Lucy is a supervisor on SRC's Sorting and Separation team. She graduated from Durham University, England, with a Master of Science first-class Honours degree in Geology. She received a PhD in diamond research from the University of Alberta. At SRC, she’s involved in establishing and growing diamond services for industry.

Danielle is the Quality Supervisor at SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories. She previously served as an Industrial Associate Scientist and as a Health, Safety and Environment technician at Canadian Light Source. In addition to her work experience, she has 10 years of experience in environmental geochemistry and has a master’s degree in geology with a specialization in movement of contaminants in waste management sites. Danielle is a professional chemist and sits on the board of the Association of the Professional Chemists of Saskatchewan.

Steven is a Research Scientist at SRC and oversees the operation of the Advanced Microanalysis Centre™, which is part of SRC Geoanalytical Laboratories. His major responsibilities include conducting applied research and developing analytical methods that support mineral exploration and environmental mineralogy. Steven holds a Doctorate in Geology specializing in mineral chemistry and has more than 10 years’ experience providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

After completing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, Erin Herman joined the family farming business where he worked for nine years. During that time, the farm grew from a 2,000-acre grain farm to a 21,000-acre mixed farming operation. During this expansion, Erin and the Herman family designed and constructed a unique grain upgrading and seed cleaning facility that was used to enhance the farm business. Erin also codeveloped and patented a zero-tillage seeder, which was licensed to a Canadian farm equipment manufacturer. At that time, zero and minimum-tillage

Petro is the Director of Research and Development, Rare Earth Element (REE) Division, at the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). Petro is a Professional Engineer and has over 15 years of experience testing innovative processes and developing solutions for the energy and mining industries. His major areas of expertise include design and operation of large-scale laboratory models, enhanced oil recovery and artificial intelligence. Petro and his team at SRC are working on REE processing optimization and automation.

Lucinda has 10 years of experience working as both a metallurgical and business development consultant in Argentina for local and international mining companies. Prior to this, she worked as a senior process engineer and as the key metallurgical engineer for mining operations in both Argentina and South Africa for almost 10 years and has both design and operational experience. She has a particular interest in integrating the social, environmental, technological and economic aspects of the mining industry as part of a cohesive approach to services.

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 business landscape, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate complex challenges and identify strategic opportunities for organizations. His proficiency in technology solutions has enabled him to spearhead innovative projects that optimize operations, drive efficiency and enhance overall productivity. He fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration within the organizations he leads, and

Anton is the Project Lead and Supervisor on SRC's Engineering and Manufacturing team.