Yukon Metals Intersects 23.5 Metres of 0.48 G/T Gold and 0.11% Copper Near Surface, Extending Birch Skarn System to Approximately 1 Kilometre of Drilled Strike
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Yukon Metals
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 12:09:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Yukon Metals reported assay results from hole BR26-007 at its Birch Copper-Gold Project, which extended the near-surface skarn system by 200 meters to approximately 1 kilometer of drilled strike. The hole intersected 23.5 meters grading 0.48 g/t gold, 0.11% copper, and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 meters, including higher-grade sub-intervals such as 1.3 meters at 4.05 g/t gold. A deeper, narrow intercept returned 0.8 meters at 12.1 g/t gold, indicating further gold potential at depth.
Reasoning: The drill results successfully extended the known skarn system by 200 meters along strike, which is a significant exploration step. While some gold intercepts are high-grade, the broader intervals are lower grade, and silver and copper grades are generally weak. The lack of true width and the reliance on metal equivalent calculations without metallurgical test work reduce confidence.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Exceptional Gold Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Metal Equivalent Opaque
- Low Silver Grades
- Low Copper Grades
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 34
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole BR26-007 was drilled as an approximately 200-metre step-out east along strike from hole BR25-003, extending the drilled strike length of near-surface mineralized skarn to approximately 1 kilometre.
Evidence · text
“Drilled as an approximately 200-metre step-out east along strike from hole BR25-003, BR26-007 intersected multiple near-surface skarn horizons, including 23.5 metres grading 0.48 grams per tonne (“g/t”) gold, 0.11% copper and 1.47 g/t silver from 39.5 metres downhole, extending the drilled strike length of near-surface mineralized skarn at Birch to approximately 1 kilometre.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, mentioning certified reference standards, analytical blanks, field duplicates, and preparation duplicates, and names SGS Canada Inc. as the certified laboratory.
Evidence · text
“All diamond drill core from the 2026 program at Birch was logged, photographed, and sawn in half using a diamond blade core saw. One half of the core was submitted for geochemical analysis, while the other half was retained in secure storage for reference. Sampling intervals were determined based on geological boundaries and typically ranged 0.3- 1.5 metres. Control samples comprised approximately 10% of all samples submitted, including certified reference standards, analytical blanks, field duplicates, and preparation duplicates. QA/QC results were reviewed in real time, and all data has been verified as meeting acceptable thresholds for accuracy, precision, and contamination before inclusion in this news release. Drill core samples were sent to SGS Canada Inc. (“SGS”) for sample preparation and analysis in Burnaby, British Columbia.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole core lengths and true widths have not yet been determined.
Evidence · text
“Reported intervals are downhole core lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.”
Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative
Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
Why it applies: Copper equivalent (CuEq %) values are calculated using metal prices and recovery factors, but the document states 'No metallurgical test work has been completed at Birch,' making the recovery assumptions theoretical rather than test-derived.
Evidence · text
“Copper equivalent (CuEq %) values have been calculated using the formula: CuEq % = Cu % + (Au g/t × 0.95) + (Ag g/t × 0.0095), based on metal prices of US$4.00/lb Cu, US$3,000/oz Au and US$40/oz Ag. Recovery factors of 92% for copper, 80% for gold and 60% for silver were assumed based on a review of comparable projects. No metallurgical test work has been completed at Birch.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 34. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (34)
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold grades, below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Low Gold Grade
Evidence · table
“0.16”
Context: 7.5
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.04% is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this interval.
Negative factors
- Low Copper Grades
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 7.5
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.78 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this interval.
Negative factors
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 7.5
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept, while extending the skarn system, shows gold grades at the lower end of the weak threshold for a skarn deposit. Its significance is primarily in demonstrating continuity rather than high-grade potential.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Gold Grade
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 23.5
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.11% is below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this broad interval, despite extending the system.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Copper Grades
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 23.5
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.47 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this broad interval, despite extending the system.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“1.47”
Context: 23.5
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold grades for a skarn deposit, contributing to the overall strike extension but not representing bonanza grades.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Gold Grade
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 13.5
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.87
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.17% is below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Copper Grades
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: 13.5
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 1.78 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this sub-interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: 13.5
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows exceptional gold grades for a skarn deposit, indicating a high-grade zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Gold Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“4.05”
Context: 1.3
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.02
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.15% is below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Copper Grades
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 1.3
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.45 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“2.45”
Context: 1.3
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows gold grades at the lower end of the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, contributing to the overall strike extension but not representing bonanza grades.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Gold Grade
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 4.2
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.45% is at the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, showing some localized higher-grade copper within the broader mineralization.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 4.2
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 4.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 4.37 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“4.37”
Context: 4.2
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
BR26-007Birch · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows exceptional gold grades, indicating a high-grade zone at depth and suggesting potential for underground mining, although the width is very limited.
Positive factors
- Exceptional Gold Grade
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“12.10”
Context: 0.8
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
BR26-007Birch · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 11.54
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.02% is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Copper Grades
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 0.8
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
BR26-007Birch · silverGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR26-007
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 466 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Easting
- 648792
- Northing
- 6859169
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Elevation
- 1455 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.84 g/t is well below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this narrow interval.
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Low Silver Grades
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: 0.8
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
andBirch · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 11.3 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: and
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
andBirch · copperGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.6 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.11 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: and
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
andBirch · silverGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.47 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 34.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.47 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.47”
Context: and
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
_incl._Birch · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.71 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 9.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.3 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.17 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.17”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · silverGrade: 1.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.78 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 24.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.78”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · goldGrade: 4.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.05 g/t gold is strong against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.3 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 4.05 g/t gold is strong on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“4.05”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.15 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · silverGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.45 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 2.45 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.45”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.82 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 3.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · copperGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.45 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.9 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: _incl._
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
_incl._Birch · silverGrade: 4.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- _incl._
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- _incl._:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.37 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 18.4 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 4.37 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“4.37”
Context: _incl._
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
andBirch · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 12.1 g/t gold is exceptional against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 9.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 12.1 g/t gold is exceptional on the open_pit mining band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“12.10”
Context: and
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
andBirch · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.02 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: and
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
andBirch · silverGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- and
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.84 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 2.84 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: and
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
BR25-003Birch · goldGrade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BR25-003
- Project
- Birch
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- YMC.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Canada Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold grades, below the weak threshold for a skarn deposit, indicating limited economic significance for this specific interval.
Negative factors
- Low Gold Grade
Evidence · text
“0.8 m of 12.1 g/t Au and 2.84 g/t Ag from 261.0 m”
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
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.