Minto North yields standout copper grades
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-15 22:11:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. reported high-grade copper, gold, and silver drill intercepts from its Minto project in the Yukon. Notable results include standout copper grades at Minto North and successful step-out drilling at Area 118.
Reasoning: Strong high-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts across multiple lenses, including significant step-out and continuity results.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercepts reported
- Significant width on standout grades
- Step-out success at Area 118
- Continuity demonstrated at Copper Keel
Negative factors
- Internal dilution noted in high-grade sections of 26SCM237
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole 26SCM236 is a 50-meter step-out into the 301 Lens.
Evidence · text
“a 50-meter step-out into the 301 Lens discovered earlier this year”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Three infill holes targeted the 202 Lens at Minto North.
Evidence · text
“At Minto North, three infill holes targeted the 202 Lens”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
26SCM242Minto North · copperGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM242
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM242:0-12.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Copper Keel
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drilling across a gap supports continuity at Copper Keel.
Positive factors
- Supports continuity
Evidence · text
“12.4 meters averaging 2.02% copper, 0.65 g/t gold, and 4.8 g/t silver in hole 26SCM242, supporting continuity”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
26SCM242Minto North · goldGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM242
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM242:0-12.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Copper Keel
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of continuity intercept.
Evidence · text
“12.4 meters averaging 2.02% copper, 0.65 g/t gold, and 4.8 g/t silver”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
26SCM242Minto North · silverGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM242
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.4 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM242:0-12.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Copper Keel
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver component of continuity intercept.
Evidence · text
“12.4 meters averaging 2.02% copper, 0.65 g/t gold, and 4.8 g/t silver”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedcopperTonnes: 47800000Grade: 0.89Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:060acddcfb28dd53b687
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 47800000
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.89”
Context: 47.8
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedgoldTonnes: 47800000Grade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:060acddcfb28dd53b687
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 47800000
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 47.8
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedsilverTonnes: 47800000Grade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:060acddcfb28dd53b687
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 47800000
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“3.2”
Context: 47.8
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredcopperTonnes: 16900000Grade: 0.76Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:5fac4ab1b88fbfd92bb4
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16900000
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 16.9
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredgoldTonnes: 16900000Grade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:5fac4ab1b88fbfd92bb4
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16900000
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 16.9
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredsilverTonnes: 16900000Grade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:5fac4ab1b88fbfd92bb4
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16900000
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“2.7”
Context: 16.9
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
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.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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