Saskatchewan Targeted Mineral Exploration Incentive (TMEI)
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
25% rebate on eligible mineral exploration costs in Saskatchewan — drilling, borehole geophysical surveys and ground geophysical surveys — up to $150,000 per company or $50,000 for uranium exploration. Open to companies holding a mineral claim, or their designates. All minerals regulated under The Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations are eligible, anywhere in the province.
Eligibility Requirements
- Mineral exploration company, or its designate, that holds a Saskatchewan mineral claim
- Eligible activities: drilling, borehole geophysical surveys, or ground geophysical surveys on a valid mineral claim
- All minerals regulated under The Mineral Tenure Registry Regulations are eligible, at any location in Saskatchewan
- Work on mining leases is not eligible
- Must submit the TMEI Application Form by December 31 of the fiscal year, before conducting the work
- Uranium exploration eligible at reduced maximum
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- 25% rebate on drilling costs; up to $150,000 per company; up to $50,000 for uranium
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Provincial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 25% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Open (annual applications by December 31)
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Insider TipApply BEFORE you drill — the TMEI Application Form is due December 31 of the fiscal year and the field work follows it; applying afterwards forfeits the rebate.
Success Profile
Evaluation Criteria
Application Playbook
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Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 5
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Funding Stack Strategy
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