Selkirk Copper Drills 44.7 metres Grading 2.12% Cu, 1.16 g/t Au, and 10.7 g/t Ag (3.0% CuEq) at Minto North as Part of the Ongoing Phase 2 Drill Program
Original announcement by prospectors_exchange on
- Company
- Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- SCMI
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-16 13:53:15 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Selkirk Copper announced high-grade drill results from its Phase 2 program at the Minto Project, highlighted by a 44.7m intercept at Minto North grading 2.12% Cu, 1.16 g/t Au, and 10.7 g/t Ag. The results also include successful step-out drilling at Area 118 and infill results at Copper Keel and Minto Main.
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercepts across multiple zones (Minto North, Copper Keel, Area 118) supporting resource expansion and infill objectives.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts
- Significant width in Minto North (44.7m)
- Step-out drilling at Area 118 successful
- Infill drilling confirming continuity at Copper Keel
Negative factors
- Internal waste noted in 26SCM237
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole 26SCM236 was a 50-metre step-out beyond previous drilling limits.
Evidence · text
“Resource expansion drilling at Area 118 intersects high-grade mineralization in a 50-metre step-out”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details QA/QC procedures including certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and names ALS as the lab.
Evidence · text
“QAQC procedures include the insertion of certified reference material, coarse blank materials, and field duplicate analysis”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
26SCM237Minto North · copperGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM237
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 44.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM237:0-44.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large width and high grade intercept at a priority resource area.
Positive factors
- Significant width (44.7m)
- High grade for the project
Negative factors
- Internal waste noted
Evidence · text
“44.7 meters grading 2.12% Cu, 1.16 g/t Au, 10.7 g/t Ag (3.0% CuEq) in drill hole 26SCM237”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM237Minto North · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM237
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM237:0-44.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Supporting gold grade in a high-grade copper intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a significant polymetallic intercept
Evidence · text
“44.7 meters grading 2.12% Cu, 1.16 g/t Au, 10.7 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM237Minto North · silverGrade: 10.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM237
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM237:0-44.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Supporting silver grade in a high-grade copper intercept.
Positive factors
- Part of a significant polymetallic intercept
Evidence · text
“44.7 meters grading 2.12% Cu, 1.16 g/t Au, 10.7 g/t Ag”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM237Minto North · copperGrade: 5.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM237
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM237:sub-11.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade CuEq sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade internal interval
Evidence · text
“5.83% CuEq over 11.1 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM237Minto North · copperGrade: 6.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM237
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM237:sub-9.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade CuEq sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High-grade internal interval
Evidence · text
“6.45% CuEq over 9.2 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM228Minto North · copperGrade: 2.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM228
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM228:0-12.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept at Minto North.
Positive factors
- Good grade and width
Evidence · text
“2.94% Cu, 2.09 g/t Au, and 15.0 g/t Ag (4.55% CuEq) over 12.7 m in drill hole 26SCM228”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM239Minto North · copperGrade: 3.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM239
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM239:0-5.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto North
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept at Minto North.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“3.72% Cu, 2.45 g/t Au, and 17.4 g/t Ag (5.58% CuEq) over 5.1 m in drill hole 26SCM239”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM242Minto North · copperGrade: 2.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM242
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM242:0-12.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Copper Keel
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper intercept at Copper Keel.
Positive factors
- Higher grade than expected
- Confirms continuity
Evidence · text
“2.02% Cu, 0.65 g/t Au, and 4.8 g/t Ag (2.41% CuEq) over 12.4 m in drill hole 26SCM242”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM236Minto North · copperGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM236
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM236:0-8.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Area 118
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Successful step-out drilling at Area 118.
Positive factors
- Successful step-out
- High grade
Evidence · text
“2.14% Cu, 1.61 g/t Au, and 10.1 g/t Ag (3.38% CuEq) over 8.7 m in drill hole 26SCM236”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
26SCM217Minto North · copperGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26SCM217
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26SCM217:0-27
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Minto Main
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid copper intercept at Minto Main.
Positive factors
- Thicker and higher grade than nearby intercepts
Evidence · text
“26SCM217 which intersected 1.42% Cu, 0.58g/t Au, and 3.4g/t Ag (1.79% CuEq) over 27 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Selkirk Copper’s mineral tenure, operation infrastructure, access roads, and powerline is located on or adjacent to Land"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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