Strategic Area
Carbon Capture, Use and Storage
Status
Active
Partners
Crucible Resources Ltd.
Granite Creek Copper Ltd.
Fund
Energy Innovation Program
Year
2024
EIP Contribution
$2,279,463
Project Total
$3,071,090
Location
BC
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Lead Proponent
Kemetco Research Inc.
Project Objectives
The objective of this project is to establish an enabling technology for large-scale carbon sequestration while creating new reserves of critical minerals.
Expected Results
This project aims to:
- Remove the smelting process in the nickel mining industry, addressing a major environmental challenge.
- Strengthen Canada’s cleantech and CCUS sector, boosting global competitiveness in mineralization technologies.
- Generate new IP and disseminate results to inspire nationwide research and innovation.
- Drive industry adoption and deliver significant economic benefits to Canada.
- Advance potential technology commercialization.