The Exploration Team at Skeena Resources worked in an expedited manner to organically grow and deliver resources at the past-producing Eskay Creek Project despite the public misconception that the former underground deposits had been depleted by previous operators.   

Skeena optioned Eskay Creek from Barrick Gold Corporation in 2018 and later acquired 100% of the asset in 2020. After optioning the project, the Team began contemplating the former underground mine as an open pittable deposit. Through exploration and infill drilling, Skeena confirmed and subsequently expanded the remnant mineralization in four short years culminating in  2022 with open pittable Proven and Probable Reserves of 2.87 Moz gold and 75.5 Moz silver with average grades of 2.99 g/t gold and 79 g/t silver.   

In parallel with accelerating the delivery of mineral resources and reserves, the Exploration Group continues to have many discovery successes that have high potential to enhance the existing deposits and Mineral Resources. Skeena’s collective team contributions in this revitalization effort place Eskay Creek amongst world class open-pit deposits.