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Saskatchewan's oil and gas industry is expected to provide almost $1.7 billion in revenue to the province in 2007-08. The industry is one of the largest contributors to the provincial economy - nine per cent of the GDP.

The Exploration and Geological Services Division promotes mineral exploration and development by maintaining a geoscience database, and administering the disposition of metallic and industrial mineral claims on Crown lands.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources also manages its mineral resources through the administration of royalty and tax systems, and collecting and maintaining production and sales information.

Plan to attend the 39th annual Saskatchewan Geological Survey Open House December 1st to 3rd, 2008 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

		Mineral Disposition Maps and Database Active mineral disposition maps and database available for viewing and download.

		Mineral Resource Databases Searchable mineral resource and exploration related databases including assessment work, mineral deposits, kimberlite indicators.

		What's New Latest news, information and product updates.

		Geological Services and Mineral Resource Information Department information and educational source on Saskatchewan's geology and mineral resources.

		Geoscience and Mineral Exploration Publications and Products On-line Publications Centre, mineral exploration information, digital data, lapsed mineral dispositions, mines list, and more...

		Geological Atlas of Saskatchewan Link to the *Geological Atlas* website to access maps and data on economic and general geology of Saskatchewan.

		Guidelines, Forms & Regulations This section contains guidelines, circulars, forms and regulations related to mineral regulations and taxation and exploration incentives.

		Royalty and Tax Information In this section, you will find a variety of information circulars pertaining to coal, metallic/industrial minerals, potash and uranium royalties and taxes in Saskatchewan.

		Mining Initiative The Mines Ministers agreed in August 2006 that regulatory efficiency is a priority for the mineral industry's competitiveness. The Ministers tasked a Sub-Group to the Inter-Governmental Working Group (IGWG) with identifying specific initiatives that could produce increased regulatory efficiency, including addressing the need for timelines for regulatory processes. Saskatchewan Industry and Resources was asked to co-ordinate the project. The IGWG Sub-Group will report back to the Mines Ministers in 2007 so that decisions can be taken to improve the overall regulatory efficiency process.