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 globenewswire on
- Company
- Yukon Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- YMC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 12:47:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Yukon Metals reported assay results from hole BR26-007 at the Birch Copper-Gold Project, extending the drilled strike of the skarn system to approximately 1 km. The hole intersected near-surface mineralization, including 23.5 m at 0.48 g/t Au and 0.11% Cu, as well as a high-grade 0.8 m intercept of 12.1 g/t Au at depth.
Reasoning: The results demonstrate successful step-out drilling that extends the known strike of the Birch skarn system, alongside a high-grade gold intercept at depth.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension of mineralized strike to 1km
- High-grade gold intercept at depth (12.1 g/t)
- Multiple mineralized skarn horizons identified
- QA/QC protocols disclosed with SGS lab
Negative factors
- Apparent width only (true widths not yet determined)
- No metallurgical test work completed
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The hole was drilled 200m east of previous drilling, extending the known strike length.
Evidence · text
“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 details specific QA/QC protocols, including standards, blanks, and duplicates, and names SGS Canada Inc.
Evidence · text
“Control samples comprised approximately 10% of all samples submitted, including certified reference standards, analytical blanks, field duplicates, and preparation duplicates.”
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.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 12.1 g/t Au intercept exceeds the exceptional threshold for exploration/unknown mining method.
Evidence · table
“12.10”
Context: 0.8
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Low-grade near-surface intercept.
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Low-grade near-surface intercept.
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 · 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
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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Significant near-surface intercept extending the known footprint.
Positive factors
- Extends drilled strike length
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Significant near-surface intercept extending the known footprint.
Positive factors
- Extends drilled strike length
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
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 · 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
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
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Strong high-grade component within a larger intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Negative factors
- Narrow interval
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 · 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- CRS
- NAD83 UTM Zone 7
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept at depth.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Negative factors
- Very narrow interval
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 · 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 14.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BR26-007:7-14.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 13.3 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: BR26-007
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 default 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.5 m
- From
- 39.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 39.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:39.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 default 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.5 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 default 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 default 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.3 m
- From
- 49.5 m
- To
- 50.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.5 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:49.5-50.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 default 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.2 m
- From
- 58.8 m
- To
- 63 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
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
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- incl.:58.8-63
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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 default 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 default 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
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 261 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- and:261-261.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
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
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
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.8 m
- From
- 261 m
- To
- 261.8 m
Classification
- 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: Low-grade near-surface intercept.
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.