# High-Grade Drill Intercepts at Minto North West Zone and Ridgetop Zone Confirm the Potential of the Minto Copper-Gold-Silver System Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478 Original source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-minto-213000638.html Publisher: yahoo\_press Original announcement: 2025-12-22T21:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T12:18:02.244Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T12:18:02.244Z - Company: Unavailable - Ticker: SCMI - Exchange: TSXV - Region: Unavailable - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-19 12:18:03 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Drilling at the Minto project has returned high-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts, notably 4.96% Cu over 9.9 m in a southern step-out at the North West Zone. Results from the Ridgetop zone also show consistent multi-element mineralization. Reasoning: Strong high-grade copper intercepts \(4.96%\) in a southern step-out hole confirm mineralization continuity and expansion. - Positive factor: High-grade copper intercepts - Positive factor: Step-out extension confirmed - Positive factor: Polymetallic mineralization Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Hole 25SCM009 is described as a 150 m southern step out. Evidence · text > a 150 m southern step out at the Minto North west zone ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-0) Minto North · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 4.96 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 225.1 m - To: 235 m - Intercept Depth: 225.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM009:225.1-235 #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 4.96% Cu is an exceptional grade for a copper system. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade Evidence · text > 4.96% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au, 18.67 g/t Ag over 9.9 m from 225.1 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-1) Minto North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.85 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 225.1 m - To: 235 m - Intercept Depth: 225.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM009:225.1-235 #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is moderate but accompanies exceptional copper. - Positive factor: Co-occurrence with high grade copper Evidence · text > 4.96% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au, 18.67 g/t Ag over 9.9 m from 225.1 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-2) Minto North · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 18.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 9.9 m - From: 225.1 m - To: 235 m - Intercept Depth: 225.1 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM009:225.1-235 #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade provides additional value to the copper intercept. - Positive factor: Silver credits Evidence · text > 4.96% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au, 18.67 g/t Ag over 9.9 m from 225.1 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-3) Minto North · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 2.34 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 24 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: A wider, lower-grade zone confirms the extent of the mineralization. - Positive factor: Broad mineralized zone Evidence · text > 2.34% Cu, 0.43 g/t Au and 8.69 g/t Ag over 24.0 m in drill hole 25SCM009 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-4) Minto North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.43 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is consistent with the broader zone. Evidence · text > 2.34% Cu, 0.43 g/t Au and 8.69 g/t Ag over 24.0 m in drill hole 25SCM009 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM009 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-5) Minto North · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM009 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 8.69 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 24 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Location - Location: Minto North west zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is consistent with the broader zone. Evidence · text > 2.34% Cu, 0.43 g/t Au and 8.69 g/t Ag over 24.0 m in drill hole 25SCM009 #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-6) Minto North · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM006 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 1.46 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14.7 m - From: 90.3 m - To: 105 m - Intercept Depth: 90.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM006:90.3-105 #### Location - Location: Ridgetop zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 1.46% Cu is a strong intercept for this system. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade Evidence · text > 1.46% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 4.04 g/t Ag over 14.7 m from 90.3 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-7) Minto North · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM006 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.7 m - From: 90.3 m - To: 105 m - Intercept Depth: 90.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM006:90.3-105 #### Location - Location: Ridgetop zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is moderate. Evidence · text > 1.46% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 4.04 g/t Ag over 14.7 m from 90.3 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/high-grade-drill-intercepts-at-minto-north-west-zone-and-ridgetop-zone-confirm-t--98d1682b-898a-4d22-a342-e77b7bc5b478#fact-drill-facts-8) Minto North · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: 25SCM006 - Project: Minto North - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SCMI #### Geometry - Grade: 4.04 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.7 m - From: 90.3 m - To: 105 m - Intercept Depth: 90.3 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: 25SCM006:90.3-105 #### Location - Location: Ridgetop zone - Loc. Source: document #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-12-22T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is moderate. Evidence · text > 1.46% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 4.04 g/t Ag over 14.7 m from 90.3 m #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ## 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. 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