Skeena Resources has obtained an Environmental Management Act (EMA) Permit from the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Environment and Parks, marking the completion of the permitting process for its Eskay Creek gold-silver project in Canada.
This permit is the final approval required to move forward with commercial development, with mining operations expected to recommence in the second quarter of 2027 (Q2 2027).
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The approval was made in partnership with the Tahltan Central Government and the permit was submitted as a component of a collaborative application alongside the BC Mines Act Permit, which the company obtained in January 2026.
Skeena Resources CEO Randy Reichert said: “Receiving the final permits is a pivotal milestone for our team and a testament to years of rigorous planning, collaboration and commitment to responsible development.
“We are deeply grateful to our employees, the Tahltan Nation and the regulatory authorities for their ongoing support throughout this process. With this approval in hand, we are well-positioned to advance toward construction and long-term value creation for all stakeholders.”
Last month, Skeena Resources secured an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Eskay Creek project.
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By GlobalDataThis certificate was assessed by Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change under the Federal Impact Assessment Act.
The approval was provided by both the BC Minister of Mining & Critical Minerals and the Minister of Environment & Parks, with endorsement from the Tahltan Central Government.
The Eskay Creek project is located in the Golden Triangle region in north-west BC and is said to be a high-grade volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit.
It previously operated as an underground mine from 1994 to 2008 and Skeena is currently redeveloping it into an open-pit operation with a projected 12-year lifespan.
