Integra Highlights Idaho'S Speed Act to Support Permitting Efficiency, New Federal Initiatives, and Reiterates Commitment to Advancing Permitting at Delamar
INTEGRA HIGHLIGHTS IDAHO'S SPEED ACT TO SUPPORT PERMITTING
EFFICIENCY, NEW FEDERAL INITIATIVES, AND REITERATES
COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING PERMITTING AT DELAMAR
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VANCOUVER, BC
,
Jan. 30, 2025
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Integra Resources Corp. ("Integra" or the "Company")
(TSXV: ITR) (NYSE American: ITRG) is pleased to offer its
strong support for
Idaho
Governor
Brad Little's
Executive Order 2025-02, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development Act (the "SPEED Act"
or the "Act"). The recently signed executive order creates a SPEED Council, comprised of
Idaho
state agency directors, to streamline collaboration across state
agencies and expedite the review of state permits for development projects across all sectors in a coordinated manner. The SPEED Act emphasizes
Idaho's
commitment to responsible resource development and demonstrates that efficient permitting can effectively coexist with stringent environmental safeguards.
The SPEED Act is an important step toward advancing important
Idaho
based mining projects, such as Integra's DeLamar and Florida Mountain Project
("DeLamar" or the "Project"). In 2025, Integra is working to significantly advance and accelerate permitting efforts at DeLamar with the planned submission of a
revised
Mine Plan
of Operations ("MPO") to reflect ongoing work as part of the upcoming Feasibility Study. Following the acceptance of the revised MPO, the
U.S. Bureau of Land Management is expected to publish the Notice of Intent ("NOI") which will allow for the commencement of work on the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement ("DEIS"). The NOI step of the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") permitting process is integral as it begins formal engagement with all
cooperating governmental agencies and stakeholders. DeLamar is one of the most advanced gold-silver development projects in the Western U.S. that will be
actively moving forward through the NEPA mine permitting process in the next few years, demonstrating the significant scarcity value of the Project.
George Salamis, President, CEO and Director of Integra commented
: "The SPEED Act underscores
Idaho's
action-oriented leadership when it comes to
facilitating a competitive business jurisdiction. At a time when federal administrative policies, such as the recent Unleashing American Energy executive order, spell
out clear directives to expedite permitting to secure domestic production of critical minerals, it is encouraging to see complementary federal and state level
directives. Relevant to our stakeholders and shareholders alike, as owners of one of the largest and most advanced gold-silver mining projects in the Western
U.S., Integra applauds both the federal and state initiatives designed to significantly accelerate new mine permitting. As a result, Integra is reiterating its
commitment to significantly advancing its permitting efforts at DeLamar in 2025 to match these new initiatives."
Overview of State and Federal Initiatives
Governor
Brad Little's
Executive Order establishes the SPEED Council to streamline and improve
Idaho's
permitting process. By bringing together key state
agencies under a coordinated framework, the Act aims to promote economic development while maintaining transparent and rigorous environmental and safety
standards. Key responsibilities of the SPEED Council include:
Early Consultation
: Encouraging collaboration between permitting agencies and project proponents from an early stage.
Coordinated Permitting
: Implementing a unified, predictable, and timely review process for qualifying projects.
Transparency and Efficiency
: Requiring clear timelines, public reporting, and ongoing accountability measures for project approvals.
Regulatory Optimization
: Identifying and addressing duplicative, outdated, or unnecessarily lengthy regulations to support responsible growth.
The SPEED Council's stated goal is to foster responsible development, create jobs, and maintain a high quality of life for Idahoans by making permitting more
efficient and transparent, all while upholding strong environmental and safety considerations.
Details on the SPEED Act can be found on
Idaho's
official government website:
https://gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/gov-little-signs-speed-act-to-further-streamline-state-permitting/
The United States Federal Government recently issued the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order ("the Order"), aiming to boost domestic energy and
mineral production, reduce reliance on foreign adversaries for sourcing of materials, and solidify
the United States'
pathway towards domestic energy and mineral
security. Sections of The Order include specific directives aimed to make federal permitting more efficient and promote the responsible domestic production of
minerals. The federal and
Idaho
state directives jointly recognize the importance of a clean and safe environment while taking important steps to support the
responsible development of domestic mineral resources.
Details on the Order can be found on the official White House website:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy/
About Integra Resources
Integra is a growing precious metals producer in the Great Basin of the
Western United States
. Integra is focused on demonstrating profitability and operational
excellence at its principal operating asset, the Florida Canyon Mine, located in
Nevada
. In addition, Integra is committed to advancing its flagship development-
stage heap leach projects: the past producing DeLamar Project located in southwestern
Idaho
and the Nevada North Project located in western
Nevada
. Integra
creates sustainable value for shareholders, stakeholders, and local communities through successful mining operations, efficient project development, disciplined
capital allocation, and strategic M&A, while upholding the highest industry standards for environmental, social, and governance practices.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Salamis
President, CEO and Director
Forward Looking and Other Cautionary Statements
Certain information set forth in this news release contains "forward
looking statements" and "forward
looking information" within the meaning of applicable
Canadian securities legislation and applicable
United States
securities laws (referred to herein as forward
looking statements). Except for statements of historical
fact, certain information contained herein constitutes forward
looking statements which includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to: disclosure
regarding the anticipated effects of the SPEED Act and the Order; the future financial or operating performance of the Company and the Company's mineral
properties and project portfolio; the results from work performed to date; the estimation of mineral resources and reserves; the realization of mineral resource and
reserve estimates; the development, operational and economic results of technical reports on mineral properties referenced herein; magnitude or quality of mineral
deposits; the anticipated advancement of the Company' mineral properties and project portfolios; exploration expenditures, costs and timing of the development of
new deposits; underground exploration potential; costs and timing of future exploration; the completion and timing of future development studies; estimates of
metallurgical recovery rates; exploration prospects of mineral properties; requirements for additional capital; the future price of metals; government regulation of
mining operations; environmental risks; the timing and possible outcome of pending regulatory matters; the realization of the expected economics of mineral
properties; future growth potential of mineral properties; and future development plans.
Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "would", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "potential",
"estimate", "budget", "scheduled", "plans", "planned", "forecasts", "goals" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of factors
and assumptions made by management and considered reasonable at the time such information is provided. Assumptions and factors include: general business,
economic and competitive uncertainties; the actual results of current and future exploration activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; meeting various
expected cost estimates; benefits of certain technology usage; changes in project parameters and/or economic assessments as plans continue to be refined;
future prices of metals; possible variations of mineral grade or recovery rates; the risk that actual costs may exceed estimated costs; geological, mining and
exploration technical problems; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining
industry; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development (including the risks of obtaining
necessary licenses, permits and approvals from government authorities); title to properties; and management's ability to anticipate and manage the foregoing
factors and risks. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from
those described in the forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or
intended. Readers are advised to study and consider risk factors disclosed in Integra's annual report on Form 20-F dated
March 28, 2024
for the fiscal year
ended
December 31, 2023
and Florida Canyon Gold Inc.'s listing application on TSX Venture Exchange Form 2B, each of which are available on the respective
SEDAR+ issuer profiles for the Company and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. available at
www.sedarplus.ca
.
There can be no assurance that forward
looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward
looking statements if circumstances or management's estimates or
opinions should change except as required by applicable securities laws. The forward-looking statements contained herein are presented for the purposes of
assisting investors in understanding the Company's plans, objectives and goals, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements are
not guarantees of future performance and the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward
looking statements.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release
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