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Events: Connect and learn with our experts

Our experts are presenting at a variety of in-person and online events over the next couple months, with topics across our strategic sectors of mining, energy, environment and ag/biotech.

On-Demand Radioactivity Webinar

Get immediate access to this radioactivity webinar: Understanding Radioactivity through the Exploration and Mining Cycle: SRC and CIM Magazine co-hosted a webinar covering how to identify and test...

SRC at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

The Catalyst for Your Energy Transition™ The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) supports the oil and gas and pipeline industries with enhanced oil recovery technology development, process...

Meet Our People

SRC is a multi-disciplinary team with people who encompass a broad range of science, engineering, research and business specialties. Our people are passionate about their work because every SRC...

SRC is Saskatchewan’s most advanced and complete minerals analysis centre supporting the resource industries. Services are available for exploration, tailings management, remediation and mineral processing.

Bubble Maker Experiment

Most bubbles we see are round, but have you ever created a square bubble or a triangle bubble? It’s possible! In this experiment, discover how bubbles form with SRC and Wowl STEAM Lab by crafting these fun bubble makers and learning about geometry and surface tension at the same time.

Deploying Reliable Power: SRC Helps Develop Award-Winning Demonstration

SRC joined forces with a group of tech companies to tackle the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program – Pop-up City contest to demonstrate an improved Relocatable Temporary Camp (RTC) with improved energy, water and waste management systems.

Radioactivity in Exploration and Mining: Understanding the Risks and Benefits

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.

Kimberlite Processing and Diamond Recovery

SRC’s world-class Diamond Laboratory and expert team provide comprehensive services to support the exploration and recovery of diamonds, ensuring high-quality results at every stage. We’re at the forefront of advanced diamond recovery techniques and our team of experts are continually improving our methods and facilities.

How to develop EOR technologies more efficiently with a stage-gated approach

SRC's Enhanced Oil Recovery team uses a stage-gated approach to help small-to-medium enterprises develop their technologies and evaluate technical, market and commercial factors. This helps our clients save time and accelerate adoption. Learn about what's involved.

Communities

SRC engages with northern communities to facilitate meaningful participation in determining the best options for remediation. Discussions include community meetings and consultations with Indigenous...

Saskatchewan's First Cold War Uranium Mine

The Nicholson Mine was the first uranium mine to be developed in Saskatchewan. In 1949, it was the only active uranium mine in Canada outside the Northwest Territories. By 1959, the Nicholson ore body had been essentially depleted, but the Nicholson Mine had played its role in helping Canada become one of the largest uranium producers in the world. Learn more about the challenges of developing and operating this mine.

Snowstorm in a Jar

In this experiment, learn how to make your own snowstorm in a jar with SRC and Wowl STEAM Lab using common items found around your kitchen.

Privacy

Introduction The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is governed by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. In addition to the requirements under this Act, SRC has implemented the...

The Little Lungs Project: Testing Saskatchewan Homes for Radon

As the second leading cause of lung cancer, the presence of radon in a home poses a safety issue that can be readily dealt with in many cases. As many people have not even heard of radon, the challenge lies in building awareness about the importance of testing among the general public.

Process Development

Our process engineering expertise and valuable processing technologies are available to a wide range of industries for commercial application.

Mike Crabtree

Mike Crabtree is President and CEO of SRC, leveraging over 30 years of experience in energy and clean tech with a strong emphasis on innovation and R&D in those two sectors.

Festive Magic Goo

It's a solid! No, it's a liquid! Is it both? Make a batch of kid-friendly magic goo (also known as 'oobleck') this holiday season with SRC and Wowl STEAM Lab and see for yourself what makes this goo so fun.

Stirring Things Up: SRC Advances Metal Smelting Technology

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.

Meet Our Experts: Rob Millar, Manager, SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories

Rob Millar’s nearly two-decades long career started at SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories in 2005 in sample preparation. He then moved into an analyst role and eventually became lab manager. Learn about Rob's career at SRC and how he and his team have helped develop solutions to meet the evolving needs of industry.