Circular Materials for Infrastructure and Marine Applications
Rockpore is a Norwegian innovation company developing circular mineral materials that convert industrial residues into functional, low-emissions products. Founded in 2020, the company’s objective is to reduce reliance on primary raw materials by introducing mineral-based alternatives designed for circular use, recyclability, and long service life.
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Rockpore’s technologies valorise by-products from the renewable energy and mining sectors into mineral materials intended for construction, marine applications, and green infrastructure. COâ‚‚ performance is addressed through material chemistry—specifically calcium-silicate systems designed to enable mineral carbonation—while overall environmental impact is assessed as the technologies progress through TRL 5–7.
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To prepare for industrial scaling, Rockpore has signed a Letter of Intent with Iceland Eco Business Park (IEBP) to establish a first full-scale production facility. Located on Iceland’s Suðurnes peninsula, IEBP offers access to renewable geothermal and hydropower, flexible industrial infrastructure, and proximity to international ports and airports. The collaboration supports energy-efficient manufacturing and industrial symbiosis, where secondary resources are retained in productive use.
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From Norway to Iceland, Rockpore is building the technical and industrial foundation for a circular, low-emissions materials value chain aligned with Europe’s long-term sustainability and resource-efficiency objectives.
Designed for Circularity
Rockpore develops circular mineral aggregates from industrial by-products, including mining tailings and secondary materials from the renewable energy sector. The objective is to reduce primary raw-material use, lower lifecycle emissions, and keep valuable resources in continuous circulation.
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Arctic Stone is a circular lightweight aggregate under development at TRL 5–7, engineered for structural concrete applications. It is designed to improve the strength-to-density ratio of concrete while enabling lower material intensity and long service life. COâ‚‚ performance is addressed through calcium-silicate material chemistry intended to support mineral carbonation under service-relevant conditions, with validation ongoing.
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Arctic Greenstone is an inorganic, mineral infill material at TRL 5–7, developed as a microplastic-free alternative to rubber granules in artificial turf systems. It is designed to meet functional requirements for stability, drainage, and durability, while aligning with upcoming EU restrictions on polymeric infill materials.
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Across its product portfolio, Rockpore applies circular design principles and reverse-logistics concepts to support material recovery, reprocessing, and a zero-waste development pathway as the technologies advance toward industrial readiness.