MOU with C-Tech Innovation Limited to develop Electrolyte Production Plant in Canada
MOU with C-Tech Innovation Limited to develop Electrolyte
Production Plant in Canada
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - January 12, 2017 - VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (T SX-V:
"VRB") (the "Company") is pleased to announce it ha s signed a memorandum of understanding
"MOU" with leading UK technology company C-Tech Innovation Limited (C-Tech) to collaborate on the
development of a vanadium electrolyte "VE" plant in Canada. Direct VE capacity is the main
consideration in the Company's preliminary economic assessment "PEA". C-Tech will assist in
recovery optimization and beneficiation of Vanadium Corp electrolyte directly from magnetite
concentrate.
C-Tech is an innovative research and technology com pany focused on preparation of VE for use in
vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB). Under the MOU a test plant capable of producing battery-
ready electrolyte will be established in Quebec, Ca nada. C-Tech will also collaborate with
VanadiumCorp (along with other consultants) on a commercial-scale VE plant .
The MOU will allow the companies to collaborate on a number of key strategic initiatives including:
• The development of vanadium electrolyte production and other specialty high purity vanadium
materials using CTech's highly efficient electroche mical processing technology from
VanadiumCorp's mineral claims located in the mining center of Chibougamau, Quebec.
• The development and commercialization of efficient and environmentally friendly mineral
extraction and processing technologies to enable th e direct production of vanadium electrolyte
from unrefined raw materials, including the simultaneous removal of contaminant metals.
• Pursue reasonable efforts to enter into a definitiv e agreement within 12 months from the
effective date of signing for the MOU
The general process & production development outline for The Lac Dore Vanadium Project:
• Commence initial testing of VanadiumCorp VTM, V205
• Demonstrate recovery and economics with C-Tech electrochemical pilot plant
• Commence scaled up commercial vanadium electrolyte manufacture with C-Tech production
plant
Ged Barlow, MD of C-Tech Innovationcomments, "Vanad iumCorp is executing plans to put together a
low cost vertically integrated supply chain for VE manufacture. C-Tech is excited to be part of this
innovative business model and looks forward to capi talizing upon its manufacturing and purification
technologies in the expandingVE market."
Adriaan Bakker, CEO of VanadiumCorp states, "Vanadi umCorp's aim is to mitigate VE costs with
direct process, unique supply, low cost power and v ertical integration into VRFB technology. The
objective of our partnership with C-Tech is to redu ce total VRFB cost and accelerate
commercialization."
TSX-V: “VRB”
C-Tech Innovation delivers innovative products and processes for electrochemical and advanced
thermal applications. This includes unique electroc hemical processes for use in energy and
environmental applications, such as metal recovery, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fuel cells
and batteries.
C-Tech's expertise with flow batteries, and electro chemical production of VE allows for a vertically
integrated process flowsheet, test production and n ecessary production infrastructure. C-Tech has
developed a proprietary electrochemical process for the production of VE in VRFBs. Approximately
42% of the total cost of a VRB battery is attributed to VE specifically. VE is thus the critical component
that stores electrical energy indefinitely at megaw att to gigawatt scale and ideal for storing renewab le
energy and many other applications such as EV charg ing stations and remote off grid power. VRFBs
manage the intermittent nature of renewable energy most efficiently compared to competing
technologies. Increasing grid stability, modernizat ion, security and managing power for later use are
all possible with the VRFB. With 100% reusable VE as the sole electrolyte, VRFBs typically last longer
than 25 years and represent a "green" energy storag e technology. The lower risk operation of VRFBs
makes them ideally suited for commercial operations where safety is of paramount importance. The
cost reduction potential of directly processed VE for VRFBs could offer significant advantages.
About VanadiumCorp :
VanadiumCorp is focused on the development of its 1 00% owned Lac Dore Vanadium project. The
project will incorporate local "green" processing f or high-purity vanadium electrolyte, which forms a
key component of flow batteries. Favorable metallur gy, low impurities such as silica and no superficia l
oxidation allow for a direct purification process unique to VanadiumCorp .
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT :
Adriaan Bakker, President and Chief Executive Officer - Direct: 604-385-4485
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