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K+S announce plans to double potash production at Bethune mine

Photo by Greg Huszar / K+S Potash Canada. Saskatchewan's third-largest potash producer is aiming to double production in about 20 years after announcing Wednesday it's embarking on an ...


Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. to begin …

Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals' SOP fertilizer upgrade is leading that charge and will help us deliver on our mandates of growing our natural resource and agricultural economies, creating jobs and growing Saskatchewan exports." ...


Building Back Better with Critical Minerals and …

Essential to meeting the growing food, technological and clean energy needs of the world's growing population . Written Submission for the . House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources . Pam Schwann, President, Saskatchewan Mining Association . Contact: [email protected]. 306.536.7458


Minister Eyre sees bright future for Saskatchewan's Mining Industry

We have a growth plan that is estimating $9 billion of potash sales by 2030 and the long term prospects going forward are very positive. Population growth, the growing levels of income around the world, the increased consumption of bio-fuels, all of these things point to an increasing need for more potash globally for decades to come.


Saskatchewan looks to boost critical minerals industry

The Saskatchewan government is launching a critical minerals strategy with the hope of growing the industry. The strategy aims to double the number of critical minerals produced in Saskatchewan by ...


Saskatchewan Mining Week Begins | GovtMonitor

"For the third year in a row, we rank in the top three globally as one of the best places for mining in terms of investment attractiveness, according to the Fraser Institute."* Building on the momentum of the province's critical minerals strategy, the theme for this year's Saskatchewan Mining Week is "Saskatchewan: A Growing Critical …


Mining Week Showcases Saskatchewan as Critical …

In 2021, Saskatchewan's mining sector generated $8.6 billion in sales and accounted for 12 per cent of provincial GDP. Last year, mining companies operating …


Saskatchewan Mining Week Begins

Events are planned around the province, including presentations on uranium and the nuclear energy market, sustainable mining, growing opportunities, critical …


Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc. to begin …

Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals' SOP fertilizer upgrade is leading that charge and will help us deliver on our mandates of growing our natural resource and agricultural economies, creating jobs and growing Saskatchewan exports," says Stewart. The support of government.


Massive potash mine being built in Saskatchewan breaks …

Massive potash mine being built in Saskatchewan breaks new ground for women. The Canadian Press November 20, 2023. SASKATOON, SASK — In July of this year, mining giant BHP announced a company first. More than 14,000 kilometres away from its Melbourne, Australia headquarters, BHP said it had achieved its "gender balance" …


Rare earth mineral processing race heating up in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan has taken another step in the race to produce and supply rare earth minerals. A new strategy — the first on critical minerals — was announced Monday by Jim Reiter, the province's minister for energy and resources. Called "Securing the Future," Reiter explained the modern world is growing in its reliance on critical ...


Saskatchewan mining soars to new heights

REGINA — Saskatchewan's mining industry reached an all-time high value of sales last year, more than doubling the previous record. Mineral sales for 2022 were over $19.4 billion. Contributing …


Celebrating Saskatchewan's Critical Minerals For Mining …

Released on May 31, 2021. The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 30 to June 5, 2021, Mining Week. The theme is "Saskatchewan's Critical Minerals Essential to Global Supply Chains," which provides an opportunity to showcase Saskatchewan's world-class mining sector. Despite the economic challenges associated with the global COVID …


Western Potash transitions Milestone potash project in Saskatchewan …

HOUSTON (ICIS)–Canadian producer Western Potash has announced that the processing plant of the Milestone Potash Phase 1 project is transitioning from the construction phase to the commissioning phase. Located southeast of Regina, Saskatchewan, Milestone includes more than 87,500 acres of government mineral …


BHP moving ahead with Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan

BHP Group is going ahead with its oft-delayed Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan. The Australian mining giant announced Tuesday morning that it has approved $7.5 billion in capital expenditures ...


