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Title:

Valorization of nickel sulphate from asbestos residues.

Agreement Number:

967397

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022

Description:

AMI is preparing to become a producer of metallic magnesium and amorphous silica using residues from the asbestos industry as a resource (the tailings). The tailings also contain magnetite (Fe3O4) and awaruite (FeNi3). AMI wants to recover the nickel from the tailings, which requires industrial research. AMI wants to take advantage of the fact that awaruite is intimately linked to the magnesium silicates in the tailings. Under an appropriate particle size, only magnetite could be removed from the tailings. Lizardite, chrysotile and awaruite will then be leached during an acid treatment. The possible way to recover the nickel in solution without impacting the magnesium is selective precipitation and capture on ion exchange resin.

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:

Brossard, Quebec, CA J4Y 0E3

Reference Number:

172-2020-2021-Q4-967397

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

897492005

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 65,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

May 26, 2022

Recipient's Legal Name:

Alliance Magnésium inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Brossard--Saint-Lambert

Federal Riding Number:

24017

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

212299

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