[Video Enhanced] Selkirk Copper 50,000 meter Drill Program Aims to Establish a 12-15 Year Mine Life
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- SCMI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-22 11:03:40 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Selkirk Copper reported high-grade drill results from the Minto Mine, specifically hole 25SCM042, which confirmed continuity of copper, gold, and silver mineralization. The results support the company's goal of establishing a 12-15 year mine life and transitioning to underground mining methods.
Reasoning: The drill results from 25SCM042 show strong high-grade copper and gold continuity in a previously gapped area, supporting the transition to underground mining.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper intercept (3.37%)
- Confirms continuity through historical gaps
- Infill drilling success
- Extinguishment of precious metal stream increases project value
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Hole 25SCM042 is described as infilling an approximate 90-metre gap between historical drill holes.
Evidence · text
“infilling an approximate 90-metre gap between historical drill holes”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release mentions technical aspects were reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person (Stacie Jones-Clark, P.Geo).
Evidence · text
“reviewed, verified and approved by Stacie Jones-Clark, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
25SCM042Minto Mine · copperGrade: 3.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 107.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-107.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.37% Cu is a strong intercept for a copper project.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
Evidence · text
“returning 3.37% copper, 1.88 g/t gold, and 14.96 g/t silver over 6.5 meters”
25SCM042Minto Mine · goldGrade: 1.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 107.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-107.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.88 g/t Au is a solid secondary grade in a copper-rich intercept.
Positive factors
- Co-occurrence with high grade copper
Evidence · text
“returning 3.37% copper, 1.88 g/t gold, and 14.96 g/t silver over 6.5 meters”
25SCM042Minto Mine · silverGrade: 14.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.5 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 107.8 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-107.8
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 14.96 g/t Ag is a standard byproduct grade.
Positive factors
- Co-occurrence with high grade copper
Evidence · text
“returning 3.37% copper, 1.88 g/t gold, and 14.96 g/t silver over 6.5 meters”
25SCM042Minto Mine · copperGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 116.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-116.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 15.2m at 2.5% Cu is a very strong intercept for continuity.
Positive factors
- Significant width at decent grade
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.50% copper, 1.16 g/t gold and 9.90 g/t silver over 15.2 meters”
25SCM042Minto Mine · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 116.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-116.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.16 g/t Au over 15m is a solid component of the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.50% copper, 1.16 g/t gold and 9.90 g/t silver over 15.2 meters”
25SCM042Minto Mine · silverGrade: 9.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM042
- Project
- Minto Mine
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 101.3 m
- To
- 116.5 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM042:101.3-116.5
- Mining Method
- underground
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 9.9 g/t Ag is consistent with the broader zone.
Evidence · text
“within a broader zone of 2.50% copper, 1.16 g/t gold and 9.90 g/t silver over 15.2 meters”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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