Stocks•15 April 2026•
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BacTech Files National Patents for Zero Tailings Mining Waste Tech

Key Facts

1BacTech Environmental Corporation (CSE:BAC) filed national patent applications for its Zero Tailings™ technology in Canada and the United States on April 14, 2026.
2The national filings follow the company's original international (PCT) patent application filed on April 7, 2025.
3The technology converts sulphide and iron tailings into marketable products such as fertilizer, critical minerals, and industrial products, producing zero waste.

BacTech Environmental Corporation (CSE:BAC) has filed national patent applications for its Zero Tailings™ technology in Canada and the United States on April 14, 2026. This follows the company's original international (PCT) patent application filed on April 7, 2025. The proprietary bioleaching technology converts sulphide and iron mining tailings into marketable products such as fertilizer and critical minerals. The process aims to achieve zero waste output from traditional mining operations. This move represents the company's effort to protect and commercialize a breakthrough process in industrial waste management. The development is viewed as a positive step for the company with potential long-term implications for the global mining sector. However, the immediate market impact remains limited at this stage.