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The revitalized critical mineral and precious metal mine from Skeena Gold + Silver promises significant economic gains for B.C.
Skeena Gold + Silver’s Eskay Creek mine project in Northwest B.C. is poised to drive jobs, business activity and revenues that support public services across the province.
Eskay Creek is expected to contribute approximately $14 billion to B.C.’s GDP over the life of the mine. This growth is projected to generate roughly $3.6 billion in tax revenues for provincial and federal governments, supporting essential services such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.
These estimates are conservative, based on gold and silver price assumptions of USD $2,500 and $30, respectively, well below today’s market prices of $4,000 for gold and $50 for silver. If current precious metal prices are applied, Eskay Creek’s potential economic impact becomes significantly greater.
This economic importance was a key factor in the B.C. government’s decision to advance permitting, recognizing that bringing Eskay Creek into production sooner would deliver substantial benefits to a broad range of stakeholders. The project is now at a critical inflection point—on the cusp of securing all necessary permits to begin construction and approaching the ratification of its Impact Benefits Agreement with the Tahltan Nation.
To date, Skeena has invested over $500 million in the province with local suppliers, contractors and technical experts. The project foresees $763 million in direct construction expenditures and $561 million in sustaining capital over the mine’s life, a reliable, multi-year demand that helps B.C. companies plan, hire and grow.
More than 55 percent of spending is estimated to go to wages, service providers and small businesses in Northwest B.C., supporting families and diversifying regional economies. From logistics, lodging and site services to trades and environmental monitoring, the project opens doors for a wide range of local businesses and employees.
In addition to gold and silver, Eskay Creek hosts significant quantities of antimony, zinc, lead and copper, metals needed for modern technologies and environmental solutions, as well as economic and national security. These critical minerals are key to advancing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s mining strategy to make Canada a powerhouse in the extraction and upgrading of critical minerals. This is a win for B.C. and Canada.
Eskay Creek offers a clear pipeline of procurement, regional employment and innovation opportunities for firms across engineering, construction, equipment supply and professional services. The project reinforces B.C.’s reputation as a reliable, high-standard jurisdiction for responsible resource development that competes well for capital and talent.
As the project progresses through the remaining approvals, Skeena remains focused on delivering lasting value for British Columbians through safe operations, local hiring and training, and strong, enduring partnerships with communities. Throughout every stage of project development, Skeena is also committed to meeting and exceeding British Columbia’s environmental requirements, which are among the most rigorous in the world, particularly for mine development.
Beyond ounces of gold, silver and critical minerals, Eskay Creek delivers the jobs, contracts and public revenues—all of which are in demand—to strengthen B.C.’s economy.
Learn more at skeenagoldsilver.com.
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Remi Wright is a Vancouver-based writer. She is the sponsored content copywriter for Canada Wide Media.
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