SASKATOON — The 54th Saskatchewan Geological Open House, on until Dec. 3 in Saskatoon, brings together geoscientists, industry leaders, investors and government representatives to share the latest research and opportunities in the province's mineral sector.
Co-hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Resources' Saskatchewan Geological Survey and the Saskatchewan Geological Society, the event features a technical program, networking sessions and an exhibitor showcase. More than 1,000 attendees are expected.
Exploration spending in Saskatchewan is projected to account for over 15 per cent of all Canadian mineral exploration spending in 2025.
Industry exploration investment in Saskatchewan is projected to increase by five per cent compared to 2024 and by 40 per cent since 2022, to over $400 million in 2025. The main driver of this growth is uranium, which has risen from $75 million in 2021 to an estimated $250 million this year. Interest in helium, lithium and potash, as well as base and precious metals, is also contributing to this increase in exploration investment.
Saskatchewan has occurrences of 27 of Canada's 34 critical minerals and is home to the world's largest potash and high-grade uranium reserves. Growth is also occurring in emerging commodities like helium, lithium, copper and zinc.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Geological Open House, visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/openhouse.
