Mines
Peter Dasler discusses upcoming drilling by Cameco
CanAlaska's West McArthur project is located in the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. Vancouver, Cana...
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.
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British Columbia
Seeking paydirt: Rock Star Tim Termuende
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., a Cranbrook, B.C.-based mineral exploration company, was founded in 1992 by Bob Termuende and his son, Tim. — P...
Mines
Grand opening of Legacy: ceremonial opening of the new Potash Mine in Canada
The new potash mine, which ran under the project name Legacy, also receives its new name "Bethune". — Photo courtesy CJME radio On May 2nd,...
Company Profiles
K+S Potash Canada named one of Saskatchewan’s top employers for the fourth year
KSPC's Human Resources Team — Photo courtesy K+S Potash Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – K+S Potash Canada GP (KSPC) has once again been recognized...
First Nations
Paving the way with potash
(Left) Duane Gingrich, senior vice-president, North America for Amec Foster Wheeler’s mining business; (right) Chief Reg Bellerose, presiden...
Company Profiles
Brandt steps up with plan to save shuttered Saskatoon manufacturing facility
The former Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Canada Ltd. facility in Saskatoon. — Photo courtesy Google Street View REGINA, March 24, 2017 /C...
Global
Rail cars arrive at K+S Potash Canada’s Legacy Project
K+S Potash rail cars. — Photo courtesy K+S Potash Canada BETHUNE, SK – Today K+S Potash Canada GP (KSPC) celebrates the arrival of the first...
Mines
IsoEnergy intersects Uranium Mineralization at Thorburn Lake and strong basement alteration at Radio
Map of the Thorburn Lake and Radio uranium projects owned by IsoEnergy Ltd. in Saskatchewan. — Photo: IsoEnergy Ltd. VANCOUVER, Jan. 5, 2017...
Alberta
De Beers returns West Athabasca to CanAlaska
Map of the Athabasca Diamond Projects. — Photo: CanAlaska Vancouver, Canada, December 23, 2016 - CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TSX-V: CVV; OTCQB:...
Alberta
7 must-visit museums on the Prairies to learn about Canada’s mining and energy industries
Atlas Coal Mine encompasses 70 acres and 20 dozen preserved buildings. — Photo: Atlas Coal MineAtlas Coal Mine—Drumheller, Alberta A trip to...
Exploration
Denison to continue drilling uranium target on CanAlaska’s Moon Project
The CanAlaska Moon South claim is located in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. — Photo: CanAlaska Vancouver, Canada, December 6, 2016 - Can...
Minerals
Summer drill program finished at West Athabasca Diamond Project
De Beers drill rig on site, West Athabasca project. — Photo: CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. Vancouver, Canada, September 29, 2016 - CanAlaska Uraniu...
Alberta
WestJet signs multi-year contract with Suncor
The agreement between WestJet and Suncor will involve more than 100 weekly flights across Western Canada. — Photo: WestJet WestJet will use...
Saskatchewan
The green way to extract gold
Stephen Foley and his team discovered a greener way to extract gold that has potential applications in both the mining industry and the recy...
Company Profiles
CanAlaska options West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals
With a signed property option agreement, Canterra Minerals Corporation can acquire up to 70% interest in the West Carswell property, owned b...
Mines
Vancouver-based SSRI buys Saskatoon’s Claude Resources
Silver Standard Resources Inc. (SSRI) has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Saskatoon-based Claude Resources Inc. to purc...
Exploration
Uranium explorer may have uncovered massive kimberlite field in the Athabasca Basin
Rough diamond — Photo courtesy of palisade-research Sometimes mineral discoveries are made by chance. Recall Robert Friedland’s Diamond Fiel...
Mines
CanAlaska enters into $20.4 million option with De Beers for diamond exploration in Saskatchewan
Map of the Athabasca Kimberlite project. — Photo courtesy Junior Mining Network Vancouver, Canada, May 18, 2016 - CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. (TS...
Mines
Ames Construction crews are making an important contribution to the K+S Legacy project
Ames Construction is building the rail spur that will connect the K+S Legacy mine site to Canadian Pacific's rail network. — DesignPics/Thin...
Exploration
Major uranium discovery in Athabasca Basin catalyst for strong partnership
This was the end of the 2012 drilling season at the West McArthur site. — Photo courtesy CanAlaska Canada’s Athabasca basin, located in nort...
Exploration
Signs of diamonds detected in the western Athabasca Basin
CanAlaska's diamond claims are delineated in the western Athabasca Basin. — Photo courtesy Sean Bosman CanAlaska has detected what appear to...
Exploration
NexGen Energy calls uranium drilling results, “simply stunning”
Aerial view of the Rook 1 camp in northern Saskatchewan. — Photo courtesy NexGen Energy Vancouver-based NexGen Energy Ltd. has announced fur...
Education
IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan
International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that it has entered into research funding agreements with the Univ...
Alberta
Hydraulic products distribution deal unites Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power in Western Canada
Staff at Norcan Fluid Power's Langley location join representatives from Bosch Rexroth to celebrate sole distribution deal for Western Canad...