Project Update Webinar: Initial Results from Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC Project: November 3, 2020
Vancouver, BC – October 19, 2020 – Initial results from a minerals research project assessing the potential for rocks in British Columbia to capture and store the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) will be discussed at a Geoscience BC webinar on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 10:00 AM Pacific time.
Called Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC, the project will include a map showing the potential for ultramafic rocks in BC to naturally bind atmospheric CO2 (using magnesium-rich minerals that are found in some mine tailings) in a solid carbonate mineral form, where it can remain in a benign state for thousands of years or more. The Geoscience BC research is part of a wider initiative led by University of British Columbia researchers involving industry partners, geoscience agencies across Canada and Natural Resource Canada’s Clean Growth Program.
The public webinar will provide a technical overview of an initial report on the project by research lead Dr. Gregory Dipple and colleagues. A final report and public data for the project are expected to be published in early 2021.
Title: Initial Results from Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC Project
When: 10:00-11:00 AM Pacific time, Tuesday November 3, 2020
Where: Zoom webinar. Recording will be available on the Geoscience BC YouTube Channel. Registration (free) required
About Geoscience BC
Geoscience BC generates independent, public geoscience research and data about British Columbia’s minerals, energy and water resources. This advances knowledge, informs responsible development, encourages investment and stimulates innovation.
Our collaboration with the resource sectors, academia, communities, Indigenous groups and government develops and shares unbiased and credible earth science research and data.
Geoscience BC is a not for profit society incorporated under the BC Societies Act.
Visit www.geosciencebc.com or follow us @GeoscienceBC to find out more.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Truman
Geoscience BC
604-662-4147/778-929-1662
truman@geosciencebc.com
Called Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC, the project will include a map showing the potential for ultramafic rocks in BC to naturally bind atmospheric CO2 (using magnesium-rich minerals that are found in some mine tailings) in a solid carbonate mineral form, where it can remain in a benign state for thousands of years or more. The Geoscience BC research is part of a wider initiative led by University of British Columbia researchers involving industry partners, geoscience agencies across Canada and Natural Resource Canada’s Clean Growth Program.
The public webinar will provide a technical overview of an initial report on the project by research lead Dr. Gregory Dipple and colleagues. A final report and public data for the project are expected to be published in early 2021.
Title: Initial Results from Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC Project
When: 10:00-11:00 AM Pacific time, Tuesday November 3, 2020
Where: Zoom webinar. Recording will be available on the Geoscience BC YouTube Channel. Registration (free) required
About Geoscience BC
Geoscience BC generates independent, public geoscience research and data about British Columbia’s minerals, energy and water resources. This advances knowledge, informs responsible development, encourages investment and stimulates innovation.
Our collaboration with the resource sectors, academia, communities, Indigenous groups and government develops and shares unbiased and credible earth science research and data.
Geoscience BC is a not for profit society incorporated under the BC Societies Act.
Visit www.geosciencebc.com or follow us @GeoscienceBC to find out more.
For more information, please contact:
Richard Truman
Geoscience BC
604-662-4147/778-929-1662
truman@geosciencebc.com
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