Saskatchewan Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry announced last year was a record for the province’s mining sector.
In 2025, Prairie County generated more than $12.8 billion in mineral sales, a significant increase from 2024. According to a press release, potash and uranium sales rose 18% and 24%, respectively, a new industry record.
This news means Saskatchewan’s uranium sales have exceeded the province’s 2030 growth targets by more than 50% in consecutive years.
But it was not only potash and uranium that saw an increase, according to Baudry. “Other minerals projects are progressing in Saskatchewan, including helium, lithium, gold, copper and zinc. The diversity of our natural resources sector is our strength and one of the reasons why Saskatchewan is a true powerhouse for critical minerals.”
John Weisblatt, CEO of Trident Resources, said he was confident about the future of the sector. “Saskatchewan continues to build strong momentum as a preferred destination for resource development and investment, and we are encouraged by the growing excitement across the province around both critical and precious minerals.”
Additionally, the press release announced that Saskatchewan is on track to begin producing three new critical minerals – copper, zinc and lithium – by late 2026.
Saskatchewan Mining Association President Pam Schwan also celebrated the news: “At a time of global uncertainty, Saskatchewan’s mineral producers provide a safe and reliable source of critical minerals that provide food security and clean energy to our global trading partners, while creating economic and social benefits here at home.”
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