en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 25th, pH7 Technologies, a critical metals processing company based in Vancouver, Canada, has recently received $4 million in funding from the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to expand its metal processing facility in Vancouver. This funding will support the company in advancing its proprietary metallurgical processing technology and accelerating the development of an organic electrochemical process to recover platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium from secondary materials. Improvements in PGM recycling technology will help meet the growing demand in areas such as hydrogen production, fuel cells, emission control systems, and advanced electronics.
Platinum group metals recycling is a critical link in the current global supply chain, but existing supply chains are geographically concentrated and production methods are often energy-intensive. pH7 Technologies' expansion plan aims to enhance domestic processing capacity while reducing environmental impact through its proprietary technology. This technology is designed to recover valuable metals from complex material streams while eliminating wastewater and significantly reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption. This initiative aligns with Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy, which prioritizes the development of domestic processing capabilities to build a more secure and sustainable supply chain.
"Critical metals like platinum and palladium are essential for modern industry, but their supply chains remain concentrated and environmentally burdensome," said Mohammad Doostmohammadi, CEO of pH7 Technologies. "Our technology enables us to recycle and process these metals locally while eliminating wastewater and drastically reducing the carbon footprint of production." This R&D project will support engineering, process optimization, and plant development activities at pH7's Vancouver facility, enhancing the company's ability to recover high-value metals from complex materials while improving resource efficiency and environmental performance.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized the strategic importance: "Investing in pH7 Technologies through NRC IRAP will help Canada capitalize on growing global demand for critical minerals, add value and jobs at home, and strengthen our global leadership in responsible mineral development." Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson noted that the project demonstrates "how Canadian ingenuity is providing cleaner, more efficient ways to recover metals needed for batteries and other technologies."
