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Saskatchewan mining sales hit new record $12.8 billion

byMeridian Source Staff

May 11, 2026

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Saskatchewan mining sales hit new record $12.8 billion
Saskatchewan’s mining industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, generating more than $12.8 billion in mineral sales as global demand for potash and uranium surged. Read more: Lloydminster begins annual spring street sweeping program According to government data released Thursday, total sales rose 19 per cent over 2024. The growth was spearheaded by a 24…
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