Seabridge Gold Inc. (NYSE: SA) received the Resource and Mining Excellence Award at the 2026 Community and Business Awards in Smithers, British Columbia. The Smithers District Chamber of Commerce presents the award to recognize contributions to the resource and mining sector in the Bulkley Valley through innovation, sustainability, and leadership.

The award criteria include responsible resource management, operational excellence, safety performance, environmental stewardship, job creation, community partnerships, and support for long-term industry growth. Recipients must demonstrate significant contributions to the local economy and sustainable development initiatives.

"We are proud to receive this recognition from the Smithers business community, which reflects the dedication of our team to responsibly advancing the KSM Project," said Seabridge Chair and CEO Rudi Fronk. He noted the company's focus on designing a project that delivers economic benefits while maintaining environmental and social responsibility standards.

Seabridge operates the KSM Project, described as one of the world's largest undeveloped copper and gold projects held by a publicly traded company. The company has invested over $1.2 billion in advancing the project. The KSM Project recently received designation as a provincial priority project.

The company holds a 100% interest in several North American gold projects, including the KSM and Bronson Corridor projects in British Columbia's Golden Triangle, Snowstorm in Nevada's Getchell Gold Belt, and the 3 Aces project in the Yukon.