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Carbon Direct and Arca have announced a collaboration to commercialise Arca's Industrial Mineralization carbon dioxide removal technology. The system accelerates carbon mineralization in alkaline mine waste, turning it into a scalable CDR solution that can store CO₂ as stable minerals for over 10,000 years. Arca completed an 18-month pilot with BHP that successfully removed net CO₂ at an active mining site and has secured agreements with Microsoft for nearly 300,000 tonnes of CDR credits over 10 years. The company is now deploying the technology at additional locations, including Western Australia's Goldfields region. Carbon Direct will serve as co-developer on future projects, providing scientific expertise and carbon market knowledge. With 16.5 billion tonnes of suitable legacy mining waste globally, the technology offers substantial scaling potential alongside mining operations worldwide.

Carbon Direct and Arca announce collaboration on Industrial Mineralization technology. Carbon Direct and Arca announce collaboration to accelerate the number and scale of carbon dioxide removal projects using Industrial Mineralization technology NEW YORK, NY / VANCOUVER, BC - April 28, 2026 - Carbon Direct and Arca have announced a new collaboration to bring Arca's first-of-its-kind Industrial Mineralization (IMin) carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to market. Arca's technology is the first field-scale system to accelerate carbon mineralization in mine waste, turning a major industry challenge into a scalable CDR solution. Arca has validated the technology under real-world operating conditions and is currently generating data to support further development, with the potential to remove millions of tonnes of CO[2] over the coming decade. After completing an 18-month pilot in partnership with mining giant BHP that removed net CO[2] at high efficiency at an active mining site, Arca is now laying groundwork to deploy the technology at additional locations. In Australia, Arca has formed a partnership with the Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation to develop projects in Western Australia's Goldfields region. When occurring naturally, carbon mineralization (also known as mineral carbonation) is a slow process whereby alkaline rocks react with and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Arca's CDR pathway, known as Industrial Mineralization (IMin), deploys proprietary techniques that accelerate carbon mineralization in alkaline rock waste from heavy industries like mining and steelmaking. This pathway leverages industrial expertise and infrastructure to durably store CO[2] as stable minerals for over 10,000 years, making this a high-quality scalable CDR solution. Carbon Direct will serve as co-developer with Arca on future IMin projects, contributing scientific expertise and carbon market knowledge to deliver credits with the highest standards for durability, measurement, and verification. Arca's technology has already attracted the attention of major buyers, including Frontier, who provided an early prepurchase agreement, and Microsoft, who entered a 10-year CDR offtake agreement with Arca for nearly 300,000 tonnes. "We're proud to collaborate with Arca to co-develop this unique solution that transforms one of the mining sector's biggest environmental challenges into real climate action," said Greg FitzGerald, Vice President of Supply at Carbon Direct. "Arca's Industrial Mineralization pathway accelerates a natural process that would otherwise take thousands of years, turning mining waste from a liability into a climate asset. Arca delivers what the market desperately needs: proven carbon mineralization at field scale with durable storage and advanced measurement - all while using existing mining infrastructure and land with minimal new equipment or energy requirements." "Collaborating with Carbon Direct on new Industrial Mineralization projects will help us scale more quickly," said Paul Needham, CEO at Arca. "Our stakeholders, customers and industrial partners will value objective industry-leading expertise to de-risk decisions about projects, offtakes and new technology adoption. We look forward to working with Carbon Direct as a thought partner and enabler." The mining industry generates billions of tonnes of alkaline rock waste annually, requiring environmental management. At this scale, the industry also presents a substantial opportunity to remove CO2. IMin offers a new paradigm for mining: one that would have improved economics and the potential for important environmental co-benefits such as tailings stabilization. With 16.5 billion tonnes of suitable legacy mining waste globally and 3 billion tonnes produced annually, Arca's technology can scale alongside mining operations worldwide. Science-backed carbon removal credits from this pathway are available for forward offtake. Buyers interested in procuring high-quality CDRs from the project should visit the Carbon Direct website: https://www.carbon-direct.com/services/carbon-credits About Carbon Direct Carbon Direct is a trusted energy