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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 August 2024, the value of Saskatchewan's total mineral sales were $963.1M, a decrease of 5.6% compared to August 2023. During this period salt sales decreased by 2.3%, potash sales decreased by 16.6%, uranium sales increased by 158.4 and other minerals sales decreased by 17.4%.
  • In August 2024, Saskatchewan's uranium production increased by 12.3%, potash production increased by 3.1%, salt production decreased by 27.1% and other minerals production increased by 6.1% compared to August 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: November 25, 2024

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