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This week we focus on: Celebrates Mining Week
Saskatchewan Celebrates Mining Week
Released on June 1, 2020
"The Government of Saskatchewan, with the Saskatchewan Mining Association, has proclaimed May 31 to June 6, as Mining Week. The week, which includes a virtual launch, activities and presentations, highlights Saskatchewan’s world-class mining sector, its extensive contributions to local communities and the provincial and global economy. This year’s theme is “Mining: Essential to Local and Global Communities.”
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and temporary market conditions, Saskatchewan’s mining sector is well-positioned to emerge as a leader in the provincial economic recovery, promoting food security and supplying critical resources, including clean energy, to the world. In 2019, Saskatchewan produced 12.6Mt K2O of potash, more than any other country and about 30 per cent of the world total. Saskatchewan is also the world’s second-largest uranium producer, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of global production.
“This week highlights the resilience and success of our mining sector and its growing diversification, including into diamonds, nickel and copper,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “In recent years, Saskatchewan has proudly welcomed new mining companies to the province. We offer some of the most extensive mineral research labs in the world, internationally renowned geoscience and extensive junior exploration opportunities.”
Saskatchewan remains a favourable jurisdiction for investment in mineral exploration and development. The province offers a stable regulatory environment, competitive royalty structures, and various incentives, including a Provincial Sales Tax exemption for exploratory and downhole drilling activity and the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive, which supports exploration for precious and base metals and diamonds.
“The products we mine are essential for providing food and clean energy to global communities, while providing essential jobs for Saskatchewan residents and revenues to governments,” Saskatchewan Mining Association President Pam Schwann said.
Estimated exploration expenditures in the province for 2019 were $281 million, with more than $2.3 billion in expenditures over the past decade. Saskatchewan’s mining industry generated $7.4 billion in sales in 2019 and more than $72.3 billion since 2010.
For a complete event schedule and further information about Saskatchewan Mining Week, please visit www.saskmining.ca. "
For more information, contact:
Ashley Schoff, Energy and Resources, Regina
Phone: 306-787-5582 Email: ashley.schoff2@gov.sk.ca
Released on June 1, 2020
"The Government of Saskatchewan, with the Saskatchewan Mining Association, has proclaimed May 31 to June 6, as Mining Week. The week, which includes a virtual launch, activities and presentations, highlights Saskatchewan’s world-class mining sector, its extensive contributions to local communities and the provincial and global economy. This year’s theme is “Mining: Essential to Local and Global Communities.”
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and temporary market conditions, Saskatchewan’s mining sector is well-positioned to emerge as a leader in the provincial economic recovery, promoting food security and supplying critical resources, including clean energy, to the world. In 2019, Saskatchewan produced 12.6Mt K2O of potash, more than any other country and about 30 per cent of the world total. Saskatchewan is also the world’s second-largest uranium producer, accounting for approximately 13 per cent of global production.
“This week highlights the resilience and success of our mining sector and its growing diversification, including into diamonds, nickel and copper,” Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre said. “In recent years, Saskatchewan has proudly welcomed new mining companies to the province. We offer some of the most extensive mineral research labs in the world, internationally renowned geoscience and extensive junior exploration opportunities.”
Saskatchewan remains a favourable jurisdiction for investment in mineral exploration and development. The province offers a stable regulatory environment, competitive royalty structures, and various incentives, including a Provincial Sales Tax exemption for exploratory and downhole drilling activity and the Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive, which supports exploration for precious and base metals and diamonds.
“The products we mine are essential for providing food and clean energy to global communities, while providing essential jobs for Saskatchewan residents and revenues to governments,” Saskatchewan Mining Association President Pam Schwann said.
Estimated exploration expenditures in the province for 2019 were $281 million, with more than $2.3 billion in expenditures over the past decade. Saskatchewan’s mining industry generated $7.4 billion in sales in 2019 and more than $72.3 billion since 2010.
