Integra Resources Corp. (ITR) surges 7.40% as BLM sets federal permitting timeline for DeLamar project

Integra Resources Corp. (ITR) surged 7.398% in pre-market trading on Jan. 13, 2026, as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) established a clear federal permitting timeline for its DeLamar Heap Leach Project in Idaho. The schedule, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), outlines a Notice of Intent in Q2 2026 and a Record of Decision by Q3 2027, significantly accelerating regulatory clarity for the gold-silver project.

The BLM-defined pathway reduces permitting uncertainty, a critical barrier for U.S. mine developments. Combined with a recent feasibility study showing robust economics—including a $774 million after-tax net present value at base metal prices—the project now advances toward a “shovel-ready” status. CEO George Salamis highlighted the milestone as transformative, enhancing capital efficiency and shareholder value in a rising gold-silver market.

DeLamar’s expedited timeline follows a decade of environmental data collection and community engagement. Next steps include public scoping and development of mitigation measures, including a Programmatic Agreement with Tribal Nations. Integra will concurrently pursue state permits for groundwater, air quality, and reclamation, positioning the project for construction post-permitting. The project’s 10-year mine life, with 1.1 million ounces of gold equivalent at low all-in costs, strengthens its appeal amid elevated precious metal prices.