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Title:

Clean Nickel Bioleaching

Agreement Number:

1003117

Agreement Value:

$138,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024

Description:

- Develop a novel process to optimize the recovery of payable metals from nickel and cobalt concentrates - Production of nickel and cobalt battery products from concentrate using a tank bioleach arrangement - Determine the potential for carbon capture utilizing the magnesium produced during the process - Evaluate, adapt and optimize the flowsheet for the tank bioleaching process - Confirm the process and investigate optimal downstream processing options - By processing a concentrate with higher bioleaching efficiency with a smaller processing footprint and lower capital costs - Evaluation of the carbon capture and storage capabilities of the CarLang Project, - Quantify the amount of Carbon that can be stored per tonne of rock,

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:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 1J9

Reference Number:

172-2022-2023-Q4-1003117

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

785039744

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 31 days. The total amended value is 30,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Feb 15, 2024

Recipient's Legal Name:

EV Nickel Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

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:

2122

Amendments:

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