Utilization of Carbon Mineralization for Critical Metal Recovery and Permanent Carbon Storage from Various Feedstocks

Strategic Area

Carbon Capture, Use and Storage

Status

Active

Partners

Prof. Fei Wang
LeadFX Inc.
Vale Canada
Prof. David Dreisinger
Prof. Qian Zhang
Nickel Technologies Inc (NTI)

Fund

Energy Innovation Program

Year

2025

Agreement Value

$483,227

Project Total

$759,125

Location

QC

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Université Laval

Lead Proponent

Université Laval

Project Objectives

The objective of this project is to optimize the utilization of carbon mineralization to recover critical metals from various feedstocks.

Expected Results

This project aims to:

  1. Generate intellectual property in Canada.
  2. Demonstrate new carbon reduction pathways while increasing the supply of battery metals, providing a competitive advantage.
  3. Share knowledge through peer-reviewed journal articles, conferences, papers, and project reports.