Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Field Pilot of Dual-Process Acid Rock Drainage Treatment and Metal Recovery
Agreement Number:
1035958
Agreement Value:
$313,000.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 15, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026
Description:
Field pilot deployment of a microbial fuel cell and carbonate precipitation technology at a mine in northern BC, in collaboration with a mining MNE and first nationals limited Partnership. The pilot will field demonstrate treatment of Acid Rock Drainage(ARD) from tailings, recover valuable copper, and produce discharge-compliant water in real-world conditions
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5J 5M8
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q3-1035958
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
761774066
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The total amended value is 83,000 dollars.
Amendment Date
Feb 9, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
Tersa Earth Innovations
Recipient's Legal Name:
TERSA EARTH INNOVATIONS INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby South
Federal Riding Number:
59003
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
212
Amendments: