NR: 23-02
Vancouver, BC (January 11, 2023) Skeena Resources Limited (TSX: SKE, NYSE: SKE) (“Skeena” or the “Company”) announces that, effective immediately, Skeena’s Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), Shane Williams, has left the Company to pursue other endeavours. Randy Reichert, President & CEO, will temporarily assume the duties of COO in addition to his normal role.
“On behalf of the Board and all Skeena employees, I want to thank Shane for his contributions to the Eskay Creek Project. We wish him well in his future endeavors," stated Walter Coles, Executive Chairman.
In addition, Skeena is pleased to announce the promotion of Adrian Newton to Vice President (“VP”) of Exploration. Reporting to Paul Geddes, Skeena’s Senior Vice President of Exploration and Resource Development, Mr. Newton is an integral member of the exploration management team. He will continue to oversee exploration programs and assist with the strategic growth of the Company’s portfolio of projects in the Golden Triangle. Mr. Newton has worked on Skeena’s Exploration Team for almost 5 years and has over 18 years of precious metals focused international experience working with junior exploration through to major mining companies.
The Company’s President & CEO, Randy Reichert, commented “It is a pleasure to have Adrian move into the VP of Exploration position. Adrian has demonstrated his technical prowess with the Eskay Creek deposit and has been instrumental in the recent exploration successes on the Project”.
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 open-pit average grade of 4.00 g/t AuEq, 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. Skeena is currently continuing exploration drilling at Eskay Creek.
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.
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