For a complete event schedule and further information about Saskatchewan Mining Week, please visit www.saskmining.ca. "
For more information, contact:
Ashley Schoff, Energy and Resources, Regina
Phone: 306-787-5582 Email: ashley.schoff2@gov.sk.ca
www.saskmining.ca
Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) is an industry-driven organization representing the mining and mineral exploration industry with over 25 mining operations in the province.
SMA is the voice of the mining industry in Saskatchewan. SMA advocates on behalf of members on issues related to provincial and federal regulatory changes, develops and supports educational outreach programs, organizes and hosts public outreach and membership events.
Vision:
Saskatchewan will be recognized as a global mining leader.
Mission:
Advance a safe, sustainable and globally competitive exploration and mining industry in Saskatchewan that benefits all residents of the province.
Values:
Explore A Career in Mining
The mining industry in Saskatchewan provides some of the most rewarding careers, both financially and professionally with over 120 careers to choose from. SMA member companies hire staff from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
If you are a student, or planning to attend post secondary education, you may wonder where to start and what options are available to you.
Folllowing are mining industry Career Profiles and Salary information.
Explore For More Profiles
Saskatchewan Mining Week 2020
May 31, 2020
Saskatchewan Mining Week will run from May 31 - June 6, 2020.
Following is a list of the Virtual Activities during Saskatchewan Mining Week. If you would like to attend any of the webinars please contact us at admin@saskmining.ca.
2020 Saskatchewan Mining Week Virtual Activities
Saskatchewan Mining Week Virtual Launch Recording June 1, 2020
Saskatchewan Mining Week Video - Mining: Essential to Local and Global Communities
John T Ryan Safety Awards Virtual Presentation Recording June 1, 2020
John T Ryan Safety Awards Powerpoint
MiHR Webinar Recording on The Changing Nature of Work: Innovation, Automation and Canada's Mining Workforce June 2, 2022
APEGS and Saskatchewan Geological Society webinar on GeoExplore Saskatchewan website June 3, 2020
Saskatchewan's mining industry is diverse and contributes significantly to our provincial and national economy, to employment around the province, and to national and international manufacturing that rely on our raw materials.
Labour Market Reports
ORE Magazine
Fact Sheets
Commodities
Links
Learn more about Mining in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's mining industry is diverse and contributes significantly to our provincial and national economy, to employment around the province, and to national and international manufacturing that rely on our raw materials.
SMA is committed to providing accurate information about mining, so if you have any questions about the industry, these fact sheets might help you find out!
Questions? Looking for more? Email us!
Download these fact sheets to learn more about Saskatchewan's mining industry.
Mining is GREAT for Saskatchewan. It is the province’s third largest industry and a significant contributor to the provincial economy spending over $3 billion annually on wages, goods and services, and generating over $1 billion annually to the provincial government revenue through royalties and taxes. Mining has been identified as one of the key growth sectors for the Saskatchewan economy.
HOW MUCH SASKATCHEWAN LAND IS USED FOR MINING?
Despite its significant economic impact, in total mining only occupies 0.1% of the total landmass of the province, an area smaller than the city of Saskatoon.
IS MINING A SAFE INDUSTRY?
Mining is one of the safest industries in the province, and for the past 17 years, has averaged less than one Lost Time Accident (LTA) for every 200,000 hours worked. The Saskatchewan mining industry is a safe industry. WCB statistics illustrate that the mining sector has a lower time lost injury rate than the provincial average, including lower than either the health or government worker sectors. This is reflected in the higher 2014 “all industry rate code” payroll premiums of $1.51 compared to $0.67 for open pit, $1.10 for underground softrock and $1.23 for underground hardrock mine operations. Similarly, time loss claims for “all classes” are higher, at 2.5% compared to 1.27% for open pit, 1.05% for underground, 0.80% for underground potash and 0.68% for solution mines. Safety training at Saskatchewan mine sites is continuous with new workers having an extensive safety training orientation of between 32 and 40 hours supplemented by ongoing safety training. There are over 130 designated safety professionals working at the mine sites.