$7.5B BHP investment in Jansen mine 'unmitigated good …

Photo by BRANDON HARDER / Regina Leader-Post. When economics professor Joel Bruneau heard the news that BHP Group was pumping $7.5 billion into Saskatchewan's Jansen potash mine one word came to ...


Saskatchewan's 2030 Growth Plan

Grow Saskatchewan's agri-food exports to $20 billion. Increase crop production to 45 million metric tonnes (from about 35.5 million ... There is focus given to the current drivers of our economy: agriculture; mining, oil and gas; and manufacturing. Each of these sectors have an extensive list of objectives to


Annual Reports for 2021-22

o During the 2021-22 fiscal year, a number of companies advanced mining projects in Saskatchewan. o In August BHP announced its decision to complete the Jansen potash mine for a total investment of $12 billion, the single largest economic investment in Saskatchewan's history. Additional advanced stage potash projects are under …


Government of Canada to support the world's most …

News release. Partnership with BHP will advance the development of a world-leading low-emissions potash mine and bring strong economic benefits to the …


Saskatchewan looks to boost critical minerals industry

Refined tellurium is shown in Magna, Utah in a Wednesday, May 11, 2022 photo. The Saskatchewan government is launching a critical minerals strategy with the hope of growing the industry.


Saskatchewan Mining Association | Mines in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) is an industry-driven organization representing the mining and mineral exploration industry within Saskatchewan. SMA …


Our West | Potash Production on the Prairies: Saskatchewan…

Future growth in the industry is already underway with mining giant BHP Group's August 2021 final investment decision to begin the first phase of its Jansen potash project, a project that has been deemed the " single largest economic investment ever made in Saskatchewan's history"— valued at more than $12 billion.


Rail capacity a growing challenge | The Star Phoenix

Between 2013 and 2014, Saskatchewan's rail movements of potash increased 21.4 per cent from 12.6 million tonnes per year to 15.3 million tonnes per year. Uranium, which has traditionally been ...


Fact Sheets | Saskatchewan Mining Association | Mines in

ORE Magazine. Learn more about Mining in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan's mining industry is diverse and contributes significantly to our provincial and national economy, to …


SASKATCHEWAN MINING WEEK BEGINS

"This is an exciting time for the Saskatchewan mining industry, ... Building on the momentum of the province's critical minerals strategy, the theme for this year's Saskatchewan Mining Week is "Saskatchewan: A Growing Critical Minerals Hub." The province is home to 23 of the 31 critical minerals on Canada's list.


Mining « Think Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan provides innovative, high-quality geoscience information to support the development of the province's mining resources. Checkout the GeoAtlas. Providing 10% of Global Helium Supply by 2030; Saskatchewan's Helium Action plan supports the growth of helium exploration, production, innovation, processing, and export infrastructure.


BHP to start recruiting hundreds to operate world's largest potash mine

Seasons change, and so does the weather, but one thing remains constant in Saskatchewan: BHP Group Ltd. keeps pressing forward with Jansen, a $7.5-billion project 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon that will be the …


Mosaic to throttle back Saskatchewan potash mine

The Mosaic Co. potash mine at Colonsay, Sask., southeast of Saskatoon. (MosaicInCanada) Demand for potash is coming back after "a year of reduced applications" — but not quickly enough that U.S. fertilizer giant Mosaic Co. plans to keep all its Saskatchewan mines running at their current pace. Florida-based Mosaic said …


Mineral Exploration and Mining

Mining Permits. Apply for permits for mining initiatives or projects in Saskatchewan. Mining Royalties and Taxes. Find forms, directives and information circulars related to coal, diamonds, metallic/industrial minerals, potash and uranium royalties and taxes in …


To provide the building blocks of 21st century technology, Saskatchewan …

The strategy outlines four goals for the sector: to increase Saskatchewan's share of Canadian mineral exploration spending to 15 per cent by 2030, to double the number of critical minerals being produced in Saskatchewan by 2030, to grow Saskatchewan's production of potash, uranium and helium, and to establish …