The latest news releases from the Government of Saskatchewan. © 2026 Government of Saskatchewan. All rights reserved. https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/february/06/february-oil-and-gas-public-offering-raises-7-million-in-revenue-to-close-out-fiscal-year The Government of Saskatchewan's latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on February 3, 2026, generated $7,009,225.76 in revenue, with most of that coming from bids in the Estevan... Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2026/january/29/energy-and-resources-minister-advances-saskatchewan-mining-and-energy-interests-in-western-canada Energy and Resources Minister Chris Beaudry is promoting Saskatchewan as a leading destination for mining and energy investment during a multi-day visit to British Columbia and Alberta focused on... Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/05/december-oil-and-gas-public-offering-raises-75-million-in-revenue The Government of Saskatchewan's latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on December 2, 2025, attracted 89 bids for leases and exploration licences, and generated $7,484,935.82 in... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/december/02/54th-saskatchewan-geological-open-house-highlights-the-provinces-leading-role-in-critical-minerals Saskatchewan continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in critical minerals exploration and development. The 54th Saskatchewan Geological Open House, taking place December 1-3, 2025,... Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/november/06/saskatchewan-enhances-legislation-to-support-development-of-resource-projects The Government of Saskatchewan is introducing new legislation to support mining projects and to help maximize the value of mineral resources for the provincial economy and the people of... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:12:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/15/na Today, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young visited Foran Mining Corporation’s (Foran) Exploration Warehouse in Saskatoon. Foran’s McIlvenna Bay mine in northeastern Saskatchewan is... Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/10/october-oil-and-gas-public-offering-generates-over-7-million-in-revenue The Government of Saskatchewan's latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on October 7, 2025, has generated more than $7 million in revenue. The Estevan, Lloydminster and Kindersley... Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/06/saskatchewan-defines-royalty-structure-to-prepare-for-lithium-development The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting the development of the province's emerging lithium industry with the introduction of regulatory amendments to set a clear and consistent royalty... Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/october/03/energy-and-resources-minister-visits-uranium-project-in-northern-saskatchewan Yesterday, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young visited NexGen's Rook I Project in northwest Saskatchewan, an underground uranium mine and mill, awaiting federal approval to begin... Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/22/saskatchewan-proclaims-national-forest-week-2025-with-a-focus-on-resilience From September 22 to 26, the Government of Saskatchewan is celebrating National Forest Week 2025 under the theme "Roots of Resilience: From Seed to Canopy." This special week highlights the... Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/18/saskatchewan-attends-provincialterritorial-energy-summit Saskatchewan's Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison and Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young will be representing Saskatchewan at the Provincial/Territorial Energy Summit... Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/17/saskatchewan-critical-minerals-program-to-support-new-lithium-project The Government of Saskatchewan's Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII) will support the development of EMP Metals Corp.'s Project Aurora, a lithium refining demonstration plant in... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/11/saskatchewan-investment-program-supports-new-critical-minerals-mine The Government of Saskatchewan's Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII) will support the development of Foran Mining Corporation's (Foran) McIlvenna Bay mine, which is expected... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/september/05/energy-and-resources-minister-tours-key-oil-and-gas-facilities-in-southeast-saskatchewan Yesterday, Minister of Energy and Resources Colleen Young toured two key southeast facilities that support innovative and sustainable energy production: Whitecap Resources Inc.'s enhanced oil... Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/august/20/uranium-production-resumes-at-mcclean-lake-supporting-saskatchewans-strong-economy Yesterday, Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young, toured the McClean Lake uranium mine and mill, which is a joint venture between Orano Canada and Denison Mines that has recently resumed... Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/august/08/august-oil-and-gas-public-offering-generates-over-24-million-in-revenue The Government of Saskatchewan's latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held on August 5, 2025, has generated more than $24 million in revenue, the largest amount earned from such... Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/30/saskatchewan-first-in-canada-for-mining-investment-attractiveness-fraser-institute Saskatchewan is again the top region in Canada for mining investment attractiveness, ranking first in the country according to the Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies. The 2024... Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:00:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/23/saskatchewan-sees-further-progress-on-oil-and-gas-emissions-reduction Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from Saskatchewan's upstream oil and gas sector saw a fifth-straight year of reductions in 2024, according to the Ministry of Energy and Resources' Oil and Gas... Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/16/saskatchewan-poised-to-make-canada-an-energy-and-mining-superpower Saskatchewan's strong and growing resource sectors are positioning the province to play a significant role in Canada becoming a global energy and resource superpower. "Saskatchewan has a lot to be... Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:30:00 -0600 https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2025/july/16/subsurface-mineral-public-offering-generates-1-million-in-revenue The Government of Saskatchewan's first subsurface mineral public offering of the fiscal year, held on Monday, July 7, 2025, generated $1,023,670.98 in revenue, primarily due to interest in... Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0600