Scottie drills 25,000m at BC gold project
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Scottie Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 19:21:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Scottie Resources Corp. has completed over 25,000m of drilling as part of its 2026 program to support a feasibility study for its gold project in British Columbia. The announcement highlights high-grade intercepts from 2025 drilling and provides details on the existing 3.6 Mt inferred resource.
Reasoning: The company is making significant drilling progress and reporting high-grade intercepts, though the resource remains in the early inferred stage.
Positive factors
- High-grade drill intercepts reported from 2025 program
- Significant drilling progress (25,000m completed)
- Strong PEA economics (153% IRR)
- Expansion drilling targeting new zones like Cambria
Negative factors
- Resource is currently 100% inferred
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole SR25-470 reported 141.2 g/t gold, which is exceptionally high.
Evidence · text
“4.55 meters averaging 141.2 g/t gold in hole SR25-470”
All Inferrednegative
100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: The reported resource consists entirely of the inferred category.
Evidence · text
“host 3.6 million metric tons of inferred resource”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (8)
SR25-362Scottie · goldGrade: 9.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-362
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for the project
Evidence · text
“21 meters averaging 9.18 g/t gold in hole SR25-362”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-364Scottie · goldGrade: 30.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.65 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-364
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.65 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“23.65 meters averaging 30.1 g/t gold in hole SR25-364”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-370Scottie · goldGrade: 7.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.75 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-370
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Solid grade intercept
Evidence · text
“18.75 meters averaging 7.43 g/t gold in hole SR25-370”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-445Scottie · goldGrade: 14.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-445
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“9.8 meters averaging 14.8 g/t gold in hole SR25-445”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-457Scottie · goldGrade: 15.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-457
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“12 meters averaging 15.8 g/t gold in hole SR25-457”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-459Scottie · goldGrade: 30.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-459
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 30.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“5.6 meters averaging 30.42 g/t gold in hole SR25-459”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-470Scottie · goldGrade: 141.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.55 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-470
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 141.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.55 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional bonanza grade intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“4.55 meters averaging 141.2 g/t gold in hole SR25-470”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
SR25-473Scottie · goldGrade: 54.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.05 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SR25-473
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 54.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.05 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade bonanza intercept from the 2025 drilling program.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“7.05 meters averaging 54.6 g/t gold in hole SR25-473”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Resource Estimates (3)
inferredScottie · goldTonnes: 3600000Grade: 6.06Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 695000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:cb649edcad53250bb980
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3600000
- Grade
- 6.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 695000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is substantial but entirely in the inferred category, limiting economic confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant gold resource
Negative factors
- All Inferred
Evidence · text
“host 3.6 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 6.06 grams per metric ton gold”
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 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
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
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredScottie · goldTonnes: 1710000Grade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 174000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:de890c5b7407f119f950
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1710000
- Grade
- 3.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 174000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the inferred resource specifically identified as open-pit mineable.
Positive factors
- Open-pit mineable resource
Negative factors
- All Inferred
Evidence · text
“1.71 million metric tons of open-pit mineable resource at Blueberry averaging 3.7 g/t (174,000 oz) gold”
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 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
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
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredScottie · goldTonnes: 1900000Grade: 8.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 528000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Scottie
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:b865895b0057c5b7906a
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1900000
- Grade
- 8.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 528000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the inferred resource specifically identified as underground mineable.
Positive factors
- High grade underground resource
Negative factors
- All Inferred
Evidence · text
“1.9 million metric tons of underground resource at Blueberry and Scottie Mine averaging 8.66 g/t (528,000 oz) gold”
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 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
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
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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