# Vanadium Mining News

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## CMG: DFS Drilling Program Commences at Lindfield

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cmg-dfs-drilling-program-commences-at-lindfield--2ccfda8a-e5e6-4867-9174-fb48aacf3dd0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cmg-dfs-drilling-program-commences-at-lindfield--2ccfda8a-e5e6-4867-9174-fb48aacf3dd0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T00:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T02:03:03.048Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T02:03:03.048Z
- Company: Critical Minerals Group Limited (CMG)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154552)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.226
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Critical Minerals Group has commenced its first field program for the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) at the Lindfield Vanadium Project in Queensland. The program involves approximately 55 core holes designed to increase geological confidence, provide metallurgical variability samples, and collect geotechnical and groundwater data.

## CMG: Lindfield PFS Mine Plan Area Fully Secured

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cmg-lindfield-pfs-mine-plan-area-fully-secured--94ea30c7-b6de-4f1b-89aa-9fe3f98932b5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cmg-lindfield-pfs-mine-plan-area-fully-secured--94ea30c7-b6de-4f1b-89aa-9fe3f98932b5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T03:27:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T04:08:27.156Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T04:08:27.156Z
- Company: Critical Minerals Group Limited (CMG)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154072)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.922
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant

Critical Minerals Group has secured approval to add previously excluded land to its EPM 27872 permit, fully encompassing the Lindfield Vanadium Project's PFS mine plan. This resolves a high-rated risk regarding overlapping tenure and allows the company to proceed with Environmental Impact Statement and Mining Lease applications.

## AVL: Presentation - 2026 Vanadium & VFB Symposium

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-presentation-2026-vanadium-vfb-symposium--5be12164-cdb2-4b39-b83a-25fcf53099ca) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-presentation-2026-vanadium-vfb-symposium--5be12164-cdb2-4b39-b83a-25fcf53099ca.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T22:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T23:09:29.231Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T23:09:29.231Z
- Company: Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152752)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.401
- Atlas tags: Stale Estimate, Resource Update, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Indicated Resource, Measured Resource, Inferred Resource

Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) presented at the 2026 International Symposium on Vanadium and Vanadium Flow Batteries, highlighting the growing market for vanadium and its integrated strategy across mining, electrolyte manufacturing, and BESS solutions. The presentation reiterates the significant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Australian Vanadium Project, which was last updated in May 2024, supporting the company's long-term vision. The overall resource demonstrates moderate confidence with over 42% in Measured and Indicated categories.

## VanadiumCorp and Université de Sherbrooke Announce Publication of Peer-Reviewed Research on Lac Doré Vanadiferous Titanomagnetite

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vanadiumcorp-and-universite-de-sherbrooke-announce-publication-of-peer-reviewed--986e60c7-9846-4cf4-981c-5b817e5e21f4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vanadiumcorp-and-universite-de-sherbrooke-announce-publication-of-peer-reviewed--986e60c7-9846-4cf4-981c-5b817e5e21f4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T13:01:11.595Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T13:03:02.558Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T13:03:02.558Z
- Company: VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (VRB)
- Original source: [thenewswire](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1knDFyvZV-vanadiumcorp-and-universite-de-sherbrooke-announce-publication-of-peer-reviewed-research-on-lac-dore-vanadiferous-titanomagnetite.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.185
- Atlas tags: Bench Scale Only, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

VanadiumCorp announced the publication of a peer-reviewed paper in the journal 'Minerals' detailing research conducted with Université de Sherbrooke on the Lac Doré project. The study investigated the effects of mechanical activation on the mineralogical properties of vanadiferous titanomagnetite, providing technical foundation for future metallurgical testing.

## VanadiumCorp and Université de Sherbrooke Announce Publication of Peer-Reviewed Research on Lac Doré Vanadiferous Titanomagnetite

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vanadiumcorp-and-universit-xe9-de-sherbrooke-announce-publication-of-peer-review--e46dfdb3-cc9a-4b32-9955-17ebcf01058d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vanadiumcorp-and-universit-xe9-de-sherbrooke-announce-publication-of-peer-review--e46dfdb3-cc9a-4b32-9955-17ebcf01058d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T13:52:50.626Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T13:52:50.626Z
- Company: VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (VRB.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/VRB.V/press-releases/5236187741097249)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.171
- Atlas tags: Bench Scale Only, QP/CP Signed, Mill Route, Single Domain Only

VanadiumCorp announced the publication of a peer-reviewed paper in the journal 'Minerals' detailing research conducted with Université de Sherbrooke on the Lac Doré project. The study focuses on the effects of mechanical activation (milling) on the mineralogical properties of vanadiferous titanomagnetite.

