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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...
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Peter Dasler discusses upcoming drilling by Cameco
CanAlaska Uranium's president Peter Dasler discussed upcoming drilling by partner Cameco at the West McArthur uranium project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The 35,830-hectare project is strategically located adjacent to Cameco's Fox Lake discovery, which contains approximately 68.1 million pounds of uranium resources.
Seeking paydirt: Rock Star Tim Termuende
Eagle Plains Resources Ltd., a Cranbrook-based prospect generator, celebrates 25 years in business with CEO Tim Termuende reflecting on the company's evolution and success. The company's Copper Canyon project north of Terrace developed into a major gold-copper resource that was sold for $65 million in 2011, providing significant returns to shareholders.
Grand opening of Legacy: ceremonial opening of the new Potash Mine in Canada
K+S officially opened its new Bethune potash mine in Saskatchewan on May 2, 2017, completing a five-year construction phase with €3.1 billion investment. The facility is expected to produce its first marketable tonne in June 2017 and reach full capacity of 2 million tonnes by year-end, creating over 400 permanent jobs.
K+S Potash Canada named one of Saskatchewan’s top employers for the fourth year
K+S Potash Canada has been named one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing its exceptional workplace culture. The company currently employs 375 permanent staff at its Legacy Project mine near Bethune, with production expected to begin by the end of Q2 this year.
Paving the way with potash
Muskowekwan First Nation has established agreements with Encanto Potash Corp. and signed an MOU with Amec Foster Wheeler to create Saskatchewan's first mining development on First Nations land. The project aims to provide economic independence and job opportunities for the community, with 80% of community members voting in favor of the venture.
Brandt steps up with plan to save shuttered Saskatoon manufacturing facility
Brandt Group of Companies acquired the shuttered Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems facility in Saskatoon to prevent liquidation and preserve local manufacturing capacity. The 22-acre site includes a 208,000 sq ft facility with specialized power generation equipment manufacturing capabilities. Brandt plans to reintroduce green energy technologies including wind turbines to support SaskPower's renewable energy mandate.
Rail cars arrive at K+S Potash Canada’s Legacy Project
K+S Potash Canada received the first 177 of 531 custom rail cars at its Legacy Project mine site in Saskatchewan, marking a significant milestone toward production expected to begin in Q2. The cars will transport potash to the company's Port Moody facility via newly constructed CP rail infrastructure, representing Saskatchewan's first new potash mine in over 40 years.
IsoEnergy intersects Uranium Mineralization at Thorburn Lake and strong basement alteration at Radio
IsoEnergy reported uranium mineralization at Thorburn Lake including 0.10% U3O8 over 0.5 metres, along with discovery of significant basement clay alteration at Radio similar to that found near major uranium deposits. The company is planning expanded winter drilling programs at both Saskatchewan properties to follow up on these encouraging results.
De Beers returns West Athabasca to CanAlaska
De Beers has returned the West Athabasca diamond project to CanAlaska after drilling seven targets, concluding that 85 magnetic anomalies are likely caused by magnetic organic material rather than kimberlite. CanAlaska plans to continue evaluating 78 remaining targets and is marketing similar properties to third parties for diamond exploration.
7 must-visit museums on the Prairies to learn about Canada’s mining and energy industries
This article profiles seven museums across the Prairie provinces that showcase Canada's mining and energy heritage. The Atlas Coal Mine in Drumheller stands out as Canada's most complete coal mining historic site, while other featured museums cover oil discovery, potash mining, and mineral geology.
Denison to continue drilling uranium target on CanAlaska’s Moon Project
CanAlaska announced that Denison Mines will continue drilling on the Moon South claim in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, following initial results including 0.5 metres of 0.102% U3O8 at the unconformity. Ground surveys are underway ahead of a summer drill program targeting the CR-3 conductor trend.
Summer drill program finished at West Athabasca Diamond Project
CanAlaska Uranium completed its summer drill program at the West Athabasca Diamond Project with partner De Beers, drilling 7 of 11 planned targets but intersecting no kimberlite. High water levels prevented access to remaining targets, which will be deferred until winter freeze conditions allow better site access.
