Court Denies Rise Gold's Right to Operate Idaho-Maryland Mine; Company Plans Appeal

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Rise Gold Corp. announced that a California court denied its request to operate the Idaho-Maryland Mine without a permit, ruling the company abandoned its vested mining rights. The company plans to appeal the decision, which could lead to a $400 million 'takings' claim if the appeal fails.

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• Court Ruling Denied

  The Superior Court of California for the County of Nevada denied Rise Gold's Writ of Mandamus, which sought to compel Nevada County to recognize the company's vested right to operate the Idaho-Maryland Mine without a permit.

• Abandonment of Vested Right

  The Court ruled that while a constitutional right to mine vested in 1954, the Idaho-Maryland Mine Corporation abandoned this right by no later than 1963, despite evidence presented by the company regarding its intent to preserve the rights.

• Company Plans Appeal

  Rise Gold believes the Court's analysis was erroneous in multiple aspects and intends to appeal the ruling.

• Potential Takings Action

  If the appeal fails, the company's mineral estate will lose all value, allowing Rise Gold to pursue a Fifth Amendment 'takings' action against the County for an estimated $400 million in compensation, based on comparable mines and historic yield.

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This ruling is a significant blow to Rise Gold's core asset, the Idaho-Maryland Mine. The denial of the writ directly challenges their ability to operate the mine, which is central to their business as an exploration-stage company. While the company plans to appeal and has a potential "takings" claim for an estimated $400 million (a substantial amount compared to its current market cap) if the appeal fails, the immediate impact is negative as it creates significant uncertainty and delays for their primary project. The outcome of the appeal will be critical for the company's future.