Rise Gold Subsidiary Loses Summary Judgment in Clean Water Act Lawsuit

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Rise Gold Corp.'s subsidiary, Rise Grass Valley Inc., lost a summary judgment motion in a Clean Water Act lawsuit, alleging unpermitted pollutant discharges from historic mine shafts.

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• Adverse Court Ruling

  The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, granted Summary Judgment against Rise Grass Valley Inc., a subsidiary of Rise Gold Corp., in a Clean Water Act lawsuit.

• Pollution Allegations Affirmed

  The suit alleges unpermitted discharges of metals, including arsenic, E. Coli, coliform, and toluene, from historic Idaho-Maryland mine shafts into a local creek.

• Company Disagrees with Judgment

  Rise Gold disputes the allegations and believes the judge misapplied the standard for summary judgment by assuming the plaintiff's allegations were true.

• Impact on Mine Development

  This legal development further complicates the company's efforts to develop its principal asset, the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine, adding to recent regulatory challenges, including a permit denial on May 11, 2026.

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This ruling represents a significant legal setback for Rise Gold Corp.'s subsidiary, affirming allegations of unpermitted pollutant discharges from historic mine shafts. For an exploration-stage mining company, environmental compliance and legal challenges directly impact its ability to develop and operate its principal asset, the Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine. This event, following a recent permit denial, creates substantial uncertainty and risk for the company's core business prospects.