Low-Carbon Nickel
The Turnagain Nickel Project is being designed as a multi-generational, low-carbon source of nickel. Located in northern British Columbia, the project leverages a combination of responsible mining practices, advanced engineering, and access to clean hydroelectric power.
Giga Metals is advancing multiple strategies to position Turnagain as a leader in responsible nickel production. These include electrification of mining equipment where feasible, efficient process design, and innovative carbon management approaches such as mineral carbonation. Together, these initiatives support a development pathway that targets one of the lowest carbon intensities among comparable nickel projects globally.
Clean hydroelectric energy is planned as a primary power source to reduce operational emissions.
Electric and electric-assist trucks, shovels and drills have been incorporated into the project.
Research is underway on permanent carbon sequestration through mineral carbonation of waste rock and tailings.
Targeting one of the lowest Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensities among global nickel development projects.
Our Approach
A number of strategies are being explored to establish the Turnagain project as a world-class leader in low-carbon nickel production
Research from Wood Mackenzie demonstrates the projected emissions for probable nickel projects.
1Turnagain CO2 intensity is for nickel contained in concentrate and not to final refined product by others.
Carbon Mineralization Initiative
“By pairing critical minerals development with permanent carbon dioxide removal, Giga Metals and Arca will demonstrate a new mining paradigm with enhanced project economics and broader societal benefit.” – Paul Needham, CEO of Arca
