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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.”

Part of green energy project group


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 **anintha, 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.

Major milestone


In early January, AVL hit a major milestone receiving the Western Australia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for the **anintha Vanadium Project, which now forms part of the Australian Vanadium Project in the state's Mid-West.

AVL is advancing an optimised feasibility study to incorporate the **anintha 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.