Skeena Resources Limited Stock Price, News & Analysis

Skeena Resources (TSX:SKE, NYSE:SKE) announced a victory in the British Columbia Court of Appeal regarding the Eskay Creek Mine waste rock and tailings in the Albino Lake Storage Facility. The Court overturned previous decisions by the Chief Gold Commissioner and the British Columbia Supreme Court, which had ruled in favor of Richard Mill and Orogenic Gold Corp. The Court of Appeal found that Skeena had not relinquished its rights to the Eskay Creek Material and that the original ruling was incorrect. The case is now referred back to the current Chief Gold Commissioner for reconsideration. The decision is seen as a significant win for Skeena, although the Eskay Creek Material is not part of the company's current Resource or Reserve Statements.

Skeena Resources (TSX:SKE)(NYSE:SKE) announced a significant financing package worth US$750 million (over C$1 billion) from Orion Resource Partners for the development of its Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project. This funding aims to enhance the strategic direction of the company. The announcement follows a news release dated June 25, 2024. Skeena is hosting a webcast today, June 26, 2024, to provide detailed insights into this development. Key company executives, including Executive Chairman Walter Coles, President & CEO Randy Reichert, and CFO Andrew MacRitchie, will discuss the strategic rationale behind the financing deal and its impact on the project's future. The webcast will commence at 2:30pm Eastern (EDT) / 11:30am Pacific (PDT), accessible via the provided link.

Skeena Resources has secured a US$750 million financing package from Orion Resource Partners to advance its Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project. The funding includes a US$100 million equity investment, US$200 million gold stream, US$350 million senior secured loan, and US$100 million cost over-run facility. This financing is structured to provide flexibility and certainty, allowing the project to proceed efficiently towards production, targeted for H1 2027. The package exceeds the project's estimated capital expenditures of US$528 million. Key timelines include finalizing permits by end-2025, starting full-scale construction in 2026, and commencing production in 2027. The investment aims to deliver significant economic benefits to the local community, including potential contracts worth C$700 million to Tahltan businesses and creating over 800 direct jobs.

Skeena Resources announced the results of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 17, 2024, in Vancouver, BC. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the re-election of all Directors and the reappointment of KPMG LLP as the company's auditor, with over 99% voting in favor. The Shareholder Rights Plan adopted in November 2023 expired on May 14, 2024, without needing further approval. The AGM saw a substantial turnout, with 64,349,256 shares voted, accounting for 70.9% of the common shares issued and outstanding. Detailed voting results for each director showed significant support, with Walter Coles receiving 99.8% approval, among others.

Skeena Resources (TSX:SKE)(NYSE:SKE) reported its Q1 2024 financial results and released its ESG report for the 2023 calendar year. The company's interim financial statements and MD&A are accessible on its website. Skeena showcased positive contributions across economic, environmental, social, and governance aspects, aiming to create value for shareholders and partners.