Skeena Resources Submits Environmental Assessment for Eskay Creek Project

Skeena Resources Limited has officially submitted its Environmental Assessment application for the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project in British Columbia. This marks a significant step in the project's permitting timeline, with the application filed for a joint review by the BC Environmental Assessment Office and the Tahltan Central Government. The submission supports plans to restart mining operations, with further permit applications expected shortly.

The CEO of Skeena, Randy Reichert, emphasized the project's expected economic contributions, projecting a $14 billion input to BC and Canada's GDP. This includes $3.6 billion in tax revenue and significant job creation, with over 31,000 person-years of employment anticipated throughout the project’s lifespan.

Eskay Creek's production goals include extracting critical metals beyond gold and silver, potentially making it Canada's largest silver mine. The progress has been met with optimism, anticipating that the environmental assessment certificate will be issued by Q4 2025, given the project's fast-tracking by the provincial government.