Skeena Resources Secures BC Mines Act Permit for Eskay Creek Project, Targets Q2 2027 Production

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Skeena Resources has obtained the British Columbia Mines Act Permit for its Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project, a critical step towards commercial production targeted for Q2 2027.

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• Mines Act Permit Secured

  Skeena Resources announced the receipt of the British Columbia Mines Act Permit for its 100%-owned Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project.

• Final Regulatory Approval Anticipated

  The company expects to receive the final Environmental Management Act (EMA) permit in February 2026, which will complete the key regulatory approvals.

• Production Timeline Confirmed

  Initial production at the Eskay Creek Project is targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

• Project Significance Highlighted

  Eskay Creek is positioned to be one of the highest-grade and lowest-cost open-pit precious metals mines globally.

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The receipt of the British Columbia Mines Act Permit is a significant de-risking event for Skeena Resources' flagship Eskay Creek project, following closely on the heels of prior environmental and federal impact assessment approvals announced yesterday. This permit, combined with the anticipated Environmental Management Act (EMA) permit in February, clears a major regulatory hurdle for the commercial development and operation of what the company projects to be a world-leading high-grade, low-cost mine. This progress further validates the company's strategy and timeline towards initial production in Q2 2027, enhancing its long-term value proposition, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high.