# Sitka keeps expanding Blackjack gold Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b Original source: https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/06/26/northern-neighbors/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold/9739.html Publisher: miningnewsnorth Original announcement: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-19T03:42:13.923Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-19T03:42:13.923Z - Company: Sitka Gold Corp. - Ticker: Unavailable - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Yukon - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-19 03:42:14 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Sitka Gold Corp. has reported new drill results from its Blackjack deposit at the RC Gold project in the Yukon, featuring several broad gold intercepts including high-grade sub-intervals. The company also highlighted its current resource scale, noting an indicated resource of 39.96 Mt at 1.01 g/t gold at Blackjack. Reasoning: The release reports multiple broad, high-grade gold intercepts from a continuous drilling campaign that is expanding a known deposit, alongside significant resource scale. - Positive factor: Broad gold intercepts reported - Positive factor: High-grade sub-intervals identified - Positive factor: Expansion of known limits - Positive factor: Significant resource scale - Negative factor: One hole abandoned due to drilling conditions Facts used in scoring: 14 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling is expanding the known limits of the Blackjack deposit. Evidence · text > continue to expand the known limits of this wide-open deposit ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### DDRCCC-26-122 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-0) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-122 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 1.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 68.2 m - From: 525.5 m - To: 593.7 m - Intercept Depth: 525.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-122:525.5-593.7 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad intercept of 68.2m at 1.12 g/t gold. - Positive factor: Broad intercept Evidence · text > 68.2 meters averaging 1.12 g/t gold from 525.5 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-122 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-122 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-1) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-122 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 33.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1.8 m - From: 525.5 m - To: 527.3 m - Intercept Depth: 525.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-122:525.5-527.3 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval of 33.4 g/t gold. - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept Evidence · text > including 1.8 meters averaging 33.4 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated #### Rejected tags **Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Reason: 33.4 g/t gold is exceptionally high for this deposit type. Evidence · text > 1.8 meters averaging 33.4 g/t gold ### DDRCCC-26-123 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-2) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-123 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 214.5 m - From: 81.5 m - To: 296 m - Intercept Depth: 81.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-123:81.5-296 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very broad intercept of 214.5m. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept Evidence · text > 214.5 meters averaging 0.97 g/t gold from a depth of 81.5 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-123 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-123 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-3) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-123 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 15.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 81.5 m - To: 83.5 m - Intercept Depth: 81.5 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-123:81.5-83.5 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 15.45 g/t gold. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including two meters averaging 15.45 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-125 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-4) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-125 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 1.62 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 94.5 m - From: 397.9 m - To: 492.4 m - Intercept Depth: 397.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-125:397.9-492.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad intercept of 94.5m at 1.62 g/t gold. - Positive factor: Broad intercept Evidence · text > 94.5 meters averaging 1.62 g/t gold from 397.9 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-125 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-125 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-5) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-125 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 11.85 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 397.9 m - To: 399.9 m - Intercept Depth: 397.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-125:397.9-399.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 11.85 g/t gold. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including two meters averaging 11.85 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-125 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-6) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-125 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 197 m - From: 522 m - To: 719 m - Intercept Depth: 522 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-125:522-719 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very broad intercept of 197m. - Positive factor: Very broad intercept Evidence · text > 197 meters averaging 1.06 g/t gold from 522 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-125 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-125 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-7) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-125 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 9.95 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 522 m - To: 524 m - Intercept Depth: 522 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-125:522-524 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 9.95 g/t gold. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including two meters averaging 9.95 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-126 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-8) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-126 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 1.33 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 153.1 m - From: 153.9 m - To: 307 m - Intercept Depth: 153.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-126:153.9-307 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad intercept of 153.1m at 1.33 g/t gold. - Positive factor: Broad intercept Evidence · text > 153.1 meters averaging 1.33 g/t gold from 153.9 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-126 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-126 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-9) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-126 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 12.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 153.9 m - To: 155.9 m - Intercept Depth: 153.9 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-126:153.9-155.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 12.35 g/t gold. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > including two meters averaging 12.35 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-127 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-10) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-127 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 1.27 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 46.3 m - From: 206.7 m - To: 253 m - Intercept Depth: 206.7 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-127:206.7-253 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad intercept of 46.3m at 1.27 g/t gold. - Positive factor: Broad intercept Evidence · text > 46.3 meters averaging 1.27 g/t gold from 206.7 meters #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### DDRCCC-26-127 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-drill-facts-11) RC · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: DDRCCC-26-127 - Project: RC - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt #### Geometry - Grade: 5.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 275.2 m - To: 279.2 m - Intercept Depth: 275.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: DDRCCC-26-127:275.2-279.2 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 5.23 g/t gold. - Positive factor: High grade sub-interval Evidence · text > four meters averaging 5.23 g/t gold from 275.2 meters in hole DDRCCC-26-127 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## Resource Estimates (2) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-resource-facts-12) RC Gold · gold #### Identity - Project: RC Gold - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: Yukon #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:2c7d906e9746e2b757c0 - Deposit or zone: Blackjack #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 39960000 - Grade: 1.01 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 1.29 - Contained Unit: moz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource at Blackjack. - Positive factor: Significant scale Evidence · text > 39.96 million metric tons of indicated resource averaging 1.01 grams per metric ton \(1.29 million ounces\) gold at Blackjack #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: The resource is explicitly categorized as indicated. Evidence · text > 39.96 million metric tons of indicated resource **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sitka-keeps-expanding-blackjack-gold--23f1c4bf-fbff-4c8b-8b8a-2e3fc21a774b#fact-resource-facts-13) RC Gold · gold #### Identity - Project: RC Gold - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: Yukon #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:dda79d2fd92d3a79136f - Deposit or zone: Blackjack, Rhosgobel, and Eiger #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 167420000 - Grade: 0.72 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 3830000 - Contained Unit: oz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large inferred resource across three deposits. - Positive factor: Large scale - Negative factor: High inferred component Evidence · text > 167.42 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.72 g/t \(3.83 million oz\) gold across three deposits – Blackjack, Rhosgobel, and Eiger #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The resource is explicitly categorized as inferred. Evidence · text > 167.42 million metric tons of inferred resource **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **No QP/CP Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.