BacTech Environmental Lodges Patent for Zero Waste Initiative, Transforming Mine Waste into High-Value Green Commodities
BacTech Environmental Lodges Patent for Zero Waste Initiative,
Transforming Mine Waste into High-Value Green Commodities
TORONTO, April 7th, 2025 – BacTech Environmental Corporation ("BacTech" or the
"Company") (CSE: BAC, OTCQB: BCCEF) proudly announces that Company will file a full
patent for its Zero Waste initiative, setting a new standard in sustainable mining and resource
recovery, on or before Monday morning (April 7th) in Perth, Australia (+12 hours from EDT).
This breakthrough innovation was validated through rigorous testing at Mirarco in Sudbury,
Canada, under the direction of BacTech's Dr. Paul Miller.
BacTech’s patented process enhances the economic potential of mine waste by integrating
bioleaching with a unique combination of downstream processing steps. This approach converts
iron sulphides, such as pyrrhotite, into a suite of high-value, saleable products. The process not
only aligns with global sustainability goals, it allows for the possibility of cleaning up legacy
mine sites (such as an estimated 80 million tonnes in the Sudbury Basin, etc., source Douglas
Duffy et al 2015, U. of Toronto) but also unlocks untapped revenue streams across multiple
industries.
Disruptive Innovation: Turning Waste into Marketable Commodities
The Zero Waste process represents a paradigm shift in mineral waste management by extracting
and monetizing valuable elements:
• High-Purity Magnetite Iron: A critical input for the Green Steel sector, this furnace-
,ready iron feedstock eliminates the carbon emissions associated with traditional iron ore
mining and processing. It also holds high value for the pigment industry.
• Ammonium Sulphate Fertilizer: A strategically vital agricultural input, BacTech’s
process ensures independent production of this organic fertilizer, reducing reliance on
petroleum-derived sulphur and stabilizing supply chains.
• Nickel, Copper, Cobalt and Rare Earths Recovery: These strategic base metals are
precipitated out as high-purity commodities, supporting critical minerals supply and the
global shift toward electrification.
• Silicate Residue for Construction: The remaining inert materials can be repurposed as
backfill or incorporated into geopolymer-based construction materials, reducing waste
disposal challenges.
A Market-Ready, De-Risked Solution for Global Mining Waste
With approximately 12 billion tonnes of fresh tailings generated annually by the global mining
industry, BacTech’s Zero Waste patent presents a massive opportunity to transform mine waste
into sustainable resources. The process has been de-risked by integrating well-established
equipment and processing methods in a novel sequence, combined with BacTech’s proprietary
bioleaching expertise.
Unlocking Investment & Industry Adoption
A key advantage of BacTech’s approach is its ability to generate diverse and resilient revenue
streams:
• Fertilizer Production: The highest revenue contributor, addressing global agricultural
demand while reducing price volatility risks.
• Magnetite Iron Sales: A scalable, high-value input for both Green Steel and pigment
industries.
• Base Metal Recovery: Nickel, copper, and cobalt extraction provides strategic value.
This revenue diversification significantly enhances the financial viability of long-term mineral
waste treatment projects, making them attractive to investors previously deterred by commodity
price volatility.
Environmental Benefits
• No roasting or smelting. It is a water-based leaching process with no gas emissions
• Green chemistry: uses ammonia rather than acids or exotic chemicals
• Organic fertilizer: produces ammonium sulphate via microbial extraction qualifying
product as a premium organic fertilizer.
• Custom iron feedstocks: tailored iron products reduce environmental impacts for
steelmakers.
• Converts mine waste into an alternative supply of metals and fertilizers lowering global
mining demand and emissions.
• Eliminates the need to generate acid for fertilizer production using sulphide minerals to
generate organic fertilizer. This delinks fertilizer producers from petroleum-based sulphur
supply chains.
How Complex Is the Technology
• The process is simple and robust using standard tanks and settling systems under
atmospheric pressure and moderate temperatures
• Avoids complex machinery and high-risk technologies ensuring reliability and ease of
operation
• The process is designed for scalability and adaptability making it ideal for remote
geography.
• The technology is built on proven industrial technologies
Advancing the Green Steel Revolution
Green Steel aims to eliminate carbon emissions in steel production by integrating renewable
energy and waste-minimization technologies. BacTech’s Zero Waste process directly supports
this initiative by supplying high-grade magnetite iron, eliminating the need for carbon-intensive
virgin ore mining. This presents a unique opportunity for steel producers to secure sustainable,
low-carbon raw materials.
Strategic Impact on Resource Independence
Beyond its economic and environmental benefits, BacTech’s Zero Waste initiative contributes to
resource security for governments and industries worldwide. By converting waste into valuable,
domestically sourced commodities, the process reduces reliance on imported iron, fertilizer, and
critical base metals, reinforcing supply chain resilience and national strategic resource
independence. It also reduces the need for fresh mining and processing, given the quantity of
usable metal and byproducts now available because of this invention.
Repricing of Existing Convertible Debt Obligations
BacTech has entered into an agreement, dated March 28th, 2025, with the sole holder of a
convertible debenture including principal of $1.4M and interest, and an interim demand loan of
$120,000, totaling an obligation of $1.810,186. The individual has agreed to amend the terms of
the convertible debenture and demand loan. The amendments will have the entire obligation
extended to September 30, 2025; at which time it will be converted to equity at revised
conversion price. In addition, interest generated from the obligation will cease to be accrued
effective March 15, 2025. The current conversion price of 15 cents per share for the convertible
debenture has now been revised to an exercise price of 10 cents for the entire obligation. To
retire the obligation, BacTech would be required to issue 18,101,868 shares for the redemption
of the obligation and 18,101,868 common share purchase warrants at an exercise price of $0.20
and will have a two-year term from the conversion date. The debenture holder has the option to,
and if successful, arrange the US20.0M financing for the proposed bioleach facility in Ecuador
by September 30, 2025. If the debenture holder is successful, the conversion price for the
obligation will be revised to $0.065. In this case BacTech would be required to issue 27,849,028
common shares and the same number of common share purchase warrants at an exercise price of
$0.13 and will have a two-year term from the conversion date to retire the obligation.
About BacTech Environmental
BacTech Environmental Corporation is a global leader in sustainable mining solutions,
leveraging bioleaching technology to remediate environmental liabilities while recovering
valuable metals. The Company's Zero Waste initiative aligns with its commitment to innovation,
environmental responsibility, and the circular economy.
For further information contact:
Ross Orr
President & CEO, BacTech Environmental Corporation
416-813-0303 ext. 222,
Email: [email protected]
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