# Mining News in Yukon

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## [Video Enhanced] Selkirk Copper Phase 2 Drill Program Returns High-Grade Intercepts At Minto North, Copper Keel, and Area 118

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-phase-2-drill-program-returns-high-grade-intercept--f205e45f-7318-40e7-8481-8480ecf01554) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-phase-2-drill-program-returns-high-grade-intercept--f205e45f-7318-40e7-8481-8480ecf01554.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T13:45:30.516Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T13:47:17.695Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T13:47:17.695Z
- Company: Selkirk Copper Mines (SCMI)
- Original source: [thenewswire](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1A0vFm8ln-video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-phase-2-drill-program-returns-high-grade-intercepts-at-minto-north-copper-keel-and-area-118.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.323
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, QA/QC Disclosed

Selkirk Copper Mines reported high-grade copper intercepts from its Phase 2 drill program at the Minto Project in the Yukon. The company noted that the program has completed 54,711 metres of drilling to date, exceeding its initial targets, to support upcoming feasibility work and a 2027 resource update.

## gladiator expanded exploration whitehorse project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gladiator-expanded-exploration-whitehorse-project--26d7ea27-8613-4def-a7ea-4c8e050beffe) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gladiator-expanded-exploration-whitehorse-project--26d7ea27-8613-4def-a7ea-4c8e050beffe.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T12:30:59.249Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:35:14.607Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:35:14.607Z
- Company: Gladiator Metals
- Original source: [miningtechnology](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/gladiator-expanded-exploration-whitehorse-project/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.444
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Gladiator Metals has initiated an expanded drilling programme at its Whitehorse Copper Project in the Yukon, deploying a fifth drill rig to accelerate exploration. The company plans to drill over 100,000m across the project during 2026–27, targeting the Arctic Chief trend and surrounding prospects.

## [Video Enhanced] Selkirk Copper Phase 2 Drill Program Returns High-Grade Intercepts At Minto North, Copper Keel, and Area 118

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-phase-2-drill-program-returns-high-grade-intercept--7474008b-c07b-4271-9725-9a7ff4e11ee5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-phase-2-drill-program-returns-high-grade-intercept--7474008b-c07b-4271-9725-9a7ff4e11ee5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T13:58:17.575Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T13:58:17.575Z
- Company: Selkirk Copper Mines (SCMI.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SCMI.V/press-releases/7865260363035646)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling

Selkirk Copper Mines has reported high-grade drill intercepts from its Phase 2 program at the Minto Project, specifically targeting Minto North, Copper Keel, and Area 118. The announcement also highlights a recent Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) showing a 13-year mine life and a C$494 million NPV at a $5.00/lb copper price.

## Blue Jay Gold Announces Materials Purchase Agreement With Ocean Partners for Remediation Material at Steller

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-jay-gold-announces-materials-purchase-agreement-with-ocean-partners-for-rem--477bb383-926b-4ff5-b72b-6978e13c671c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-jay-gold-announces-materials-purchase-agreement-with-ocean-partners-for-rem--477bb383-926b-4ff5-b72b-6978e13c671c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:17:17.425Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:17:17.425Z
- Company: Blue Jay Gold Corp. (JAY.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/JAY.V/press-releases/7393037075443205)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Cut-off Disclosed

Blue Jay Gold has entered into a materials purchase agreement with Ocean Partners to sell remediation stockpiles from the Steller Gold Project. The agreement provides non-dilutive funding and exclusivity for Ocean Partners through 2027, while the company plans a PEA in H1 2027 to evaluate a direct shipping ore option.

## Blue Jay Gold Announces Materials Purchase Agreement With Ocean Partners for Remediation Material at Steller

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-jay-gold-announces-materials-purchase-agreement-with-ocean-partners-for-rem--deb92a2a-3bf0-427c-83b1-02a808044d19) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-jay-gold-announces-materials-purchase-agreement-with-ocean-partners-for-rem--deb92a2a-3bf0-427c-83b1-02a808044d19.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:39:02.413Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:39:02.413Z
- Company: Blue Jay Gold Corp. (JAY)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3509-tsx-venture/jay/213307-blue-jay-gold-announces-materials-purchase-agreement-with-ocean-partners-for-remediation-material-at-steller.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

Blue Jay Gold has entered into a materials purchase agreement with Ocean Partners UK Limited to sell remediation stockpiles from the Steller Gold Project. The agreement provides non-dilutive funding and includes a 2027 exclusivity period, while the company plans a PEA in H1 2027 to evaluate a direct shipping ore option.

