On June 12, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan announced
amendments to The Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations in
response to the state of emergency declared on March 18, 2020, due
to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 18, 2020, the amendments passed
third reading.
The amendments will grant relief to mining exploration companies
by easing the expenditure requirements for holders of permits,
claims, and leases. The amendments apply to companies engaged in
the exploration of Crown minerals such as uranium, gold, copper,
zinc, cobalt and rare earth elements in Saskatchewan, however, they
do not apply to companies engaged in the exploration of other Crown
minerals such as alkali minerals, oil and gas, coal, quarriable
substances, or helium.
