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$200 Million For Oil And Gas Service Workers In Saskatchewan

Read the news release on the Government of Saskatchewan website. Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the allocation of $200 million for Phase Two of the province’s Accelerated Site Closure...

SRC Delivers $657M in Impacts to Provincial Economy in 2024-2025

SRC's latest economic impact assessment demonstrates its continued work to strengthen Saskatchewan’s economy with quality private sector jobs and a secure environment by realizing a combined impact of $657 million in its last fiscal year.

SRC Designs and Manufactures Canada’s First Proprietary Solvent Extraction Cell Technology for Rare Earth Element Processing

This news release originally appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website. The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has successfully designed and manufactured proprietary commercial-scale solvent...

SRC Signs MOU with MLTC to Evaluate Potential Microreactor Applications

Today, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration regarding the applications of microreactors in the MLTC's communities.

Saskatchewan Signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Arab Emirates on Nuclear Program

Today, SRC and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society Inc (GIEMS), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). The MOU is for the organizations to collaborate on the development of a nuclear energy program in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will include evaluation of technologies related to small modular reactors and microreactors, nuclear plant efficiency and reliability.

The top 5 stories of 2018 in science and tech at SRC

We’re counting down the most-read stories published on our site in 2018. These are the projects and people that really stood out for our readers. In a time when there’s a lot of good content being shared, we’re thrilled that you’ve come here to be inspired and entertained.

From Idea to Launch – Developing a Successful Safety Awards Program

SRC’s Safety Awards Program was created to recognize employees who have contributed to improving safety at SRC. Learn more about the program and how it's contributed to making SRC a safe place to work.

Building the Rare Earth Element Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities

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.

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.

SRC helps move helium forward in Saskatchewan

With Canada’s most significant helium reserves found in southwestern Saskatchewan, the province has the potential to be a leader in helium production. Learn about the findings from a report SRC developed to investigate the potential of building a helium liquification hub in the province.

Westinghouse and SRC Advance Micro-Reactors in Canada

This news release originally appeared on the Government of Saskatchewan website. The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and Westinghouse Electric Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU...

Rare Earth Summit Launches Saskatchewan As Continental Hub For Critical Rare Earths Processing

Saskatchewan's leadership in rare earth elements (REE) production, research and education will debut today in Saskatoon as private and public sector collaborate to showcase three significant initiatives that are attracting international attention.

Natural Hazards: Future Climate Scenario

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Saskatchewan Taps Into 40 Years of Nuclear Industry Expertise and Experience

To help enable nuclear development in Saskatchewan, SaskPower and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) have joined the CANDU Owners Group (COG) as members.

SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility First to Produce Rare Earth Metals in North America

SRC is proud to announce that its Rare Earth Processing Facility located in Saskatoon, SK is ahead of schedule and produced rare earth metals at a commercial scale in summer 2024 – making Saskatchewan the first and only jurisdiction to do so in North America.

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Learn more about SRC's Board of Directors and Executive Team, including SRC's CEO and President, Mike Crabtree.

9 gift ideas for the science buff in your life

Need to buy a gift for the science buff in your life? Look no more - we have nine fun gift ideas for a wide range of budgets and interests.

5 books that might change the way you think about innovation

Time to get out your library card or e-reader, SRC's President Emeritus Dr. Laurier Schramm shares his top five books about technological innovation for National Get Caught Reading Month.

Active Clay Analyzer for Canada’s Mining Industry: Better Systems Coming

Clays and active clays are found naturally in mineral deposits and present challenges for mining and oil sands industry processes and tailings management. Learn more about the work being done by SRC and its research partners to further the development of two active clay analyzers to address the issues that active clays present.

Five Things I Have Learned About Safety While Working from Home

In March 2020, employees across the world packed up their office belongings for what we all thought would be a few weeks of remote work to “flatten the curve” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get a first-hand account of how one employee at SRC took what she learned about working safely in the office and applied it to her new home office.