Overview
Home to world leaders in potash and uranium mining, this sector is a significant contributor to the success of the Saskatoon Region’s economy.
Saskatchewan has an abundance of many commodities such as:
- Potash
- Uranium
- Gold
- Diamonds
- Oil
- Natural Gas
- Coal
- Rare Earth Metals
Check out a natural resource map here.
Identified as one of Canada’s “Hub Cities” by the Conference Board of Canada, the Saskatoon Region’s central location makes it a key gateway for the mining industry in central and northern Saskatchewan. Employees can travel by air to northern mines from the Saskatoon International Airport; and Mining Supply and Service companies are in close proximity to local mines, and can transport goods to northern mines through an excellent road system. Another advantage of the Saskatoon Region is its central location in Western Canada: road and rail systems connect the Saskatoon Region to two west coast ocean ports as well as markets in the United States and Mexico.
An additional benefit for mining companies located in the Saskatoon Region is the research cluster at the University of Saskatchewan. Anchored by the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron, many organizations are engaging in cutting edge research, as well as contracting the Structural Sciences Laboratory at the university, in order to gain a better understanding of minerals and improve mining processes.
