Silver North's Veronica Property Yields 76.8% Lead with Previously Reported 2,860 g/t Silver Discovery at Betty Target
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Silver North Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- SNAG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon Territory
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Zinc, Gold, Copper, Antimony
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 10:53:32 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Silver North Resources reported high-grade lead and silver assay results from surface float and outcrop samples at the Lodge and Cooper showings within the Betty Target. The results include a massive sulphide cobble returning 76.8% Pb and 2,860 g/t Ag, supporting the potential for CRD-style mineralization.
Reasoning: High-grade lead (76.8%) and silver (2,860 g/t) results from surface samples indicate significant potential at the Betty Target, though lack of drill intercepts limits geological certainty.
Positive factors
- High-grade lead and silver intercepts in massive galena
- QA/QC disclosed with accredited lab and QP sign-off
- Discovery of new showings (Lodge and Cooper)
Negative factors
- Samples are float/outcrop only, not drill intercepts
- Historical silver results restated
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Minerals (accredited lab), chain of custody, and specific assay methods.
Evidence · text
“ALS laboratory ( an independent accredited laboratory)”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: Antimony (Sb) is reported in the assay results.
Evidence · text
“2,250 ppm Sb”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
Fact 1silverGrade: 2860Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2860
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2,860 g/t Ag is an exceptional grade for silver.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade silver
Negative factors
- Surface sample only
Fact 2goldGrade: 0.412Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.412
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade gold in a silver-lead sample.
Fact 3leadGrade: 76.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 76.8
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 76.8% Pb is an exceptional grade for lead.
Positive factors
- Exceptional lead grade
Negative factors
- Surface sample only
Fact 4copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace copper in a silver-lead sample.
Fact 5zincGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace zinc in a silver-lead sample.
Fact 6antimonyGrade: 2250Grade Unit: ppmHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- antimony
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2250
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665269:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Presence of antimony as a potential penalty element.
Negative factors
- Deleterious element present
Fact 7silverGrade: 213Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 213
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665270:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong silver grade in a surface sample.
Fact 8leadGrade: 9.6Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.6
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665270:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lead grade in a surface sample.
Fact 9antimonyGrade: 367Grade Unit: ppmHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- antimony
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 367
- Grade Unit
- ppm
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
- Group ID
- K665270:0-0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Presence of antimony.
Negative factors
- Deleterious element present
Fact 10silverGrade: 33.17Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate silver grade from outcrop.
Fact 11leadGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SNAG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- %
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low lead grade from outcrop.
How Atlas produces this analysis
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