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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.
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Alberta
Opinion: Canada's Railway Strike Exposes the Perils of Privatized Infrastructure for West Coast Resources
Mines
Western Potash Corp executes Binding Offtake Agreement With ADM
Milestone Project site in Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy Western Resources Corp. Western Resources Corp. (“Western” or “the Company”) is ver...
Mines
Azincourt Energy plans Phase Two Drill Program at East Preston Uranium Project
Core samples at the East Preston uranium project. — Photo courtesy Azincourt Energy Corp. AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP. (“Azincourt” or the “Compan...
Mines
CanAlaska drilling targeting high-grade uranium
CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. holds interests in approximately 152,000 hectares, one of the largest land positions in Canada's Athabasca Basin. — P...
Mines
Azincourt Energy Vtem geophysical survey adds targets to East Preston Uranium Project
Map showing project location – Western Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan, Canada — Photo courtesy Azincourt Energy Corp. AZINCOURT ENERGY CORP....
Mines
Fertilizer industry concerned over lack of consultation on Saskatchewan Government’s potash tax hit
Garth Whyte, President and CEO of Fertilizer Canada. — Photo courtesy Fertilizer Canada Fertilizer Canada is concerned about the lack of con...
Mines
Azincourt Energy commences phase one drilling At East Preston Uranium Project, Saskatchewan
The East Preston uranium project is located in the western Athabasca Basin, northern Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy Azincourt Energy Corp. A...
Mines
IsoEnergy continues to intersect strong pitchblende uranium mineralization at Hurricane Discovery
Inset map of the Larocque East Property, home to the world's largest and highest-grade uranium mines. — Photo courtesy IsoEnergy Ltd. IsoEne...
Mines
Skyharbour option partner Orano Canada commences winter diamond drill program at Preston Uranium
The Preston Uranium Project claims map. — Photo courtesy Skyharbour Resources Ltd. Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SYH) (OTCQB:SYHBF) (Fran...
Mines
UEX announces West Bear Winter Program
The West Bear Property is an advanced exploration project located in the eastern Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan, Canada that conta...
Alberta
Skyharbour option partner Orano Canada announces 2019 exploration budget of $2.2 million
Skyharbour’s Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin. — Photo courtesy Skyharbour Resources Ltd. Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:SYH) (O...
Energy
A renewable triple: Canada’s first large-scale wind-solar-storage combo
Phase 1 of the Cowessess Renewable Energy Storage Facility consists of an 800-kW Enercon wind turbine and a 400-kW/744-kWh Saft lithium-ion...
Mines
UEX files technical report for the West Bear Co-Ni deposit
Aerial view of the West Bear Property in northern Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy UEX UEX Corporation (UEX:TSX) (“UEX” or the “Company”) is p...
Mines
Mr. Sam Farris succeeds Dr. Ulrich Lamp as President of K+S Potash Canada
Mr. Sam Farris, new President of K+S Potash. — Photo courtesy K+S Potash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – The Board of Executive Directors of K+S A...
Energy
Mining for heat: Saskatchewan’s geothermal project
Kirsten Marcia, P. Geo. President, CEO, Director, of DEEP Geothermal in her yard, where she spends a lot of time. — Photo courtesy Kirsten M...
Products & Equipment
SIMSA connects buyers and sellers
The Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Supply Chain Forum was held in October 2017. — Photo courtesy SIMSA “I joke with the members, but it’s true: if...
Minerals
Vandals are mere rocks in the road for Saskatchewan entrepreneur
Judah Tyreman is the curator at the Sesula Mineral and Gem Museum in Radisson, Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy Chris and Judah Tyreman When c...
Mines
IsoEnergy begins drilling program to extend high grade uranium at the Geiger property
The Geiger property is located 13 kilometres northwest of IsoEnergy's Radio property near several uranium deposits, mines and mills. — Photo...
Mines
K+S Potash Canada honoured to be named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers
K+S Potash Canada employees. — Photo courtesy Greg Huszar Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – K+S Potash Canada GP (KSPC) is honoured to be named one...
British Columbia
Azincourt Energy signs Definitive Agreement to acquire five lithium projects in Manitoba
Project Location Map — Photo courtesy Azincourt Energy Corp VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azincourt Energy...
Exploration
Eagle Plains Resources: stakes “Robinson Creek” high-grade gold, copper property in Saskatchewan
Based in Cranbrook, B.C., Eagle Plains continues to conduct research, acquire and explore mineral projects throughout western Canada. — Phot...
Mines
Senator Minerals to conduct helicopter supported site visits of projects
Both the Carter Lake and Patterson Northeast (PNE) Uranium Projects are located in the western Athabasca Basin. — Image courtesy Senator Min...
Alberta
Educational mining and energy programs offered in Western Canada
Outdoor classrooms can be part of the mining education experience. — Photo courtesy NWCC There is no arguing that Canada’s workforce is agin...