Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd.
$100,000.00
Pilot Demonstration Plant for Producing High-Purity Magnesium and Silica Products
FY 2023-24 · 2023-07-16
Summary
This project entails the design and operation of a hydromet pilot demo plant for processing magnesium ore at the rate of 10 kg per hour from the company’s RR deposits. The project builds on the successful bench test works that resulted in the development and optimization of the process flowsheet.
The pilot project consists of 5 stages: grinding, HCl acid leaching, PLS oxidation and Fe/Ni precipitation, MgCl2 purification, and SiO2 refining.
The project is divided into 3 major milestones:
1. Performing bench scale confirmatory tests towards identifying operational conditions of the
pilot.
2. Continuously running a 10-day pilot scale testing to process approximately 2.5 tons of RR
ore
3. Refining and production of high purity silica
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to OrganizationsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Organizations (linked with high confidence)
Location
Calgary|Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
872725205
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2023-07-16 | 2023-24 | $100,000.00 |
| 1 | 2023-07-16 | 2023-24 | $100,000.00 |
| 2 | 2023-07-16 | 2023-24 | $100,000.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 184 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 1 fois La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 184 jours.
Agreement End Date
2024-10-31
Agreement Number
1008706
Agreement Start Date
2023-07-16
Agreement Title
Pilot Demonstration Plant for Producing High-Purity Magnesium and Silica Products
Agreement Title (French)
Usine pilote de démonstration pour la production de magnésium et de silice de haute pureté
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$100,000.00
Amendment Date
2024-02-23
Amendment Number
2
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Organizations projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux organismes stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
This project entails the design and operation of a hydromet pilot demo plant for processing magnesium ore at the rate of 10 kg per hour from the company’s RR deposits. The project builds on the successful bench test works that resulted in the development and optimization of the process flowsheet.
The pilot project consists of 5 stages: grinding, HCl acid leaching, PLS oxidation and Fe/Ni precipitation, MgCl2 purification, and SiO2 refining.
The project is divided into 3 major milestones:
1. Performing bench scale confirmatory tests towards identifying operational conditions of the
pilot.
2. Continuously running a 10-day pilot scale testing to process approximately 2.5 tons of RR
ore
3. Refining and production of high purity silica
Description (French)
Ce projet comprend la conception et l’exploitation d’une usine pilote hydromet pour le traitement du minerai de magnésium à raison de 10 kg par heure à partir des gisements RR de la société. Le projet s’appuie sur les travaux d’essai réussis qui ont abouti au développement et à l’optimisation du schéma de traitement. Le projet pilote comprend cinq étapes : broyage, lixiviation acide HCl, oxydation PLS et précipitation Fe/Ni, purification MgCl2 et raffinage SiO2. Le projet est divisé en 3 étapes principales : 1. Réalisation de tests de confirmation à l’échelle du banc d’essai pour identifier les conditions opérationnelles du pilote. 2. Réalisation en continu d’un essai à l’échelle pilote de 10 jours pour traiter environ 2,5 tonnes de minerai RR. 3. Raffinage et production de silice de haute pureté
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux organismes, vise à soutenir les organismes en les aidant à construire et à intégrer leur capacité d’innovation au Canada au bénéfice des entreprises canadiennes, et plus particulièrement des PME et à aider les organismes à offrir des services d’aide à l’innovation aux PME au Canada.
Federal Riding
Calgary Nose Hill
Federal Riding (French)
Calgary Nose Hill
Federal Riding Number
48009
NAICS Code
2122
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux organismes
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in building and integrating the innovation capacity in Canada for the benefit of Firms in Canada, primarily SMEs and to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to SMEs in Canada.
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux organismes, vise à soutenir les organismes en les aidant à construire et à intégrer leur capacité d’innovation au Canada au bénéfice des entreprises canadiennes, et plus particulièrement des PME et à aider les organismes à offrir des services d’aide à l’innovation aux PME au Canada.
Recipient Business Number
872725205
Recipient City
Calgary|Calgary
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd.
Recipient Operating Name
WHY Resources Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
T3A 5R5
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2023-2024-Q2-1008706