Selkirk Copper Announces Initial Results from the Phase 2 Drill Program and Commencement of Technical Data Collection to Support Planned Feasibility Study

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
Ticker
SCMI
Exchange
TSX
Region
Yukon
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-08-22 10:38:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Selkirk Copper announced initial results from its Phase 2 drill program at the Minto Project in Yukon, Canada, featuring high-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts from expansion drilling and confirmation of continuity from infill drilling. The company also provided an updated Mineral Resource Estimate with significant Indicated and Inferred resources for both open pit and underground operations, highlighting world-class copper grades. Concurrently, technical data collection has commenced to support a planned feasibility study, indicating progress towards project development.

Reasoning: Selkirk Copper announced positive initial drill results from its Phase 2 program, including high-grade copper expansion intercepts and infill results confirming continuity, alongside a substantial mineral resource estimate with world-class copper grades. The commencement of feasibility study data collection further de-risks the project, despite some variability in drill results and lower gold/silver grades in the resource.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper intercepts from expansion drilling, particularly at Minto East and Minto North, indicating potential for resource growth.
  • Infill drilling confirms continuity and increases confidence in priority resource areas, supporting future mine planning.
  • The updated Mineral Resource Estimate includes significant Indicated and Inferred copper resources for both open pit and underground, with world-class copper grades for an IOCG deposit.
  • Comprehensive technical data collection, including geometallurgical testwork and geotechnical drilling, is underway to support a robust feasibility study.
  • Detailed disclosure of metal equivalent calculation assumptions and QA/QC procedures enhances transparency and confidence in the reported results.

Negative factors

  • One hole (26SCM180) reported no significant intercept, and another (26SCM186) showed lower grade mineralization that may not warrant immediate follow-up, indicating some variability in results.
  • The resource estimate shows a significant portion of the total resource in the Inferred category, which has lower geological confidence.
  • Gold and silver grades in the resource estimate are below marginal thresholds for their respective mining methods, suggesting copper is the primary economic driver.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 57

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 57. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (57)

26SCM174Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM174
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.2 m
From
72.8 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
447 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM174:72.8-75.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384905
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.38
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.62% over a narrow width of 2.2m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.62”

Context: 2.2

26SCM174Minto Project · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM174
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
72.8 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
447 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM174:72.8-75.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384905
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.85 g/t over 2.2m is a moderate result for an IOCG deposit, supporting the polymetallic nature of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: 2.2

26SCM174Minto Project · silverGrade: 12.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM174
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
12.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
72.8 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
447 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM174:72.8-75.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384905
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 12.6 g/t over 2.2m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“12.6”

Context: 2.2

26SCM175Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM175
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22.7 m
From
316.9 m
To
339.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM175:316.9-339.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
341.5 °
Dip
-85 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.35
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.02% over a significant width of 22.7m, confirming continuity in a priority resource area.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Significant intercept length
  • Infill drilling confirms continuity

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 22.7

26SCM175Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM175
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.7 m
From
316.9 m
To
339.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM175:316.9-339.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
341.5 °
Dip
-85 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.35 g/t over 22.7m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value and continuity confirmation.

Positive factors

  • Infill drilling confirms continuity

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 22.7

26SCM175Minto Project · silverGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM175
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
4.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.7 m
From
316.9 m
To
339.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM175:316.9-339.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
341.5 °
Dip
-85 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 4.2 g/t over 22.7m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value and continuity confirmation.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: 22.7

26SCM176Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.9 m
From
139.1 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:139.1-141.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.53
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.66% over a narrow width of 1.9m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: 1.9

26SCM176Minto Project · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
139.1 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:139.1-141.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 2.03 g/t over 1.9m is a moderate result for an IOCG deposit, supporting the polymetallic nature of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“2.03”

Context: 1.9

26SCM176Minto Project · silverGrade: 9.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
9.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
139.1 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:139.1-141.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 9.6 g/t over 1.9m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“9.6”

Context: 1.9

26SCM176Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.41
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.13% over 5.9m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 5.9

26SCM176Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.30 g/t over 5.9m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 5.9

26SCM176Minto Project · silverGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM176
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
3.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m
Hole Depth
357 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM176:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384903
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
186 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.7 g/t over 5.9m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“3.7”

