pH7 Technologies receives Canada funding
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
The funding for pH7 Technologies' copper production technology could positively impact the mining industry by improving resource efficiency and strengthening critical mineral supply chains, particularly for copper. This could lead to increased supply and reduced environmental impacts, which is favorable for companies involved in electrification, renewable energy, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
pH7 Technologies Inc., a Vancouver-based critical metals processing company, received up to $5 million in funding from Canada — Natural Resources Canada. This funding, provided through the Energy Innovation Program's Mining Decarbonization Demonstration Call for Proposals, will support the evaluation of a novel copper production technology. The project will use samples from Trekor Metals' Gibraltar Mine in British Columbia to validate pH7's proprietary closed-loop copper extraction process. This process aims to convert low-grade sulfide ore directly into 99.9% pure copper cathodes on-site while generating green hydrogen as a by-product. If successful, the technology could significantly improve resource efficiency, strengthen domestic critical mineral supply chains, and help decarbonize the Canadian mining sector, addressing the growing demand for copper in various industries.
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