“Do you happen to have a gently used biodigester?” Our biodigester project with the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology started with an unusual question. Isn't that where innovation usually starts?
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National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) is an opportunity to celebrate the cultures, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada. Learn more about SRC’s reconciliation journey.
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SRC has a long history of working in energy efficiency and renewables, and that work continues today. Meet Ryan Jansen, director of SRC's Energy and Process Solutions team who leads much of SRC's work in renewables technology, as well as smart and microgrids—all with an eye on helping industry improve efficiencies.
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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.
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Piloting is a process of testing a technology, process or system on a specific scale that can simulate conditions in industrial environments, either as a trial run or proof of concept. Learn more about the importance of piloting, when is the right time to pilot and how SRC can help.
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Dr. Jack Zhang and SRC's Mineral Processing and rare earth experts are making waves in industry with their innovative approach to developing processes for ore beneficiation, separation and hydrometallurgy. Learn more about how Zhang built a mineral processing team at SRC from the ground up and what's next for rare earths. Read on.
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Preconcentration offers a proven way to remove waste early, lowering energy use, water demand and processing costs in later stages. Learn more about the importance of selecting the most effective technologies.
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Whether in potash slimes, oil sands or in kimberlite slurries, active clay minerals can cause serious issues in many plant operations. For industries where clay minerals are present, a better analytical approach is needed to more quickly and accurately measure these minerals.
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Radioactivity in mining is commonly associated with uranium but there are numerous other sources of it that can be found in the mining industry. While radioactivity is a natural phenomenon that needs to be managed, there are also cases where it can be used as a tool in driving exploration forward. It’s important then to understand what radioactivity is, how it’s encountered and the risks and benefits associated with it.
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Remediation efforts at the former Gunnar Mine and Mill Site reached a new milestone last spring—with the first stage of revegetation coming to fruition. Learn how this long-abandoned uranium mine and mill has undergone a large environmental transformation over the past decade.
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The 2025 field season kept SRC’s Project CLEANS team busy with engaging meetings with Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, ongoing remediation efforts and the continued monitoring of recovering ecosystems across these sites in the Athabasca Basin.
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Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital to modern life and the demand for these essential elements is nowhere close to levelling out. As the need for REEs continues to increase, SRC has stepped up to build a fully integrated Rare Earth Processing Facility, complete with hydrometallurgy, separation and metal smelting stages, right here in Saskatchewan.
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2022 will be remembered for many reasons. We experienced the world beginning to reopen, but as per usual for Saskatoon, we also experienced record-setting weather. Follow along as we recap the weather Saskatoon experienced throughout 2022.
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With several longstanding climate records shattered in 2023, Saskatchewan’s weather was right at home in a year full of impactful events. This year, SRC's Climate Reference Station (CRS) located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, logged record amounts of bright sunshine, record daily high temperatures and below average precipitation making 2023 the fifth driest year on record.
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Water is a reactive and dynamic medium. Although a sample bottle filled with water may look quite stable, as soon as that sample is taken, subtle changes can begin to take place. Read more to learn why it's important to follow the sampling and preservation guidelines provided by your laboratory.
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SRC has grown from a small research organization into Canada’s second largest research and technology organization, supporting Saskatchewan industries and clients worldwide.
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SRC is reinventing the traditional method of mixing and manufacturing metals with innovative advancements in metal smelting technology — an integral part of SRC’s minerals-to-metals Rare Earth Processing Facility.
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2022 was a year to remember for us here at SRC. We celebrated several monumental anniversaries—SRC turned 75 and our Geoanalytical Laboratories marked 50 years of operation. For a quick journey through the highlights, take a look at our most-read articles published in 2023!
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With growth in any sector, particularly a relatively new sector, there are both challenges and opportunities. For the rare earth elements industry, the key to success will come from the development and security of its own independent supply chains. Learn how SRC's new Facility is playing a lead role in addressing some of the issues in the supply chain.
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