# Record Gold Miner Cash Flow Puts Near-Surface Discoveries in Focus

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d

Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/01/3373302/0/en/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus.html

Publisher: globenewswire

Original announcement: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T18:42:16.367Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T18:42:16.367Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.30 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Step-out extension of mineralized strike length

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept at depth

- Positive factor: Presence of sulphide-bearing veinlets

- Negative factor: Apparent width only \(true widths not determined\)

- Negative factor: No metallurgical test work completed

- Negative factor: Modest grades in the main shallow interval

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 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: 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)

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-0)

Birch · gold

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-1)

Birch · copper

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-2)

Birch · silver

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-3)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Step-out extension

- Negative factor: 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-4)

Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: Step-out extension

- Negative factor: 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-5)

Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: Step-out extension

- Negative factor: 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-6)

Birch · gold

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-7)

Birch · copper

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-8)

Birch · silver

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-9)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-10)

Birch · copper

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-11)

Birch · silver

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-12)

Birch · gold

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-13)

Birch · copper

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-14)

Birch · silver

#### 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-15)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: 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 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

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-16)

Birch · silver

#### 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 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

### BR25-003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/record-gold-miner-cash-flow-puts-near-surface-discoveries-in-focus--2ac38a8c-fabe-4c6f-a470-d36d37ca463d#fact-drill-facts-17)

Birch · gold

#### 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 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

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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