Context: 5.9

26SCM177Minto Project · copperGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM177
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
9.8 m
From
327.8 m
To
337.6 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM177:327.8-337.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
298.5 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.97
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade of 0.72% over 9.8m, confirming continuity in the Minto Main zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Infill drilling confirms continuity

Evidence · table

“0.72”

Context: 9.8

26SCM177Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM177
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.8 m
From
327.8 m
To
337.6 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM177:327.8-337.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
298.5 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.26 g/t over 9.8m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value and continuity confirmation.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: 9.8

26SCM177Minto Project · silverGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM177
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.8 m
From
327.8 m
To
337.6 m
Hole Depth
354 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM177:327.8-337.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384726
Northing
6944712
Azimuth
298.5 °
Dip
-78 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.2 g/t over 9.8m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value and continuity confirmation.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 9.8

26SCM178Minto Project · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.2 m
From
90 m
To
101.2 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-101.2
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.89
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade of 0.70% over 11.2m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 11.2

26SCM178Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.2 m
From
90 m
To
101.2 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-101.2
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.20 g/t over 11.2m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 11.2

26SCM178Minto Project · silverGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.2 m
From
90 m
To
101.2 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-101.2
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.1 g/t over 11.2m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 11.2

26SCM178Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.91
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-93.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.44
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.91% over 3.0m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.91”

Context: 3.0

26SCM178Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-93.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.57 g/t over 3.0m is a moderate result for an IOCG deposit, supporting the polymetallic nature of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: 3.0

26SCM178Minto Project · silverGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
5.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:90.0-93.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.7 g/t over 3.0m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“5.7”

Context: 3.0

26SCM178Minto Project · copperGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:142.0-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.28
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional copper grade of 2.33% over 5.9m, contributing significantly to the expansion of the Minto East zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: 5.9

26SCM178Minto Project · goldGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:142.0-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.98 g/t over 5.9m is a moderate result for an IOCG deposit, supporting the polymetallic nature of the intercept.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: 5.9

26SCM178Minto Project · silverGrade: 22.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM178
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
22.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m
Hole Depth
381 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM178:142.0-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384904
Northing
6945157
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 22.3 g/t over 5.9m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“22.3”

Context: 5.9

26SCM181Minto Project · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
14.3 m
From
142.3 m
To
156.6 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:142.3-156.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.54
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade of 0.49% over 14.3m, but the overall economic viability is marginal as stated in the document.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate for an IOCG deposit
  • Gold and silver grades are weak

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 14.3

26SCM181Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.3 m
From
142.3 m
To
156.6 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:142.3-156.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.05 g/t over 14.3m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, contributing to the marginal economic viability of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 14.3

26SCM181Minto Project · silverGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14.3 m
From
142.3 m
To
156.6 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:142.3-156.6
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.3 g/t over 14.3m is a weak result, contributing to the marginal economic viability of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 14.3

26SCM181Minto Project · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.69
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade of 0.48% over 29.1m, but the overall economic viability is marginal as stated in the document.

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate for an IOCG deposit
  • Gold and silver grades are weak

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 29.1

26SCM181Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.21 g/t over 29.1m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, contributing to the marginal economic viability of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 29.1

26SCM181Minto Project · silverGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM181
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m
Hole Depth
435 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM181:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384856
Northing
6944156
Azimuth
282 °
Dip
-80 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.3 g/t over 29.1m is a weak result, contributing to the marginal economic viability of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 29.1

26SCM183Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.9 m
From
116.6 m
To
128.5 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-128.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.44
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 1.16% over 11.9m, contributing to the expansion of the Minto North zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 11.9

26SCM183Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.9 m
From
116.6 m
To
128.5 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-128.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.31 g/t over 11.9m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 11.9

26SCM183Minto Project · silverGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.9 m
From
116.6 m
To
128.5 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-128.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.2 g/t over 11.9m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 11.9

26SCM183Minto Project · copperGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.59
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows an exceptional copper grade of 2.22% over 4.5m, contributing significantly to the expansion of the Minto North zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Step-out drilling extends mineralization

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: 4.5

26SCM183Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.41 g/t over 4.5m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 4.5

26SCM183Minto Project · silverGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM183
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
5.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m
Hole Depth
177 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM183:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384556
Northing
6945969
Azimuth
291 °
Dip
-77 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.3 g/t over 4.5m is a weak result, but contributes to the overall polymetallic value of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“5.3”

