Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Liberation of Critical Minerals Using CO2 Pulverization
Agreement Number:
1032095
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 17, 2026
Description:
The firm will validate its CO2 Pulverization process to enhance mineral liberation and selective comminution in critical mineral ores. By benchmarking against incumbent comminution, the Firm aims to achieve an increase in exposed mineral surface area and improved mineral concentration in key size fractions. By also engaging industry partners, the project will generate vital quantitative data, drive new IP, and inform the design of a commercial-scale CO2 Pulverization system.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5Z 1C6
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q1-1032095
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
729305730
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Operating Name:
Rockburst Technologies
Recipient's Legal Name:
Rockburst Technologies Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Granville
Federal Riding Number:
59036
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
333130