January 9, 2026
“Reducing environmental impacts and improving economic prospects for lithium commodities produced with chemically integrated post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide”
Presentation & Networking | Friday, January 9, 2026
Time | 3:00 p.m. (MST)
Place | University of Alberta, Room 8-207, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE)
On behalf of the University of Alberta, the Centre for Energy and Mineral Processing (CEMP) is pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Faculty of Engineering on Reducing Environmental Impacts and Improving Economic Prospects for Lithium Commodities Produced with Chemically Integrated Post-Combustion Capture of Carbon Dioxide.
The Presenter:
Dr. Lindsay Hounjet is a Research Scientist with Natural Resources Canada operating out of CanmetENERGY in Devon, Alberta. He received a BSc in chemistry from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006, a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Alberta in 2011, and undertook post-doctoral research in metal-free, small-molecule activation and catalysis at the University of Toronto until 2013. In 2014, Dr. Hounjet joined Natural Resources Canada, where he began investigating impacts of crude oil spills on aquatic systems. He contributed to the development of federal policies and regulations that ensure safe and effective crude oil transportation and spill response. He improved technology needed to better utilize renewable energy resources by strengthening the applicability of emerging sodium-ion batteries within stationary energy storage systems. He spearheaded innovative research projects that bolster economic incentive for capturing carbon dioxide from combustion exhaust to help achieve federal emissions targets. He actively develops innovative technologies that generate valuable critical mineral commodities from abundant resources, providing a competitive edge to Canada’s private sector.
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October 22, 2025
“Opportunities for Critical Mineral Production and Advanced Material Innovation in Alberta”
Presentation & Networking | Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time | 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Place | University of Alberta
On behalf of the University of Alberta, the Centre for Energy and Mineral Processing (CEMP) is pleased to invite you to a presentation and discussion on Opportunities for Critical Mineral Production and Advanced Material Innovation in Alberta.
Dr. John Zhou will present a summary of a recently released Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta critical mineral production and advanced material innovation report. He will highlight opportunities in this space for both researchers and industrial innovators and answer questions from the audience.
Hear how Alberta is poised to take advantage of significant new opportunities with untapped reserves of lithium, vanadium, titanium, and zirconium, and the vast potential to transform bitumen into billion-dollar products like synthetic graphite, carbon fiber, and hard carbon. As the world shifts toward electrification, clean energy, and high-tech infrastructure, Alberta’s unique geological resources and innovation ecosystem offer game-changing opportunities—lithium extraction from oilfield brine alone could spark a multi-billion-dollar industry, while asphaltene-rich bitumen may be the key to low-cost, low-emission advanced materials. With strategic investments and continued support from Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta, the province stands ready to become a leader in sustainable supply chains and advanced materials manufacturing.
The presentation and discussion will be followed directly by networking with light snacks and refreshments.
Please RSVP on or before 3:00 PM, Friday, October 17, 2025.
We hope to see you at the session!
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