Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
SK, Canada
Tax credit for investors in Saskatchewan mineral exploration
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Tax Credits
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
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- Government of Saskatchewan
- Ministry of Energy and Resources (SK)
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grant_card_status|open
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Non-refundable tax credit of 10% for Saskatchewan taxpayers who invest in shares issued by mining or exploration companies.
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This grant provides tax credit incentives for investing in approved mineral exploration activities in Saskatchewan, offering a substantial tax reduction for participants. The tax credit is designed to enhance Saskatchewan's attractiveness for mineral investment through financial incentives.
- Tax credit ranges from 45% to 60%, consisting of a 30% provincial credit and a 15% to 30% federal credit.
- Investors can deduct exploration expenses renounced by exploration companies from their taxable income.
- Eligible flow-through shares must be purchased from approved mineral exploration companies.
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grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 150,000
Installation of exploration camp near Prince Albert for mineral resource assessment
$ 180,000
Diamond drilling program near Flin Flon to identify potential gold deposits
$ 135,000
Soil sampling and geochemical analysis near Regina for copper exploration
$ 210,000
Seismic survey in the La Ronge area for potential diamond exploration
$ 120,000
Magnetic survey in the Athabasca Basin region for uranium exploration
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Eligibility for this grant requires compliance with specific conditions set by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources.
- Any mineral exploration company wishing to issue flow-through shares or flow-through warrants must apply to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources.
- The company must receive written permission from the Ministry to raise capital for exploration activities in Saskatchewan.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible applicants for the Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit include individual investors who are Saskatchewan residents, financial partnerships, and mineral exploration companies that are approved by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources. Applications for issuing flow-through shares or flow-through warrants must be submitted by mineral exploration companies in accordance with the program's requirements.
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The Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (SMETC) program is designed to incentivize exploration activities for the sustainable development of the province's mineral resources. Projects involve financial activities related to mineral exploration investments and issuance of flow-through shares by approved companies.
- Issuance of flow-through shares by mineral exploration companies to raise capital.
- Renunciation of tax expenses related to exploration activities by mineral companies to investors.
- Investment in eligible mineral exploration companies through flow-through shares by individual investors or partnerships.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
Saskatchewan Mineral Exploration Tax Credit is aimed specifically at supporting mineral exploration within the province of Saskatchewan. The eligible geographical area is therefore confined to this province.
- Companies engaged in mineral exploration activities within Saskatchewan.
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The SMETC program provides an attractive tax credit for Saskatchewan residents who invest in mineral exploration within the province, encouraging long-term sustainable development of its mineral resources. Investors can benefit from substantial tax deductions while supporting local exploration activities conducted by approved companies.
- Contact: Aaron Saufert, Director, Mineral Programs and Development
- Email for applications/inquiries: metc@gov.sk.ca
- Phone: 306-787-3377
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metc@gov.sk.ca
306-787-3377
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