MCi Carbon

📣 The Australian Federal Government has today awarded Australian clean tech MCi Carbon a $14.5m Carbon Capture Technologies Program (CCTP) grant 💰 The Myrtle+ Project aims to progress Australia's lead in permanent Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) technology. It will capture and transform CO₂ from hard-to-abate industries into carbon embodied materials for use in buildings and construction, creating new industries and jobs in the circular carbon economy. The fund will progress plant upgrades to MCi Carbon’s Myrtle CCU facility to expand and optimise processing capabilities for a broader range of feedstock materials, further supporting decarbonisation efforts. 🏗 Myrtle, which is currently in late-stage construction on Kooragang Island in Newcastle, will capture and transform more than 1000 tonnes of CO₂ per year and create up to 5,000 tonnes of new materials. The project brings MCi Carbon’s CCU technology closer to market, significantly advancing both Australian and global customer engagements, ultimately accelerating its mission to lock away millions of tonnes of CO₂ into materials and helping the world achieve a net zero future. Read more at our website 🗞 Calix Limited | Airthena | Novalith | Pilot Energy Limited | KC8 Capture Technologies | University of Melbourne Marcus Dawe | Sophia Hamblin Wang #carboncapture #ccu #cleantech #mineralcarbonation #myrtle #mcicarbon

To our shareholders, investors, customer and advocates. Thank you for your support.   The company is at a critical point where innovation and action converge, positioning us as leaders in the global clean technology landscape. This has been a defining year, marking not just technical breakthroughs but recognition on the international stage as we actively contribute to the net zero transformation. With our pioneering mineral carbonation technology, our team has spent a decade preparing for the emerging market for carbon solutions. This year, we have seen industries evaluating these pathways, understanding that decarbonisation does not have to come at the cost of growth but can be the most efficient and least disruptive way forward. Our greatest asset is our people. Throughout 2024, we continued to invest in our team, growing to nearly 60 employees by the end of the year. Our success is a direct result of their dedication, expertise, and commitment to innovation. Every milestone the company achieved this year—from scaling our technology to deepening global partnerships—has been made possible by our talented workforce. Maintaining focus, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of deep engagement with our customers as we remain on mission and continue to scale-up our technology platform in Australia and overseas. Founder & CEO Marcus Dawe Co-Founder & COO Sophia Hamblin Wang #mineralcarbonation #CCU #lowcarbon #negativeemissions #cleantechnologies

Yesterday, the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and Beyond Zero Emissions, together with prominent Hunter businesses and peak bodies, released a joint statement at the Energy Renaissance Renaissance One gigafactory in the #Hunter Valley calling on the Federal Parliament to commit to a strong 2035 #emissions reduction target. The Hunter is a key regional centre for #cleantech #manufacturing and #renewableenergy and has the skills and knowledge to make our clean energy future in Australia. An Australian #battery manufacturing industry could create over 44,000 jobs and $57 billion in GDP in 2035 nationwide (https://lnkd.in/evHNh8PP). Watch the full NBN News story here: https://lnkd.in/gjYrMZ-q #climateactionpaysoff #2035 #australianmanufacturing #australianbatteries #energytransition Michael Bones, Brian Craighead, Justin Page, Samantha Mella, Hunter Jobs Alliance, AGL, Ampcontrol, Hunter Renewal, MCi Carbon, MGA Thermal, Verdant Produce.

"Innovation and ambition are creating local jobs, attracting investment in clean technologies, and building more sustainable communities", says MCi Carbon Founder and CEO Marcus Dawe. "Australia needs an ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target to match. At MCi Carbon, our team of engineers, scientists and commercial experts has grown from 20 employees in 2020 to 60 in 2024 as we scale our carbon capture and utilisation platform in Newcastle." "MCi Carbon has been proudly supported by the Australian Government consistently since 2013, representing over $40m in funding through to 2030. Strong climate leadership will continue to create a vibrant low-carbon future for the Hunter."