Context: 4.5

26SCM186Minto Project · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM186
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
37.5 m
From
120.5 m
To
158 m
Hole Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM186:120.5-158.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384642
Northing
6945977
Azimuth
329 °
Dip
-68.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade of 0.41% over a broad width of 37.5m, but the lower grade may not warrant immediate follow-up as stated in the document.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept length

Negative factors

  • Copper grade is moderate for an IOCG deposit
  • Lower grade may not warrant immediate follow-up

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 37.5

26SCM186Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM186
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.5 m
From
120.5 m
To
158 m
Hole Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM186:120.5-158.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384642
Northing
6945977
Azimuth
329 °
Dip
-68.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.09 g/t over 37.5m is a weak result for an IOCG deposit, contributing to the lower overall grade of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 37.5

26SCM186Minto Project · silverGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 37.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
26SCM186
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
37.5 m
From
120.5 m
To
158 m
Hole Depth
222 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
26SCM186:120.5-158.0
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Easting
384642
Northing
6945977
Azimuth
329 °
Dip
-68.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.8 g/t over 37.5m is a weak result, but contributes to the lower overall grade of the intercept.

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is weak compared to typical thresholds

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 37.5

Fact 40Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.281Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.281
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Mining Method
underground

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
80
Cutoff Unit
CDN$

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The underground inferred resource shows a world-class copper grade of 1.281% over 14.162 Mt, but is in the lower confidence inferred category.

Positive factors

  • World-class copper grade for an IOCG deposit
  • Cut-off grade is disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred resource category has lower confidence

Evidence · table

“1.281”

Context: 14,162

Fact 41Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.539Grade Unit: gptView all details
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Identity

Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.539
Grade Unit
gpt

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Mining Method
underground

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
80
Cutoff Unit
CDN$

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.539 g/t in the underground inferred resource is below the marginal threshold, indicating it is a byproduct and has lower confidence.

Positive factors

  • Cut-off grade is disclosed

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below marginal threshold for underground
  • Inferred resource category has lower confidence

Evidence · table

“0.539”

Context: 14,162

Fact 42Minto Project · silverGrade: 5.6Grade Unit: gptView all details
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Identity

Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
5.6
Grade Unit
gpt

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Mining Method
underground

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
80
Cutoff Unit
CDN$

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade of 5.6 g/t in the underground indicated resource is below the marginal threshold, indicating it is a byproduct.

Positive factors

  • Indicated resource category provides high confidence
  • Cut-off grade is disclosed

Negative factors

  • Silver grade is below marginal threshold

Evidence · table

“5.6”

Context: 6,504

andMinto Project · copperGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.13 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band [0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2] %. Grade×width 6.7 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.13 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: and

andMinto Project · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: and

andMinto Project · silverGrade: 3.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
3.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
305.7 m
To
311.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:305.7-311.5
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 21.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.7”

Context: and

incl.Minto Project · copperGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.91
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:90-93
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.91 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band [0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2] %. Grade×width 5.7 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.91 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.91”

Context: incl.

incl.Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:90-93
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.57 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: incl.

incl.Minto Project · silverGrade: 5.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
5.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
90 m
To
93 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:90-93
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 17.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 5.7 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“5.7”

Context: incl.

andMinto Project · copperGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:142-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.33 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band [0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2] %. Grade×width 13.7 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 2.33 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: and

andMinto Project · goldGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:142-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.98 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 11.7 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: and

andMinto Project · silverGrade: 22.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
22.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.9 m
From
142 m
To
147.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:142-147.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 22.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 131.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 22.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“22.3”

Context: and

andMinto Project · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % copper is moderate against the iocg deposit band [0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2] %. Grade×width 14.0 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: and

andMinto Project · goldGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 6.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: and

andMinto Project · silverGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
and
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.1 m
From
282.9 m
To
311.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
and:282.9-311.9
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 66.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: and

incl.Minto Project · copperGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.22 % copper is exceptional against the iocg deposit band [0.9, 0.5, 0.3, 0.2] %. Grade×width 10.0 %·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 2.22 % copper is exceptional on the iocg deposit band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: incl.

incl.Minto Project · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: incl.

incl.Minto Project · silverGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Minto Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon
Ticker
SCMI

Geometry

Grade
5.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
116.6 m
To
121.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
iocg
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:116.6-121.1
Mining Method
mixed

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 23.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 5.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“5.3”

Context: incl.

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.