Drill Results Map — Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan — home to the Athabasca Basin, the world's richest high-grade uranium district — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Saskatchewan data the same way.

About Mining in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin is the world's richest uranium district, while the province also hosts world-class potash deposits and growing gold exploration.

Key minerals: uranium, potash, gold, copper, nickel, lithium. Notable deposits: Cigar Lake, McArthur River, Key Lake, Roughrider. Mining districts: Athabasca Basin, La Ronge, Flin Flon.

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources administers mineral rights in Saskatchewan. Claim data is accessible through MARS (Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan).

Getting Mining Data for Saskatchewan

Portal	Formats	Notes
MARS (Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan)	Shapefile, KML, PDF	Saskatchewan mineral dispositions are administered through MARS, operated by ISC. Exports use Saskatchewan Transverse Mercator (EPSG:3400) or NAD83 geographic — convert to WGS84 (EPSG:4326) at mapshaper.org before importing.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Saskatchewan

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
Assign the Drillholes layer role
Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
Configure the title with program name and date
Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Saskatchewan: Athabasca Basin uranium properties are typically remote and accessible only by floatplane — use the Satellite basemap to show the lake-dotted Shield terrain, and add a distance ring from the nearest community (Uranium City, La Loche) to communicate logistics immediately.

Recommended Settings for Saskatchewan

Basemap: Light or Satellite
Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Saskatchewan

Exploration news releases
NI 43-101 technical reports
Investor day presentations
Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Saskatchewan mineral claims data?

Saskatchewan mineral claims boundaries are available from MARS (Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan) and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.

Who regulates mineral claims in Saskatchewan?

Mineral claims in Saskatchewan are regulated by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources. All tenure and claims data can be queried through MARS (Mineral Administration Registry Saskatchewan).

What minerals are typically mapped in Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan is known for its uranium, potash, gold, copper deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Cigar Lake, McArthur River, Key Lake. The main mining districts are Athabasca Basin, La Ronge, Flin Flon.

Can I export a Saskatchewan drill results map for a NI 43-101 report?

Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.