Geomega Announces $3M in Funding from Government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration Program
March 07 2023 - 12:00PM
Geomega Resources Inc. (“
Geomega” or the
“
Corporation”) (TSX.V: GMA) (OTC: GOMRF), a
developer of clean and alternative technologies for the extraction,
refining, and recycling of rare earths and other critical
materials, is pleased to announce that it is receiving $3M in
funding from the Government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Research,
Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) Program, administered by
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), towards the construction of the
magnet recycling demonstration plant.
The Government of Canada is investing in the
development of Canadian critical minerals value chains that will
contribute to Canada’s goal of being a net-zero emitter of carbon
by 2050. These critical minerals are essential inputs for renewable
energy and clean technology applications such as permanent magnets
that are used in wind turbines, electric vehicles, consumer
electronics and many more applications. This non-dilutive NRCan
funding will contribute to the construction of the magnet recycling
demonstration plant in Quebec, Canada. This facility will be used
to demonstrate the economic and environmental benefits and the
efficiency of the technology as Geomega strives to establish a
circular economy for rare earth magnets. This funding will help
advance the technology development to the pre-commercialization
phase, cover costs arising from the detailed engineering work and
equipment cost increases.
“Canadian innovators are leading the way towards
a cleaner future. Today’s investment of $3 million in Geomega
Resources will help to advance the development of a dynamic and
competitive critical minerals sector through the development and
demonstration of innovative processing technologies. This means
good jobs for workers, more investment in Canadian innovation, and
lower emissions across the country - all part of our plan to build
a cleaner Canada and a prosperous, sustainable economy that works
for everyone.” commented the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson,
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources.
“We are very grateful to the Federal Government
for their support. Government’s support in moving the Canadian
innovations towards commercialization is a major advantage in what
is becoming a very competitive global field. The need to develop
sustainable technologies to recover critical minerals from
secondary sources is very real, especially taking into
consideration the 2050 net-zero targets. We are proud to be
developing this first-of-a-kind facility to recycle permanent
magnets here in Canada. This contribution provides us with the
needed funding and support to deliver on our major milestones
throughout this year as we move forward with the demonstration
plant development.” commented Kiril Mugerman, President & CEO
of Geomega.
About Geomega
(www.geomega.ca)Geomega
develops innovative technologies for extraction and separation of
rare earth elements and other critical metals essential for a
sustainable future. With a focus on renewable energies, vehicle
electrification, automation and reduction in energy usage, rare
earth magnets or neo-magnets (NdFeB) are at the center of all these
technologies. Geomega’s strategy revolves around gradually
de-risking its innovative technology and delivering cashflow and
return value to shareholders while working directly with the main
players in these industries to recycle the magnets that power all
those technologies.
As its technologies are demonstrated on larger
scales, Geomega is committed to work with major partners to help
extract value from mining feeds, tailings and other industrial
residues which contain rare earths and other critical metals.
Irrespective of the metal or the source, Geomega adopts a
consistent approach to reduce the environmental impact and to
contribute to lowering greenhouse gases emissions through recycling
the major reagents in the process.
Geomega’s process is based around its
proprietary, low-cost, environmentally friendly way to tap into a
C$1.5 billion global market to recycle magnet production waste and
end of life magnets profitably and safely.
Geomega also owns the Montviel rare earth
carbonatite deposit, the largest 43-101 bastnaesite resource
estimate in North America and holds over 16.8M shares, representing
approximately 14% of the issued and outstanding shares, of Kintavar
Exploration Inc. (KTR.V), a mineral exploration company that is
exploring for copper projects in Quebec, Canada.
For further information, please
contact:
Kiril Mugerman |
President and CEO |
Geomega |
450-641-5119 ext.5653 |
kmugerman@geomega.ca |
|
Nancy ThompsonVorticom Public
Relations212-532-2208nancyt@vorticom.comTwitter: @Geomega_REE |
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