Saskatchewan

Mining in Saskatchewan centres around two major commodities: potash and uranium. Saskatchewan is the second largest producer of potash in the world and, according to the Saskatchewan Mining Association, the province is the world leader in uranium production. Watch for our upcoming issue of Mining & Exploration this year that will take an in-depth look at the Saskatchewan mining scene.

Rock Stars: Keeping Saskatchewan’s proposed new potash mine clean and green
: PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations; A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013; Avanti Mining is trying to restart the Kitsault mine
Company profiles: Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.
Events: World Resource Investment Conference 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia May 26 & 27, 2013; 2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit Toronto, Ontario May 28 & 29, 2013; Canadian Mining Expo Timmins, Ontario May 29 & 30, 2013

Recent Saskatchewan articles

Mines, Saskatchewan Keeping Saskatchewan’s proposed new potash mine clean and green: Greg Vogelsang has been a key player in an agreement to use recycled water from Regina at the Milestone potash project.

December 2012 by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Mines, Saskatchewan Claude Resources pours its one millionth ounce of gold at Seabee: Hard work and dedication have made Claude Resources the leading gold-mining company in Saskatchewan.

July 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
Products & equipment, Saskatchewan Structures designed with the mining industry in mind: With building enclosure systems that include fabric buildings and drilling rig enclosures, Norseman’s structures are specifically designed for industrial use.

June 2012 by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Technology, Saskatchewan SRK Consulting sees huge potential in Saskatchewan: Consultants look after environmental licensing and permits, environmental management, rock mechanics and engineeringin the areas of mine waste management.

May 2012 by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Minerals, Saskatchewan New agreement makes it easier to sell Saskatchewan uranium to China: Stephen Harper announces a new trade protocol for the radioactive metal.

April 2012 by Gail Jansen-Kesslar
Company Profiles, Saskatchewan Fission Energy: Fission Energy has been injecting cash into the uranium industry while the markets are recovering.

March 2012
Mines, Saskatchewan Bumper crop of corn threatens potash prices: PotashCorp in Saskatchewan has instigated an extension of its Christmas shutdown in an effort to stabilize prices.

February 2012 by Gail Jansen
Mines, Saskatchewan A takeover waiting to happen?: Think the story of BHP’s takeover of PotashCorp ends with its failed attempt in 2010? Think again, say analysts.

February 2012 by Gail Jansen
Mines, Saskatchewan Rocking the royalty boat: Will Saskatchewan follow Alberta and restructure the royalties owed by resource companies?

January 2012 by Gail Jansen
First Nations, Saskatchewan First nation launches $10 billion lawsuit: The George Gordon First Nation filed a $10 billion claim with provincial and federal governments regarding potash and oil properties bordering its territory.

January 2012 by Gail Jansen