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Sask. Research Council stepping up in rare earth mineral processing

Sask. Research Council stepping up in rare earth mineral processing

May 26, 2023 | 1:24pm
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is taking rare earth mineral processing to the next level. The organization is manufacturing 140 commercial-scale solvent extraction cells at it’s Saskatoon fabrication facility, which should be done by this fall. The cells separate the ores by taking a liquid called rare earth chloride through a process that then separates […]
Saskatchewan is top-three in the world for mining investment attractiveness

Saskatchewan is top-three in the world for mining investment attractiveness

May 16, 2023 | 11:38am
Saskatchewan appears to be an attractive market for mining investment. The province is ranked first in Canada and third in the world for mining investment attractiveness, according to the Fraser Institute’s 2022 Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The survey measured 62 jurisdictions around the world on mineral potential and policy perception to create the rankings. […]
Saskatchewan’s Helium Market has plenty of potential: Sask. Research Council report

Saskatchewan’s Helium Market has plenty of potential: Sask. Research Council report

May 9, 2023 | 2:40pm
There is potential for a prosperous helium market in Saskatchewan. According to a report by the Saskatchewan Research Council, called Helium Liquefaction in Saskatchewan, all scenarios for the construction and operation of a liquefier in the province shows a positive return on investment over the life of the project. The conclusion was based on current […]
Crown mineral rights being transferred to Ocean Man First Nation

Crown mineral rights being transferred to Ocean Man First Nation

May 4, 2023 | 12:05pm
Ocean Man First Nation will receive 156 acres of Crown mineral rights, once it attains reserve status. Minister Responsible for First Nations, Metis, and Northern Affairs Don McMorris says these transfers support the growth of First Nations communities as well as ongoing economic reconciliation between governments and First Nations. The provincial government notes in a […]
SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

Apr 18, 2023 | 1:17pm
SaskPower is making billing easier for seasonal power users, such as ice rinks, campgrounds, ski hills, and some farms. Beginning May 1st this year, the time-period used to calculate the minimum demand charge will be reduced from 11 months to 6 months. Demand charges are issued to customers who use large amounts of power over […]