## White Gold Expands the High-Grade Core at Golden Saddle Deposit Intersecting 5.13 g/t Gold over 7.9m within 1.47g/t Gold over 38.1m and Significantly Extends the VG Deposit High-Grade Mineralization by 90m to 320m Down-Plunge Across 150m of Strike Length

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-1--05f7c754-0efe-4050-8cb8-56eed95df677) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-1--05f7c754-0efe-4050-8cb8-56eed95df677.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:42:50.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:24:48.378Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:24:48.378Z
- Company: White Gold Corp. (WGO)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2041-tsx-venture/wgo/213194-white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-13-g-t-gold-over-7-9m-within-1-47g-t-gold-over-38-1m-and-significantly-extends-the-vg-deposit-high-grade-mineralization-by-90m-to-320m-down-plunge-across-150m-of-strike-length-intersecting-2-53g-t-gold-over-18-9m.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, Step-Out Extension, Cut-off Undisclosed

White Gold Corp. announced initial drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the White Gold Project in Yukon, Canada. Drilling at the Golden Saddle deposit intersected 1.47 g/t gold over 38.08m, including 5.13 g/t gold over 7.88m, expanding the high-grade core by 50m. At the VG deposit, new holes extended mineralization by 90m to 320m down-plunge over a 150m strike length, establishing continuity with historical high-grade intercepts.

## Gladiator Metals Has Commenced Drilling at Best Chance & Grafter, Fifth Rig Mobilized

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gladiator-metals-has-commenced-drilling-at-best-chance-grafter-fifth-rig-mobiliz--c138c137-880a-4092-b93a-751ab97468f1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gladiator-metals-has-commenced-drilling-at-best-chance-grafter-fifth-rig-mobiliz--c138c137-880a-4092-b93a-751ab97468f1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:16:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T12:26:16.769Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T12:26:16.769Z
- Company: Gladiator Metals Corp. (GLAD)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3052-tsx-venture/glad/213195-gladiator-has-commenced-drilling-at-best-chance-grafter-fifth-rig-mobilized.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.122
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release, Cut-off Disclosed, NI 43-101 Compliant, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Exploration Drilling

Gladiator Metals has commenced an expanded drill program with a fifth rig mobilized at its Best Chance and Grafter prospects within the Whitehorse Copper Project in Canada's Yukon Territory. The company re-reported historical and previously disclosed drill results for context, highlighting several high-grade copper intercepts, some with associated gold and silver. This program aims to accelerate resource definition at Cowley and aggressively test other high-impact targets, with significant drilling planned for 2026-27.

## White Gold Expands the High-Grade Core at Golden Saddle Deposit Intersecting 5.13 g/t Gold over 7.9m within 1.47g/t Gold over 38.1m

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-1--74a47653-ebcb-4d48-b852-889ea994e82b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-1--74a47653-ebcb-4d48-b852-889ea994e82b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T13:35:51.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T16:17:41.205Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T16:17:41.205Z
- Company: White Gold Corp. (WGO)
- Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/white-gold-expands-the-high-grade-core-at-golden-saddle-deposit-intersecting-5-13-g-t-gold-over-7-9m-within-1-47g-t-gold-over-38-1m-and-significantly-extends-the-vg-deposit-high-grade-mineralization-b/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.712
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Infill Drilling, QP/CP Signed, Stale Data Re-release

White Gold Corp. announced significant drill results from its 2026 exploration program at the White Gold Project in Yukon, Canada. Drilling at the Golden Saddle deposit intersected 1.47 g/t gold over 38.08m, including 10.48 g/t gold over 2.88m, extending the high-grade core by 50m. At the VG deposit, drilling extended mineralization by 90m down-plunge with intercepts such as 2.53 g/t gold over 18.90m, successfully bridging a gap to a historical high-grade intercept and demonstrating continuity over a 150m strike length.

## Klondike Gold eyes resource update at Yukon project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/klondike-gold-eyes-resource-update-at-yukon-project--54de19f4-b826-41c2-9026-bbb8570bd721) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/klondike-gold-eyes-resource-update-at-yukon-project--54de19f4-b826-41c2-9026-bbb8570bd721.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T12:31:02.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T16:18:29.614Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T16:18:29.614Z
- Company: Klondike Gold Corp. (KG)
- Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/klondike-gold-eyes-resource-update-at-yukon-project/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.299
- Atlas tags: Resource Update

Klondike Gold Corp. is preparing an updated mineral resource estimate for its Klondike District project in the Yukon, targeted for the first half of 2027. The update will incorporate results from a recent 12,446-metre drilling program and will evaluate extensions in the Lone Star and Stander Zones, as well as potential new zones and tellurium content.

## Klondike Gold Completes 2026 Drilling, Advances Planned Mineral Resource Estimate Update and Reports Additional Montana Creek Gold Royalties

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/klondike-gold-completes-2026-drilling-advances-planned-mineral-resource-estimate--0df8fcc8-7f00-4422-aa1f-a54ee61ef39a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/klondike-gold-completes-2026-drilling-advances-planned-mineral-resource-estimate--0df8fcc8-7f00-4422-aa1f-a54ee61ef39a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T13:16:23.520Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T13:16:23.520Z
- Company: Klondike Gold Corp. (KG.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/KG.V/press-releases/6673222569378651)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.112
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, No QA/QC Disclosure

Klondike Gold has completed its largest single-season diamond drilling program to date at the Klondike District Project, with assays currently pending. The company is also advancing an updated Mineral Resource Estimate targeted for H1 2027 and continues to receive gold royalty receipts from the Montana Creek Placer Property.

# 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.