- BacTech Environmental (CSE:BAC) has filed a provisional patent application to broaden the scope of its zero-waste processing technology beyond its current bioleaching applications
- The new patent represents a significant step forward in BacTech’s mission to revolutionize mineral processing by recovering valuable materials from waste streams and promoting more sustainable industrial practices
- Unlike traditional methods that rely on lime or limestone and generate large volumes of waste sludge, BacTech’s patented process uses ammonia—a key component in the green economy
- BacTech Environmental stock (CSE:BAC) last traded at $0.04
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BacTech Environmental (CSE:BAC) has filed a provisional patent application to broaden the scope of its zero-waste processing technology beyond its current bioleaching applications. This move builds on a full patent application submitted in April, which focused on treating iron and acid waste streams generated during bioleaching.
In a media release, the Toronto-based company explained that the new provisional patent represents a significant step forward in BacTech’s mission to revolutionize mineral processing by recovering valuable materials from waste streams and promoting more sustainable industrial practices.
Unlike traditional methods that rely on lime or limestone and generate large volumes of waste sludge, BacTech’s patented process uses ammonia—a key component in the green economy. This innovation reduces the need for extensive infrastructure, conserves water and produces cleaner effluent that meets environmental standards.
Over the next year, BacTech plans to collaborate with industry partners to test and refine the technology across various mineral processing platforms. The goal is to advance toward a full patent and commercial deployment.
The company believes the technology can be retrofitted to a wide range of operations, including copper and nickel sulphide processing, nickel laterite processing, heap and dump leaching, rare earth element extraction, and even the treatment of acidic runoff from legacy mine sites. It also holds promise for unlocking new opportunities in low-grade ore recovery, particularly in the pre-treatment of refractory gold ores—an area historically limited by the high cost of managing acidic, iron-rich waste.
BacTech’s latest innovation underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable resource development, potentially positioning the company as a leader in the evolving landscape of green mining technologies.
BacTech Environmental Corp. specializes in environmental technology to recover metals like gold, silver, cobalt, nickel, and copper, while also removing harmful contaminants like arsenic.
BacTech Environmental stock (CSE:BAC) last traded at $0.04.
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