Pit lake alkalinity enhancement for safe, measurable, durable carbon removal
Pit lakes for CDR
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When open-pit mines are closed they often fill with water, creating lakes. Tens of thousands of these lakes exist, on every continent save Antarctica.
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These lakes are great for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) since they are relatively contained systems in contact with the atmosphere. They very rarely have beneficial uses.
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We apply ocean carbon removal techniques in these lakes, improving the water quality and turning them into massive, permanent carbon sinks.
Aquarry is exploring a range of pit lake types and treatments. If you’re a mining company interested in turning a liability into an asset, an investor in early stage startups, or just interested in learning more, please get in touch.
A PhD engineer with 8 years in industrial R&D and early stage startup, Dr. Murphy has broad experience managing climate tech projects from carbon removal to energy harvesting materials to climate intervention.
Spencer Whitman
Co-Founder, CTO
A PhD hydrogeologist with 5 years in consulting, Dr. Whitman has deep experience in reclamation and monitoring of abandoned mine sites, including field work, laboratory testing, and geochemical and hydrologic modeling.