Canada Nickel Company Partners with UT Austin and U.S. DOE for In-Situ Carbon Mineralization Pilot at Crawford

Canada Nickel Company, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Department of Energy, is implementing a carbon capture strategy at its Crawford nickel project. This initiative aims to integrate CO2 mineralization into mining operations, potentially achieving carbon neutrality or negativity while lowering costs. The Crawford processing plant is expected to produce over 48,000 tonnes of nickel annually, with plans to capture all carbon emissions. The project includes both ex-situ and in-situ carbon mineralization techniques to enhance environmental and economic outcomes.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Canada Nickel Company is re-engineering its workflow to integrate CO2 capture into its Crawford nickel project, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Department of Energy. The project aims to produce over 48,000 tonnes of nickel annually and capture all carbon emissions.

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It employs carbon mineralization techniques, including ex-situ tailings carbonation and in-situ mineralization, to sequester CO2 and reduce mining costs. A pilot launched in late 2025 demonstrated successful CO2 capture, with ongoing monitoring to refine techniques. This initiative positions Canada Nickel as a pioneer in net-zero mining and could serve as a model for similar regions globally.