HOW DOES MINING AFFECT EACH OF US IN SASKATCHEWAN?
Mining provides an economic foundation for all of Saskatchewan residents – northern, rural and urban. Mining companies in Saskatchewan directly contribute on average approximately $1 billion in revenue annually to the provincial government. These revenues support government programs and services such as health care, education and infrastructure development. Globally, the mining companies in Saskatchewan are feeding and fueling the world. Potash is used as a fertilizer to improve crop quality and quantity to feed the world’s growing population on a decreasing area of arable land, and uranium is providing a source of non-GHG emitting energy to countries all over the world. Closer to home, coal mined from southern Saskatchewan provides almost 50% of the base power load for Saskatchewan’s electrical energy. Virtually everything around us from computers, jewelry, cars, windows, cellphones, wall board, cosmetics, medical treatments, vitamins, toothpaste all contain components of minerals. We have a saying in the industry, “if it can’t be grown it was probably mined”. The benefits and products from mining surround us every day.
Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA) is an industry-driven organization representing the mining and mineral exploration industry with over 25 mining operations in the province.
SMA is the voice of the mining industry in Saskatchewan. SMA advocates on behalf of members on issues related to provincial and federal regulatory changes, develops and supports educational outreach programs, organizes and hosts public outreach and membership events.
Vision:
Saskatchewan will be recognized as a global mining leader.
Mission:
Advance a safe, sustainable and globally competitive exploration and mining industry in Saskatchewan that benefits all residents of the province.
Values:
- Safety focused
- Collaborative
- Informed
- Environmentally, socially and economically sustainable
- The SMA represents the mining industry with Government agencies, both Provincial and Federal, to ensure safe, responsible and sustainable mineral resource development in Saskatchewan.
- We engage the public by developing information programs that increase our collective knowledge of the important role mining has in our province, and all of Canada.
- We work with members to encourage, organize and coordinate study of and research into a wide range of topics, including the health, safety, and environmental impact of responsible mineral development, and our relationship with other industries and the economy.
- Advance safety and environmental stewardship
- Enhance public awareness and support
- Inform regulatory and policy frameworks
- Cultivate a diverse, inclusive workforce and enhance workforce capacity
- Advance Indigenous participation
- Enhance capacity and efficiency of Saskatchewan mining supply chain sector
- Organizational effectiveness
Explore A Career in Mining
The mining industry in Saskatchewan provides some of the most rewarding careers, both financially and professionally with over 120 careers to choose from. SMA member companies hire staff from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
If you are a student, or planning to attend post secondary education, you may wonder where to start and what options are available to you.
Folllowing are mining industry Career Profiles and Salary information.
- It's time to explore a career in mining
- Budgets & Planning Accountant
- Geological Technician
- Geologist
- General Maintenance Operator
- Hoist Operator
- Human Resources Professional
- Indigenous Relations Manager
- Instrumentation Technologist
- Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Laboratory Technician
- Mechanical Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Mill Supervisor
- Mining Engineering Technologist
- Power Engineer
- Procurement Specialist
- Technical Support Analyst
- Community Relations & Investment
Explore For More Profiles
- Accountant
- Basic Equipment Operator
- Cad Designer
- Chemical Engineer
- Director Corporate Responsibility
- Electrical Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Environmental Engineer
- Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Health & Safety Coordinator
- HR Specialist
- Ind Mech Millwright
- Industrial Engineer
- IT Business Analyst
- Journeyman Welder
- Laboratory Technician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Mech Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Mining Engineering Technologist
- Process Analyst
- Safety Technician
- Salary Card For Webpage
- Senior Logistics Assistant
- Senior Public Relations Specialist
- Senior Radiation Technician
- Supervisor Mineral Processing
Saskatchewan Mining Week 2020
May 31, 2020
Saskatchewan Mining Week will run from May 31 - June 6, 2020.
