Province’s World-Class Mining Industry Focus of Saskatchewan Mining Week

May 25, 2015

Saskatchewan Mining Week was officially proclaimed today by Economy Minister Bill Boyd, highlighting the province as one of the world’s most attractive targets for international investment.

The week’s events are organized by the Saskatchewan Mining Association, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary of encouraging the safe, sustainable and responsible development of Saskatchewan’s mineral resources.  The theme for Mining Week is Mining: Fertile Ground for Saskatchewan, showcasing the industry’s varied career opportunities and economic benefits.

“Saskatchewan has one of the most opportunity-rich investment climates in the world, and nowhere is this more evident than in our mining industry,” Boyd said.  “As the world’s largest potash producer, second-largest uranium producer, and a go-to destination for global mining investment dollars, we encourage people to take time to learn about what this industry does for them and for their communities.”

The value of Saskatchewan’s mineral production in 2014 was $7.3 billion.  The Fraser Institute’s 2014 Survey of Mining Companies, which measures the opinions of approximately 4,200 exploration, development and mining-related companies from around the globe, ranked Saskatchewan number one in Canada and number two in the world among jurisdictions attractive to mining investment.

Events scheduled during the week include career profiles, leadership panels, technical presentations and workshop and networking opportunities.

For more information on Saskatchewan Mining Week, please visit www.saskmining.ca.

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For more information, contact:

Deb Young
Economy
Regina
Phone: 306-787-4765
Email: deb.young@gov.sk.ca

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