# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420

Original source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/01/3372737/0/en/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.html

Publisher: globenewswire

Original announcement: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:47:41.609Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:47:41.609Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Step-out extension of mineralized strike to 1km

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept at depth \(12.1 g/t\)

- Positive factor: Multiple mineralized skarn horizons identified

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed with SGS lab

- Negative factor: Apparent width only \(true widths not yet determined\)

- Negative factor: No metallurgical test work completed

Facts used in scoring: 23

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: 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 Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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)

### BR26-007

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Birch · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420#fact-drill-facts-1)

Birch · copper

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420#fact-drill-facts-2)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Extends drilled strike length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: 23.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420#fact-drill-facts-3)

Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: Extends drilled strike length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 23.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420#fact-drill-facts-4)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: High grade sub-interval

- Negative factor: Narrow interval

Evidence · table

> 4.05

Context: 1.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/yukon-metals-intersects-23-5-metres-of-0-48-g-t-gold-and-0-11-copper-near-surfac--f2739cda-bb74-4c73-bd55-77192cd38420#fact-drill-facts-5)

Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Bonanza grade intercept

- Negative factor: Very narrow interval

Evidence · table

> 12.10

Context: 0.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR26-007

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 1.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.78

Context: BR26-007

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.11 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 1.47 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.47

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.17 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 1.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.78

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: 4.05 g/t gold is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 4.05

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.15 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 2.45 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 2.45

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### incl.

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 4.37 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 4.37

Context: incl.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · gold

#### 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 factor: 12.1 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 12.10

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.02 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### and

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Birch · silver

#### 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 factor: 2.84 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 2.84

Context: and

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### BR25-003

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Birch · gold

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## 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.