Seabridge files KSM submissions; one petitioner exits

Executive Summary

• Seabridge Gold filed detailed written submissions supporting the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office’s (EAO) decision that its KSM project has been “substantially started,” keeping the environmental assessment certificate in force.
• The company argues the consultation process was sufficient, procedural fairness was observed, and that the SkeenaWild Conservation Trust lacks standing; the B.C. government filed concurrent submissions.
• One of the two petitioners (Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission) has withdrawn from the proceedings, and a court hearing is scheduled for Sept. 22‑Oct. 1, 2025.

Key Details

• EAO Decision (July 29 2024): Confirmed KSM project’s substantially started designation (SSD), meaning the environmental assessment certificate will not expire.
• Seabridge Submissions: Written arguments filed expanding on May 2025 responses; focus on adequacy of consultation, procedural fairness, and reasonableness of SSD grant.
• Government Involvement: British Columbia government submitted its own written submissions supporting the SSD determination at the same time as Seabridge.
• Petitioner Status: Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission has withdrawn its petition; the remaining petitioner’s status remains pending.
• Court Hearing Schedule: September 22 – October 1, 2025, for adjudication of the petitions.
• CEO Statement (Rudi Fronk): Expressed confidence in Seabridge’s legal position and noted that the SSD remains effective while the court process continues.

Notable Quotes

“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.” – Rudi Fronk, CEO, Seabridge Gold Inc.