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Harnessing East Africa's vast ultramafic landscapes for a sustainable solar powered future
REVOLUTIONIZING CARBON REMOVAL & MINING WITH ENHANCED ROCK WEATHERING
At Transurfers, we combine nature's genius with cutting-edge science to fight climate change and sustainably recover critical minerals. By accelerating Earth's natural processes, we remove CO2 from the atmosphere while cultivating new sources of green nickel and cobalt- right from the soil.
We crush serpentine rock and spread it on degraded lands. As microbes break it down, the rock naturally absorbs CO2- supercharged by our science.
Certain plants absorb nickel and cobalt from the weathered rocks. We harvest these "metal crops," producing sustainable low-carbon mineral sources for rechargeable batteries and sustainable steel- without destructive mining.
Our process improves soil fertility, supports biodiversity, and creates green jobs. Every ton of rock spread fights climate change and builds a critical mineral supply chain.
High integrity carbon credits
We are supporters of the International Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and the 10 Core Carbon Principles.
We also support the vision of the African Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI)- scaling high-integrity carbon removal to empower communities and accelerate Africa's climate leadership. Our enhanced rock weathering projects contribute to this mission by delivering durable CO2 removal and sustainable mineral production to support the clean energy transition, all while restoring ecosystems in Tsavo and beyond.
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Serpentinite- The Green Rock That Captures CO₂
A green, magnesium-rich rock that permanently traps CO₂ through enhanced weathering:
Mg₃Si₂O₅(OH)₄ + 3CO₂ → 3MgCO₃ + SiO₂ + 2H₂O
Why Serpentinite?
✔ 2X more efficient than basalt per tonne
✔ Nickel and cobalt co-benefit – releases bioavailable metals for phytomining
✔ Natural pH buffering – enhances soils safely
✔ 60% more CO₂ storage than basalt (IPCC, 2022)
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Phytomining: Growing Energy Transition Metals
At Transurfers, we pioneer sustainable nickel extraction through phytomining—a revolutionary process that uses hyperaccumulator plants to absorb nickel from crushed serpentinite. Here’s how it works:
1. Plant Cultivation – Specialized hyperaccumulator species are grown on the crushed nickel-rich serpentinite rock substrate, naturally drawing nickel into their biomass.
2. Biomass Harvesting – Mature plants are harvested and processed to recover high-purity nickel—eco-friendly and low-energy.
3. Soil Regeneration – The residual material improves soil health, supporting circular mining practices.
By leveraging nature’s ability to purify and concentrate metals, Transurfers delivers a carbon-smart alternative to traditional mining—mining with plants, for a greener future.
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SYNERGISTIC BENEFITS
By combining these processes, we create a self-reinforcing system:
1. Faster Weathering- Plant roots and microbes accelerate rock breakdown.
2. Higher Metals Recovery- Weathered soils release more bioavailable metals.
3. Soil Regeneration- Serpentinite raises pH in acidic soils while biochar boosts water retention.
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