SRC tested a hybrid energy system at the former Gunnar mine site, combining diesel, batteries and renewables to improve efficiency and reduce fuel use over 10 years.
Now we’re sharing results and lessons learned in a webinar, available on-demand: https://src.nu/4i8iz00
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Drawing on decades of knowledge in renewable energy and storage solutions, SRC worked alongside SaskPower to design and install the province’s first-ever independent community power system at Descharme Lake, Saskatchewan.
Read more in our blog post: https://src.nu/3OPl3HJ
From a record-breaking cold winter to a soggy summer, 2025 was a bit of a rollercoaster for Central SK. Big temperature swings and lots of precipitation were recorded at SRC’s Climate Reference Stations (CRS) over the last 12 months. Read the year’s highlights: https://src.nu/4aXMdnd
Our team is heading to Salt Lake City, UT for SME MINEXCHANGE from February 22-25.
Chat with our team about how our full suite of innovative mining services can help take your operation or project to the next level.
Learn more about the conference: https://src.nu/4aRP68L
#ScienceWithSRC #Mining
Happy Opposite Day!
What if SRC stopped focusing on innovation, cutting-edge services and world-class facilities?
That's not us.
We’re proud to support communities and industry with applied research, advanced technical expertise and cutting-edge facilities.
Stop by booth 909 at AME Roundup in Vancouver from January 26-29 to chat with our team about how how we can help take your mining project to the next level with our full suite of innovative services for every stage of the mining cycle.
Learn more: https://src.nu/4gJMJGU
#ScienceWithSRC
We’ve signed an MOU with the Global Institute for Energy Minerals and Society Inc. and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company to collaborate on the development of a nuclear energy program in the UAE, with a focus on advanced nuclear technologies.
Read the news release: https://src.nu/49wadyl
Have you tested your home or workplace for radon? Over time this colourless, odourless gas can impact your health. Testing for radon is easy. A 90-day test is recommended for accurate results. Visit https://src.nu/3BFVNxd and order your radon test kit.
#Radon #RadonTesting #SciencewithSRC
SRC offices and labs will close December 24 at 5 p.m. and will reopen on January 5 at 8 a.m. Some exceptions apply. Please contact our labs directly for holiday hours.
Happy Holidays from our labs and offices to yours!
Learn more: https://src.nu/4gxV67W
#ScienceWithSRC
Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that can be a serious risk to your health. SRC and Lung Sask can get you started with an easy, affordable test kit including bulk testing options for businesses and organizations.
Visit https://src.nu/3JU1QfN to learn more.
#Radon #RadonTesting
We’re celebrating another year of innovation at SRC! With big economic impacts, improved technologies, new service lines and another year of making safety a top priority, 2025 has been full of milestones.
Read more about some highlights of our year: https://src.nu/4s11CuK
We’re excited to announce that we’ve signed major agreements with REalloys Inc.! This is a big step forward for the domestic and North American rare earth supply chain and has the potential to bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to Saskatoon.
Read the news release: https://src.nu/4iLhld8
SRC is exhibiting, sponsoring and presenting at the Saskatchewan Geological Open House from Dec. 1-3 in Saskatoon, Sask. Stop by booth CF-9 to chat with our team about how we can help elevate your project with our full suite of innovative mining services.
Learn more: https://src.nu/3LTEFZR
#Mining
Canada has world-class rare earth reserves, but there's much work ahead in processing and manufacturing.
SRC's facility is North America’s first commercial-scale rare earth processing facility, using homegrown tech to build a secure supply chain.
Learn more:
https://src.nu/48b85uU
SRC's Climate Reference Stations in Saskatoon and near Prince Albert at the Conservation Learning Centre recorded a wide range of weather conditions in August and September - from scorching to nearly freezing and everything in between.
Learn more: http://src.nu/crsdata
#SaskWeather #SaskClimate
SRC experts are attending the Geoscience Forum and Tradeshow in Whitehorse, YK from Nov. 16-19.
Catch up with our team to find out how we can help you with your mining project. We offer services for every stage of the mining cycle - from exploration to closure.
Learn more: https://src.nu/4qUBVvh
It’s Radon Action Month! Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that can build up inside your home and can be a serious risk to your health. SRC and Lung Sask can get you started with an easy-to-use test kit. Visit https://src.nu/3BFVNxd and start testing.
#Radon #RadonTesting #ScienceWithSRC
SRC will be at the 2025 SWWA Annual Conference in Saskatoon, Sask. from Nov. 5-7.
Stop by booth 5 to chat with our team about how we can help analyze and manage your water and wastewater with our full suite of analytical services.
Learn more: https://src.nu/47hOHfE
#WaterTesting #Wastewater
SRC geomatics experts are attending the Esri Canada User Conference from Nov. 3-4 in Toronto, ON.
SRC provides services such as GIS-ready aerial image acquisition, manages the FlySask Ortho-Photography Project and more!
Learn more: https://src.nu/47MihKe
#GIS #Geomatics #ScienceWithSRC
SRC experts are attending the Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention from November 3-4 in Winnipeg, Man.
We offer a full suite of services for the mining and exploration industries, ranging from routine analysis services to custom solutions.
Learn more: https://src.nu/40hmp1C
#Exploration
SRC environmental remediation and mine closure experts are at the Tailings & Mine Waste conference in Banff, Alta. from Nov. 2-5.
Connect with our experts to find out how we can help with any stage of your environmental remediation project.
Learn more: https://src.nu/48tzaYM
#Remediation #Mining
SRC experts are exhibiting at the 2025 Business Expo and Procurement Forum on October 29 in Saskatoon.
We serve six key industries in Sask. and beyond, and regularly posts tenders for a variety of goods and services.
Learn more: https://src.nu/3WqcYK5
#Procurement #Purchasing #ScienceWithSRC
Our team of environmental experts are in Saskatoon at the Saskatchewan Mining Association Environmental Forum from Oct. 29-30.
Chat with us to find out how we can help your operation or project meet its environmental goals.
Learn more: https://src.nu/4qucEaR
#Environment #Mining #ScienceWithSRC
Did you know that SRC offers a Permit to Operate Program? To enroll in the program, a municipality agrees to send their routine water testing samples to our lab in Saskatoon and we offer exclusive discounts on analytical costs.
Send us an email: https://src.nu/41fP6MX
SRC delivered $657M in total impacts to Sask.’s economy in 2024–25 — including $565M in economic activity and $92M in job value.
That’s a 28x return for every dollar the province invested.
Driving innovation. Building Saskatchewan’s future.
Learn more: https://src.nu/49elWBF
#ScienceWithSRC
You may already know that SRC serves a wide variety of industries in Saskatchewan and beyond, but did you know that our diverse suite of services offers something for everyone?
Need help solving a problem? Contact us: https://src.nu/4e4TZM3
#WorkWithUs #ScienceWithSRC
SRC environmental remediation experts are heading to Banff, AB for RemTech™ 2025 October 15-17. Catch up with our team to learn how we can help support planning or implementing your remediation project.
Learn more about the symposium: https://src.nu/3WsuP2Z
#RemTech #Remediation #ScienceWithSRC
Did you know that radiation can be harnessed to improve mining exploration? It can be used to determine if certain deposits are likely to be barren or have promising prospects.
Learn more about the risks and benefits of radioactivity: https://src.nu/46Zz6Qu
#ScienceWithSRC
Have you tested your workplace for radon? This colourless, odourless gas can build up inside and impact employee health. Testing your business for radon is both easy and affordable.
Visit https://src.nu/3BFVNxd and order your test kit today.
#Radon #RadonTesting #SciencewithSRC