An investigation of electrochemical technologies using aemion anion exchange membrane for hydrometallurgical processes**

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The goal of this project is to execute a bench-scale investigation of the performance of AemionTM anion exchange membranes in electrochemical technologies for hydrometallurgical processes in mining such as acid recovery and concentration. Ionomr Innovations will benefit from this investigation by obtaining fundamental knowledge regarding Aemion's performance in these applications, in addition to collecting comparative results to better position itself against its competitors. Professor David Dreisinger's group will also benefit from this investigation by improving their understanding of membrane characterization and in-situ bench-scale testing techniques for the hydrometallurgy and mining industries. Mining is an important component of Canada's resource-driven economy, and the continued development of improved hydrometallurgical technologies will be beneficial to Canada's competitiveness in this area. The proposed ion exchange membrane technologies present an opportunity to recover valuable metals and regenerate usable water/reagents in a low-energy and low-reagent way, improving the environmental performance of mining operations within Canada and around the world. **