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Technical Excellence 2009 (by Author)

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Construction Update on SRC's Rare Earth Processing Facility

This information appears in SRC's Rare Earth Processing Facility Newsletter. Construction of the first stage of the Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Processing Facility, which includes...

Technical Excellence 2014 (by Title)

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Technical Excellence 2014 (by Author)

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Bubbles, S’mores and More! Summer Science Fun with SRC

This summer you can have fun in the sun and learn a little about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) at the same time. Here are some entertaining and easy science experiments for kids and adults alike to fill long, sunny days (and some indoor activities for the rainy ones).

PTRC Announces Funding for SRC's Viking Tight Oil Research

The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) is providing $300,000 in funding to SRC to implement and expand its Viking tight oil research program. The Viking formation – located in west-central...

Uncovering Saskatchewan's History: Finding and Protecting Artifacts

Archeologists are uncovering hundreds of artifacts in Saskatchewan every year. When there's a risk of development impacting heritage resources, a screening process determines whether or not an impact assessment is required. Find out how a projectile point was discovered at an abandoned mine site.

Small But Mighty Weather Station at Black Fox Farm and Distillery

SRC's Climate Services team installed a weather station at Black Fox Farm and Distillery, which provides Black Fox's owners accurate weather data for their business. Learn more about the weather station and SRC's nearly sixty-year history tracking Saskatchewan's changing climate.

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.

How Mentorships can be Mutually Beneficial for Industry and Academia

Research programs that foster collaboration between industry and academia are an effective way to support industrial and social innovation. Learn about a recent mentorship that led to a ground-breaking discovery for the oil and gas industry.

Rain or Shine: Make Your Own Summer Weather Phenomena

Summer on the Prairies can be an amazing time for weather watching. The summer months can bring everything: thunderstorms, floods, hail and tornadoes. Whether you’re a dedicated storm chaser or a casual observer, there can be a lot to see. Read on.

Jeff L - Author Bio

Jeff L is the GIS Lead, Environment and Biotech Division, at SRC and is a GIS and application development specialist with 30 years of professional design and programming experience in the natural...

Petro N - Author Bio

Petro is the Director of Commissioning, Rare Earth Element (REE) Division, at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). Petro is a Professional Engineer and has over 15 years of experience testing...

Michael B - Author Bio

Michael is a Registered Professional Forester and Research Scientist in SRC’s Environment and Biotech Division. He has over 20 years’ experience in forest renewal and is best known for his work in...

The Nascence of Research Councils in Canada - A Saskatchewan Perspective

At the beginning of the 20th century, organized research, development and technological innovation were quite rare, but this changed with the advent of industrial research organizations. Read more about the evolution of SRC.

Muhammad I - Author Bio

Muhammad, PhD, is the Vice-President of SRC's Rare Earth Elements Division. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering, he has a strong focus on the rare earth sector. With a keen understanding of the...

Why it's important to customize corrosion testing to the application environment

Many industries in western Canada face corrosion problems due to the frequent exposure of metal alloys to water, salt, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and lesser well-known sulfur compounds. In our lab, we test metal corrosion by simulating the environment in which it will be applied. Learn more.

Mike Mc - Author Bio

Mike, P.Geo, is the Manager of the Saskatchewan Research Council’s Sorting and Separation team. He is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. in Geology. He has 17 years’ experience...

How magnetic separation optimizes sorting and process design

This blog post is part of our Diamond Webinar Series with CIM Magazine. View the magnetic separation webinar and white paper to dive deeper into this topic. Sign up now to be notified of the next...

Anthroposols: A new soil order for an ever-growing global human footprint, but is it good enough?

Soil scientists have proposed a new type of soil based on the wide-spread effects of human activity: Anthroposols. We task this novel soil to mimic and support our ecosystems, but we're not sure how to measure its performance over time. One scientist is studying possible measures to see how well Anthroposols can supply nutrients to Canada's boreal forest.