Following is a list of the Virtual Activities during Saskatchewan Mining Week. If you would like to attend any of the webinars please contact us at admin@saskmining.ca.
2020 Saskatchewan Mining Week Virtual Activities
Saskatchewan Mining Week Virtual Launch Recording June 1, 2020
Saskatchewan Mining Week Video - Mining: Essential to Local and Global Communities
John T Ryan Safety Awards Virtual Presentation Recording June 1, 2020
John T Ryan Safety Awards Powerpoint
MiHR Webinar Recording on The Changing Nature of Work: Innovation, Automation and Canada's Mining Workforce June 2, 2022
APEGS and Saskatchewan Geological Society webinar on GeoExplore Saskatchewan website June 3, 2020
Saskatchewan's mining industry is diverse and contributes significantly to our provincial and national economy, to employment around the province, and to national and international manufacturing that rely on our raw materials.
Labour Market Reports
ORE Magazine
Fact Sheets
Commodities
Links
Learn more about Mining in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's mining industry is diverse and contributes significantly to our provincial and national economy, to employment around the province, and to national and international manufacturing that rely on our raw materials.
SMA is committed to providing accurate information about mining, so if you have any questions about the industry, these fact sheets might help you find out!
Questions? Looking for more? Email us!
Download these fact sheets to learn more about Saskatchewan's mining industry.
- Mining: Supporting Local and Global Communities (Infographic)
- Potash
- Uranium
- General
- Q & A
- Careers
- Environment
- Exploration
- Safety
- Historical
Mining is GREAT for Saskatchewan. It is the province’s third largest industry and a significant contributor to the provincial economy spending over $3 billion annually on wages, goods and services, and generating over $1 billion annually to the provincial government revenue through royalties and taxes. Mining has been identified as one of the key growth sectors for the Saskatchewan economy.
HOW MUCH SASKATCHEWAN LAND IS USED FOR MINING?
Despite its significant economic impact, in total mining only occupies 0.1% of the total landmass of the province, an area smaller than the city of Saskatoon.
IS MINING A SAFE INDUSTRY?
Mining is one of the safest industries in the province, and for the past 17 years, has averaged less than one Lost Time Accident (LTA) for every 200,000 hours worked. The Saskatchewan mining industry is a safe industry. WCB statistics illustrate that the mining sector has a lower time lost injury rate than the provincial average, including lower than either the health or government worker sectors. This is reflected in the higher 2014 “all industry rate code” payroll premiums of $1.51 compared to $0.67 for open pit, $1.10 for underground softrock and $1.23 for underground hardrock mine operations. Similarly, time loss claims for “all classes” are higher, at 2.5% compared to 1.27% for open pit, 1.05% for underground, 0.80% for underground potash and 0.68% for solution mines. Safety training at Saskatchewan mine sites is continuous with new workers having an extensive safety training orientation of between 32 and 40 hours supplemented by ongoing safety training. There are over 130 designated safety professionals working at the mine sites.
HOW DOES MINING AFFECT EACH OF US IN SASKATCHEWAN?
Mining provides an economic foundation for all of Saskatchewan residents – northern, rural and urban. Mining companies in Saskatchewan directly contribute on average approximately $1 billion in revenue annually to the provincial government. These revenues support government programs and services such as health care, education and infrastructure development. Globally, the mining companies in Saskatchewan are feeding and fueling the world. Potash is used as a fertilizer to improve crop quality and quantity to feed the world’s growing population on a decreasing area of arable land, and uranium is providing a source of non-GHG emitting energy to countries all over the world. Closer to home, coal mined from southern Saskatchewan provides almost 50% of the base power load for Saskatchewan’s electrical energy. Virtually everything around us from computers, jewelry, cars, windows, cellphones, wall board, cosmetics, medical treatments, vitamins, toothpaste all contain components of minerals. We have a saying in the industry, “if it can’t be grown it was probably mined”. The benefits and products from mining surround us every day.
"Again little Saskatchewan leading the World" Mayor Harris
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