TISDALE \u2014 A Canadian company says it’s found what it believes to be a major supply of a critical industrial material that could transform Saskatchewan’s economy.<\/p>\n
Canadian Energy Metals says a preliminary economic assessment suggests 6.8 billion tonnes of alumina could be processed from shale deposits near Tisdale, northeast of Saskatoon.<\/p>\n
Alumina is a powdery material used for making aluminum and has applications ranging from vehicle parts to batteries and aerospace components.<\/p>\n
The company says it has more work to do, including setting up a demonstration facility, before it decides whether it’s feasible to start the $6.3-billion project known as Thor.<\/p>\n
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says alumina could be the province’s next big resource after potash and uranium.<\/p>\n
Moe says he spoke about the project with premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney this week, telling them it could help position Canada as a stable supplier of critical resources.<\/p>\n
“I’m very excited,” Moe told a news conference Friday. “Do I think this has the realm to be in that scope of discussion, like uranium and potash, coming from Saskatchewan? Yes, I certainly do.”<\/p>\n
Tisdale Mayor Mike Hill said his town is embracing the project.<\/p>\n
“Agriculture will always be our foundation, however no rural community thrives by standing still,” he said.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 30, 2026.<\/p>\n
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