Mineral Exploration and Mining

Critical Minerals

Read about critical mineral development in Saskatchewan and a high-level overview of the 23 of 31 on the Canadian Critical Mineral List that can be found in Saskatchewan.

Crown Reserves

Crown reserves cover areas in which Crown minerals are not available for dispositions, such as oil and gas leases, potash leases or metallic mineral claims. Crown reserves may be established to prevent conflicts in mineral resource development and to minimize possible interference between mineral disposition activity and future land use.

Guideline for Wells Related to Potash Operations

A guideline intended to support the potash industry by identifying the specific regulatory requirements that apply to wells licensed under The Oil and Gas Conservation Act (OGCA).

Institutional Control Program

Learn about the process for the long-term management of decommissioned mine/mill properties on provincial Crown land.

Lithium

Read about the lithium development in Saskatchewan and a high-level overview of the requirements to conduct lithium exploration and operations in the province.

Mineral Tenure

Find information about obtaining the rights to explore for and develop mineral deposits in Saskatchewan.

Mining Permits

Apply for permits for mining initiatives or projects in Saskatchewan.

Mining Royalties and Taxes

Find forms, directives and information circulars related to coal, diamonds, metallic/industrial minerals, potash and uranium royalties and taxes in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Geological Survey

The Saskatchewan Geological Survey is responsible for investigating, compiling and maintaining information on the geology, and mineral and petroleum resources of the province.

Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 10 per cent tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.

Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive

The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.