Progressive Planet Solutions Inc (CVE:PLAN) announced it has hired Dr Roger Mah as its vice president of research and development.
Mah, who has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Calgary, was previously CEO of ZoraMat Solutions, where he led efforts in commercializing a metal-organic framework for carbon capture.
“Roger combines a unique blend of entrepreneurialism, scientific prowess, and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) experience. We are excited to add a full-time, in-house scientist to lead our research efforts,” Progressive Planet Solutions CEO Steve Harpur said in a statement.
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“Roger's addition to the team is intended to accelerate our applied research program in carbon sequestration in supplementary cementing materials and Portland Cement,” Harpur added.
Progressive Planet is an emerging leader in supplying solutions for a livable planet by developing low carbon, pozzolan-based, cementing products that replace equivalent amounts of Portland Cement and fly ash in concrete. The production of Portland Cement is the second-largest global generator of CO2 emissions.
The company operates its flagship Z1 Natural Pozzolan Quarry in Cache Creek, British Columbia (BC) and is earning a 100% interest in the Z2 Natural Pozzolan Property near Falkland, BC and earning a 100% interest in the Heffley Creek Metals and Natural Pozzolan Property. All three properties are within a one-hour drive of Kamloops, BC, an industrial hub with rail access to Canadian and US markets.
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