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Saskatchewan Housing Corporation Partners with Lung Saskatchewan to Test Radon Levels in Units

This news release originally appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) has partnered with Lung Saskatchewan to test radon levels in SHC units across...

CNSC removes the Gunnar Remediation Project phase 2 hold point for tailings remediation

Following a public hearing held on September 30, 2015, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today its decision to remove the Gunnar Remediation Project Phase 2 hold point as it...

SRC on Social Media

The Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) social media accounts and blog are managed by SRC’s Communications team. As part of our social media and blogging strategy, we share a variety of content that...

Preconcentration Services

Preconcentration refers to processes that enhance the grade, value and/or economic potential of ore before primary recovery and concentration operations by removing waste from the stream. SRC provides...

From Planning to Completion: Remediating the Lorado Uranium Mill Site

In 1960, the Lorado Mill was abandoned in northern Saskatchewan, leaving an estimated 227,000 cubic meters of radioactive uranium tailings that covered the mill site and flowed into nearby Nero Lake. In 2008, SRC was contracted to clean up the site, which began a multi-year journey to reduce the risk to human health, wildlife, and aquatic life.

QA/QC in Action: Strengthening Data Integrity in Mineral and Environmental Laboratories

In the world of environmental testing, mineral exploration and mining, the accuracy and reliability of laboratory data are paramount. At SRC's Geoanalytical Laboratories and Environmental Analytical Laboratories, our commitment to quality assurance and quality control is the foundation for building trust with clients, regulators and stakeholders.

Industrial CT Scanning

SRC has one of the first industrial-type computed-tomography (CT) scanners in Canada designed for petroleum research and development.

What are Waves of Innovation?

In 1925, Nikolai Kondratieff proposed economies go through cycles of depression, expansion and recession, called Kondratieff Waves. These waves carry technological, social/political, economic and environmental change, planting seeds for future innovations.

SRC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mining and Minerals Facility

This news release originally appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Today, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) celebrated the grand opening of a new Facility which consolidates SRC's...

A Dry Saskatoon in 2018: Yearly Weather Summary

Take a look back at Saskatoon’s top weather statistics and events of 2018 using data from SRC's Climate Reference Station. Some might be obvious – who could forget the thick smoke blanketing our city in August or the beautiful frost (freezing fog or rime frost) that set in on Saskatoon in late November – but some might also surprise you.

Four (Fairly) Simple Steps to Jump Start Your Competitive Intelligence Program

Can and should small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do competitive intelligence (CI)? If so, how do SMEs create a CI program without exhausting resources?

Optimizing plant performance can help mines recover commodities more efficiently

When a mine operation evaluates how well its plant is performing, it’s important they have reliable, accurate data to compare the present to the past. A plant audit can provide clarity about how a plant is performing as a whole to help improve recovery rates. Learn more.

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SRC Nuclear

SRC is pursuing the licensing and demonstration of the first nuclear microreactor in Saskatchewan.

Decades of opportunity: looking back at nearly 50 years of mining innovation at SRC

SRC has tackled the ever-changing landscape of industry needs since 1947 – finding real-world solutions to evolving challenges through innovation. Learn how SRC's mining services and facilities have evolved over the years from an industry expert.

Case Study: Complex remediation work starts with project management

SRC's Community of Practice was a vital resource during the Lorado Remediation Project, providing resources and expertise to the project team. Find out the two important roles project management and cross-divisional support played in the successful remediation of the Lorado Mill Site.

Why is Water Quality Testing Important?

Easy access to clean drinking water is something Canadians often take for granted because of the abundance of water sources, from coast to coast. But there’s a lot that goes into actually ensuring the water we drink is safe and clean, including testing.

Growing the Future for Biotech in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has embraced biotechnology to deliver more value to the agriculture sector and enhance food security on a global scale. Now our collective and foundational strengths in agricultural biotechnology have created opportunities to apply these capabilities in other areas as well.

Sensor-Based Sorting: The Future of Mining

Advanced mining technologies, like sensor-based sorting, have the potential to address challenges the mining industry now faces, including declining ore grades, water shortages and increasing environmental regulations. Learn how we're using sensor-based sorting to develop, test and pilot processes for industry.

Meet Our Experts: Jeff, Environmental Lab

Learn more about SRC Environmental Analytical Laboratories' evolution and its industry-leading experts. The lab analyzes a variety of air, water and soil samples from all over the country.