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Overview
Why Uranium in Saskatchewan?
One third of the world's uranium production comes from the high grade deposits of the Athabasca Basin of northern Saskatchewan - truly elephant country with a stable political climate.
Why Diamonds in Saskatchewan?
- One of the largest known kimberlite clusters in the world is located in Saskatchewan
- 130 of the 2,000 kimberlite pipes known worldwide are macro-diamond bearing, 23 of these are
located in the Fort à la Corne area of Saskatchewan
- 80% of Saskatchewan's kimberlite pipes are diamondiferous
- 50% contain diamonds over one millimeter in size
- A high percentage of diamonds recovered are clear, inclusion-free and exhibit good crystal form
- Pipes said to have erupted under inland sea and therefore have not been exposed to weathering
or glaciation
- Pipes lie within 300 feet of the surface
- Area is accessible by paved all-weather road
Why Base Metals in Saskatchewan?
A number of world class base metal camps (Flin Flon, Sherridon & Lynn Lake) are located in western Manitoba near the Saskatchewan boundary. The company's intention is to explore for the undiscovered deposits on the Saskatchewan side.
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