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The Saskatchewan Mining Advantage 120 Career Choices & 18,000 opportunities PDAC 2012 March 6 th 2012

The Saskatchewan Mining Advantage 120 Career Choices & 18,000 opportunities PDAC 2012 March 6 th 2012. SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION. Voice of the Saskatchewan mining industry. Over 42 Member companies including producers and exploration companies:

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The Saskatchewan Mining Advantage 120 Career Choices & 18,000 opportunities PDAC 2012 March 6 th 2012

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  1. The Saskatchewan Mining Advantage 120 Career Choices & 18,000 opportunities PDAC 2012 March 6th2012

  2. SASKATCHEWAN MINING ASSOCIATION • Voice of the Saskatchewan mining industry. • Over 42 Member companies including producers and exploration companies: • PotashCorp, Mosaic, Agrium, Cameco, Areva, Sherritt Coal, Claude Resources, HudBay Minerals, Golden Band Resources, BHP Billiton ,K&S Potash Canada Inc; Rio Tinto; Shore Gold Inc. and dozens of exploration companies. .

  3. “SASKATCHEWAN is THE Place to BE, no longer the Place to Be From” Premier Brad Wall “Saskatchewan’s growth is expected to surge to 3.5% in 2013 – the board’s forecast predicted considerable strength in mining” Conference Board of Canada, February 23, 2012 “Saskatchewan will be among the provinces leading Canada’s economic growth in 2012”BMO Blue Book, February 16, 2012

  4. Mining in Saskatchewan: a Progressive, Dynamic Industry • One of the highest paying industrial sectors in Canada • A technologically advanced industry that welcomes highly skilled workers • A major player in Canada's (and Saskatchewan’s) economy and a leader in the world stage

  5. Mining in Saskatchewan: a Progressive, Dynamic Industry • An enviable safety record that is second to none among heavy industries in Canada • A strong commitment to sustainable development practices • Strong environmental programs and performance • Responsive to community needs

  6. Global Mining Leaders • Historically, world’s leading producers of potash (33%) & uranium (19%) • Canada’s #1 mineral producer (by value) in 2008 ($9.7 B);#2 in 2010 ($7B) and 2011 ($9.2 B).

  7. VALUE OF MINERAL PRODUCTION 2008 - #1 - $9.7 B 2010 - # 2 - $7.1 B 2011 - #2 - $9.2 B

  8. Mining Investment in Saskatchewan • Between 2008 - 2012, mining companies in SK will invest over $10 B in projects • In the next 20 years, mining companies in SK will invest over $50 B in expansions & new projects

  9. SMA Survey said … Mining * accounted for: • $7.7 billion in GDP (12%) of the total provincial economy. • 30,500 jobs or 6% of total employment or almost 1 in every 16 jobs. • Labour income impact of $1.5 B • $1.1B to government revenue (5 yr average) *Mining – direct, indirect and induced

  10. 20 Year Impacts (2009 – 2028) The mining industry is poised to add: • On average 1500 new direct jobs added per year • On average $9.5 billion per year to the provincial GDP (direct, indirect, induced) • A further $28 billion in provincial revenues or $1.4 billion per year. ($50.2 B total to 2028) • All of these impacts are incremental to existing mining activity.

  11. Saskatchewan Opportunities Saskatchewan mining industry is GROWING • Long term growth underpinned by strong fundamentals for SK specific commodities potash and uranium. • linked to expanding global population. • Increasing middle class population in developing countries requiring better diets (beef); less available arable land; • Increasing “green” nuclear energy requirements and expansions in China, India and USA

  12. EXPLORATION: • R & D of Mining • Vibrant, diversified • > $1.9 B in last 6 years MinExplo Expo - 2010

  13. EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES ($M) MinExplo Expo - 2010

  14. Career Opportunities • Saskatchewan mining industry will require ~ 15,000 additional workers in the next ten years • 120 different career options • SMA Website – One stop shopping. Careers tab links to member companies career sites. http://www.saskmining.ca/index.php/info/Careers/careers.html

  15. Key Positions Required

  16. Additional Tradespeople Required

  17. Additional Engineers Required

  18. Graduate Retention Program ALIVE!! Graduates of qualified post-secondary institutions $20,000 REWARD

  19. Graduate Retention Program • Eligibility: • Graduates from qualified institutions in Canada and the world who pursue career in SK (canlearn.sk.ca) • Graduated from an approved program after Jan 1, 2006 • Living in, or moving to SK and file SK income tax return • Result in certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree or provide journeypersons certification • Contact: 1.800.597.8278; email SFAWEB@gov.sk.ca www.aeei.gov.sk.ca/grp

  20. www.saskmining.ca/index.php/info/Careers/careers.htmlwww.acareerinmining.cawww.mihr.cawww.saskmining.ca/index.php/info/Careers/careers.htmlwww.acareerinmining.cawww.mihr.ca Come join us!

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