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Tersa Earth

We are a Vancouver, Canada-based solutions-provider for the mining industry, targeting the treatment of acid rock drainage (ARD), reducing the carbon intensity of mining waste remediation and advancing metals recovery.

https://tersa.earth
2-10 employees

Growth Trajectory

Tersa Earth is poised for growth through strategic partnerships, market expansion into the $20 billion North American mining waste market, and ongoing integration of AI technology to enhance their TersaClean system. They are actively seeking like-minded investors and expanding their portfolio to include uranium and selenium extraction, indicating a strong focus on innovation and scalability.

Technical Challenges

Transitioning TersaClean technology from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5 to 6.
Improving metal recovery rates within the microbial fuel cell (MFC).
Upscaling optimized enzyme production and downstream processing.
Enhancing the biocementation process.
Integrating WastePoint AI with Tersa Earth’s biotech solutions.

Tech Stack

Microbial Fuel CellsMicrobial Carbonate PrecipitationBioprocess EngineeringAIWastePoint AISynthetic biologyEnzyme chemistryNatural product biosynthesis in bacteriaBioelectrochemistryCatalytic surface modificationsMicrobial induced carbonate precipitation (MICP)LLMPhysics-driven modeling

Team Size

Engineering teams
Science teams
Technical teams
Board of Directors

Key Risks

Adoption of new technology in the conservative mining industry may face resistance.
Commercialization of TersaClean technology from TRL 5 to 6 presents technical hurdles.
Evolving regulatory landscapes for environmental sustainability could impact operations.
Competition from established mining companies and other cleantech startups could intensify.
Dependence on partnerships for technology integration (AI, metal extraction) introduces risks if collaborations falter.

Opportunities

Leverage the growing demand for critical minerals and sustainable mining practices.
Expand market reach by addressing the estimated 9,000 tailings ponds globally.
Further develop AI-driven biotech solutions to optimize waste management and resource extraction.
Capitalize on the increasing investor enthusiasm for climate tech solutions in traditional industries.
Forge partnerships with First Nations to gain access to resources and demonstrate commitment to social responsibility.
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