# Strategic Metals Identifies Eight Stacked Skarn Horizons Flanking Suspected Porphyry Target at Harry Project, Yukon

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/SMD.V/press-releases/4753360455645356

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-10-14T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T11:47:31.073Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T11:47:31.073Z

- Company: Strategic Metals Ltd.

- Ticker: SMD.V

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Yukon

- Primary commodity: Molybdenum

- Secondary commodities: Tungsten, Tin, Copper, Zinc, Bismuth, Tellurium

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-10-14 11:47:31 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Strategic Metals has identified eight stacked skarn horizons at the Harry Project in Yukon, characterized by a tungsten-tin-molybdenum signature. Surface chip sampling and soil geochemistry suggest a large molybdenum anomaly and a potential porphyry-type target related to a buried intrusion.

Reasoning: The release reports significant geochemical and surface chip sampling results that define a new skarn-hosted target flanking a suspected porphyry, though drilling is required for structural confirmation.

- Positive factor: Identification of eight stacked skarn horizons

- Positive factor: Strong molybdenum soil anomaly suggesting porphyry target

- Positive factor: Multi-element geochemical signature \(W-Sn-Mo\) consistent with skarn/porphyry systems

- Negative factor: Results are from continuous chip samples \(surface\), not drill intercepts

- Negative factor: Skarn thicknesses and true widths not yet confirmed by drilling

Facts used in scoring: 13

## Classification and evidence

**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: Release mentions ALS Minerals performed analytical work and uses specific digestion/finish methods.

Evidence · text

> Analytical work at Harry was performed by ALS Minerals

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Results are from continuous chip samples \(surface\) and thicknesses have not been confirmed by drilling.

Evidence · text

> Skarn thicknesses have not yet been confirmed by drilling

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (13)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-0)

Harry Project · tungsten

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: tungsten
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 103
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 14.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-4:0-14.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 4, Northwest end
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 103 ppm W over 14.4m in a skarn horizon is a notable geochemical signal.

- Positive factor: Significant tungsten enrichment in skarn horizon

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample, not drill core

Evidence · table

> 103 ppm W

Context: 14.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-1)

Harry Project · tin

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: tin
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 47
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 14.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-4:0-14.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 4, Northwest end
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 47 ppm Sn over 14.4m supports the skarn model.

- Positive factor: Tin enrichment consistent with skarn signature

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 47 ppm Sn

Context: 14.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-2)

Harry Project · molybdenum

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: molybdenum
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 22
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 14.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-4:0-14.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 4, Northwest end
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 22 ppm Mo over 14.4m is part of the key geochemical signature.

- Positive factor: Molybdenum enrichment supports porphyry target

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 22 ppm Mo

Context: 14.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-3)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.8 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 10.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-4:0-10.8

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 4, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.11% Cu is a modest grade for a skarn horizon.

- Positive factor: Copper presence in skarn

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.11% Cu

Context: 10.80 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-4)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-4:0-4.0

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 4, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within the central skarn horizon.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.19% Cu

Context: 4.00 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-5)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.7 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 8.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-8.7

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.12% Cu over 8.7m is a modest skarn intercept.

- Positive factor: Copper and zinc enrichment

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.12% Cu

Context: 8.70 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-6)

Harry Project · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8.7 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 8.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-8.7

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.47% Zn over 8.7m is a modest skarn intercept.

- Positive factor: Zinc enrichment

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.47% Zn

Context: 8.70 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-7)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.8 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 3.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-3.8

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within the central skarn horizon.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.16% Cu

Context: 3.80 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-8)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-2.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.27% Cu over 2.4m shows enrichment in intermediate zone elements.

- Positive factor: Higher copper grade and presence of Bi/Te

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.27% Cu

Context: 2.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-9)

Harry Project · bismuth

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: bismuth
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 2.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-2.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 16 ppm Bi is part of the intermediate zone signature.

- Positive factor: Bismuth presence supports skarn model

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 16 ppm Bi

Context: 2.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-10)

Harry Project · tellurium

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: tellurium
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.6
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 2.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-5:0-2.4

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 5, Central
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 8.6 ppm Te is part of the intermediate zone signature.

- Positive factor: Tellurium presence supports skarn model

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 8.6 ppm Te

Context: 2.40 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-11)

Harry Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-7:0-2.0

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 7, Lowest horizon
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.16% Cu over 2.0m in the lowest horizon.

- Positive factor: Copper and tungsten enrichment

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 0.16% Cu

Context: 2.00 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-identifies-eight-stacked-skarn-horizons-flanking-suspected-porp--55ec95a8-e8b0-489b-b45e-3b68f6148261#fact-drill-facts-12)

Harry Project · tungsten

#### Identity

- Project: Harry Project
- Commodity: tungsten
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SMD.V

#### Geometry

- Grade: 219
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface
- Group ID: Skarn-7:0-2.0

#### Location

- Location: Skarn Horizon 7, Lowest horizon
- Loc. Source: document

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 219 ppm W over 2.0m is a notable tungsten signal.

- Positive factor: Significant tungsten enrichment

- Negative factor: Surface chip sample

Evidence · table

> 219 ppm W

Context: 2.00 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**No QA/QC Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is not 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

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