Rockburst Technologies, a Vancouver-based cleantech startup, is transforming the mining sector with its breakthrough CoreBurst™ technology. Targeting comminution—the energy-intensive process of crushing rock—the system uses supercritical CO₂ to fracture ore from within, reducing energy use by up to 50% and enabling potential carbon sequestration.
Founded in 2020, Rockburst has secured $5M in non-dilutive funding and is developing a pilot unit while offering CoreBurst™ as a Service to industry partners. Backed by Innovate BC and UBC, the firm is now a BC Tech Awards finalist. CEO Oscar Malpica says the nomination signals growing recognition of innovation in legacy industries.
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