Record Gold Miner Cash Flow Puts Near-Surface Discoveries in Focus
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Yukon Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- YMC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 18:42:17 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Yukon Metals Corp. reported its first 2026 assay results from the Birch copper-gold project in Yukon, highlighting a 23.5m intercept and a high-grade 0.8m gold interval at depth. The results extend the known mineralized skarn strike length to approximately 1 km.
Reasoning: The release reports the first 2026 assay results for the Birch project, demonstrating strike extension and a high-grade gold intercept, though true widths and metallurgical properties remain unconfirmed.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of mineralized strike length
- High-grade gold intercept at depth
- Presence of sulphide-bearing veinlets
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true widths not determined)
- No metallurgical test work completed
- Modest grades in the main shallow interval
Facts used in scoring: 18
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole BR26-007 is a step-out approximately 200 metres east of hole BR25-003, extending the drilled strike length.
Evidence · text
“a step-out approximately 200 metres east of hole BR25-003”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 12.1 g/t gold interval is high-grade for the project context.
Evidence · text
“0.8 metres grading 12.1 g/t gold”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions assays were analyzed by SGS Canada Inc. and control samples made up 10% of submissions.
Evidence · text
“Samples were analyzed by SGS Canada Inc. in Burnaby, British Columbia, with control samples making up approximately 10% of submissions.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole core lengths and true widths have not been determined.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are downhole core lengths, true widths have not been determined”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: Not applicable as QA/QC was disclosed.
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (18)
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Shallow, low-grade intercept near the top of the hole.
Evidence · text
“7.5 metres grading 0.16 g/t gold, 0.04% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 7.0 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Shallow, low-grade copper intercept.
Evidence · text
“7.5 metres grading 0.16 g/t gold, 0.04% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 7.0 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Shallow, low-grade silver intercept.
Evidence · text
“7.5 metres grading 0.16 g/t gold, 0.04% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 7.0 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Main shallow interval; modest grade but significant width and strike extension.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“23.5 metres grading 0.48 g/t gold, 0.11% copper and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Main shallow interval; modest grade but significant width and strike extension.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“23.5 metres grading 0.48 g/t gold, 0.11% copper and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Main shallow interval; modest grade but significant width and strike extension.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“23.5 metres grading 0.48 g/t gold, 0.11% copper and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“13.5 metres graded 0.71 g/t gold, 0.17% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 49.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“13.5 metres graded 0.71 g/t gold, 0.17% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 49.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“13.5 metres graded 0.71 g/t gold, 0.17% copper and 1.78 g/t silver from 49.5 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold sub-interval within the 13.5m intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow interval
Evidence · text
“1.3 metres grading 4.05 g/t gold, 0.15% copper and 2.45 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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade copper sub-interval within the 1.3m intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.3 metres grading 4.05 g/t gold, 0.15% copper and 2.45 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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval within the 1.3m intercept.
Evidence · text
“1.3 metres grading 4.05 g/t gold, 0.15% copper and 2.45 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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“4.2 metres grading 0.82 g/t gold, 0.45% copper and 4.37 g/t silver from 58.8 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“4.2 metres grading 0.82 g/t gold, 0.45% copper and 4.37 g/t silver from 58.8 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 4.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within the main shallow package.
Evidence · text
“4.2 metres grading 0.82 g/t gold, 0.45% copper and 4.37 g/t silver from 58.8 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept at depth, though very narrow.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow interval
Evidence · text
“0.8 metres grading 12.1 g/t gold and 2.84 g/t silver from 261.0 metres”
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct in high-grade gold interval at depth.
Evidence · text
“0.8 metres grading 12.1 g/t gold and 2.84 g/t silver from 261.0 metres”
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
BR25-003Birch · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR25-003
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Shallow, low-grade intercept near the top of the hole.
Evidence · text
“23.5 metres grading 0.48 g/t gold, 0.11% copper and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 metres”
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
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.