Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Lithium Extraction from Waste Produced Water
Agreement Number:
1036341
Agreement Value:
$68,100.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2026
Description:
CANDLE plans to execute a pilot project in cooperation with its operations partner and a major Canadian gas producer in 2025-2026. The project duration, including pre-trial testing, fabrication, field pilot operations, and final lithium recovery, is 6 months. The field pilot operations are estimated to be 1 month in duration and the recovered lithium through CANDLE's process will be converted to lithium carbonate which will then be presented to various stakeholders. The field pilot will serve as precursor for the firm's commercial demonstration plant scheduled for late 2026.
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5S 1G4
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1036341
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
760289934
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANDLE Lithium Corporation
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton West
Federal Riding Number:
48020
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:
211110