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Perpetua Resources settles CWA lawsuit with Nez Perce Tribe for $5M
PERPETUA RESOURCES CORP.
- Total payments of $5M over 4 years: $4M to water quality fund, $1M legal fee reimbursement.
- Settlement filed Aug 8, 2023; 45-day EPA/DOJ review followed by court approval expected Q3 2023.
- Lawsuit dismissed without prejudice pending payments; full payment ends litigation with prejudice.
- Agreement does not affect Tribe's rights regarding future permitting or Stibnite Gold Project activities.
- Perpetua to fund payments from cash on hand or construction financing.