BAIE Minerals

BAIE Minerals is focused on extracting critical minerals from mining wastes, particularly addressing environmental issues associated with asbestos tailings. The company aims to contribute to sustainable resource management by repurposing mining byproducts for valuable mineral extraction.

CCI Score

43.41

-0.02% April 18

Latest Event

BAIE Minerals' Asbestos Waste Conversion Initiative

BAIE Minerals, co-founded by Trina Barrett, is launching an initiative to convert asbestos tailings into a climate solution by capturing CO2 and extracting valuable minerals. The project includes establishing a demonstration site at a local college to ensure that the process is carried out safely and with proper community oversight.

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BAIE Minerals is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

MAR

31

2025

BAIE Minerals' Asbestos Waste Conversion Initiative
54.72

BAIE Minerals, co-founded by Trina Barrett, is launching an initiative to convert asbestos tailings into a climate solution by capturing CO2 and extracting valuable minerals. The project includes establishing a demonstration site at a local college to ensure that the process is carried out safely and with proper community oversight.
+60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 1

BAIE Minerals' efforts to repurpose hazardous asbestos waste address both environmental and public health concerns. By converting a toxic byproduct into a resource for CO2 capture and valuable mineral extraction, the company is taking proactive steps towards sustainable and responsible industrial practices that benefit marginalized communities.

Baie Verte Turns Asbestos Waste Into Climate Solution
+50

Technology and Services Impact

April 1

The initiative employs innovative technologies for mineral extraction and enhanced carbon mineralization. Despite concerns from critics regarding potential exposure risks, the planned demonstration site indicates a commitment to transparency and safe application of advanced techniques, contributing positively to environmental sustainability.

Baie Verte Turns Asbestos Waste Into Climate Solution
MAR

19

2025

BAIE Minerals Initiates Safe Asbestos Remediation and Carbon Capture Project
69.42

BAIE Minerals announced a project at the Advocate mine aimed at transforming hazardous asbestos tailings into valuable mineral resources while capturing atmospheric carbon. The initiative features the wetting of tailings to prevent airborne fibers, mineral leaching, innovative processing methods, and a demonstration project at a community college to underscore stringent safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

BAIE Minerals' remediation project emphasizes strong safety measures and worker protection in handling hazardous asbestos waste. By implementing rigorous safety protocols and planning a public demonstration at a community college, the company is taking responsible steps to protect worker rights and public health, which aligns with ethical labor practices.

Science Turns Asbestos Waste into Climate Solution at Abandoned Mine
MAR

13

2025

BAIE Minerals Asbestos Tailings Cleanup and Carbon Mineralization Initiative
14.85

The Baie Verte cleanup project reported on March 13, 2025 aims to extract valuable minerals like magnesium and silica from asbestos tailings, offering potential economic and environmental benefits for agriculture and investors while raising concerns about public health risks if the asbestos is not handled safely.
+15

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 1

BAIE Minerals' initiative to repurpose asbestos tailings through carbon mineralization could yield both economic and environmental benefits by providing critical minerals for agriculture and reducing mining waste. However, the potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure necessitate rigorous safety and ethical management. This dual-edged approach, if executed properly, aligns with sustainable business practices and ethical responsibility.

Asbestos Mine Cleanup: Boon or Bane for Agriculture and Investors?
MAR

13

2025

BAIE Minerals Launches Demonstration Project for Carbon Removal and Remediation
34.65

BAIE Minerals announced a demonstration project at a community college in Baie Verte aimed at safely remediating asbestos tailings, extracting critical minerals, and capturing CO2. The initiative is intended to address environmental injustice and enhance community safety, even as concerns persist over potential long‐term health impacts if tailings are improperly handled.
+40

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 1

The project reflects a commitment to ethical business practices by tackling environmental injustice head‐on. By repurposing hazardous asbestos tailings for carbon removal and critical mineral extraction, BAIE Minerals demonstrates responsible remediation efforts aimed at protecting community health, even though the approach must be carefully managed to avoid worker and public risk.

Can Toxic Mining Waste Help Remove CO2 from the Atmosphere?
+30

Technology and Services Impact

April 1

The demonstration project incorporates innovative technologies such as potential microwave treatment for tailings, aimed at accelerating the carbon mineralization process. This technological approach offers promise for enhanced CO2 sequestration but carries inherent risks if the process disseminates harmful asbestos fibers, necessitating rigorous oversight.

Can Toxic Mining Waste Help Remove CO2 from the Atmosphere?