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 newsfile on
- Company
- Sitka Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- SIG
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Tungsten
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 10:52:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sitka Gold Corp. reported significant high-grade gold drill results at its RC Gold Project in the Yukon. Key highlights include a 141.5 m intercept at 1.93 g/t gold at Blackjack and the expansion of near-surface mineralization across 550 m at the Saddle Zone.
Reasoning: Strong drill results across multiple zones (Blackjack, Saddle, Eiger) showing both depth continuity and strike expansion, potentially connecting two major deposits.
Positive factors
- high-grade intercepts at depth
- expansion of near-surface mineralization
- step-out success at Eiger
- continuity of high-grade zones
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Step-out drilling at Eiger returned strong gold values, expanding known mineralization west.
Evidence · text
“Step-out drilling at Eiger returned strong gold values such as 30.5 m of 1.46 g/t gold”
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 use of standards, blanks, and duplicates, and names ALS as the accredited lab.
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: 6.0 m at 9.46 g/t gold is a high-grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (11)
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 141.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 141.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
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: 141.5 m at 1.93 g/t Au is a very strong intercept for this project type.
Positive factors
- strong intercept
- high-grade core
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 80.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
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: Significant high-grade portion of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 9.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:0-141.5
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: Very high grade intercept within the larger hole.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-135RC · goldGrade: 2.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-135
- Project
- RC
- 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-135:4.6-22.1
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: Confirms near-surface gold at Saddle Zone.
Positive factors
- near-surface mineralization
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-137RC · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-137
- Project
- RC
- 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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-137:211-251
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: Provides continuity at depth in the Saddle Zone.
Positive factors
- depth continuity
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-139RC · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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: Extends mineralization west at Eiger.
Positive factors
- step-out success
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: "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 G"
DDRCCC-26-139RC · goldGrade: 25.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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 spike in step-out hole.
Positive factors
- bonanza grade
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: "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 G"
136RC · goldGrade: 2.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 136
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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: Near-surface intercept within pit shell.
Positive factors
- near-surface
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: "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 G"
140RC · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 71.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 140
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 71.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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: Broad intercept at depth.
Positive factors
- depth continuity
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: "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 G"
140RC · goldGrade: 3.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 140
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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 portion of hole 140.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
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: "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 G"
137RC · goldGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 137
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
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 portion of hole 137.
Positive factors
- high-grade sub-interval
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: "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 G"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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