Seabridge Gold defends KSM project in BC court

Published 29/05/2025, 12:40
Seabridge Gold defends KSM project in BC court

TORONTO - Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA), a mining company with a market capitalization of $1.25 billion, has submitted a legal response to petitions challenging the Environmental Assessment Office’s (EAO) decision to grant its KSM project the Substantially Started (SS) Designation. The EAO’s ruling from July 29, 2024, which found that the KSM project was substantially started, secures the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate from expiring.

The company’s filings in the British Columbia Supreme Court are intended to support and expand upon the BC Government’s late April 2025 responses, emphasizing Seabridge’s extensive engagement with the petitioners throughout the SS application process. Seabridge has been actively involved with the TSKLH, one of the petitioners, since 2007, providing funding support and including them in all regulatory application reviews.

Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk expressed confidence in the company’s and the BC Government’s responses, asserting that they demonstrate the EAO’s decision was procedurally fair and reasonable. The court hearing is scheduled from September 22 to September 29, 2025. Despite the ongoing legal process, the SS Designation remains in effect, allowing the company to proceed with its development plans for the year. According to InvestingPro data, Seabridge maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 9.53, suggesting ample resources for project development. The company’s Altman Z-Score of 5.51 indicates solid financial stability.

Seabridge Gold, which holds a 100% interest in several North American gold projects, focuses on its principal asset, the KSM project, along with the Iskut project in Northwest British Columbia, the Courageous Lake project in the Northwest Territories, the Snowstorm project in Northern Nevada, and the 3 Aces project in the Yukon Territory. Trading at $12.39, the stock has gained 8.59% year-to-date. InvestingPro analysis reveals additional insights about the company’s financial health and growth potential, with over 10 exclusive ProTips available to subscribers.

The company’s response to the legal challenge is a pivotal step in continuing the KSM project’s development. This information is based on a press release statement from Seabridge Gold Inc.

In other recent news, Seabridge Gold Inc. has filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for May 2025. This filing includes routine administrative documents related to corporate governance, such as a Notice of Meeting and Information Circular, but does not contain any new financial data or strategic business developments. Additionally, Seabridge Gold has announced that the British Columbia Government has responded to petitions challenging the Environmental Assessment Office’s decision to grant the KSM project a Substantially Started Designation. This designation ensures that the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate will not expire, and the court hearing is scheduled for late September 2025. The BC Government has defended its decision as reasonable and procedurally fair, with Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk expressing confidence in the process. Seabridge Gold plans to address the petitioners’ concerns in the coming weeks. The SS Designation remains valid during the ongoing legal proceedings, reflecting the company’s continued focus on its North American gold projects.

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