Grant: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 1

Thiocyanate as a Contaminant of Potential Concern. Thiocyanate is found in a number of industrial process streams and impacted waters such as precious metals mining and recovery, coal coking, corrosion inhibition, and electroplating industries. Although thiocyanate is less toxic than cyanide, its impact on the receiving environment can be significant. Among current options, ion exchange combined with electrooxidation is very innovative. In this context, BQE has developed this innovative integrated technology for thiocyanate removal. Demonstrating the efficiency and the performance of technology with a real mine water at cold temperatures is a main concern for the BQE and again investigating other markets in Abitibi is also challenging. For this attempt, they tend to collaborate with the CTRI to demonstrate and validate the efficiency of their ion exchange technology combined with electrooxidation for thiocyanate removal in mine effluents especially in cold climate of Abitibi. This project will benefit from a multidisciplinary team and an operational R&D infrastructure; essential ingredients for achieving the project's objectives within the given deadlines.