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BacTech Environmental Lodges Patent for Zero Waste Initiative, Transforming Mine Waste into High-Value Green Commodities
TORONTO, April 4th, 2025 – TheNewswire - BacTech Environmental Corporation ("BacTech" or the "Company") (CSE: BAC, OTCQB: BCCEF) proudly announces that Company
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[{"type":"text","content":"TORONTO, April 4th, 2025 – TheNewswire - BacTech Environmental Corporation (\"BacTech\" or the \"Company\") (CSE: BAC, OTCQB: BCCEF) proudly announces that Company will file a full patent for its Zero Waste initiative, setting a new standard in sustainable mining and resource recovery, on or before Monday morning (April 7th) in Perth, Australia (+12 hours from EDT). This breakthrough innovation was validated through rigorous testing at Mirarco in Sudbury, Canada, under the direction of BacTech's Dr. Paul Miller. BacTech’s patented process enhances the economic potential of mine waste by integrating bioleaching with a unique combination of downstream processing steps. This approach converts iron sulphides, such as pyrrhotite, into a suite of high-value, saleable products. The process not only aligns with global sustainability goals, it allows for the possibility of cleaning up legacy mine sites (such as an estimated 80 million tonnes in the Sudbury Basin, etc., source Douglas Duffy et al 2015, U. of Toronto) but also unlocks untapped revenue streams across multiple industries. Disruptive Innovation: Turning Waste into Marketable Commodities The Zero Waste process represents a paradigm shift in mineral waste management by extracting and monetizing valuable elements: High-Purity Magnetite Iron: A critical input for the Green Steel sector, this furnace-,ready iron feedstock eliminates the carbon emissions associated with traditional iron ore mining and processing. It also holds high value for the pigment industry. Ammonium Sulphate Fertilizer: A strategically vital agricultural input, BacTech’s process ensures independent production of this organic fertilizer, reducing reliance on petroleum-derived sulphur and stabilizing supply chains. Nickel, Copper, Cobalt and Rare Earths Recovery: These strategic base metals are precipitated out as high-purity commodities, supporting critical minerals supply and the global shift toward electrification. Silicate Residue for Construction: The remaining inert materials can be repurposed as backfill or incorporated into geopolymer-based construction materials, reducing waste disposal challenges. A Market-Ready, De-Risked Solution for Global Mining Waste With approximately 12 billion tonnes of fresh tailings generated annually by the global mining industry, BacTech’...