MCi Carbon welcomes the release of Australia’s Circular Economy Framework from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). This ambitious national plan sets a bold agenda to double the country’s circularity by 2035! We're proud to stand alongside government, industry, and research leaders like CSIRO to transform CO₂ emissions and industrial by-products, like steel slag and mine tailings, into valuable, long-lasting materials. The framework’s priorities - from reducing our material footprint and lifting materials productivity, to scaling resource recovery and advancing sustainable construction - resonate closely with our mission to embed innovative carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies into the heart of Australia’s circular future. This comprehensive roadmap underscores: - sustainable material innovation - high-value recycled products, especially in the built environment - ESG alignment for investors and businesses - advanced recovery, green chemistry, and collaborative supply chain models These policies and targets promise to drive new growth, resilience, and export opportunities in a lower-carbon world. #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #CarbonUtilisation #ClimateSolutions #Innovation #LowCarbon #MaterialScience #GreenConstruction #ESG #Australia

Last week, MCi Carbon gathered at The Beaches Hotel in Newcastle to celebrate an incredible year of milestones. 🎤 Co-Founder & COO Sophia Hamblin Wang delivered remarks to our growing team of passionate and dedicated individuals: "Looking back at what has been achieved over the last 12 months - it's super human. What each member of our team does is an integral part of our mission, and will ultimately make MCi Carbon a successful company as we head towards a net zero future." "Myrtle, the MCi Carbon Demonstration Plant, is nearing completion and will be one of the first of it's kind in the world. Myrtle is being built on the back of major Australian Government grants, matched by international investments from Japan and Europe." 2025 is shaping up to be another stellar year as we scale our technology globally. Incredibly, since 2021 our headcount has grown from 20 to 60 😃 📸 Ludo Petrik Photography Marcus Dawe | Todd McHenry | Jason Mann

Exciting Opportunity: Accounts Payable Officer MCi Carbon is seeking a Accounts Payable Officer to join our innovative team dedicated to transforming CO₂ emissions into valuable materials! It's a full-time role at our office in Newcastle supporting our mission to drive impactful change. Ideal for finance professionals with 2+ years of AP experience What We're Looking For: ✔️ Cert IV in Finance/Accounting ✔️ Excel wizardry and ERP system skills ✔️ Strong analytical and communication abilities ✔️ Proactive problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail When you join our team, you are helping create a sustainable future. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while developing your finance career, this could be your moment! 🔍 Applications close 20th December 2024 📍 Must have working rights in Australia Interested? Apply through the SEEK advertisement and mention this LinkedIn post! Learn more about our groundbreaking work: www.mcicarbon.com #JobOpportunity #Sustainability #FinanceCareers #ClimateAction #Hiring2024

Introducing Dushadhi Athapaththu—our Innovation Insights feature of the week! Dushadhi is working on an exciting R&D project led by MCi Carbon and Transport for NSW. The project will test concrete and cement made from mineralised carbon product—a revolutionary supplementary cementitious material produced from converted carbon emissions. Read more about the project - https://lnkd.in/e4aFGvb3 Dushadhi’s student profile - https://lnkd.in/gTiNBkcZ #InnovationInsights is our weekly feature post celebrating innovators in the concrete sector. #innovation #research #concrete #civilengineering #sustainability #environment #circulareconomy #recycling #upcycling #recycledwaste #sustainableconstruction #sustainablebuilding #lowcarbonconcrete #netzero 

“We chose Canberra as the best place to incubate the idea and grow our company because it’s in the heart of where policy is made and has a very progressive innovation culture,” says MCi Carbon Co-Founder and COO Sophia Hamblin Wang in an interview with Dione David at Riotact. “We felt it was the ideal place to be at the cutting edge of carbon technologies. In hindsight, I think that decision is one of the reasons we’re in such a leading position now.” This month, MCi Carbon enters a new office after an extended residency at the Canberra Innovation Network. The growing corporate team is now located at the new CBRIN ScaleUp Hub at 1 Moore Street. Read more below 👇 Marcus Dawe | Emma Steil | Petr Adámek

Our third and final panel session explored the hot topic, An Australian Business Model. Delegates where invited to discuss, what three immediate policy actions should Australia and incoming government prioritise to address systematic issues in our innovation system and lift the nation? Our panellists were Sally-Ann Williams FTSE, Prof. Roy Green, and Sophia Hamblin Wang, with moderator Kate Pounder. #NIPF2024 #australianbusinessmodel #businessmodel #policyinnovation