NR:22-04
Vancouver, BC (February 15, 2023) Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena” or the “Company”) is pleased to welcome Scott Fulton as the Company’s new Vice President (“VP”) of Construction & Engineering. Mr. Fulton has over 15 years of experience with mine development and was most recently the VP of Project Development with NorZinc at the Prairie Creek Zinc, Lead, Silver Mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada. Prior to NorZinc, Scott worked for consultancies Wood, Hatch, and Hemmera.
The Company’s President & CEO, Randy Reichert, commented “We are excited to have Scott join the Skeena Team. His proven experience and expertise will be critical as we continue to advance the Eskay Creek Project through engineering and into construction.”
Skeena is also excited to announce that Freda Campbell, Skeena’s Director of Community Relations, has been awarded the 2023 Indigenous Trailblazer Award by Women in Mining Canada. For over 25 years, Freda has worked in the mining sector for both industry and First Nations. She embodies the present and future of the mining industry through her dedication to innovation in Indigenous community engagement and mentoring the next generation of Indigenous trailblazers.
Justin Himmelright, the Company’s SVP of External Affairs & Sustainability remarked “We are very pleased that Freda is being recognized for the significant contribution she has made to communities and our industry over her career. Freda's work in training and education for Indigenous people in mining has created positive outcomes for many individuals during the last 25 years. She is truly a trailblazer in our industry and very deserving of this award.”
About Skeena
Skeena Resources Limited is a Canadian mining exploration and development company focused on revitalizing the past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine located in Tahltan Territory in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. The Company released a Feasibility Study for Eskay Creek in September 2022 which highlights an after-tax NPV5% of C$1.4B, 50% IRR, and a 1-year payback at US$1,700/oz Au and US$19/oz Ag.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Resources Limited,
Walter Coles Jr. Randy Reichert
Executive Chairman President & CEO
Contact Information
Investor Inquiries: info@skeenaresources.com
Office Phone: +1 604 684 8725
Company Website: www.skeenaresources.com
Qualified Persons
In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Paul Geddes, P.Geo., Senior Vice President, Exploration & Resource Development, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and approved the technical and scientific content of this news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting the exploration activities on its projects.
Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
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