Perpetua Resources has received conditional clearance from the US Forest Service (USFS) to start developing its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. The company expects to have the financial assurance in place in the coming weeks. By GlobalData Learn more about Strategic IntelligenceFederal Permitting Improvement Council executive director Emily Domenech said: “Completing federal permitting for Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project is a major step towards unlocking America’s critical minerals resources. Perpetua Resources president and CEO Jon Cherry said: “After eight years of extensive permitting review and over $400m invested, it is finally time for the Stibnite Gold Project to deliver for America. In June, Perpetua Resources closed a public offering and a private placement, raising $425m to advance the Stibnite project.