Vancouver - Skeena Resources Limited (TSX.V: SKE, OTCQX: SKREF) ('Skeena' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce final gold-silver drill results for the 4,327 metres completed so far this year from the Company's 2020 Phase I surface drilling program at the Eskay Creek Project ('Eskay Creek') located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia.

Four surface drill rigs were utilized for the 2020 Phase I program in the 21A, 21B and 21C Zones to infill drill and enable upgrading areas of Inferred resources to the Indicated classification. Reference images are presented at the end of this release as well as on the Company's website.

About Skeena

Skeena Resources Limited is a junior Canadian mining exploration company focused on developing prospective precious metal properties in the Golden Triangle of northwest British Columbia, Canada. The Company's primary activities are the exploration and development of the past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. The Company released a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment in late 2019 and is currently focused on infill and exploration drilling at Eskay Creek to advance the project to Pre-feasibility. Skeena is also exploring the past-producing Snip gold mine.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

Certain statements made and information contained herein may constitute 'forward looking information' and 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation. These statements and information are based on facts currently available to the Company and there is no assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations.Forward-looking statements and information may be identified by such terms as 'anticipates', 'believes', 'targets', 'estimates', 'plans', 'expects', 'may', 'will', 'could' or 'would'.Forward-looking statements and information contained herein are based on certain factors and assumptions regarding, among other things, 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 other matters.While the Company considers its assumptions to be reasonable as of the date hereof, forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and readers should not place undue importance on such statements as actual events and results may differ materially from those described herein. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements or information except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

Contact:

Walt Coles Jr.

Tel: (604) 684-8725

Fax: (604) 558-7695

Email: info@skeenaresources.com

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