Sask Mining Assoc.

Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) is an 'industry-funded' organization that is the voice of the Saskatchewan mining industry.

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#Mining: #Essential to local and global communities 🌎

Check out our video https://t.co/SIIvVpEVDI

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Every career has a story. This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting the women making an impact across Saskatchewan’s mining industry and inspiring the next generation.

Follow along as we share their stories.

#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInMining #SKMining

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Mining plays key role in the SK economy by employing many.

SK potash companies paid $1.2B in payroll to employees in 2025, contributing to an annual salary for the mining industry of $155,169 - 2.3 times higher than the average annual salary in SK.

#Mining #Employment #Potash

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Did you know that mining is one of the safest industries in both SK and Canada?

In 2025, SK's overall average LTIs per million hours worked was ~8.3. In contrast, members in our Metallic Minerals Section recorded an overall LTI of 3.4 per million hours worked.

#Mining #Safety

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#GeoVenture2026 wrapped today with two last activities - tours of @SRCnews' Rare Earth Processing Facility and Pipe Flow Technology Centre™, followed by a GeoRobotics workshop with @SaskCode.

Scroll through our posts to check out some of the highlights of this year's program!

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@cameconews' Cigar Lake hosted #SMAGeoVenture2026 for an underground tour of the world's highest-grade uranium mine.

Did you know that SaskPower is working to bring SMRs to Sask. by the mid 2030s? Uranium is critical for powering SMRs.

#Uranium #SMR #Mining #Saskatchewan

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@mosaicincanada hosted #SMAGeoVenture2026 for an underground tour of their K3 Potash Mine in Esterhazy, which operates at a depth of 3,350 feet.

#Mining #Saskatchewan #Potash

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#SMAGeoVenture2026 toured the Saskatchewan Potash Interpretive Centre in Esterhazy.

Did you know that potash in Saskatchewan formed over 400 million years ago after an ancient sea evaporated?

#Saskatchewan #Mining #Potash

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This #IDWIP, we're celebrating partnerships with Indigenous peoples, businesses, and communities; and SK's mining sector.

In 2025, over $1.2B in Indigenous goods and services were procured by SK mining companies. These goods and services are vital to the success of SK mining.

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The first things that come to mind when you think of gold may be jewelry and awards, but did you know that gold is also important to the function of your electronics?

SSR Mining's Seabee gold operation contributed $134 M of gold to the global supply chain in 2025.

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🇨🇦 is the 🌏2nd largest producer of uranium with >24% 🌏uranium production in 2025. 100% of 🇨🇦 uranium is mined from the 🌏's highest grade uranium mines located in the Athabasca region of SK. SK uranium is used 🌏to produce nuclear fuel for safe, reliable, clean-air electricity.

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#DYK that coal is still the most widely used power source in the 🌏, making up ~40% of 🌏 electricity. ~30% of #Saskatchewan's electricity comes from coal-fired power plants. Emerging technologies like Carbon Capture and Storage are being used to reduce carbon emissions.

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Saskatchewan is the #1 potash producer in the world, providing ~35% of🌍potash. In 2025, Saskatchewan's 3 potash producing companies K+S Potash Canada, @mosaicincanada & @Nutrien produced >24 Million tonnes of KCl.
#Saskatchewan #potash #mining #competitiveness

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We were pleased to host a Delegation of the Lower Austrian State Parliament accompanied by Hon. Todd Goudy, SK Speaker of the House & MLA Melfort, & Vikki Mowat, MLA Saskatoon Fairview. Pam Schwann, SMA President provided an overview of SK's exploration and mining industry.

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As #Saskatchewan’s mining industry grows, the SMA is working to bolster connections between the industry & local suppliers. Last year, mining companies purchased >$3.1 Billion of goods & services from SK-owned businesses, including >$1.2 Billion from Indigenous-owned businesses.

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#DYK that #Saskatchewan mining companies pay higher royalties & taxes to Provincial & Federal Governments than all other 🇨🇦 jurisdictions combined. In 2025, SK mining companies contributed >$2.6 B in taxes creating government revenue for health care, education & infrastructure.

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Saskatchewan has one producing gold mine, SSR Mining's Seabee Gold Operation, located approximately 125 kms northeast of La Ronge.

In 2025, Saskatchewan's gold production was 54,986 troy ounces.
#Saskatchewan #mining #gold #metallic #minerals

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#SK is the🌍2nd largest uranium producer & home to the highest grade uranium mines. In 2025, the value of uranium mineral sales was $3.2 B. Total production from SK mining operations was 15,610 tonnes of uranium, ~24% of🌍#uranium production. @camecocommunity, @oranocanada

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Saskatchewan's mining industry directly employs >12,000 people. With >120 careers to choose from, the mining sector provides some of the most rewarding careers, both financially & professionally.
#Saskatchewan #mining #exploration #careers #potash #uranium #coal #gold #copper

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Potash is a critical mineral used as a fertilizer to grow healthy crops. Without fertilizer,🌍food production would be cut in half. 95% of #Saskatchewan #potash is exported to the US, Brazil, China & India. Potash is also used in water softeners, deicers, and pharmaceuticals.

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Today marks the start of Saskatchewan Mining Week May 31 - June 6, 2026. This week provides an opportunity to promote awareness of the importance of #mining operations in #Saskatchewan & the significant contributions along with the many products & benefits it brings to SK 🇨🇦🌎