and climate solutions company that combines world-class scientific expertise, technical rigor, and market insights to help clients achieve their business goals. Its 70+ scientists work closely with its finance, policy, and market experts to design, diligence, and deliver decarbonization solutions across industries. From JPMorganChase to Microsoft, Carbon Direct helps leading companies with carbon dioxide removal, carbon measurement, firm, clean power opportunities, and low-carbon energy solutions. About Arca Arca is an Industrial Mineralization company that leverages pre-existing industrial infrastructure and alkaline waste to accelerate the natural process of carbon mineralization and permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Arca was founded on 20 years' pioneering research at the University of British Columbia by Dr. Greg Dipple and is backed by some of the world's leading climate technology investors. Arca is supported by several Canadian government departments and private philanthropic institutions and was a Milestone Award winner and Top 20 Finalist in the globally prestigious XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition. Arca's cost-efficient system creates highly durable (10,000+ year) removals supported by robust third-party verification. By partnering with heavy industry like mining and steel production, Arca is building the foundation for gigatonne-scale carbon removal. Arca Media: Sean Lowrie, Head of External Affairs, [email protected], Phone: +1 (604) 923-2122 x108, 33 W 8th Ave, Suite 101, Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1M8

CURA, Grand Forks Concrete partner to decarbonize cement with first commercial electrochemical plant. Photo: CURA March 18, 2026 CURA Climate Inc. and Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to deploy a pilot-scale demonstration plant and a first-of-kind commercial facility that converts agricultural spent lime into low-carbon cement and agricultural co-products. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will execute a three-phase program - covering feasibility assessment, pilot demonstration and commercial deployment - using CURA's patent-pending electrochemical process, which uses electricity and water rather than heat and fuel to process materials. The technology upgrades spent lime waste into low-carbon cement and agricultural products by selectively extracting high-value components and removing impurities. For Grand Forks Concrete, a precast concrete manufacturer in western Canada, the partnership provides access to locally sourced, low-carbon cement that integrates into existing manufacturing operations without requiring changes to downstream production. The companies say the commercial facility, if realized, would be the first broadly applicable low-carbon cement solution capable of integrating into existing construction supply chains at scale. The partnership is structured in three phases, beginning with laboratory and bench-scale testing, followed by a cost-shared pilot facility, and culminating in the formation of a joint venture to design and operate the commercial plant. No timeline for final investment or commissioning was announced. March 18, 2026 Svante Technologies and a sustainable packaging company have moved a BECCS project at a southeastern U.S. paper mill into feasibility study, targeting removal of more than 500,000 tonnes of biogenic CO[2] per year with permanent storage planned in the Gulf Coast region. March 18, 2026 Kent has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by EnEarth for the Prinos CO[2] Storage Project in northern Greece, a first-of-its-kind permitted carbon storage facility in the Mediterranean designed to store up to 2.8 million tonnes of CO[2] annually by 2029. March 18, 2026 Svante Technologies has acquired Carbon Alpha Corporation, gaining the North Star BECCS project in Saskatchewan - developed alongside the Meadow Lake Tribal Council - along with CO2 pipeline and storage assets, as the company moves to build out a fully integrated carbon management platform in western Canada. February 25, 2026 Carbon Direct and C2X have partnered on the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Louisiana, which will convert forestry residues into low-carbon biomethanol and store 1 million tonnes of CO[2] per year. The project repurposes a former industrial site, supports local jobs, and has already secured major long-term commitments - including 3.6 million tonnes of removals for Microsoft. The facility is expected to begin delivery in 2029 and will help meet growing demand for biomethanol in shipping and aviation. February 24, 2026 Climeworks and Tapestry announced a 10-year partnership that includes Tapestry's first purchase of carbon removals. The agreement gives Tapestry access to Climeworks' diversified portfolio of engineered and nature-based carbon removal solutions, supporting the company's efforts to address Scope 1 emissions and advance long-term climate goals. The deal marks Climeworks' first partnership with a North American retail and consumer goods company. 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