Canada Nickel and the University of Texas at Austin Launch Carbon Sequestration Pilot at Crawford Nickel Project

Core Insights - Canada Nickel Company Inc. has initiated an in-situ carbon sequestration pilot study at its Crawford Nickel Project in collaboration with the U.S. DOE ARPA-E team, led by the University of Texas at Austin [1][7] - The pilot aims to evaluate large-scale carbon capture by injecting carbon-enriched water into a 400-meter-deep well within the ultramafic body, building on previous bench-scale studies [2][4] Company Initiatives - The pilot program follows successful bench-scale studies that demonstrated the ability of magnesium-rich mineral brucite to capture CO2 by transforming into secondary minerals [2][3] - The pilot is designed to monitor the CO2-to-rock mineralizing process, which is expected to begin within hours of injection, with most CO2 turning into solid rock within six months [3][4] - This initiative is independent of Canada Nickel's existing In-Process Tailings (IPT) Carbonation Program and is a significant step in enhancing the company's carbon capture and storage capabilities [4][7] Strategic Goals - The results from this pilot study will inform future post-mining carbon sequestration strategies, aligning with Canada Nickel's vision for a Zero-Carbon Industrial Cluster in Timmins [4][6] - Canada Nickel is focused on advancing nickel-sulphide projects to meet the growing demand in electric vehicle and stainless-steel markets, while also pursuing processes for net zero carbon production of nickel, cobalt, and iron products [6][8]