Skeena Gold & Silver Announces Rebrand to Reflect Significant Silver Component at the Eskay Creek Project

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Skeena Resources (TSX:SKE, NYSE:SKE) has announced its rebranding to Skeena Gold & Silver to better reflect the significant silver component at its flagship Eskay Creek Project in British Columbia's Golden Triangle. The company has launched a redesigned website at www.skeenagoldsilver.com and updated its investor materials to emphasize both gold and silver reserves. According to President & CEO Randy Reichert, this rebranding highlights the increasing importance of silver at Eskay Creek while maintaining the company's stock tickers on both exchanges.

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• Strategic rebranding emphasizes dual precious metal focus
• Indicates significant silver reserves at Eskay Creek Project
• Maintains established stock market presence with unchanged tickers

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 31, 2025 / Skeena Resources Limited (TSX:SKE)(NYSE:SKE) ("Skeena Gold & Silver", "Skeena" or the "Company") is pleased to announce a rebranding to Skeena Gold & Silver to more accurately represent the strong silver component at our flagship Eskay Creek Project ("Eskay" or the "Project"). This subtle yet impactful shift highlights Skeena's ongoing commitment to advancing the world-class gold-silver Project, located in the renowned Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada.

The Company's newly redesigned website is now live at www.skeenagoldsilver.com alongside updated investor materials reflecting the expanded emphasis on silver alongside the foundational gold reserves.

Randy Reichert, President & Chief Executive Officer of Skeena, commented: "The rebranding to Skeena Gold & Silver captures the increasing importance of the silver component at Eskay Creek. As we continue to develop this remarkable deposit, our name now better reflects the spectrum of value we are creating."

The Company's TSX and NYSE tickers will remain unchanged. For more information, please visit www.skeenagoldsilver.com.

About Skeena
Skeena is a leading precious metals developer that is focused on advancing the Eskay Creek Gold-Silver Project - a past producing mine located in the renowned Golden Triangle in British Columbia, Canada. Eskay Creek will be one of the highest-grade and lowest cost open-pit precious metals mines in the world, with substantial silver by-product production that surpasses many primary silver mines. Skeena is committed to sustainable mining practices and maximizing the potential of its mineral resources. In partnership with the Tahltan Nation, Skeena strives to foster positive relationships with Indigenous communities while delivering long-term value and sustainable growth for its stakeholders.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Skeena Gold & Silver,

Walter Coles
Executive Chairman

Randy Reichert
President & CEO

For further information, please contact:
Galina Meleger
Vice President Investor Relations
E: info@skeenagold.com
T: 604-684-8725
W: www.skeenagoldsilver.com

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Skeena's Corporate Head office is located at Suite #2600 - 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver BC V6E 4E5

Qualified Persons
In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, Paul Geddes, P.Geo., Senior Vice President, Exploration & Resource Development, is the Qualified Person for the Company and has prepared, validated, and approved the technical and scientific statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in the news release. The Company strictly adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines in conducting, documenting, and reporting the exploration activities on its projects.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements
Certain statements and information contained or incorporated by reference in this news release constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). These statements relate to future events or our future performance. The use of words such as "anticipates", "believes", "proposes", "contemplates", "generates", "targets", "is projected", "is planned", "considers", "estimates", "expects", "is expected", "potential" and similar expressions, or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "might", "will", "could", or "would" be taken, achieved, or occur, may identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Specific forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the progress of development at Eskay, including the construction budget, schedule and required funding in respect thereof; the timing for and the Company's progress towards commencement of commercial production; the Company's capital structure; and the results of the Definitive Feasibility Study, processing capacity of the mine, anticipated mine life, probable reserves, estimated project capital and operating costs, sustaining costs, results of test work and studies, planned environmental assessments, the future price of metals, metal concentrate, and future exploration and development. Such forward-looking statements are based on material factors and/or assumptions which include, but are not limited to, the estimation of mineral resources and reserves, the realization of resource and reserve estimates, metal prices, taxation, the estimation, timing and amount of future exploration and development, capital and operating costs, the availability of financing, the receipt of regulatory approvals, environmental risks, title disputes and the assumptions set forth herein and in the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023, its most recently filed interim MD&A, and the Company's Annual Information Form ("AIF") dated March 28, 2024. Such forward-looking statements represent the Company's management expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events or circumstances on the date the statements are made, and are necessarily based on several estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future performance. Actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein, and are subject to significant operational, business, economic, and regulatory risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties that may affect the forward-looking statements in this news release include, among others: the inherent risks involved in exploration and development of mineral properties, including permitting and other government approvals; changes in economic conditions, including changes in the price of gold and other key variables; changes in mine plans and other factors, including accidents, equipment breakdown, bad weather and other project execution delays, many of which are beyond the control of the Company; environmental risks and unanticipated reclamation expenses; and other risk factors identified in the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2023, its most recently filed interim MD&A, the AIF dated March 28, 2024, the Company's short form base shelf prospectus dated January 31, 2023, and in the Company's other periodic filings with securities and regulatory authorities in Canada and the United States that are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca or on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

Readers should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and the Company does not undertake any obligations to update and/or revise any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Skeena Resources Limited

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FAQ

Why did Skeena Resources (SKE) rebrand to Skeena Gold & Silver in 2025?

Skeena Resources rebranded to Skeena Gold & Silver to better reflect the significant silver component at its Eskay Creek Project, emphasizing both precious metals in its portfolio while maintaining its TSX and NYSE stock tickers.

Will Skeena's stock symbol SKE change after the 2025 rebranding?

No, Skeena's stock symbols will remain unchanged as SKE on both the TSX and NYSE exchanges despite the rebranding to Skeena Gold & Silver.

Where is Skeena's Eskay Creek Project located?

The Eskay Creek Project is located in the Golden Triangle region of British Columbia, Canada.

What metals are present at Skeena's (SKE) Eskay Creek Project?

The Eskay Creek Project contains both gold and silver reserves, with silver becoming an increasingly important component of the project.