Tax Credit
Provincial
Active
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII)
Government of Saskatchewan — Ministry of Energy and Resources
Maximum Credit
15% of eligible costs
Applications accepted until March 31, 2029
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
New Program
First-Timers
—
Credit rate
15%
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incentive (CMPII) provides up to 15% of eligible costs, up to $75 million per project. Provides transferable Crown royalty and freehold production tax credits equal to 15% of eligible project costs for greenfield or brownfield value-added processing projects for 11 designated critical minerals in Saskatchewan. Applications accepted until March 31, 2029.
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Program Description
Provides transferable Crown royalty and freehold production tax credits equal to 15% of eligible project costs for greenfield or brownfield value-added processing projects for 11 designated critical minerals in Saskatchewan. Credits are capped at $75 million per project (up to $500 million in eligible costs) and are claimed over three operational years (20%/30%/50%). Credits are fully transferable, enabling non-producers to participate.
Eligibility Requirements
- Value-added processing project for one or more of 11 designated critical minerals: aluminum, cobalt, copper, gallium, helium, lithium, magnesium, natural graphite, nickel, rare earth elements, or zinc
- Project must be a greenfield development OR a brownfield expansion that results in a significant increase in processing capacity
- Minimum $10 million in eligible project costs
- Project must not have become operational before the eligible project application is submitted
- Eligible costs must be incurred from April 1, 2024 onward (January 1, 2018 for helium and lithium)
- Credits are fully transferable — eligible costs can be incurred by firms other than the principal applicant, enabling multi-company projects
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Business Stage
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Difficulty
Hard
Competition
Low
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Funding Details
- Amount
- 15% of eligible costs, up to $75 million per project
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 15% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Applications accepted until March 31, 2029
Program Scorecard
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Deadline
Mar 31, 2029
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Insider TipThe full transferability of CMPII credits is a major structural advantage — companies that do not pay Crown royalties or freehold production taxes can still participate by selling the credits to eligible taxpayers at a discount.
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Application Steps
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Review program overview and application instructions Download the CMPII Program Overview and Application Instructions from the Ministry of Energy and Resources website. Confirm your mineral, project type (greenfield or brownfield), and eligible cost threshold ($10M minimum).
Required Documents 6
✓ CMPII Application Form (available from Ministry of Energy and Resources)
✓ Project description including mineral type, processing methodology, location, and production capacity
Eligible Expenses 9
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Compatible Programs
Saskatchewan Critical Minerals Innovation Incentive (SCMII)
Federal Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund
Federal SR&ED Tax Credit
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How CMPII Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What minerals qualify for the CMPII?
Eleven critical minerals: aluminum, cobalt, copper, gallium, helium, lithium, magnesium, natural graphite, nickel, rare earth elements, and zinc. Projects must involve value-added processing of these minerals, not just mining or extraction.
Can a company without Crown royalty obligations benefit from CMPII?
Yes — credits are fully transferable. Companies that do not pay Crown royalties or freehold production taxes can sell or transfer their credits to eligible taxpayers, typically at a modest discount.
What is the minimum project size for CMPII?
Minimum $10 million in eligible project costs. There is no maximum on project costs, but the credit is capped at $75 million per project (equivalent to $500 million in eligible costs).
When can I start claiming CMPII credits?
Credits are claimed over three operational years after the facility becomes operational: 20% in year 1, 30% in year 2, and 50% in year 3. The facility must not be operational before the application is submitted.
Can brownfield projects qualify?
Yes — brownfield projects qualify if they result in a significant increase in processing capacity. Routine maintenance or minor upgrades to existing facilities do not qualify.
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