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Innovation in Energy at SRC

For over 75 years, the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has focused on research and technology demonstration that directly affects the welfare of the province — helping find solutions for the agricultural, mining, environmental and energy industries.

Saskatchewan's Uranium Mining Legacy: A Complex Road to Remediation

Ian Wilson leads a team of scientists, engineers and project managers who are remediating 37 abandoned uranium mine sites scattered across remote areas of northern Saskatchewan. Learn what makes this project and the remediation team unique.

Community Engagement in Mining and Energy: From Exploration to Remediation

For mining and energy companies, community engagement is an important component of many projects and sites, from exploration through operation to remediation. Learn why local trust and project understanding are key to successfully working with communities across the life of a project.

Exploring Legacy Issues in the Mining Industry: Past, Present and Future (Part 2)

SRC hosted a panel event with four industry experts for a discussion about the progression of historic mining practices—the legacy issues we face today and what we may face tomorrow, and what sustainability really means. Read part two of the discussion.

Exploring Legacy Issues in the Mining Industry: Past, Present and Future (Part 1)

The way we extract and process resources is constantly changing. The practices and technologies (and legacies) in place today reflect past industry standards. What are the potential legacies of the future? How can we avoid them? Four industry experts weigh in.

Process Development

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

Aerial Image Acquisition - UAV

Capturing aerial imagery for small geographic areas is more cost-effective using SRC’s Unoccupied Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS).

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.

Meet Our Experts: Exploring the Science Behind Diamond Recovery with Lucy

As supervisor of SRC’s Diamond Services group, Lucy's specialized knowledge and expertise has helped expand the laboratory’s capabilities into diamond breakage and assessments. From academia to industry, learn how Lucy applied her love of science to become an industry-leading diamond expert.

Let’s Get Sorted in Here: SRC uses Science to Maximize Sorting Efficiency

X-ray transmission (XRT) sorters are a popular choice for mineral processing plants due to their sorting ability, robustness and applicability across a variety of ores, but how can a mining company know if XRT is right for them? Learn how SRC experts combine technologies to help find the answer.

Cut to the Core: Custom Lab Equipment Safely Processes Radioactive Samples

Uranium mining companies face a significant processing challenge unique to their industry: the core samples they drill and extract are radioactive. When radioactive material is cut, the dust becomes an issue. Learn how this problem was solved with a custom saw box.

How CT Scanning Can Help Improve Potash Solution Mining

Potash solution mining is used for extracting ore from deep underground, but unlike conventional mining, operators don't have direct access to the potash bed to analyze the geology. This is where SRC's industrial computed tomography (CT) scanner comes in. Learn how CT scanning can help mines better understand their deposits.

Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing

We assist industry by developing mineral processing and process improvements, as well as providing solutions to minimize the environmental impacts of mine and mill operations.

Minerals Analysis

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.

Midge-tolerant Wheat Refuge Testing

Using SRC’s midge-tolerant wheat refuge testing service, wheat growers can ensure they have the right blend to help protect their crops from a virulent wheat midge population.

Drilling Through Advancements in Oil Production

Evolving technologies and processes have significantly altered how companies drill for oil. Take a look at some game-changing drilling advancements, starting with horizontal wells, that occurred over the past few decades.

Mitigating GHG Emissions: New tech could meet mounting concerns about climate change

Given both global and national pressure to decarbonize operations, Canadian industries are looking for new technologies and implementing more energy-efficient processes from proven, applicable mitigation options. Learn how SRC's CeDER platform helps companies sift through the available technologies.