Skeena Resources Limited announced a significant legal victory as the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed appeals regarding mineral rights at its Eskay Creek Project. Richard Mill's and Orogenic Gold Corp.'s applications for permission to appeal were rejected. This decision upholds the B.C. Court of Appeal's July 2024 judgment, which favored Skeena.
The dispute centered on the ownership of mineral rights to materials contained in the Albino Lake Storage Facility at Eskay Creek. The Supreme Court's dismissal of the appeals effectively resolves this long-standing legal challenge. This outcome removes a key risk factor related to tailings management and project development.
This positive judgment de-risks the Eskay Creek project by clarifying ownership and operational rights. It provides certainty for Skeena as it continues to advance the project towards production. The resolution of this legal hurdle is a major step forward for the company's development timeline.
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