Seabridge Gold Inc. (SA) Defends KSM Project's SSD Ruling Ahead of September Hearings

Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE:SA) is one of the 11 Best Gold Royalty and Small-Cap Gold Stocks to Invest in Now.

Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE:SA) strengthened its defense of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office’s ruling to grant the Substantially Started Designation (SSD) to its KSM project on September 9, 2025. The company submitted thorough written arguments, supporting previous answers and stating that the petitioners’ concerns were insufficient and that the procedure was fair.

Interestingly, one of the two petitioners, the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission, recently withdrew from the proceedings. CEO Rudi Fronk stated his confidence in Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE:SA)’s position, highlighting that the SSD is still in effect and protecting the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate, with hearings set for September 22–October 1.

With a primary focus on the KSM project in British Columbia, Seabridge Gold Inc. investigates and develops gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum properties in North America. It is one of the Best Gold Stocks.

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