Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Pilot Demonstration Plant for Producing High-Purity Magnesium and Silica Products
Agreement Number:
1008706
Agreement Value:
$100,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 16, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024
Description:
This project entails the design and operation of a hydromet pilot demo plant for processing magnesium ore at the rate of 10 kg per hour from the company’s RR deposits. The project builds on the successful bench test works that resulted in the development and optimization of the process flowsheet.
The pilot project consists of 5 stages: grinding, HCl acid leaching, PLS oxidation and Fe/Ni precipitation, MgCl2 purification, and SiO2 refining.
The project is divided into 3 major milestones:
1. Performing bench scale confirmatory tests towards identifying operational conditions of the
pilot.
2. Continuously running a 10-day pilot scale testing to process approximately 2.5 tons of RR
ore
3. Refining and production of high purity silica
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T3A 5R5
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q2-1008706
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
872725205
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 184 days.
Amendment Date
Feb 23, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
WHY Resources Ltd.
Recipient's Legal Name:
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Nose Hill
Federal Riding Number:
48009
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
2122
Amendments: