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Skeena Gold & Silver Secures the BC Mines Act Permit Following the Receipt of the Environmental Assessment Certificate for Eskay Creek
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Skeena Gold & Silver Secures the BC Mines Act Permit Following the Receipt of the Environmental Assessment Certificate for Eskay Creek\nVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena Gold & Silver”, “Skeena” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the receipt of its British Columbia (“B.C.”) Mines Act Permit (“MA”) for the Company’s 100%-owned Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project (“Eskay” or the “Project”) located in Northwestern B.C., Canada. The receipt of the MA builds upon B.C.’s first Section 7 Declaration Act agreement, entered into jointly with the Tahltan Central Government. The B.C. Major Mines Act permit forms part of a joint permitting application under the British Columbia Mines Act and Environmental Management Act. The application under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) is currently under review, and, upon issuance, these permits will constitute the final key regulatory approvals required for the commercial development and operation of Eskay Creek. The Company anticipates receipt of the final EMA permit in February of this year, enabling initial production at Eskay Creek in the second quarter of 2027. About Skeena Skeena is a leading precious metals developer that is focused on advancing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project – a past producing mine located in the renowned Golden Triangle in British Columbia, Canada. Eskay Creek will be one of the highest-grade and lowest cost open-pit precious metals mines in the world, with substantial silver by-product production that surpasses many primary silver mines. Skeena is committed to sustainable mining practices and maximizing the potential of its mineral resources. In partnership with the Tahltan Nation, Skeena strives to foster positive relationships with Indigenous communities while delivering long-term value and sustainable growth for its stakeholders. On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Gold & Silver, Walter ColesRandy ReichertExecutive ChairmanPresident & CEO For further information, please contact:Galina Meleger, Vice President Investor Relations E: [email protected] T: 604-684-8725W: www.skeenagoldsilver.com X / Facebook / LinkedIn / Ins...