# Zinc Mining News in Yukon

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## BMC: BMC Extends Polymetallic Mineralization at Rhyolite Peak

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmc-bmc-extends-polymetallic-mineralization-at-rhyolite-peak--319071ea-5a4c-4ced-92ef-6167e339ea1e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmc-bmc-extends-polymetallic-mineralization-at-rhyolite-peak--319071ea-5a4c-4ced-92ef-6167e339ea1e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-04T21:18:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-04T22:13:26.767Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-04T22:13:26.767Z
- Company: BMC Minerals Ltd. (BMC)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148188)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.701
- Atlas tags: None

BMC Minerals Ltd. announced high-grade polymetallic drill results from nine holes at its Rhyolite Peak prospect, part of the Kudz Ze Kayah Project in Yukon, Canada. Key intercepts include 5.2m (5.1m true width) at 233g/t Ag, 9.0% Zn, 1.7g/t Au, 0.4% Cu, 2.6% Pb, and 4.0m (2.6m true width) at 264g/t Ag, 9.0% Zn, 2.9g/t Au, 0.6% Cu, 4.3% Pb. These results extend the known mineralization at Rhyolite Peak, which is located approximately 1,200m from the proposed ABM Mine.

## Fireweed Intersects 43 m True Width Sub-Interval of 10.53% ZnEq in Tom South Step Out

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--315ba797-c10b-4a75-8a4c-37b8a214d238) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--315ba797-c10b-4a75-8a4c-37b8a214d238.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T21:46:10.793Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-15T21:53:49.873Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-15T21:53:49.873Z
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ)
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step-out-841094837.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.643
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed

Fireweed Metals Corp. reported high-grade drill results from a 180m step-out hole (TS26-003) at the Tom South deposit within the Macpass Project. The hole intersected a 64m true width interval of 8.35% ZnEq, including a high-grade 27m true width sub-interval of 12.85% ZnEq.

## Fireweed Intersects 43 m True Width Sub-Interval of 10.53% ZnEq in Tom South Step Out

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--2def6e79-1386-45f5-9831-298b0f9cf1e6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--2def6e79-1386-45f5-9831-298b0f9cf1e6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T21:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-15T21:55:03.966Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-15T21:55:03.966Z
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FWZ.V/press-releases/5026002533783977)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.578
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed

Fireweed Metals reported a significant 180 m step-out drill hole (TS26-003) at the Macpass Project in Yukon. The hole intersected a 64 m true width interval of 8.35% ZnEq, including high-grade sub-intervals of up to 12.85% ZnEq, extending the known mineralized zone.

## Fireweed Intersects 43 m True Width Sub-Interval of 10.53% ZnEq in Tom South Step Out

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--ef8c3669-bacb-4602-bb0c-471e745040dc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step--ef8c3669-bacb-4602-bb0c-471e745040dc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-16T17:03:22.835Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-16T17:03:22.835Z
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://fireweedmetals.com/fireweed-intersects-43-m-true-width-sub-interval-of-10-53-zneq-in-tom-south-step-out/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.935
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed

Fireweed Metals reported a major step-out drill intersection at the Tom South zone of the Macpass Project, featuring a 43 m true width sub-interval at 10.53% ZnEq. The hole (TS26-003) extended the known mineralized zone by approximately 180 m and demonstrated thickening of the deposit in this direction.

## Fireweed opens more ground at Tom South

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-opens-more-ground-at-tom-south--8b92649a-8187-45c7-9d7f-247e550b0239) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-opens-more-ground-at-tom-south--8b92649a-8187-45c7-9d7f-247e550b0239.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-18T19:19:09.824Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-18T19:19:09.824Z
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp.
- Original source: [miningnewsnorth](https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/08/14/northern-neighbors/fireweed-opens-more-ground-at-tom-south/9817.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

Fireweed Metals Corp. has reported step-out drilling results at its Macpass project in the Yukon. The drilling successfully expanded the Tom South zinc-lead-silver mineralization, with one hole extending the zone 300 meters down-dip and another stepping 45 meters west of a previous high-grade intersection.

## Fireweed Continues to Expand Mineralized Zone at Tom South Fireweed Metals Corp. ("Fireweed" or the "Company") (TSXV: FWZ) (OTCQX: FWEDF) is pleased to report results from two completed holes in the ongoing...

