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INTEGRA RECEIVES FINAL APPROVAL OF EXPLORATION PLAN OF OPERATIONS FOR THE WILDCAT DEPOSIT, ADVANCING NEVADA NORTH PROJECT TOWARD PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY

Permitting Milestone Validates Nevada North Pathway as Cash Flow Funds DeLamar Build-Out

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Apr 29, 2026 · 16:05 ITR · 3.76 Integra Resources Corp.

Executive Summary

Integra Resources received final approval of the Exploration Plan of Operations (EPO) for the Wildcat Deposit at its Nevada North Project on April 29, 2026.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Decision Record and Reclamation Permit were granted by the BLM Humboldt River Field Office and Nevada Division of Environmental Protection respectively.
This approval allows expanded exploration disturbance, including construction of drill roads and pads for larger-scale drilling programs compared to previous authorizations.
The company is advancing toward a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for Nevada North, targeted for completion in the second half of 2027.
Wildcat is part of the Nevada North Project, located approximately 26 miles west of the producing Florida Canyon Mine.
CEO George Salamis described this as a pivotal milestone enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency for technical evaluation.

Material Impact

The approval was anticipated following the April 9, 2026 announcement which stated EPO approvals were expected in Q2 2026; therefore, it is not an unexpected surprise.
It materially de-risks the Nevada North project by removing regulatory barriers to larger-scale drilling required for a Pre-Feasibility Study.
While positive, it does not constitute a "Game Changer" as it permits exploration rather than defining new reserves or production immediately.
The news reinforces the company's strategy of using Florida Canyon cash flow to fund development projects (DeLamar and Nevada North) without immediate equity dilution.
Combined with the Q1 2026 financing ($61M raised), this confirms a disciplined capital allocation approach focused on project advancement rather than survival financing.

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Company Overview

Flagship Asset: Florida Canyon Mine (Nevada) is a producing heap-leach gold mine generating consistent cash flow to fund growth.
Development Projects: DeLamar Project (Idaho) has completed Feasibility Study with robust economics ($774M NPV, 46% IRR); Nevada North Project (Wildcat/Mountain View) advancing toward Pre-Feasibility Study.
Strategy: Build a growing precious-metals producer in the Great Basin by leveraging cash flow from Florida Canyon to accelerate DeLamar and Nevada North development.
Production Guidance: 2026 guidance of 70,000–75,000 oz gold; long-term target includes ~186,000 oz AuEq LOM average once DeLamar and Nevada North are on-stream.

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