Expansion of operating Vancouver processing facility increases recovery of platinum, palladium and rhodium while reducing wastewater, energy use and carbon footprint.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — [March 24], 2026 — pH7 Technologies Inc., a Vancouver-based critical metals processing company, today announced it is expanding its operating metals processing facility in Vancouver to scale the recovery of platinum group metals (PGMs) and strengthen regional supply chains for critical metals.
pH7 Technologies is receiving advisory services and up to $4 million in funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) to help advance the company’s proprietary metallurgical processing technologies.
The project will accelerate the development and scale-up of pH7’s organo-electrochemical processes for recovering platinum, palladium, and rhodium from secondary materials. These platinum group metals are critical components in technologies ranging from hydrogen production and fuel cells to emissions control systems and advanced electronics.
The initiative builds pH7’s existing operations in Vancouver and will support process optimization, engineering improvements and expanded recovery capabilities at the facility.
By expanding its Vancouver processing operations, pH7 aims to increase domestic capacity to recover and process critical metals while reducing the environmental impacts associated with conventional metal production. The company’s proprietary technology is designed to recover valuable metals from complex material streams while eliminating wastewater and significantly reducing the carbon footprint and energy consumption of metal processing.
Demand for platinum group metals is expected to grow as industries expand hydrogen technologies, electrification infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, supply chains for these materials remain geographically concentrated and often rely on energy-intensive production methods, increasing the need for more sustainable approaches to metal extraction and processing. Developing domestic processing capacity for critical minerals is also a key priority under Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy aimed at strengthening secure and sustainable supply chains.
The research and development project will support engineering, process optimization and plant development activities at pH7 Technologies’ Vancouver facility, strengthening the company’s ability to recover high-value metals from complex materials while improving resource efficiency and environmental performance.
The research and development project will support engineering, process optimization and plant development activities at pH7 Technologies’ Vancouver facility, strengthening the company’s ability to recover high-value metals from complex materials while improving resource efficiency and environmental performance.
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“The Government of Canada supports the creation of competitive supply chains for critical minerals and value-added products, processes, and technologies. Investing in pH7 Technologies through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program will help Canada capitalize on the rising global demand for critical minerals, add value and jobs here at home, and reinforce our global leadership in responsible mineral development.”
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
“Canada is ready to build, and our new government is making it happen. Through our Critical Minerals Strategy, Major Projects Office, G7 Critical Minerals Production Alliance and beyond, we are strengthening every part of the value chain — from research and innovation to processing and advanced manufacturing. pH7 Technologies’ expansion demonstrates how Canadian ingenuity is delivering cleaner, more efficient ways to recover the metals essential to batteries and other technologies. For Canada, this means stronger economic security, more resilient supply chains, and a clear advantage in the global race to supply the critical minerals our allies depend on.”
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) Clean Technology initiative supports Canadian innovators like ph7 Technologies in advancing clean and sustainable solutions in the critical minerals sector. Building on NRC IRAP’s strong history of fostering innovation and helping businesses grow, we are supporting projects that strengthen domestic capabilities and contribute to a sustainable and competitive Canadian economy.”
Mitch Davies, President, National Research Council of Canada
“Critical metals like platinum and palladium are essential to modern industry, yet their supply chains remain concentrated and environmentally intensive. Our technology allows us to recover and process these metals locally while eliminating wastewater and dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of production. Scaling our Vancouver facility is an important step toward building a more resilient and sustainable regional supply of critical metals.”
Mohammad Doostmohammadi, Chief Executive Officer of pH7 Technologies
About pH7 Technologies
pH7 Technologies is a Canadian company developing next-generation critical-mineral extraction technologies for both primary and secondary resources. Through its proprietary closed-loop organo-electrochemical process, pH7 enables mining and recycling operators to economically recover metals from low-grade ores, tailings, and complex feedstocks that have historically been uneconomic or technically challenging to process. The company operates a commercial PGM extraction facility in Vancouver and is rapidly scaling its mining-sector applications, beginning with copper.
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