REGINA — Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies puts Saskatchewan at the top region in Canada for mining investment attractiveness.
The 2024 report included responses from 350 companies rating 82 jurisdictions around the world.
In addition to its best-in-Canada ranking, Saskatchewan placed seventh globally, owing to its strong ranking in policy and regulatory perception, according to the report.
The 2024 survey measured all regions on two main areas — policy perception and mineral potential — to come up with an overall attractiveness ranking for investment. Saskatchewan placed first in Canada, and third globally, in policy perception, based on responses concerning policy certainty, environmental regulation, the legal system and skilled labour supply.
Saskatchewan also ranked highly for its geological database — fourth in the world.
"Achieving the number one ranking in Canada is due to our ability to work constructively and collaboratively with government to enable policies that attract investment," Saskatchewan Mining Association President Pam Schwann said.
