Canadian mineral exploration company QGold Resources Ltd. has taken a major step toward developing its key asset in the United States. The Toronto-based firm announced it has hired the environmental and permitting consultancy SLR Consulting to advance critical studies and permitting strategies for its flagship Quartz Mountain Gold Project located in southern Oregon.
A Strategic Partnership for Permitting Success
The engagement, announced on December 1, 2025, represents a significant milestone for the project. SLR, which operates from Portland, Oregon, brings extensive North American mine permitting experience and specific expertise in Oregon's regulatory landscape. The firm's deep understanding of state and federal processes, along with its established relationships with local agencies, is expected to help QGold navigate the environmental review and permitting pathway efficiently.
Peter Tagliamonte, President and CEO of QGold, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. "We are excited to partner with SLR Consulting as we advance Quartz Mountain toward development," Tagliamonte stated. "SLR’s proven track record in Oregon mine permitting and its local Portland presence provides invaluable expertise as we work to responsibly develop this significant gold asset."
Unpacking the Quartz Mountain Gold Project
The Quartz Mountain Gold Project is a promising development-stage asset that QGold acquired from Alamos Gold Inc. in October 2025. Located in south-central Oregon, the project recently had a mineral resource estimate published in a technical report dated September 26, 2025.
The resource estimate outlines substantial potential:
Indicated Mineral Resources:
- 1,543,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 0.96 grams per tonne (g/t)
- 2,049,000 ounces of silver at 1.27 g/t
- Contained within 50,002,000 tonnes of material
Inferred Mineral Resources:
- 148,000 ounces of gold at 0.77 g/t
- 135,000 ounces of silver at 0.70 g/t
- Contained within 5,992,000 tonnes
The technical report indicates the deposit is amenable to conventional open-pit mining methods. The initiation of the permitting process with SLR follows the company's announcement of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the project.
The Path Forward with SLR Consulting
SLR's scope of work will be comprehensive, focusing on laying the groundwork for successful permit applications. Their tasks will include environmental baseline data collection, development of a robust permitting strategy, planning for stakeholder engagement, and coordination with key regulatory agencies.
Primary agencies involved will include the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) and the U.S. Forest Service, among other applicable authorities. This structured approach aims to systematically address all environmental and regulatory requirements for the project's advancement.
This move underscores QGold's commitment to progressing its flagship asset in a responsible and strategic manner, leveraging local expertise to unlock the value of the Quartz Mountain Gold Project.
