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Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. (OTCQB: AVLNF) generates news centered on its role as a Canadian critical minerals company focused on rare earth elements and lithium. Company updates frequently highlight progress at the Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements and Zirconium Project in the Northwest Territories, as well as steps toward building a vertically integrated lithium supply chain in Ontario through Lake Superior Lithium Inc. and related projects.
News releases cover technical milestones, such as Avalon's work with Engina Corporation on the Hybrid Supercritical Refining process for Nechalacho concentrate and the successful production of lithium hydroxide and analcime using Metso's Alkaline Leach Process at its planned Thunder Bay lithium processing facility. These items provide insight into how Avalon is evaluating processing technologies it describes as lower impact and aligned with Canadian critical minerals and environmental objectives.
Investors following AVLNF can also find announcements about capital markets activity, including brokered financings under the listed issuer financing exemption and the conclusion of funding agreements, which the company links to advancing feasibility studies for Nechalacho and the Thunder Bay lithium refinery. Corporate and governance developments, such as appointments in public affairs and government relations or changes to shareholder meetings, are also disclosed through news updates.
This news feed offers a centralized view of Avalon's project-level developments, financing plans, technical collaborations, and corporate actions related to its rare earth and lithium initiatives in Canada. Readers interested in AVLNF stock and Avalon's critical minerals platform can use these updates to monitor how the company reports progress on its stated strategy and key projects over time.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB: AVLNF) announced the cancellation of its special meeting of shareholders scheduled for October 7, 2025 because quorum was not met by the extended proxy deadline of October 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The meeting was to consider adoption of a shareholder rights plan. The Board says the rights plan will be considered at a later date.
Proxies submitted for the cancelled meeting are no longer effective and will not carry over to any future meeting considering the rights plan. Shareholders may contact Avalon Investor Relations at ir@avalonam.com or 416-364-4938 for more information.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB: AVLNF / TSX: AVL) extended the deadline for shareholders to submit proxies or voting instruction forms for its Special Meeting. The previous deadline was Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET; the new deadline is Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Special Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Meeting materials were posted on SEDAR+ on September 8, 2025. Previously submitted votes remain valid; shareholders who have already voted need not act unless they want to change their vote. Beneficial shareholders should follow their intermediary's instructions. For voting assistance contact Avalon Investor Relations at ir@avalonam.com or 416-364-4938.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB:AVLNF), a Canadian critical minerals company focused on lithium and rare earth projects, will participate in the Water Tower Research Small Cap Symposium Series on September 17, 2025.
The company's President & CEO Scott Monteith and CFO Lorin Crenshaw will discuss Avalon's strategic transition from an explorer to a mid-stream processor and active developer of critical mineral assets. The presentation, titled "Critical Elements Mining and Processing Infrastructure Buildout: A Matter of National Security", will be available through various podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB:AVLNF) reported a forest fire near its Nechalacho property at Thor Lake in Northwest Territories, Canada. The company is actively monitoring the situation in coordination with local partners and Vital Metals.
CEO Scott Monteith emphasized that safety remains the top priority. The company will conduct a full risk assessment to determine any potential material impacts on timelines or costs, with further updates to be provided as material information becomes available.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB: AVLNF), a Canadian critical minerals company, has appointed Lorin Crenshaw as its new Chief Financial Officer. Crenshaw brings 28 years of financial experience with expertise in capital markets, investor relations, and strategic leadership in the lithium and critical minerals industry.
Crenshaw's previous roles include CFO positions at Compass Minerals International and Orion S.A., as well as senior financial roles at Albemarle Corporation. He succeeds Jim Andersen, who will retire in September 2025 after nearly 30 years with the company.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB: AVLNF) has completed the second drawdown of $1.3 million from its $15 million convertible security funding agreement with Lind Global Fund II, LP. The funds will support strategic projects, including byproduct innovation through its subsidiary Lake Superior Lithium Inc.
The company also provided an update on its Analcime Utilization Project, which received a second tranche from Ontario's $500,000 Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. The project focuses on developing innovative applications for analcime, a byproduct of lithium hydroxide production, particularly its potential use as a sustainable supplementary material in concrete manufacturing to improve durability and reduce carbon emissions.
Avalon Advanced Materials (OTCQB: AVLNF) has announced a second drawdown of $1.3 million from its existing $15 million convertible security funding agreement with Lind Global Fund II, LP. The convertible security will have a two-year term with a 10% annual interest rate, resulting in a face value of $1.56 million.
The agreement allows Lind to convert the face value over 24 months at 85% of the 5-day VWAP of Avalon's shares. As part of the deal, Lind will receive a $45,500 closing fee and 10.6 million warrants exercisable at $0.09 per share for 60 months. The funds will support ongoing project advancement and general corporate purposes.
[ "Access to additional $1.3 million in funding for project advancement", "Company retains right to repurchase the convertible security after 4-month hold period", "Long-term warrant exercise price set at $0.09 provides potential future funding" ]Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX: AVL, OTCQB: AVLNF) has announced the adoption of a shareholder rights plan effective April 8, 2025. The plan, approved by the Board of Directors, aims to ensure fair treatment of shareholders during unsolicited take-over bids and protect against 'creeping bids' that involve accumulating over 20% of company shares through exempt purchases.
Under the plan, one right will be issued per common share. If rights become exercisable, holders (excluding the acquiring person and related parties) can purchase additional company shares at a 50% discount to the current market price. The Rights Plan requires shareholder ratification within six months of its effective date and has received conditional approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX: AVL, OTCQB: AVLNF) held its 2025 Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on February 27, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. During the meeting, shareholders approved all seven director nominees listed in the company's information circular dated January 14, 2025. Additionally, shareholders reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as the company's auditors and approved the issuance of common shares to SCR-Sibelco NV upon conversion of the amended and restated convertible debenture dated November 18, 2024.
Avalon Advanced Materials (TSX: AVL, OTCQB: AVLNF) has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for its JV Separation Rapids Project in Kenora, Ontario, showing significant resource growth. The update, prepared by SLR Consulting and supported by 29 new drill holes, reveals a 28% increase in Measured + Indicated Mineral Resource tonnage and a 13% decrease in Inferred Resource tonnage compared to 2023.
Key highlights as of January 30, 2025:
- Open pit Measured and Indicated Resources: 10.73 Mt grading 1.27% Li₂O for 136 kt contained Li₂O
- Combined open pit and underground Measured and Indicated Resources: 12.98 Mt grading 1.34% Li₂O for 173 kt Li₂O
- Inferred Resources: 2.29 Mt grading 1.46% Li₂O for 33 kt Li₂O
For 2025, Avalon plans to advance lithium resource development through metallurgical, geotechnical, and environmental studies, focusing on petalite, spodumene, and lepidolite recovery processes.