WestJet signs multi-year contract with Suncor
WestJet has signed a multi-year contract with Suncor to provide charter flight services for employees and contractors. The agreement will involve more than 100 weekly flights across Western Canada, connecting workers to Suncor's operations in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
The green way to extract gold
University of Saskatchewan researchers have developed an environmentally friendly gold extraction process using concentrated acetic acid that works in seconds and can replace traditional cyanide-based methods. The process works for both mining low-grade ore and recycling electronic waste, with several North American mining companies and e-waste producers already expressing interest.
CanAlaska options West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals
CanAlaska Uranium has optioned its West Carswell diamond property to Canterra Minerals, allowing Canterra to earn up to 70% interest through staged payments totaling $200,000 cash, 3 million shares, and $5 million in work commitments. The 4,800-hectare property contains six magnetic anomalies interpreted as potential kimberlite pipes in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin.
Vancouver-based SSRI buys Saskatoon’s Claude Resources
Silver Standard Resources Inc. has agreed to acquire Saskatoon-based Claude Resources Inc. for C$337 million through a share exchange deal. The combined company will produce approximately 390,000 gold equivalent ounces in 2016 at cash costs of $735 per ounce, creating a mid-tier precious metals producer with assets across the Americas.
Uranium explorer may have uncovered massive kimberlite field in the Athabasca Basin
CanAlaska Uranium discovered what appears to be a massive kimberlite field in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin using government magnetic survey data, revealing 75 kimberlite targets. De Beers has signed a $20.4 million deal to explore the project, validating the region's diamond potential and potentially launching Canada's next diamond boom.
CanAlaska enters into $20.4 million option with De Beers for diamond exploration in Saskatchewan
CanAlaska Uranium has entered into a $20.4 million option agreement with De Beers Canada for diamond exploration on 75 kimberlite targets in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The multi-phase agreement allows De Beers to earn up to 90% interest over seven years while CanAlaska retains participation rights after the 70% threshold.
Ames Construction crews are making an important contribution to the K+S Legacy project
Ames Construction is completing major infrastructure work for K+S's Legacy potash mine in Saskatchewan, including rail spur construction connecting to Canadian Pacific's network. The Legacy mine represents Saskatchewan's first new greenfield potash project in 40 years and will use underground solution mining to reach capacity by late 2017.
Major uranium discovery in Athabasca Basin catalyst for strong partnership
CanAlaska Uranium has partnered with Cameco Corporation for a $12.5 million exploration program at the West McArthur project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Cameco will earn a 60% interest by funding exploration of uranium targets adjacent to their Fox Lake discovery, which contains 68.1 million pounds of uranium at 7.99% U3O8 grade.
Signs of diamonds detected in the western Athabasca Basin
CanAlaska has identified 75 potential kimberlite targets in Saskatchewan's western Athabasca Basin using reprocessed government geophysical data, marking the first diamond exploration in this previously ignored region due to thick sandstone cover. The company has staked claims over these magnetic anomalies and is seeking partners to advance diamond exploration while focusing its own resources on uranium projects.
NexGen Energy calls uranium drilling results, “simply stunning”
NexGen Energy reported exceptional drilling results from its Rook I uranium project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, with hole AR-16-63c2 recording the strongest radioactivity ever seen at the Arrow zone. The results demonstrate strong continuity in the high-grade A2 sub-zone and suggest significant expansion potential for the deposit.
IMII enters into research funding agreements with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan
The International Minerals Innovation Institute has secured $2.6 million in funding to establish the Mining Materials Research Cluster in Saskatchewan, focusing on corrosion research for potash mining equipment. The four-year initiative involves partnerships with the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan, with funding from IMII ($1.2M) and Western Economic Diversification ($915K).
Hydraulic products distribution deal unites Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power in Western Canada
Bosch Rexroth and Norcan Fluid Power announced a distribution partnership making Norcan the exclusive distributor for Bosch Rexroth industrial and mobile hydraulics products across Western Canada. The deal covers British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with mining and energy sectors representing 60-70% of Norcan's business.