Business UpdateMay 13, 2026, 06:52 AM
Skeena Resources Advances Eskay Creek Project with Key 2025 Milestones
AI Summary
Skeena Resources Ltd. released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting significant progress in developing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver mine. Key achievements include an historic Impact Benefit Agreement with the Tahltan Central Government and securing an Environmental Assessment Certificate with embedded Tahltan Nation consent, a Canadian first. The company also reported strong safety, workforce diversity, and local procurement, alongside securing clean power and advancing water treatment facilities, propelling the project towards Q2 2027 production.
Key Highlights
- Secured Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) and Major Mine & Environmental Management Act permits in early 2026.
- Negotiated historic Impact Benefit Agreement with Tahltan Central Government, embedding consent in EAC.
- Achieved 0.99 Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate per 200,000 hours worked.
- Direct workforce includes 25.7% women (30% in management) and 21% Indigenous people (10% in management).
- 87% of $443 million procurement spend in Canada, with 20% ($88 million) with Indigenous businesses.
- Secured clean low-cost power for Eskay Creek, with site energization expected by late 2026.
- Completed first stage of new water treatment plant construction, adhering to high water management standards.