For a Green and Prosperous Future

3R Mineral is proud to be a founding member of the Pôle Économique Vert de Chaudière-Appalaches (PEVCA). The PEVCA brings together the interests of all green technology companies for the safe processing and revalorization of critical and strategic minerals within the mine tailings on the territory of the MRCs des Appalaches and Robert-Cliche (Thetford-Beauce).

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INNOVATE
PEVCA represents a new generation of entrepreneurs determined to minimize their ecological footprint with industrial operations based on science, innovation and circular economy principles.
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TRANSFORM + VALUE
PEVCA believes that mine revalorization is the only viable, economic and environmental solution to restore former mine sites.
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GATHER
In the spirit of collaboration and transparency, the PEVCA will also include auxiliary and observer members from different socio-economic, environmental, governmental and educational sectors in the region.

Members

Englobe

Englobe is recognized as a Canadian leader in the fields of environment, engineering, soil and biomass treatment, and asset quality and integrity management. Our role as a specialist service provider in these different spheres leads us to develop infrastructures for multiple clients in the public and private domains, worldwide.

ECO2 Magnesia

ECO2 Magnesia is part of a new generation of companies determined to minimize their ecological footprint. The vision of ECO2 Magnesia goes beyond the traditional and linear business model of extracting, manufacturing, consuming, throwing away. THE ENTIRE ECO2 chain of operation – from design to laboratory to commercialization – is based on the concept of offering a "second life": recycle, reuse and revalorize.

KSM

KSM Inc. is a private company of Thetford Mines whose objective is to commercialize an innovative fertilizer production process. The technology developed uses potash and sulfuric acid to produce potassium sulfate (SOP) and potassium and magnesium sulfate (SOPM), two high-end fertilizers.

Sigma Devtech

SIGMA DEVTECH is a private company specialized in the development and transfer of technology. We have a vast expertise in biotechnology, environment and sustainable development.

Les Sables Olimag Inc.

With its patented thermal calcination process, Olimag Inc. is the world leader in the production of synthetic olivine intended primarily for the markets of abrasives for sandblasting and refractory sands for steelworks.

Planetary

Planetary enhances the ocean’s natural ability to fight climate change through carbon dioxide removal and storage. Our team combines expertise in ocean science, metallurgy and geochemistry to safely and effectively scale up ocean-based CO₂ management solutions.

Exterra Carbon Solutions

Exterra Carbon Solutions is a negative emissions technology company developing a world class solution for durable CO2 storage using mineral waste. We use an engineered approach to accelerate the natural weathering of rocks, capable of transforming mineral waste piles into large-scale carbon sinks on timescales relevant to global climate action.

CONTACT PEVCA

The PEVCA is motivated by a vision for the future of the Chaudière-Appalaches region. PEVCA members see decontamination and revalorization of tailings as a way to transform the landscape of regions characterized by the presence of thousands of tonnes of tailings. These mineral resources represent an undeniable socio-economic potential for the region and for all of Quebec.

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