CoTec Holdings and McGill University Launch WaveCracker Project

CoTec Holdings Corp. has announced a partnership with McGill University to initiate Project WaveCracker. This project aims to apply microwave technology to enhance the recovery of sulphide copper. The collaboration focuses on advancing low-carbon and cost-effective methods for extracting valuable metals, with a particular emphasis on copper. The use of applied microwave technologies is expected to improve the permeability and recovery of copper.

McGill's extensive experience in mineral processing and microwaves will be pivotal. CoTec's goal is to leverage these techniques on low-grade copper sulphides, potentially improving copper extraction efficiency. This partnership combines CoTec's industrial prowess with McGill's innovative research capabilities to push forward new methodologies in mineral processing.