gabanintha Vanadium Project into its Australian Vanadium Project to develop a larger consolidated project with improved economics. “This approval marks a major milestone for the company, advancing the project towards construction and production while strengthening our confidence in securing the remaining approvals needed to move forward with the consolidated Australian Vanadium Project,” Arvidson said at the time. AVL continues to align with the ‘Future Made in Australia’ plan to support Australia’s transition to a net zero economy while also increasing manufacturing on Australian shores. Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX, ETR:SRB) stock moved higher afterhours as the coffee giant reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter, the first full quarter under the leadership of new CEO Brian Niccol. For the period which ended December 29, 2024, Starbucks reported earnings per share of $0.69, above estimates of $0.66. This represented a 23% decline from the year-ago quarter. Revenue was $9.4 billion, flat year-over-year but ahead of the consensus of $9.32 billion. Global comparable store sales fell 4%, driven by a 6% decline in transactions partially offset by a 3% increase in average ticket. North America and US same-store sales also fell 4% year-over-year, with foot traffic down 8% as average ticket rose 4%. The company opened 377 stores during Q1, exiting the period with 40,576 stores. “While we’re only one quarter into our turnaround, we’re moving quickly to act on the 'Back to Starbucks' efforts and we’ve seen a positive response,” CEO Niccol said in a statement. “We believe this is the fundamental change in strategy needed to solve our underlying issues, restore confidence in our brand and return the business to sustainable, long-term growth.” Starbucks shares added 2.5% post-earnings, having gained 33.5% in the last six months since Niccol took the helm.» Mehr auf proactiveinvestors.com

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Vanadium pentoxide prices and ferrovanadium prices were generally flat in February, remaining near a 13-year low.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com