Evaluation & Eligibility:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Demonstrate a pathway to scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction
• Applicable to base metal and precious metal mining
• Scalable on a global perspective
• Technology Readiness Level (TRL): 5-7
• Generally, applicants anywhere in the world are eligible to apply

Evaluation Criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed based on the following evaluation criteria and scored by a panel of reviewers.

Impact (40%)

Applications will be evaluated on the technology's potential for significant, cost-effective and timely removal of GHGs and improved production in base metal and precious metals mining, as well as the market opportunity and end-user engagement.

Innovation Opportunity (35%)

Applications will be evaluated on the merits of the technology's overall strengths, novelty, technical feasibility, and adoption, as well as its competitive advantage relative to existing technologies or practices in the global mining industry.

Implementation (25%)

Applications will be evaluated on the technology development and implementation plan, financing plan, and the capacity of the team. This includes evaluating proposals on the current TRL relative to the proposed implementation timeline, project budget, and financial plan, as well as the team's expertise to achieve the proposed plan.