Seabridge Gold's KSM Project Petitions Proceedings Update: Detailed Submissions Have Been Filed; One Petitioner Has Withdrawn
Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA) provided an update on the legal proceedings regarding its KSM project's Substantially Started Designation (SSD). The company has filed detailed written submissions defending the Environmental Assessment Office's (EAO) decision that granted the SSD status in July 2024.
The submissions argue for the adequacy of consultation, procedural fairness, and reasonableness of the SSD decision. Notably, Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, one of the two original petitioners, has withdrawn from the proceedings. The court hearing is scheduled for September 22 to October 1, 2025.
Seabridge Gold (NYSE: SA) ha aggiornato lo stato delle procedure legali relative alla Designazione di Avvio Sostanziale (SSD) del suo progetto KSM. La societ脿 ha depositato memorie dettagliate a sostegno della decisione dell'Environmental Assessment Office (EAO), che ha concesso lo status SSD a luglio 2024.
Le memorie difendono la correttezza della consultazione, l'equit脿 procedurale e la ragionevolezza della decisione SSD. Da notare che la Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, uno dei due ricorrenti originari, si 猫 ritirata dal procedimento. L'udienza in tribunale 猫 fissata dal 22 settembre al 1掳 ottobre 2025.
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- Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission has withdrawn their petition
- BC Government filed supporting written submissions alongside Seabridge
- SSD status remains in effect during legal proceedings
- Ongoing legal challenges to the project's Environmental Assessment Certificate
- Potential delays due to legal proceedings
Insights
Seabridge's KSM project retains its crucial 'Substantially Started' status despite ongoing legal challenges, with one petitioner now withdrawing.
Seabridge Gold has filed detailed submissions defending its Substantially Started Designation (SSD) for the KSM project against legal challenges initiated in 2024. This SSD determination, made by British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) on July 29, 2024, is critically important as it prevents the project's Environmental Assessment Certificate from expiring - effectively preserving the regulatory foundation for this major mining development.
The company's defense rests on three key arguments: (1) sufficient consultation occurred, (2) procedural fairness was maintained by the EAO, and (3) the SSD decision itself was reasonable. Additionally, Seabridge is challenging whether SkeenaWild Conservation Trust has proper standing to bring their petition. The British Columbia government has also filed submissions supporting these positions.
A significant development is that the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission has withdrawn from the proceedings as a petitioner, potentially strengthening Seabridge's position. This withdrawal reduces opposition and may signal weakening resistance to the project's advancement.
The upcoming court hearing (September 22-October 1, 2025) represents a critical juncture, but importantly, the SSD designation remains in effect during these proceedings. This allows Seabridge to maintain its development timeline while the legal process unfolds. CEO Rudi Fronk's expressed confidence suggests the company believes its position is legally sound, though regulatory challenges are inherently unpredictable.
The outcome will determine whether KSM - one of the world's largest undeveloped gold/copper projects - can continue advancing without facing renewed environmental assessment hurdles that could significantly delay or complicate development.
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2025) - Seabridge Gold Inc. (TSX: SEA) (NYSE: SA) ("Seabridge" or the "Company") provided an update today on the next phase of the proceedings relating to the Petitions commenced in late 2024, challenging the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office's ("EAO") decision granting Seabridge Gold's KSM project Substantially Started Designation ("SSD"). On July 29, 2024, the EAO determined that Seabridge's KSM project had been substantially started, ensuring that the project's Environmental Assessment Certificate is no longer subject to expiry.
Seabridge's written submissions have been filed, which expand on the Responses Seabridge filed in May 2025. The submissions set forth, detail our arguments regarding the sufficiency of the consultation and the observance of procedural fairness by the EAO in its process for making the SSD and that the granting of the SSD was not unreasonable. Seabridge is also arguing that SkeenaWild Conservation Trust does not have standing and its Petition should be dismissed. The BC Government also filed its written submissions on these matters concurrently with our filing. The Petitions, the Responses from Seabridge and the BC Government, the most recent written submissions by all parties and our related news releases can be found . The parties have scheduled the period from September 22 to October 1, 2025 for the court hearing.
Seabridge CEO Rudi Fronk stated, "We believe the arguments against the allegations in the Petitions are compelling. I continue to have confidence in the strength of our position against the Petitions and hope for a speedy decision by the Court. While this legal process continues, the SSD remains in effect."
In addition, in recent weeks the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, one of the two Petitioners who brought the second Petition challenging the SSD, has withdrawn from the proceedings.
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