Mining & Critical Minerals
At the forefront of global critical minerals production with unmatched reserves.
Saskatchewan is a critical minerals powerhouse, home to the world’s largest reserves of potash and high-grade uranium. With our rich resource portfolio encompassing 27 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals, vital for modern living and future economic growth, Saskatchewan is prepared to significantly contribute to meeting global critical minerals demand in the years ahead.
#1
in Canada for critical minerals production
#2
in Canada for Indigenous employment in the mining sector
#3
in the world for mining investment attractiveness (Fraser Institute)
Critical Minerals
Saskatchewan produces more critical minerals than any jurisdiction in Canada with over $12 billion in sales in 2023. Our abundance of critical minerals leaves us well positioned to meet growing global demand.
Potash and Uranium
Known for large, high-quality deposits of potash and uranium, we ensure resource security for generations to come.
Largest Helium Producer
Saskatchewan is the largest helium producer in Canada. Through the Helium Action Plan: From Exploration to Exports (HAP) our goal is to produce 10 per cent of the world’s helium by 2030.
Geoscience Information at Your Fingertips
Our Saskatchewan Geological Survey provides high-quality geoscience information in support of developing our mineral and petroleum industries.
Rare Earth Processing and Production
We’re already home to North America’s first-of-its-kind minerals-to-metal rare earth processing facility, but there’s much more to come. Driven by Securing the Future: Saskatchewan’s Critical Minerals Strategy, we aim to double the number of critical minerals produced in Saskatchewan by 2030 and establish our province as a rare earth elements hub.
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