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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


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... 


Uranium oxide
UraniumX raises $700k for Murphy Lake uranium drilling in Saskatchewan
12th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium explorer UraniumX has successfully closed an oversubscribed non-brokered private placement, raising $700 000 that it will use for ongoing diamond drilling at the Murphy Lake... 


McIlvenna Bay project in Canada
Eldorado Gold produces first concentrate at Canadian project
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has produced the first copper concentrate at its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay project in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The company says this... 


Max Power Mining's natural hydrogen Lawson Complex
Max Power Mining sells noncore lithium project to focus on natural hydrogen
9th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian natural hydrogen developer Max Power Mining has entered into a share purchase agreement with Homeland Critical Minerals Corporation to sell all of the issued and outstanding equity... 


Rare earths in scoop
REalloys to secure rare earth feedstock from US miner Patriot
5th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed rare earths refiner REalloys has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) with US-based rare earths miner Patriot Exploration & Mining for REalloys to secure up to 30% of Patriot's... 


Uranium
Manhattan Uranium identifies new targets for planned drilling in Saskatchewan
4th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Manhattan Uranium Discovery Corporation and fellow-listed Fortune Bay Corporation have selected priority drill targets for an upcoming drill programme at the Murmac and Strike uranium... 


Lawson natural hydrogen project site in Saskatchewan
Canadian natural hydrogen developer inks MoU to integrate energy, cooling for AI data centres
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian energy and resource exploration company Max Power Mining has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an advanced AI infrastructure and distributed energy systems company called... 


Cigar Lake mine
Cameco increases ownership of prominent Canadian uranium mine Cigar Lake
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Cameco and Orano Canada has reached an agreement with Tepco Resources to acquire its 5% participating interest in the Ciger Lake joint venture, in Canada. Upon closing,... 


Ramaco metallurgical coal mine, in the US
REalloys partners with met coal miner Ramaco in rare earths, scandium drive
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Vertically integrated US rare earth processing and magnet supply chain company REalloys has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based metallurgical coal miner Ramaco Resources to... 


McArthur uranium mine
Cameco resumes full uranium production in Saskatchewan after flooded road issues
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed uranium miner Cameco has successfully returned to full production at the McArthur River mine and the Key Lake mill, in northern Saskatchewan, following a flooding disruption... 


Hydrogen chemical symbol
Investor Sprott pledges more support for Canada’s first natural hydrogen system
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian energy and resources exploration company Max Power Mining Corporation has arranged a strategic non-brokered private placement with prominent Canadian investor Eric Sprott that will raise... 


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