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Mineral Exploration and Mining
Critical Minerals
Read about critical mineral development in Saskatchewan and a high-level overview of the 23 of 31 on the Canadian Critical Mineral List that can be found in Saskatchewan.
Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII)
The CMPII offers transferable Crown royalty/freehold production tax credits for qualified greenfield or brownfield value-added processing projects at a rate of 15 per cent of eligible program costs.
Crown Reserves
Crown reserves cover areas in which Crown minerals are not available for dispositions, such as oil and gas leases, potash leases or metallic mineral claims. Crown reserves may be established to prevent conflicts in mineral resource development and to minimize possible interference between mineral disposition activity and future land use.
Guideline for Wells Related to Potash Operations
A guideline intended to support the potash industry by identifying the specific regulatory requirements that apply to wells licensed under The Oil and Gas Conservation Act (OGCA).
Institutional Control Program
Learn about the process for the long-term management of decommissioned mine/mill properties on provincial Crown land.
Lithium
Read about the lithium development in Saskatchewan and a high-level overview of the requirements to conduct lithium exploration and operations in the province.
Mineral Tenure
Find information about obtaining the rights to explore for and develop mineral deposits in Saskatchewan.
Mining Permits
Apply for permits for mining initiatives or projects in Saskatchewan.
Mining Royalties and Taxes
Find forms, directives and information circulars related to coal, diamonds, metallic/industrial minerals, potash and uranium royalties and taxes in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
The SCMII offers transferable Crown royalty/freehold production tax credits for qualified innovation commercialization projects at a rate of 25 per cent of eligible projects costs.
Saskatchewan Geological Survey
The Saskatchewan Geological Survey is responsible for investigating, compiling and maintaining information on the geology, and mineral and petroleum resources of the province.
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) offers a non-refundable 30 per cent tax credit to Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in eligible flow-through shares (FTS) issued by mining or exploration companies.
Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive
The Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive offers mineral exploration companies financial assistance to undertake drilling in an area of high potential for base metals, precious metals and diamonds.