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- The mineral carbonation company announced partnerships with the Development Partner Institute and Climate Recovery Institute, along with collaborations with Wyloo and a WA gold producer, to use mine tailings to capture and store atmospheric CO2.
- Arca has raised US$8 million from Side Stage Ventures and Saniel Ventures, with the announcement coinciding with the Team Canada Trade Mission, emphasizing the alignment of Australian and Canadian climate technology efforts.
- With strong policy support and abundant mineral resources, Western Australia is becoming a key player in global carbon removal.
PRESS RELEASE – Arca, a leader in mineral carbonation technology, has announced strategic partnerships to accelerate carbon removal at mine sites across Western Australia.
In addition, Arca has secured US$8 million from investors, including Side Stage Ventures and Saniel Ventures, two leading Australian venture capital firms. The funding will help Arca further scale its impact.
Arca has joined the Development Partner Institute (DPI) as an Associate Partner, ensuring Traditional Owners and stakeholders are engaged from the outset in designing future carbon removal projects. Arca is also partnering with the Climate Recovery Institute, a not-for-profit working with governments, industry and communities to develop a durable carbon removal industry in Australia.
Additionally, Arca is partnering with Wyloo and a gold producer in WA to assess carbon removal opportunities at their mining operations, using existing tailings streams to capture and store atmospheric CO2.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with forward-thinking partners who recognize the critical role carbon mineralization can play in decarbonizing the mining industry,” said Paul Needham, CEO of Arca. “We believe we need to make big, bold moves to stabilize the climate, and this is an important step towards achieving Australia’s climate goals, ” he added.
“There is strong alignment between Indigenous values of stewardship and environmental restoration, and Arca’s mission to stabilize the climate by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere,” said Florence Drummond, Executive Director of DPI. “We are excited to join Arca’s journey and host the important dialogues that further the mining industry’s position as a true partner in development.”
The announcement coincides with the Team Canada Trade Mission (TCTM), led by The Honorable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, reinforcing the alignment of Australian and Canadian efforts in climate technology.
“This is a great example of Canadian and Australian cooperation that involves the exchange of technical, business and social expertise,” said Minister Ng. “Australia is a key Indo-Pacific ally and long-standing partner of Canada’s and this TCTM will help Canadian and Australian companies explore new markets, establish new connections and support the growth of both countries’ economies,” she concluded.
Australia’s vast mineral resources position it to become a global leader in carbon mineralization, a process recognized in recent Western Australian policy initiatives, including Premier Roger Cook’s Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Action Plan and the Minerals Research Institute of WA’s mineral carbonation roadmap.
Arca’s technology repurposes mine waste for large-scale carbon removal, accelerating the natural geochemical process that transforms atmospheric CO2 into stable carbonate minerals. By working within existing industrial footprints, Arca offers mining companies a viable pathway to decarbonization.
This announcement points to a growing coalition of corporations, investors, mining companies, climate technology innovators, governments and Indigenous communities that are aligned on practical action to address cooperation on the climate emergency. For more information, visit www.arcaclimate.com
Additional comments on the news:
Wyloo
“Wyloo is planning to ultimately eliminate carbon emissions from our operations. Through our
investigations with Arca we are looking to go beyond this and actively remove carbon dioxide from
the atmosphere as we process our nickel”, said Wyloo CEO Luca Giacovazzi. “The mining industry
must look for innovative ways to reduce our carbon footprint, and mineral carbonation presents a
unique opportunity to turn waste into part of that solution. We’re excited about partnering with
Arca to trial mineral carbonation at our Kambalda sites, and to share these learnings with our
Canadian project.”
Climate Recovery Institute
“Australian and international climate goals are now no longer possible without removing vast
amounts of historical emissions from the atmosphere, in addition to the rapid and deep
decarbonization of existing emissions sources” said Henry Adams, Director. “Atmospheric carbon
mineralization solutions like Arca’s represent an opportunity for Australia to build a new resource
recovery industry that helps clean up the historical emissions needed to help meet net zero targets
and begin to reverse global warming,” he said.
Side Stage Ventures and Co-chair of the Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Elli Hanson, Principal Investor at Side Stage Ventures and Co-chair of the Canadian Australian
Chamber of Commerce, said “Australia is a world leader in mining and is uniquely positioned to drive
the global industry to a lower carbon future — Arca is at the forefront of this shift. As a Canadian
investor based in Australia, I’m particularly excited by this collaboration between our two
resource-rich nations, leveraging decades of innovation to drive large-scale decarbonization.
Arca’s ability to transform mine tailings into a powerful climate solution is not just
groundbreaking—it highlights the strength of Australian-Canadian partnerships in shaping a more
sustainable industrial future.”
Saniel Ventures
Leigh Jasper, founder of Saniel Ventures said: ”Arca brings together an exceptional team,
cutting-edge technology, and a clear path to large-scale impact in mining decarbonization. We are
thrilled to support them in this valuable mission. With Australia at the forefront of this sector,
Arca’s success locally positions it well to drive sustainability in mining globally.”
Tamsin Senders, Arca Australia General Manager
“At this moment of great global climate peril, it is encouraging to know that there are practical
solutions, plentiful immediate feedstocks and widespread positive support for implementation of
these technologies across industry, government and communities.”
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