Abandoned mine openings in northern Saskatchewan need closing, and here’s how we’re doing it

August 8, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

When many of uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan were abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, openings to mine workings were left without proper closures and pose a risk to public safety. SRC has been working with local contractors and consulting engineers to build proper mine closures. There are several methods available, depending on the type of opening and the site conditions.

Beneath the surface: aquatic toxicology tests help identify pollutants in waterbodies

July 9, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

It’s important for the health of our ecosystems that industry and municipalities monitor and measure the impact their activities have on aquatic environments. Extensive research in the field of aquatic toxicology has helped pave the way for standardized testing to ensure industry and municipalities are operating safely and responsibly.

Pipelines 101: Oil pipeline development in Canada

June 25, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Oil pipelines are a transport mechanism to get a vital resource from its origin to its users. In the case of oil, it is helpful to know a bit about its origins too, in Canada and more broadly. Take a trip back in time.

Understanding Oil and Gas Methane Emissions: Part 2 – Measurement and Mitigation

June 5, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

This blog post is the second installment in a two-part series about methane emissions. In the first post , we looked at how methane emissions are created and why there’s a push to reduce them. In this

Understanding Oil and Gas Methane Emissions and Mitigation Opportunities: Part 1

May 20, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Government energy regulators are demanding substantial greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions from industry. While carbon dioxide is a concern, methane poses a bigger problem because it absorbs significantly more energy and has a great impact on global warming.

From Idea to Launch – Developing a Successful Safety Awards Program

May 8, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

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.

Optimizing plant performance can help mines recover commodities more efficiently

April 30, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

When a mine operation evaluates how well its plant is performing, it’s important they have reliable, accurate data to compare the present to the past. A plant audit can provide clarity about how a plant is performing as a whole to help improve recovery rates. Learn more.

Additive Manufacturing: How 3-D Printed Parts Make Their Way to Industry

March 27, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

You may be familiar with the gadgets a home 3-D printer can produce, but engineering 3-D printed parts for industry is a different game. With strength and stiffness requirements, load-carrying parts and mechanical components are slow to find their way to critical applications. Learn more.

Why Water Testing in an Accredited Lab Plays a Vital Role in Reliable Results

March 19, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

Water testing is a hugely complex process involving multiple types of complex scientific instruments that require a significant technical understanding to operate. These complexities sometimes give rise to uncertainty in water test results, and this is where it's important that testing is done through an accredited lab. Learn why.

Thinking about a career in science? Here’s what some geoscientists and engineers at SRC have to say.

March 5, 2019August 23, 2019 Saskatchewan Research Council Environmental and Earth Sciences, General Science, Technology and Engineering

There’s no rule that you must be born with math and science skills to pursue a career in engineering; it’s all about persistence, and a deep desire for learning new things and discovering how they work. We had a chat with a few of our engineers and geoscientists at SRC to learn more about what drew them to their careers. Find out what it's like to live a life of science.

Author: Saskatchewan Research Council