Trilogy Metals Applauds President Trump's Decision to Grant Permits for the Ambler Access Project to Enable the Development of Critical Minerals in Alaska

Executive Summary

• President Donald Trump issued a decision under ANILCA Section 1106 reinstating and granting all necessary permits for Trilogy Metals’ Ambler Access Project (Ambler Road) in Alaska.
• The permit approval reverses the Biden Administration’s 2024 “No Action” stance, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for development of the Arctic and Bornite copper‑dominant deposits.
• Trilogy expects to provide further updates on engineering, baseline environmental work and community engagement before year‑end.

Key Details

• Decision Issued: October 6 2025 by President Trump under ANILCA §1106.
• Permits Granted: Full reinstatement of right‑of‑way and related authorizations for the 211‑mile Ambler Road, an industrial‑use‑only corridor linking Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects to the Dalton Highway.
• Regulatory Impact: Overturns June 2024 Biden Administration “No Action Alternative” that terminated the prior right‑of‑way grant, thereby unlocking access to leased State of Alaska mining claims and federally patented claims within the Ambler Mining District.
• Project Significance: Enables advancement of exploration and development at Trilogy’s Arctic VMS deposit and Bornite carbonate replacement deposit—both characterized by robust economics, long mine lives, and potential for strong shareholder returns.
• Economic Rationale: Supports domestic supply chains for critical minerals (copper, cobalt, zinc, lead) essential to energy infrastructure, defense technologies, and U.S. manufacturing.
• Environmental & Community Safeguards: Road will be private industrial use only; design includes protections for caribou migration routes, fish habitats, and subsistence activities. Anticipated long‑term benefits include employment and contracting opportunities for nearby Alaska Native communities.
• Stakeholder Acknowledgement: Trilogy praised the efforts of Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) and Governor Mike Dunleavy in securing the presidential appeal.
• Forward Outlook: Company will issue an update on engineering, baseline environmental studies, and community engagement prior to the end of 2025.

Notable Quotes

“This landmark decision is a turning point for Trilogy and for the future of domestic critical mineral development in the United States,” said Tony Giardini, President and CEO of Trilogy Metals. “The Ambler Road is not just a pathway to economic growth in Alaska – it's a strategic asset for the United States.”