# \[Video Enhanced\] Selkirk Copper Advances Copper Gold Silver Mine Restart in the Yukon

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-advances-copper-gold-silver-mine-restart-in-the-yu--1fdbc463-63d2-47c2-8019-0ff2e009a4cb

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SCMI/news/7171605480572482/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-advances-copper-gold-silver-mine-restart-in-the-yu

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-05-14T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Selkirk Copper Mines

- Ticker: SCMI

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Yukon

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver

- Document categories: Drill results, Capital raise, Other

- Extracted: 2026-08-22 10:45:34 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Selkirk Copper Mines has announced the discovery of the 117 Lens, a new mineralized zone beneath a previously mined open pit at the Minto Project. The results include high-grade copper-gold-silver intercepts and highlight the advantage of existing infrastructure and the removal of a historical precious metal stream.

Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade discovery intercepts at a new lens \(117 Lens\) and confirms the removal of a historical gold/silver stream, significantly improving project economics.

- Positive factor: Discovery of new mineralized zone \(117 Lens\)

- Positive factor: Strong copper-gold-silver grades

- Positive factor: Removal of precious metal stream

- Positive factor: Existing infrastructure availability

- Positive factor: Successful recent capital raise

Facts used in scoring: 12

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Discovery of a new mineralized zone, the 117 Lens, beneath a previously mined open pit.

Evidence · text

> announced the discovery of a new mineralized zone, the 117 Lens

**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: Technical aspects reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person \(Leif Bailey, P.Geo.\).

Evidence · text

> verified and approved by Leif Bailey, P.Geo., ... who is a qualified person

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (12)

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 12.6 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 256.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-256.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 1.27% Cu over 12.6m is a strong discovery intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong grade for discovery

Evidence · text

> 1.27% Cu, 0.89 g/t Au, and 5.91 g/t Ag \(1.98% CuEq\) over 12.6 m

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.6 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 256.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-256.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 0.89 g/t Au accompanies strong copper grades.

- Positive factor: Co-product mineralization

Evidence · text

> 1.27% Cu, 0.89 g/t Au, and 5.91 g/t Ag \(1.98% CuEq\) over 12.6 m

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.91
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.6 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 256.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-256.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver is a co-product in this system.

Evidence · text

> 1.27% Cu, 0.89 g/t Au, and 5.91 g/t Ag \(1.98% CuEq\) over 12.6 m

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 86.8 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 331 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-331.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad interval of 86.8m provides significant tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Significant width

Evidence · text

> 0.41% Cu, 0.38 g/t Au , and 3.92 g/t Ag \( 0.58% CuEq \) over 86.8 meters

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 86.8 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 331 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-331.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade gold component in the broader interval.

Evidence · text

> 0.41% Cu, 0.38 g/t Au , and 3.92 g/t Ag \( 0.58% CuEq \) over 86.8 meters

### 26SCM126

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Minto Project · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM126
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.92
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 86.8 m
- From: 244.2 m
- To: 331 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM126:244.2-331.0
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component in broader interval.

Evidence · text

> 0.41% Cu, 0.38 g/t Au , and 3.92 g/t Ag \( 0.58% CuEq \) over 86.8 meters

### 26SCM128

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Minto Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.8 m
- From: 241.7 m
- To: 247.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:241.7-247.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.36% Cu is an exceptional grade for this deposit type.

- Positive factor: High grade intercept

Evidence · text

> 2.36% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au and 5.44 g/t Ag \(3.04% CuEq\) over 5.8 m, from 241.7 m

### 26SCM128

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Minto Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.85
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.8 m
- From: 241.7 m
- To: 247.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:241.7-247.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold accompanies high copper grade.

Evidence · text

> 2.36% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au and 5.44 g/t Ag \(3.04% CuEq\) over 5.8 m, from 241.7 m

### 26SCM128

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Minto Project · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.8 m
- From: 241.7 m
- To: 247.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:241.7-247.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component in high-grade intercept.

Evidence · text

> 2.36% Cu, 0.85 g/t Au and 5.44 g/t Ag \(3.04% CuEq\) over 5.8 m, from 241.7 m

### 26SCM128

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Minto Project · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9.1 m
- From: 476 m
- To: 485.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:476.0-485.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 2.57% Cu is an exceptional grade for this deposit type.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade

Evidence · text

> 2.57% Cu, 0.66 g/t Au and 7.66 g/t Ag \(3.13% CuEq\) over 9.1 m, from 476 min

### 26SCM128

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Minto Project · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.1 m
- From: 476 m
- To: 485.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:476.0-485.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold accompanies high copper grade.

Evidence · text

> 2.57% Cu, 0.66 g/t Au and 7.66 g/t Ag \(3.13% CuEq\) over 9.1 m, from 476 min

### 26SCM128

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/video-enhanced-selkirk-copper-advances-copper-gold-silver-mine-restart-in-the-yu--1fdbc463-63d2-47c2-8019-0ff2e009a4cb#fact-drill-facts-11)

Minto Project · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: 26SCM128
- Project: Minto Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_yt
- Reported Region: Yukon
- Ticker: SCMI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9.1 m
- From: 476 m
- To: 485.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: 26SCM128:476.0-485.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver component in high-grade intercept.

Evidence · text

> 2.57% Cu, 0.66 g/t Au and 7.66 g/t Ag \(3.13% CuEq\) over 9.1 m, from 476 min

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