mining

Provincial government highlighting mining sector this week

Provincial government highlighting mining sector this week

May 27, 2024 | 4:09pm
The Saskatchewan Government is putting a spotlight on the mining industry this week. Now until Saturday is Mining Week in Saskatchewan. This year’s theme is “Critical Careers for Critical Minerals”. According to the provincial government, $13-billion in mineral sales were made last year and estimate mineral resource development spending will reach nearly $6-billion this year. […]
Saskatchewan positioning itself as a “stable supplier” of critical minerals after signing two agreements

Saskatchewan positioning itself as a “stable supplier” of critical minerals after signing two agreements

Apr 16, 2024 | 2:48pm
The Saskatchewan government and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) signed two agreements with France and a company based in Vietnam to improve the province’s energy and mining sectors, as well as increase production at the Saskatchewan Research Council’s (SRC) Rare Earth Processing Facility. A Letter of Intent was signed Monday between the provincial government and […]
Signs pointing to more demand for Uranium

Signs pointing to more demand for Uranium

Dec 27, 2023 | 11:53am
There’s reason for optimism for Saskatchewan’s uranium mining sector. According to data from UXC, Uranium prices are at a 16-year high and up more than 80 percent this year. Prices could go even higher due to an under-supplied market. Global uranium demand is expected to be around 175 million pounds, while supply is around 144 […]
Cameco Gives 1.8 Million Dollars in Community Funding

Cameco Gives 1.8 Million Dollars in Community Funding

Dec 13, 2023 | 9:02am
Saskatchewan based uranium giant Cameco is making some big donations to charity in Saskatchewan. The company raised $700,000  through the annual Cameco Step Up for Mental Health run/walk held in September.  Another $700,000 was raised through  the Cameco Employee Giving Campaign.  Some 300 employees make donations from their pay cheques to a charity of their choice, and […]
2022 a record year for mineral sales in Saskatchewan

2022 a record year for mineral sales in Saskatchewan

May 18, 2023 | 2:52pm
Mineral sales in Saskatchewan last year reached an all-time high. Sales were $19.4-billion, thanks to increased production, higher prices in response to supply disruptions and increasing global demand. The provincial government says the reopening of the McArthur River mine in northern Saskatchewan allowed for increased production of uranium. They add 136-thousand ounces of gold was […]