Selkirk Copper Announces Initial Drill Results - Successfully Expands Minto North West Zone with a High-grade Intercept of 5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 26.68 G/t Ag over 8.7 m Within a Broader Zone of 2.39% Cu, 0.32 g/t Au and 11.61 g/t Ag over 23.4 m in Drill Hole 25SCM001
Original announcement by yahoo_press on
- Company
- Selkirk Copper
- Ticker
- SCMI
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 12:19:30 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Selkirk Copper has reported high-grade initial drill results from the Minto North West zone. Drill hole 25SCM001 intercepted 5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, and 26.68 g/t Ag over 8.7m, successfully expanding the known mineralized zone.
Reasoning: The drill hole 25SCM001 returned an exceptional copper grade of 5.21% over 8.7m, significantly outperforming the peer average for similar deposit types.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercept (5.21%) exceeds peer 75th percentile
- Successful expansion of previously identified mineralized zone
- Strong polymetallic intercepts (Cu-Au-Ag)
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 5.21% Cu is an exceptionally high-grade intercept for a copper project.
Evidence · text
“5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 26.68 g/t Ag over 8.7 m”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
25SCM001Minto North · copperGrade: 5.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
- From
- 228.85 m
- To
- 237.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:228.85-237.55
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 5.21% Cu is an exceptional grade for a copper project.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade
Evidence · text
“5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 26.68 g/t Ag over 8.7 m from 228.85 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
- From
- 228.85 m
- To
- 237.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:228.85-237.55
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is modest but accompanies high copper.
Evidence · text
“5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 26.68 g/t Ag over 8.7 m from 228.85 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · silverGrade: 26.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
- From
- 228.85 m
- To
- 237.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 228.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:228.85-237.55
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade provides additional value credit.
Evidence · text
“5.21% Cu, 0.47 g/t Au, 26.68 g/t Ag over 8.7 m from 228.85 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · copperGrade: 2.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The broader zone maintains a strong copper grade over a significant width.
Positive factors
- Broad high-grade zone
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.39% Cu, 0.32 g/t Au and 11.61 g/t Ag over 23.4 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is consistent with the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.39% Cu, 0.32 g/t Au and 11.61 g/t Ag over 23.4 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · silverGrade: 11.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade is consistent with the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.39% Cu, 0.32 g/t Au and 11.61 g/t Ag over 23.4 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · copperGrade: 3.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
- From
- 240.2 m
- To
- 249.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 240.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:240.2-249.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.73% Cu is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade
Evidence · text
“3.73% Cu, 2.56 g/t Au, 17.90 g/t Ag over 9.5 m from 240.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · goldGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
- From
- 240.2 m
- To
- 249.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 240.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:240.2-249.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.56 g/t Au is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
Evidence · text
“3.73% Cu, 2.56 g/t Au, 17.90 g/t Ag over 9.5 m from 240.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · silverGrade: 17.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.5 m
- From
- 240.2 m
- To
- 249.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 240.2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:240.2-249.7
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade is strong.
Evidence · text
“3.73% Cu, 2.56 g/t Au, 17.90 g/t Ag over 9.5 m from 240.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · copperGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broader zone grade is economic.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 1.53% Cu, 0.93 g/t Au and 6.76 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade is consistent with the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 1.53% Cu, 0.93 g/t Au and 6.76 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
25SCM001Minto North · silverGrade: 6.76Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM001
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM001:null-null
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade is consistent with the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 1.53% Cu, 0.93 g/t Au and 6.76 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
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: qaqc_disclosed is not 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
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