Net Zero requires avoidance and removal of CO2. We can do both with Mineral Carbonation.
“Carbon Capture Technologies Program grant recipients announced, MCi Carbon receives $14.5m”
Our Mission is Simple
15% of the world's emissions come from cement and steel. Our mission is to lock away 1 billion tonnes of CO2 by 2040. Our vision is to profitably decarbonise global industries by turning CO2 emissions into valuable products.
Integrated CO2 Capture
Feedstock Validation
Circular Products
MCi Carbon’s scalable technology platform integrates point source carbon capture with large industrial emission sources, including flue gases and low-purity CO2. This efficient and versatile solution transforms captured carbon into saleable materials.
Our output materials include precipitated magnesium carbonate, precipitated calcium carbonate and silica. Designed for use in construction and manufacturing supply chains, potential product applications include low-carbon concrete, paper, glass, plastics and paints.
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The world needs to cut emissions in half by 2030.
1.5 degrees isn’t a goal or target, it’s a physical limit. Hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, mining, chemicals, & manufacturing emit over 6 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year.
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The transition will require more than just renewable energy.
The ultimate flexibility of MCi technology is a key advantage for global scaling, with the addressable market including both emissions’ abatement customers and new low carbon and negative emissions materials manufacturers.
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MCi Carbon stands at the forefront of carbon capture innovation.
MCi can tackle both short-term CO2 avoidance and long-term atmospheric carbon removal. Due to the saleable materials created, our business model doesn’t solely rely on a carbon price to be profitable.
The world needs to cut emissions in half by 2030.
1.5 degrees isn’t a goal or target, it’s a physical limit. Hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, mining, chemicals, & manufacturing emit over 6 billion tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year.
The transition will require more than just renewable energy.
The ultimate flexibility of MCi technology is a key advantage for global scaling, with the addressable market including both emissions’ abatement customers and new low carbon and negative emissions materials manufacturers.
MCi Carbon stands at the forefront of carbon capture innovation.
MCi can tackle both short-term CO2 avoidance and long-term atmospheric carbon removal. Due to the saleable materials created, our business model doesn’t solely rely on a carbon price to be profitable.
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Our Story — Our Story — Our Story —
2006 - 2012 | CO2 as a valuable resource
- Founders Marcus Dawe and John Beever had a goal to create a paradigm shift from fearing CO2 emissions as damaging waste to using it as a valuable resource.
- Marcus and John chose Mineral Carbonation: the most promising and scalable solution.
- After six years of self-funded university-based scientific research and industry advocacy, Marcus and John secured Australian Government funding to advance from lab to pilot scale.
2013 - 2016 | Launching the pilot program
- MCi Carbon officially launched in partnership with Orica and the University of Newcastle to conduct a research pilot program.
- The initiative, led by Dr. Geoff Brent and Jez Smith, merged development programs and IP to advance the project. Sophia Hamblin Wang joined the company, overseeing the 4-year pilot program.
- MCi expanded its team with experts from Orica, including Dr. Mark Rayson and researchers from the University of Newcastle.
- Over 25 quarters, the Foundation Team successfully executed milestone-led R&D, culminating in the establishment of the global reference Mineral Carbonation Pilot Plant at the Newcastle Institute for Energy Research.
2017 - 2021 | #1 Global Cleantech at COP26
- The company secured further Australian Government support toward a 3 year program to enable testing of both pure and dilute CO2 capture from flue gas directly and demonstrating real world hard to abate applications.
- During 2020, the company raised its first external capital from sophisticated investors to initiate commercialisation.
- MCi unveilled its technology to the world and quickly engaged with its first customers which recognised the technology potential.
- In 2021, the company raised its first cornerstone industry investment from Itochu Corp and secured a $14.6m grant from the Australian Government Carbon Capture Utilisation Storage Development Fund to build its industrial scale demonstration plant in Newcastle.
- Showcasing MCi technology at COP26 in Glasgow, the company won the title of No.1 Clean Energy Startup from a field of 2700 entrants globally.
2022 - now | Meet 'Myrtle' - Australia's CCU Flagship
- Scaling towards commercialisation, the company signed a three-way MoU with Itochu Crop and Taisei to accelerate Japan’s transition to net zero emissions.
- MCi Carbon was recognised by the Banksia Foundation, Mission Innovation and the World Economic Forum.
- MCi Carbon and RHI Magnesita formed a collaboration, in addition to receiving a multi-million-dollar investment.
- Mizuho Bank also invested US$5m into MCi Carbon as part of their ‘Transition Investment Facility’, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank also invested into the company.
- Construction of ‘Myrtle’ began in 2023, with commissioning expected to begin in mid 2024.
Marcus Dawe & Sophia Hamblin Wang | CEO & COO
Marcus Dawe & Sophia Hamblin Wang | CEO & COO
