# A new look at the old Illinois Creek mine Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02 Original source: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/10/09/news-nuggets/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine/9904.html Publisher: miningnewsnorth Original announcement: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T20:19:47.714Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T20:19:47.714Z - Company: Alaska Silver Corp. - Ticker: Unavailable - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Alaska - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Gold, Zinc, Lead, Copper - Document categories: Other, Resource update, Drill results - Extracted: 2026-10-08 20:19:48 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Alaska Silver Corp. completed a 9,496-meter exploration program in 2026, expanding its drilling at the Silver Sage and Waterpump Creek deposits. The company also collected a one-ton bulk sample from the historical Illinois Creek mine for metallurgical testing to evaluate new mining potential. Reasoning: The document is a news summary covering multiple aspects: a completed exploration program, an updated resource estimate, and metallurgical sampling. While it contains drill results and resource data, the primary purpose is a journalistic overview of the company's recent activities. - Positive factor: Expansion of 2026 drill program following successful financing - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercepts at Silver Sage discovery - Positive factor: Significant inferred resource at Waterpump Creek - Negative factor: Assays for the 2026 drilling and bulk sample are still pending - Negative factor: Historical Illinois Creek economics were constrained by low gold prices Facts used in scoring: 22 ## Classification and evidence **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: Waterpump Creek resource is entirely Inferred. Evidence · text > 2.39 million metric tons of inferred resource **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The document mentions sending samples to a specific lab \(Kappes, Cassiday & Associates\) for testing. Evidence · text > The company sent the bulk sample to Kappes, Cassiday & Associates' lab in Nevada ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (15) ### SS25-0001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-0) Silver Sage · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0001 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 61.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 27 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0001:27-30 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 61.86 g/t silver is a strong intercept for this deposit type. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercept Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 61.86 g/t silver, 0.15% zinc, 0.51% lead, 0.15% copper, and 0.43 g/t gold from a depth of 27 meters in hole SS25-0001 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-1) Silver Sage · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0001 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3 m - From: 27 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0001:27-30 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace zinc reported in a silver-focused intercept. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 61.86 g/t silver, 0.15% zinc, 0.51% lead, 0.15% copper, and 0.43 g/t gold from a depth of 27 meters in hole SS25-0001 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-2) Silver Sage · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0001 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3 m - From: 27 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0001:27-30 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace lead reported in a silver-focused intercept. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 61.86 g/t silver, 0.15% zinc, 0.51% lead, 0.15% copper, and 0.43 g/t gold from a depth of 27 meters in hole SS25-0001 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-3) Silver Sage · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0001 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3 m - From: 27 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0001:27-30 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper reported in a silver-focused intercept. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 61.86 g/t silver, 0.15% zinc, 0.51% lead, 0.15% copper, and 0.43 g/t gold from a depth of 27 meters in hole SS25-0001 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-4) Silver Sage · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0001 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 27 m - To: 30 m - Intercept Depth: 27 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0001:27-30 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace gold reported in a silver-focused intercept. Evidence · text > Three meters averaging 61.86 g/t silver, 0.15% zinc, 0.51% lead, 0.15% copper, and 0.43 g/t gold from a depth of 27 meters in hole SS25-0001 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-5) Silver Sage · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0003 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 55.74 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.7 m - From: 25.2 m - To: 31.9 m - Intercept Depth: 25.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0003:25.2-31.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 55.74 g/t silver is a solid intercept. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 6.7 meters averaging 55.74 g/t silver, 1.18% zinc, 0.04% lead, 0.01% copper, and 0.15 g/t gold from a depth of 25.2 meters in hole SS25-0003 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-6) Silver Sage · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0003 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 1.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.7 m - From: 25.2 m - To: 31.9 m - Intercept Depth: 25.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0003:25.2-31.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.18% zinc is a strong intercept for this deposit type. - Positive factor: Strong zinc grade Evidence · text > 6.7 meters averaging 55.74 g/t silver, 1.18% zinc, 0.04% lead, 0.01% copper, and 0.15 g/t gold from a depth of 25.2 meters in hole SS25-0003 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-7) Silver Sage · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0003 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.04 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.7 m - From: 25.2 m - To: 31.9 m - Intercept Depth: 25.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0003:25.2-31.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace lead reported. Evidence · text > 6.7 meters averaging 55.74 g/t silver, 1.18% zinc, 0.04% lead, 0.01% copper, and 0.15 g/t gold from a depth of 25.2 meters in hole SS25-0003 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-8) Silver Sage · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0003 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.01 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 6.7 m - From: 25.2 m - To: 31.9 m - Intercept Depth: 25.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0003:25.2-31.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper reported. Evidence · text > 6.7 meters averaging 55.74 g/t silver, 1.18% zinc, 0.04% lead, 0.01% copper, and 0.15 g/t gold from a depth of 25.2 meters in hole SS25-0003 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-9) Silver Sage · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0003 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.7 m - From: 25.2 m - To: 31.9 m - Intercept Depth: 25.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0003:25.2-31.