Eskay Creek Revitalization Project

Eskay Creek Mining Limited is proposing the construction, operation and closure of an open-pit gold and silver mine located approximately 85 kilometres northwest of Stewart, British Columbia. As proposed, the Eskay Creek Revitalization Project would produce up to 3.6 million tonnes of ore per year (approximately 10,000 tonnes per day) over 13 years of operations. The 18-year mine life would include a two-year construction phase, 13-year operation phase, and three-year reclamation and closure phase. The project is located on the same site as the underground Eskay Creek mine, which is no longer operating, and the proponent will make use of some of its existing facilities and infrastructure.

 

Please note that the proponent of this project was previously Skeena Resources Limited.

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Latest update

February 25, 2026 — An update has been made to the Decision Statement. The President of the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has provided his decision on these updates to the proponent.

 

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 115/180 days

Key documents

Comment periods

Substitution

Impact assessment by substitution

The impact assessment was substituted to the Government of British Columbia on November 29, 2022. Information on the project review is available on British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office’s website. Once the Government of British Columbia completes the impact assessment for the project, it will be submitted to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to support the federal project decision.

Substitution

Completed
Decision Making

Decision Making

Completed 10/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Compliance Promotion & Follow-up Team
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: postdecision@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • 85 kilometres northwest of Stewart (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2021-07-30

  • Proponent

    Eskay Creek Mining Limited

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Impact assessment by substitution

  • Reference Number

    82839
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