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Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is a province in central Canada, bordered by Alberta to the west, Manitoba to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the US states of Montana and North Dakota to the south. Its capital is Regina, while Saskatoon is the largest city. The province has a population of about 1.2-million people and covers an area of more than 650 000 km². Saskatchewan's economy is heavily resource-based, with agriculture, mining and energy as the dominant sectors. It is one of the world's leading producers of potash, uranium and wheat, and also holds significant oil and natural gas reserves. The province is increasingly recognised for its lithium brine resources, particularly in the south, which are being developed using direct lithium extraction technologies. Saskatchewan is also a major exporter of pulses, canola and other agricultural commodities. The province operates under a parliamentary system with a unicameral legislature. Saskatchewan joined the Canadian Confederation in 1905, carved from the former Northwest Territories, and has since developed into a key contributor to Canada's resource economy.

Saskatchewan News


Image of Canada flag and periodic table symbol for lithium
Prairie lithium project, Canada – update
17th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Prairie Lithium has taken delivery of North America's largest commercial direct lithium extraction unit comprising four columns at its Prairie project. 


Uranium oxide
Traction Uranium terminates option agreement for the Hearty Bay project
16th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Canadian uranium miner Traction Uranium Corporation has terminated its property option agreement with F4 Uranium Corp. The parties entered into an agreement in December 2021, giving Traction the... 


Knife Lake project area
Trident options out non-core Knife Lake copper project
15th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed gold developer Trident Resources Corporation has entered into an option agreement with an arm's length company called Apogee Minerals, pursuant to which Apogee may earn a 100% interest... 


Cigar Lake mine
Cameco resumes mining at Cigar Lake
15th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Cameco has resumed operations at its 57%-owned Cigar Lake uranium mine, in Saskatchewan, after a temporary suspension from July 1 owing to challenges at the downstream Orano... 


Uranium mineralisation
Foremost completes Phase 2 earn-in requirements 15 months ahead of deadline
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium developer Foremost Clean Energy has completed the Phase 2 earn-in requirements under its option agreement with TSX-listed Denison, with Foremost having issued to Denison $2-million... 


Four-column DLE at Prairie Lithium's site in Saskatchewan
Prairie Lithium takes delivery of four-column DLE unit on site in Saskatchewan
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has taken delivery of North America's largest commercial direct lithium extraction (DLE) unit comprising four columns at its Prairie project, in Saskatchewan, marking... 


REalloys project site
REalloys inks letter of intent to work with magnet manufacturer
8th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed REalloys has signed a letter of intent with a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced permanent magnets, JS Link, to evaluate a strategic partnership to develop an integrated... 


Potash in hand
Canada's Buffalo Potash outlines pathway to scaled production starting with initial module
7th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Buffalo Potash Corporation has laid out a roadmap to production, starting with its initial production module at the flagship Disley property, in Saskatchewan. The initial production... 


Uranium
Traction completes radiometric survey on Aurora uranium project
3rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium miner Traction Uranium Corporation has completed an airborne radiometric survey at the Aurora uranium project, in the Athabasca Basin region of Saskatchewan. The survey was... 


Cigar Lake mine
Cameco increases Cigar Lake ownership to 57%
3rd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed uranium miner Cameco has successfully acquired Tepco Resources' 5% participating interest in the Cigar Lake joint venture, increasing Cameco's ownership stake in the mine to 57.41%.... 


Cigar Lake uranium mine
Cameco temporarily halts Cigar Lake mine over downstream processing issues
1st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Cameco has temporarily suspended production at its Cigar Lake uranium mine, in Saskatchewan, owing to challenges at the Orano McClean Lake mill where Cigar Lake's ore is processed.... 


Max Power drilling at Lawson complex
Max Power independently validates another promising natural hydrogen target in Canada
1st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian natural hydrogen developer Max Power Mining Corporation has verified multiple prospective natural hydrogen and helium zones at the Bracken exploration well, located 325 km south-west of... 


Prairie Lithium's direct lithium extraction unit
Prairie Lithium reorganises board as it enters commercial stage development in Canada
30th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has announced a strategic reorganisation of its board of directors to optimise leadership as the company transitions from the development phase toward commercial lithium... 


Chronos Resources logo
New Canadian consultancy says it is dedicated to helping clients navigate complexity
30th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A newly launched firm backed by more than 100 years of collective experience, Chronos Resources, has entered the market with a disciplined, integrated model build for operators "who cannot afford... 


Image of the Jansen potash operation
Jansen potash project, Canada – update
26th June 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

BHP has announced a two-year extension of Jansen Stage 2 from the 2029 to 2031 financial year. 


Rare earths
REalloys raises $100m through institutional placement
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed rare earths company REalloys has entered into a securities purchase agreement with institutional investors for the purchase and sale of common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of... 


PLS project
Paladin Energy reports new high-grade uranium discovery at Patterson Lake South
25th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX- and TSX-listed Paladin Energy has completed its 2026 winter drilling programme at the Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project, in Saskatchewan, Canada, noting the discovery of a new body of... 


Autazes project concept image
Brazil Potash secures second FEED contractor for mine shafts at Autezes
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE-listed Brazil Potash Corporation has awarded a second front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for mine shafts and underground development at the Autazes project to WSP, with Redpath... 


Uranium mineralisation
Uranium explorer Foremost granted funding from Saskatchewan's TMEI programme
18th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US- and Canada-listed Foremost Clean Energy has received a $50 000 grant from the government of Saskatchewan's Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive Programme for uranium exploration in the... 


BHP's Jansen potash mine, in Canada
BHP outlines higher cost estimate, impairment charge for Jansen Stage 2 expansion
18th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Australian miner BHP Group has reported an increased capital estimate for its potash production expansion project Jansen Stage 2, in Saskatchewan, Canada, to $6.9-billion from $4.9-billion... 


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