2nd Geoelectric Survey Completed at the Castiglioncello Magnesite Mine

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We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the second geoelectric survey by the OGS team at the Castiglioncello magnesite mine in Tuscany (Italy), a key step in our ongoing efforts to understand the dynamics of natural mineral carbonation for long-term CO₂ storage.

This new survey focused on a targeted transect across the mineralisation, building on previous work to deliver high-resolution imaging of the subsurface. The data will enable us to refine our understanding of the continuity and depth extent of the magnesite body and associated alteration zones.

This step is essential for enhancing our geophysical model of the deposit, supporting both scientific interpretation and potential future evaluation of the site as a natural analogue for carbon storage.

Stay tuned for further updates as we integrate these results with geochemical and mineralogical data from the 2025 field campaign!

Seismic survey for the STORECO2 project

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We are excited to announce the successful completion of a seismic survey conducted as part of the STORECO2 project. This survey was carried out by the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) and represents a significant milestone in our efforts to characterise the subsurface structures of the study area.

The seismic survey will provide detailed insights into the geological formations, helping us to map subsurface features critical for understanding the potential for CO2 storage and the processes of mineral carbonation. These findings are crucial for assessing the suitability of the site for secure and efficient CO2 sequestration.

This achievement marks an important step forward in the project, and we look forward to sharing more developments soon. Stay tuned for further updates on our progress!

Completion of Geoelectric survey!

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We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a series of a geoelectric survey at the Castiglioncello magnesite deposit (Li) as part of the geophysical analyses by National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) team as part of the STORECO2 project.

The geophysical surveys allowed us to obtain a detailed three-dimensional representation of the geological structures, helping to identify optimal conditions for carbonation reactions and magnesite formation.

Stay tuned for more updates on our ongoing work!