Calgary-based Litus, a critical mineral and battery metal company, has announced a major breakthrough in sustainable lithium extraction following pilot results from its Litus LiNC unit deployed in Texas. After processing thousands of liters of brine, the pilot achieved over 98% sustained lithium removal with exceptional material stability—marking what Litus calls a clear signal that […]
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Litus Deploys Field Pilot of Breakthrough Lithium Extraction Technology
Calgary-based cleantech company Litus has deployed its first lithium extraction pilot unit in the field, marking a major step toward commercializing its patented Litus LiNC technology. Foresight named Litus the Venture of the Year at 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards. The announcement signals growing momentum for Alberta’s emerging role in the critical minerals sector, particularly in […]
Ambitious Alberta Blazes Clean-Tech Trail in 2024
Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
Who Are Calgary’s Most Investable Cleantech Companies?
According to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Canada has fallen four spots since 2023 and now ranks 62nd globally in key climate battlegrounds like greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy advancement and adoption, and overall energy consumption reduction. It is increasingly clear that Canada is struggling to keep up with other G7 countries in tackling climate […]
Calgary Startups Shine on Cleantech Group’s ’50 to Watch’ List
The Cleantech Group has revealed its newest Cleantech 50 to Watch list, showcasing companies at the forefront of solving key environmental challenges. This annual list serves as a go-to resource for spotting early-stage ventures poised to disrupt the industry, with Canadian companies making a significant impact this year. Among the featured Canadian innovators are two […]
Calgary Tech Companies Earn Awards at Global Energy Show Canada
Global Energy Show Canada’s awards were announced at its annual event and a number of Alberta-based companies were recognized for outstanding achievements. The annual event focuses on technology, innovation, and sustainability in the energy industry. It took place at Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park from June 11 to 13. The awards shine […]
Litus Named Venture of the Year at 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of cleantech. Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage, Foresight believes. With categories for innovative ventures, forward-thinking funders, and community supporters, the […]
Ayrton Energy and Litus Among Finalists for 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 2nd annual Alberta Cleantech Awards have been announced. The awards recognize the best and brightest innovators, industry leaders, investors, and community builders who are driving cleantech innovation and adoption across the province and leading the charge to a more productive, profitable, and competitive net zero economy. Among the companies nominated in for […]
How Cleantech Startup Litus is Advancing Lithium Production in Calgary
A startup built on research conducted at the University of Calgary is entering 2024 as one of Canada’s most investible cleantech ventures. Born in 2019, Calgary’s Litus has developed nanotechnology that harvests lithium directly from aqueous sources with minimal disruption to the environment. From six cubes of water per day, the company claims its patent-pending […]
Eight Calgary-Based Ventures Named Canada’s Most Investible Companies
Last month, Foresight Canada, the country’s largest cleantech ecosystem accelerator, released its third annual list of Canada’s 50 most investible cleantech ventures. Over the two-day event, cleantech investors and innovators came together to connect with one another to catalyze Canada’s cleantech sector. This was the first time the event was held in Calgary, the city’s […]