The Mineral Exploration Guidelines and Exploration Administration Map provide information to assist in planning, initiating and completing a mineral exploration program that minimizes environmental impacts and meets relevant legislative requirements.
Please follow the Seismic Exploration Program Guidelines when seismic lines extend over other mineral dispositions or surface leases.
Find information about obtaining the rights to explore for and develop the following mineral deposits in Saskatchewan:
- Alkali
- Coal and lignite
- Quarry (including sand and gravel)
- Potash and salt
- Recreational gold panning and placer mining