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Mineral Sales

Saskatchewan is one of Canada's leading mining jurisdictions.  It is the world's largest producer of potash and second largest producer of uranium.  Saskatchewan is blessed with a diverse wealth of minerals, including production of coal, gold, silver, zinc, copper, salt and sodium sulphate with potential future production of diamonds and rare earth elements.

Source: Ministry of Energy and Resources. (Other minerals includes bentonite, coal, gold, copper, zinc, silver and sodium sulphate.)

Highlights

  • In February 2024, the value of Saskatchewan's total mineral sales were $714.8M, a decrease of 41.1% compared to February 2023. During this period salt sales increased by 1.0%, while potash sales decreased by 42.0%, uranium sales decreased by 35.2% and other minerals sales decreased by 52.4%.
  • In February 2024, Saskatchewan's uranium production decreased by 25.0%, potash production increased by 17.6%, salt production decreased by 36.0% and other minerals production decreased by 17.0% compared to February 2023. 

Source: Ministry of Energy and Resources. (Other minerals includes bentonite, coal, gold, copper, zinc, silver and sodium sulphate.)

Source: Ministry of Energy and Resources. (Other minerals includes bentonite, coal, gold, copper, zinc, silver and sodium sulphate.)

Released: April 04, 2024

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