Skeena Gold & Silver receives BC Mines Act permit for Eskay Creek

Skeena Gold & Silver received the British Columbia Mines Act permit for its 100%-owned Eskay Creek project; the Environmental Management Act permit remains under review and is expected in February, with initial production anticipated in the second quarter of 2027.

Skeena Gold & Silver announced on Jan. 28, 2026 in Vancouver that it has received the British Columbia Mines Act permit for the 100%-owned Eskay Creek gold-silver project in northwestern B.C. The Mines Act permit follows the project's Environmental Assessment Certificate and builds on B.C.'s first Section 7 Declaration Act agreement with the Tahltan Central Government. The permit is part of a joint application process under the British Columbia Mines Act and the Environmental Management Act. The Environmental Management Act permit is still under review. Key details: - The article mentions Skeena Resources Limited, referred to as Skeena Gold & Silver, announced the Mines Act permit on Jan. 28, 2026. - The permit applies to the 100%-owned Eskay Creek project in northwestern British Columbia. - The Mines Act permit builds upon B.C.'s first Section 7 Declaration Act agreement with the Tahltan Central Government. - The Mines Act permit is part of a joint application under the Mines Act and the Environmental Management Act. - The Environmental Management Act permit is reported as under review and is expected in February 2026; the company expects initial production in the second quarter of 2027 if that permit is issued. Summary: The issuance of the Mines Act permit represents a regulatory step for the Eskay Creek project while the Environmental Management Act permit remains the outstanding approval. The article reports the EMA permit is expected in February 2026, and the company anticipates that initial production could begin in the second quarter of 2027 if that permit is issued.