## AVL: AVL and Tyfast to Evaluate Vanadium for Heavy-Duty Batteries

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-avl-and-tyfast-to-evaluate-vanadium-for-heavy-duty-batteries--564878c2-eea5-4858-9269-e361690b5ee6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-avl-and-tyfast-to-evaluate-vanadium-for-heavy-duty-batteries--564878c2-eea5-4858-9269-e361690b5ee6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-07T22:15:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T23:23:21.348Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T23:23:21.348Z
- Company: Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149935)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Australian Vanadium Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with US-based Tyfast Energy Corp to evaluate AVL's vanadium oxide products for use in Tyfast's lithium vanadium oxide (LVO) anode technology. The collaboration aims to explore technical qualification and potential future offtake arrangements for heavy-duty battery applications in mining, trucking, and defence.

## AVL: Key Certificate Supports Vanadium Electrolyte Production

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-key-certificate-supports-vanadium-electrolyte-production--e1f667f8-b960-467d-a5df-94fd22329f94) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/avl-key-certificate-supports-vanadium-electrolyte-production--e1f667f8-b960-467d-a5df-94fd22329f94.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T22:09:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T23:17:35.070Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T23:17:35.070Z
- Company: Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148741)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed

Australian Vanadium Limited has received an AICIS assessment certificate for a key chemical component of vanadium electrolyte, supporting its planned scale-up to industrial-scale manufacture in Australia. The certificate's annual limit is estimated to support approximately 2.5 GWh of vanadium flow battery storage capacity.

## VR8: Investor Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vr8-investor-presentation--a4892f85-7549-4fc3-880e-60e0b3ff646c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vr8-investor-presentation--a4892f85-7549-4fc3-880e-60e0b3ff646c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-04T22:28:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-04T23:04:10.890Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-04T23:04:10.890Z
- Company: Vanadium Resources Limited (VR8)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148308)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.618
- Atlas tags: Scoping Study, High IRR, High NPV, Low Payback Period, Preliminary Study, Funding Required, Dilution Risk, JORC Compliant, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Stale Estimate, Cut-off Disclosed, High M&I Confidence

Vanadium Resources Limited has released an investor presentation detailing a positive Scoping Study for its V-Iron Plant, which projects robust financial outcomes including an US$842 million post-tax NPV10% and a 36% post-tax IRR over a 30-year mine life. The study outlines a co-production strategy for vanadium-slag and pig-iron, supported by a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate from 2022 at the Steelpoortdrift Project. The company has secured a non-binding offtake for vanadium slag with US-Vanadium, aiming to become a tier-1 critical raw materials supplier.

## VR8: V-Iron Plant Scoping Study Supports Progression to DFS

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vr8-v-iron-plant-scoping-study-supports-progression-to-dfs--40a07a15-3631-4862-a2cd-785efca967cf) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/vr8-v-iron-plant-scoping-study-supports-progression-to-dfs--40a07a15-3631-4862-a2cd-785efca967cf.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-04T22:20:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-04T23:06:19.836Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-04T23:06:19.836Z
- Company: Vanadium Resources Limited (VR8)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148295)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.706
- Atlas tags: Mill Route

Vanadium Resources Limited announced compelling results from a Scoping Study for its V-Iron plant, projecting a post-tax NPV of US$842 million and an IRR of 36% for the Steelpoortdrift Project. The study, which evaluates a new processing route for vanadium-rich slag and pig iron, supports progression to a Definitive Feasibility Study. The project is strategically positioned to supply critical metals to the US market, with a non-binding offtake agreement for 100% of its vanadium slag production already in place.

## Issue of Equity and Repayment of Bonds

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/issue-of-equity-and-repayment-of-bonds--b8e4cc9e-26f6-4a7e-afd1-b12d4d34ebd3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/issue-of-equity-and-repayment-of-bonds--b8e4cc9e-26f6-4a7e-afd1-b12d4d34ebd3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-02T05:00:03.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T09:07:51.018Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T09:07:51.018Z
- Company: Ferro-Alloy Resources Limited (FAR)
- Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/FAR/issue-of-equity-and-repayment-of-bonds/17816604)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.553
- Atlas tags: Discounted Placement, Strategic Investor Participation, Debt Restructuring/Repayment, Working Capital Secured

Ferro-Alloy Resources Limited has successfully raised £4.68 million through an equity placement, primarily to repay £3.78 million (US$5 million equivalent) of its Tranche 2 bonds, completing all 2026 debt repayments. The remaining funds will support general working capital and advance its rare earth elements strategy. The placement, led by strategic investor Vision Blue Resources, was conducted at a 23.1% discount to the prior day's closing share price.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.