Anortech will produce CO2-free cement from anorthosite

Canadian minerals company Anortech is testing anorthosite for the production of green cement and aluminum

The Canadian mineral resources company Anortech is investigating an anorthosite deposit in their Grønne Bjerg license area, located in the Godthåbfjorden approximately 80 kilometers from Nuuk.

The Canadian Minerals Company

The white rock Anortech is the third mineral company in Greenland that sees opportunities in the special white rock anorthosite, which consists of more than 90 percent feldspar.

The Canadian mineral resources company Anortech is investigating an anorthosite deposit in their Grønne Bjerg license area, located in the Godthåbfjorden approximately 80 kilometers from Nuuk.

The Canadian Minerals CompanyAnnouncement

The white rock Anortech is the third mineral company in Greenland that sees opportunities in the special white rock anorthosite, which consists of more than 90 percent feldspar.

Recently, Greenland Anorthosite Mining was granted a exploitation permit for anorthosite from their Piiaaffik Itersarmiut Allit license area northeast of Qeqertarsuatsiaat, and back in 2015, Lumina Sustainable Materials was granted a exploitation permit for anorthosite from White Mountain near Kangerlussuaq. 

Grøn cement 

According to Anortech CEO Jim Cambon – who was previously CEO of Lumina Sustainable Materials – tests show that anorthosite is very suitable for making cement, which can be done at room temperature, unlike normal cement production, which requires higher temperatures. This means that the same amount of energy is not used in the manufacturing process, and therein lies the green aspect.

– We continue to make great progress in developing sustainable anorthosite-based technologies, leveraging knowledge and processes built over several years. Our extensive research and development efforts are yielding real results with the potential for valuable and groundbreaking applications. We are particularly excited about the opportunities in the cement market and are now working towards product certification, says Jim Cambon in a recent press release. 

Previously, the company announced that it is also working to develop a more sustainable alumina from anorthosite instead of the bauxite that is normally used. Bauxite creates some waste products that can be avoided if anorthosite is used, which is why the company calls it a sustainable alternative.

The Canadian mineral resources company Anortech is investigating an anorthosite deposit in their Grønne Bjerg license area, located in the Godthåbfjorden approximately 80 kilometers from Nuuk.

The Canadian Minerals Company

The white rock Anortech is the third mineral company in Greenland that sees opportunities in the special white rock anorthosite, which consists of more than 90 percent feldspar.

The Canadian mineral resources company Anortech is investigating an anorthosite deposit in their Grønne Bjerg license area, located in the Godthåbfjorden approximately 80 kilometers from Nuuk.

The Canadian Minerals CompanyAnnouncement

The white rock Anortech is the third mineral company in Greenland that sees opportunities in the special white rock anorthosite, which consists of more than 90 percent feldspar.

Recently, Greenland Anorthosite Mining was granted a exploitation permit for anorthosite from their Piiaaffik Itersarmiut Allit license area northeast of Qeqertarsuatsiaat, and back in 2015, Lumina Sustainable Materials was granted a exploitation permit for anorthosite from White Mountain near Kangerlussuaq. 

Grøn cement 

According to Anortech CEO Jim Cambon – who was previously CEO of Lumina Sustainable Materials – tests show that anorthosite is very suitable for making cement, which can be done at room temperature, unlike normal cement production, which requires higher temperatures. This means that the same amount of energy is not used in the manufacturing process, and therein lies the green aspect.

– We continue to make great progress in developing sustainable anorthosite-based technologies, leveraging knowledge and processes built over several years. Our extensive research and development efforts are yielding real results with the potential for valuable and groundbreaking applications. We are particularly excited about the opportunities in the cement market and are now working towards product certification, says Jim Cambon in a recent press release. 

Previously, the company announced that it is also working to develop a more sustainable alumina from anorthosite instead of the bauxite that is normally used. Bauxite creates some waste products that can be avoided if anorthosite is used, which is why the company calls it a sustainable alternative.