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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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Think inside the box
Saskatchewan-based 3twenty Solutions secured $120,000 in investment from Dragons' Den for their innovative shipping container conversion business targeting remote mining camps. Claude Resources Inc. became their first mining client, purchasing a container camp in late 2010.
Drilling for diamonds
Shore Gold continues exploring the Star-Orion South diamond project at Fort a la Corne, Saskatchewan, under the direction of George Read who has over 30 years of diamond exploration experience. The project involves diamond-bearing kimberlites discovered in 1989, located 60 kilometres east of Prince Albert, which Read describes as having 'extremely good probability of becoming a major diamond mine'.
The calling of the earth
Profile of Austrian-born geologist Klaus Lehnert-Thiel who made several major discoveries in northern Saskatchewan including uranium at Key Lake and Maurice Bay, diamonds near Fort a la Corne, and gold at Bingo deposit. At 72, he remains involved with Golden Band Resources as they ramp up production at Roy Lloyd Mine.
Investing in the future
49 North Resources, founded by Tom MacNeill in 2005, provides seed capital funding to junior exploration companies in Saskatchewan. The firm's biggest success was helping Athabasca Potash grow from $300,000 enterprise value to a $341 million BHP Billiton acquisition in three years.
Uranium on the cranium
Cameco Corporation's director of new business David Thomas discusses his 16-year career with the uranium mining giant, highlighting his work on key projects like the McArthur River uranium mine and international exploration opportunities. Thomas emphasizes Saskatchewan's bright mining future driven by abundant uranium and potash resources.
From mine to magnet
Great Western Minerals Group has identified a 2.6 million tonne rare earth resource at its Hoidas Lake property in Saskatchewan, with strong showings of neodymium and 17% phosphate content. The company is targeting production to start in 2015, positioning to supply the growing demand for rare earth magnets used in wind turbines and hybrid vehicles.