# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2 Original source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-130000073.html Publisher: yahoo\_press Original announcement: 2025-12-01T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T12:19:30.022Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T12:19:30.022Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade copper intercept \(5.21%\) exceeds peer 75th percentile - Positive factor: Successful expansion of previously identified mineralized zone - Positive factor: Strong polymetallic intercepts \(Cu-Au-Ag\) Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-0) Minto North · copper #### 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 factor: 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-1) Minto North · gold #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-2) Minto North · silver #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-3) Minto North · copper #### 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 factor: 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-4) Minto North · gold #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-5) Minto North · silver #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-6) Minto North · copper #### 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 factor: 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-7) Minto North · gold #### 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 factor: 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-8) Minto North · silver #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-9) Minto North · copper #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-10) Minto North · gold #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 ### 25SCM001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/selkirk-copper-announces-initial-drill-results-successfully-expands-minto-north--13d99025-3133-4140-92f6-96aafdf09af2#fact-drill-facts-11) Minto North · silver #### 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 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: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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 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. 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