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south-fireweed-metals-corp--b9dd1b54-d5d6-4a47-8bef-0f76104e0afd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south-fireweed-metals-corp--b9dd1b54-d5d6-4a47-8bef-0f76104e0afd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-18T17:34:19.890Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ)
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south-848700562.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, True Width Disclosed, QA/QC Disclosed

Fireweed Metals has reported successful step-out drilling at the Tom South zone of the Macpass Project, extending the known mineralized zone by 300m down-dip and 45m laterally. The results include high-grade zinc-equivalent intercepts, including 30m at 8.09% ZnEq in hole TS26-001.

## Fireweed Continues to Expand Mineralized Zone at Tom South

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south--47d5aaf6-8fb1-408d-96c2-9e9ac0dce017) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south--47d5aaf6-8fb1-408d-96c2-9e9ac0dce017.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-11T01:26:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWZ)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FWEDF/news/8700739302648060/fireweed-continues-to-expand-mineralized-zone-at-tom-south)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, True Width Disclosed

Fireweed Metals reported significant step-out drill results at the Tom South zone of the Macpass Project, extending the known mineralized zone down-dip by 300m. The results include high-grade zinc-equivalent intercepts in both TS25-003 and TS26-001, which lie outside the current mineral resource boundaries.

## Fireweed Intersects Zinc Mineralization in 300 m Step Out at Tom South and Provides Macpass Regional Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c4dc807f-68ae-444e-8973-7780bf7cdda2) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi--c4dc807f-68ae-444e-8973-7780bf7cdda2.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-01-15T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWEDF)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FWEDF/news/7040747698699640/fireweed-intersects-zinc-mineralization-in-300-m-step-out-at-tom-south-and-provi)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.491
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Undisclosed, Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release, Exploration Drilling

Fireweed Metals announced initial results from a major 300m step-out drill hole, TS25-003, at Tom South, intersecting 58.30m of zinc-lead-silver mineralization, including a high-grade sub-interval, with the hole ending in mineralization. The company also provided an update on regional exploration across several targets, reporting low-grade gold intercepts at Oro but several barren holes at Harvest, Goliath, and Centroid. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, and the company plans to resume drilling TS25-003 in 2026.

## Fireweed Intersects 30 m True Width of 33.2% Zinc Equivalent in 115 m Step-Out at Tom South

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-30-m-true-width-of-33-2-zinc-equivalent-in-115-m-step-out-at--93f6db0b-3fc3-4edb-b174-248011592ad0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fireweed-intersects-30-m-true-width-of-33-2-zinc-equivalent-in-115-m-step-out-at--93f6db0b-3fc3-4edb-b174-248011592ad0.md)
- Original announcement: 2025-09-24T00:28:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Fireweed Metals Corp. (FWEDF)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/FWEDF/news/4821003615981185/fireweed-intersects-30-m-true-width-of-33-2-zinc-equivalent-in-115-m-step-out-at)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.83
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Infill Drilling

Fireweed Metals announced high-grade zinc-lead-silver drill results from its Macpass Project in Yukon, Canada, including a 115-meter step-out at Tom South that intersected 30 meters true width of 33.23% zinc equivalent. Infill drilling at Tom West also returned wider and higher-grade intercepts than previously modeled. These results significantly extend known mineralization and indicate strong potential for resource expansion at the Tom deposit.

## Blende Silver Corp Provides Update for the Blende Zinc-Lead-Silver Property

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-corp-provides-update-for-the-blende-zinc-lead-silver-property--30c08a12-b169-48f9-81b0-5e47455f1e1e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-corp-provides-update-for-the-blende-zinc-lead-silver-property--30c08a12-b169-48f9-81b0-5e47455f1e1e.md)
- Original announcement: 2025-09-10T14:45:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Blende Silver Corp (BAG)
- Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BAG/news/8267167941000734/blende-silver-corp-provides-update-for-the-blende-zinc-lead-silver-property)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.053
- Atlas tags: Inferred Resource, Stale Estimate, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

Blende Silver Corp provided an update on the Blende zinc-lead-silver property in the Yukon, focusing on the progress of a Class 4 Quartz Mining Land Use Approval. The company also restated its 2021 NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, which includes an Indicated resource of 4.6 Mt at 1.82% Zn and an Inferred resource of 42.2 Mt at 1.83% Zn.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.