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace gold reported. Evidence · text > 6.7 meters averaging 55.74 g/t silver, 1.18% zinc, 0.04% lead, 0.01% copper, and 0.15 g/t gold from a depth of 25.2 meters in hole SS25-0003 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-10) Silver Sage · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0004 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 148 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 14.8 m - To: 19.2 m - Intercept Depth: 14.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0004:14.8-19.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 148 g/t silver is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercept Evidence · text > 4.4 meters averaging 148 g/t silver, 0.24% zinc, 0.68% lead, 0.06% copper, and 0.17 g/t gold from a depth of 14.8 meters in hole SS25-0004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-11) Silver Sage · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0004 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 14.8 m - To: 19.2 m - Intercept Depth: 14.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0004:14.8-19.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace zinc reported. Evidence · text > 4.4 meters averaging 148 g/t silver, 0.24% zinc, 0.68% lead, 0.06% copper, and 0.17 g/t gold from a depth of 14.8 meters in hole SS25-0004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-12) Silver Sage · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0004 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.68 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 14.8 m - To: 19.2 m - Intercept Depth: 14.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0004:14.8-19.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate lead grade reported. Evidence · text > 4.4 meters averaging 148 g/t silver, 0.24% zinc, 0.68% lead, 0.06% copper, and 0.17 g/t gold from a depth of 14.8 meters in hole SS25-0004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-13) Silver Sage · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0004 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: copper - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.06 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 14.8 m - To: 19.2 m - Intercept Depth: 14.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0004:14.8-19.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper reported. Evidence · text > 4.4 meters averaging 148 g/t silver, 0.24% zinc, 0.68% lead, 0.06% copper, and 0.17 g/t gold from a depth of 14.8 meters in hole SS25-0004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### SS25-0004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-drill-facts-14) Silver Sage · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-0004 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak #### Geometry - Grade: 0.17 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.4 m - From: 14.8 m - To: 19.2 m - Intercept Depth: 14.8 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-0004:14.8-19.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace gold reported. Evidence · text > 4.4 meters averaging 148 g/t silver, 0.24% zinc, 0.68% lead, 0.06% copper, and 0.17 g/t gold from a depth of 14.8 meters in hole SS25-0004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## Resource Estimates (7) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-15) Illinois Creek · gold #### Identity - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:204cf52a96056c877352 #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9000000 - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 260000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource at Illinois Creek. - Positive factor: Indicated resource status Evidence · text > the deposit hosts 260,000 oz of gold and 8.3 million oz of silver in 9 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 0.92 grams per metric ton gold and 29.7 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-16) Illinois Creek · silver #### Identity - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:204cf52a96056c877352 #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9000000 - Grade: 29.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 8300000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource at Illinois Creek. - Positive factor: Indicated resource status Evidence · text > the deposit hosts 260,000 oz of gold and 8.3 million oz of silver in 9 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 0.92 grams per metric ton gold and 29.7 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-17) Illinois Creek · gold #### Identity - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:e7e2db9d3d0ace9c85f6 #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 10900000 - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 290000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Illinois Creek. - Negative factor: Inferred category limits confidence Evidence · text > plus 290,000 oz of gold and 10.4 million oz of silver in 10.9 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.84 g/t gold and 30.1 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-18) Illinois Creek · silver #### Identity - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:e7e2db9d3d0ace9c85f6 #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 10900000 - Grade: 30.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 10400000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Illinois Creek. - Negative factor: Inferred category limits confidence Evidence · text > plus 290,000 oz of gold and 10.4 million oz of silver in 10.9 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.84 g/t gold and 30.1 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-19) Waterpump Creek · silver #### Identity - Project: Waterpump Creek - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:722b1ef8b5089ff831d2 #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 2390000 - Grade: 279 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 21400000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Waterpump Creek. - Positive factor: Significant silver resource - Negative factor: Inferred category Evidence · text > The Waterpump Creek deposit hosts 21.4 million oz of silver, 591 million pounds of zinc, and 518 million lb of lead in 2.39 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 279 g/t silver, 11.25% zinc, and 9.84% lead #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-20) Waterpump Creek · zinc #### Identity - Project: Waterpump Creek - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:722b1ef8b5089ff831d2 #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 2390000 - Grade: 11.25 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 591000000 - Contained Unit: lb #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Waterpump Creek. - Positive factor: Significant zinc resource - Negative factor: Inferred category Evidence · text > The Waterpump Creek deposit hosts 21.4 million oz of silver, 591 million pounds of zinc, and 518 million lb of lead in 2.39 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 279 g/t silver, 11.25% zinc, and 9.84% lead #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a-new-look-at-the-old-illinois-creek-mine--0572d1ed-ec18-411a-bd06-b1e8a3cd0b02#fact-resource-facts-21) Waterpump Creek · lead #### Identity - Project: Waterpump Creek - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: Alaska #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:722b1ef8b5089ff831d2 #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 2390000 - Grade: 9.84 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 518000000 - Contained Unit: lb #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Waterpump Creek. - Positive factor: Significant lead resource - Negative factor: Inferred category Evidence · text > The Waterpump Creek deposit hosts 21.4 million oz of silver, 591 million pounds of zinc, and 518 million lb of lead in 2.39 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 279 g/t silver, 11.25% zinc, and 9.84% lead #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.