Aspiring Materials

What if rocks—yes, rocks—could be the key to reversing the effects of climate change? New Zealand-based company Aspiring Materials is a mineral conversion company taking some of the most common rocks on the planet and turning them into useful products that can help with carbon capture and decarbonize heavy industry.

At the heart of their innovative process lies the most abundant rock on our planet, rich in magnesium, silica, and iron. Through a meticulous extraction process, they unlock the unique carbon-capturing prowess of magnesium, while simultaneously yielding iron, silica, and hydrogen—low-emissions ingredients essential for the progress of our world.

Director : Gareth Moon
Writer : Anna Reid
Creative : Mike Ogle
Cinematography : Gareth Moon
AC : Zac Night
Gaffer : Simeon Hoggan
Best Boy : Daz Lovelady
Editor - Sound design : Mike Ogel