Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t Gold and 6.0 Metres of 9.46 g/t Gold, and Expands Near-Surface Mineralization Across 550 Metres within the Blackjack Resource Pit at its RC Gold Project, Yukon
Original announcement by prospectors_exchange on
- Company
- Sitka Gold Corp
- Ticker
- SIG
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 13:49:34 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sitka Gold Corp reported significant drill results from its RC Gold Project in the Yukon, including a high-grade 141.5m gold intercept at the Blackjack deposit. The company also confirmed the expansion of near-surface mineralization across 550m at the Saddle Zone, all within the existing resource pit shell.
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercepts at Blackjack and significant strike expansion at Saddle Zone, which is within the existing pit shell, providing clear resource upside.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept at Blackjack (9.46 g/t Au)
- Expansion of mineralization at Saddle Zone (550m strike)
- Step-out success at Eiger extending towards Saddle
- Mineralization located within existing pit shell at Saddle
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at Eiger (hole 139) expands known mineralization west towards the Blackjack deposit.
Evidence · text
“expanding known gold mineralization west towards the Blackjack deposit”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details specific QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, and duplicates, and names ALS Laboratories.
Evidence · text
“Standard reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples were inserted by Sitka personnel”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 6.0m intercept at 9.46 g/t gold in hole 133 is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (7)
DDRCCC-26-133Blackjack · goldGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 141.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- Blackjack
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 141.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 141.5m at 1.93 g/t Au is a significant intercept for the project.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept length and grade
Evidence · text
“Hole DDRCCC-26-133 at Blackjack intersected 141.5 m of 1.93 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
DDRCCC-26-133Blackjack · goldGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- Blackjack
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 80.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 80.6m at 3.20 g/t Au is a very strong high-grade component of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 80.6 m of 3.20 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
DDRCCC-26-133Blackjack · goldGrade: 9.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- Blackjack
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 9.46 g/t Au is a high-grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold”
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 "mixed"
DDRCCC-26-135Saddle · goldGrade: 2.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-135
- Project
- Saddle
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.5 m
- From
- 4.6 m
- To
- 22.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 4.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-135:4.6-22.1
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade near-surface intercept at Saddle.
Positive factors
- Near-surface mineralization
Evidence · text
“17.5 m of 2.68 g/t gold beginning at 4.6 m in DDRCCC-26-135”
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 "mixed"
DDRCCC-26-137Saddle · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-137
- Project
- Saddle
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40 m
- From
- 211 m
- To
- 251 m
- Intercept Depth
- 211 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-137:211-251
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 40m intercept at 1.51 g/t Au.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Evidence · text
“40.0 m of 1.51 g/t gold beginning at 211.0 m in DDRCCC-26-137”
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 "mixed"
DDRCCC-26-139Eiger · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- Eiger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Eiger
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Step-out drilling at Eiger expanding mineralization west.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
Evidence · text
“30.5 m of 1.46 g/t gold, including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold, in DDRCCC-26-139”
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
DDRCCC-26-139Eiger · goldGrade: 25.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- Eiger
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Eiger
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade 1.5m at 25.5 g/t Au.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
Evidence · text
“including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold, in DDRCCC-26-139”
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
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.