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Explore the science behind our Hard-Rock carbon storage.

Learn about CO2 Lock's groundbreaking carbon sequestration system: a sustainable, scalable, permanent solution for global CO2 emissions.

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WHITE PAPER

Understanding the science behind Hard-Rock carbon storage.

Explore CO2 Lock's groundbreaking carbon sequestration system: a sustainable, scalable, permanent solution for global CO2 emissions.

Purpose

It's time to balance atmospheric CO₂ to reduce our environmental impact.

“The deployment of carbon dioxide removal... is unavoidable if net zero CO₂ or GHG emissions are to be achieved.” — IPCC

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PROCESS

‘Hard-Rock’ sequestration with brucite.

By accelerating a natural rock reaction with brucite, we can convert CO₂ into stable solid carbonate minerals, which endure for millennia.

differentiators

Unlike silicate-based systems, brucite mineralization requires less energy and reacts faster under ambient conditions. The result is a low-cost, high-integrity form of carbon sequestration.

Explore our groundbreaking carbon sequestration system:

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PROGRESS

Our Flagship Carbon Sequestration Site

The successful CO₂ injection at our flagship site near Prince George, BC, in 2024 highlights the immense potential of the Hard-Rock process and its expected role in mitigating carbon emissions.

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HOW IT WORKS

OUR PROCESS

Understanding in-situ  carbon mineralization.

This natural, underground process offers a low-impact, long-term carbon storage solution that requires minimal surface disruption while ensuring carbon is securely sequestered beneath the Earth's surface.

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EX-SITU MINERALIZATION

An ex-situ process harnesses surface-level brucite deposits.

STACKED ROCK STORAGE

Exposed rock formations react naturally with atmospheric CO₂ over time, increasing mineralization.

ENHANCED ROCK WEATHERING

 

Crushed rock is spread over land to accelerate CO₂ absorption through natural weathering.

MINERALIZATION REACTOR

A controlled environment optimizes chemical reactions to rapidly convert CO₂ into stable mineral forms.

OUR PROCESS

Understanding ex-situ  carbon mineralization.

For an alternative approach, ex-situ mineralization involves extracting brucite-rich serpentinite from surface-level deposits. The extracted rock is processed through one of three methods to maximize carbon capture.

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OUR PROCESS

Understanding ex-situ  carbon mineralization.

For an alternative approach, ex-situ mineralization involves extracting brucite-rich serpentinite from surface-level deposits. The extracted rock is processed through one of three methods to maximize carbon capture:

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