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TORONTO - Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) announced that the British Columbia (BC) Government has submitted its responses to the BC Supreme Court regarding petitions that challenge the Environmental Assessment Office’s (EAO) decision to grant the KSM project a Substantially Started (SS) Designation. This designation, confirmed on July 29, 2024, means that the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate will not expire.
The BC Government’s responses detail the consultations and communications conducted, as well as the procedural fairness applied in response to the petitioners concerning the SS Designation. The government has defended the EAO’s decision, stating it was reasonable and procedurally fair. The court hearing is set for the period between September 22 and September 29, 2025.
Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk expressed confidence in the EAO’s consultation process and the arguments supporting the SS Designation’s fairness. He indicated that Seabridge will also respond to the petitioners in the coming weeks. The SS Designation remains in force during the ongoing legal proceedings. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.86, according to InvestingPro data, though its stock has declined 35.4% over the past six months.
Seabridge Gold, headquartered in Toronto, holds full interest in several North American gold projects. The KSM and Iskut projects are located in Northwest British Columbia within the so-called "Golden Triangle," while other assets include the Courageous Lake project in Canada’s Northwest Territories and the Snowstorm project in Northern Nevada, USA. InvestingPro analysis shows analyst price targets ranging from $30.12 to $52.15, suggesting potential upside despite current market challenges. Get access to 6 additional InvestingPro Tips and comprehensive financial metrics to make informed investment decisions.
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In other recent news, Seabridge Gold Inc. has released its annual report card for 2024, detailing the progress on its specific objectives for the year. The company outlined fifteen targets earlier in April, and while the extent to which each objective was met has not been publicly detailed, the report emphasizes Seabridge Gold’s commitment to transparency and accountability. The annual report card includes a comprehensive breakdown of the company’s mineral reserves and resources, categorized by project. This information is available on their website, providing investors with detailed data on Seabridge Gold’s holdings and future prospects. The company’s primary assets include the KSM and Iskut projects in British Columbia, the Courageous Lake project in the Northwest Territories, the Snowstorm project in Nevada, and the 3 Aces project in the Yukon. Seabridge Gold’s practice of setting and reviewing annual objectives has been part of its corporate culture for over two decades. The release of the 2024 report card aligns with the company’s policy of conducting end-of-year assessments. This report is based on a press release and has not been independently verified.
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