POLAR SAPPHIRE LTD.

$1,297,612.91 CAD

≈ 17 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Clean Technology
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2024-2025
Agreement period
March 4, 2025 – April 8, 2025
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2024-2025-Q4-1029582

Published purpose

Polar Sapphire produces high purity aluminum used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing for critical coatings which extend life, safety and performance of next generation batteries.  This demonstration project will establish a high purity alumina production facility in Canada, contributing to establishing a growing field of critical componentry for electric vehicle and renewable energy sector production nationally.

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