# Alaska Silver Cuts High-Grade Silver and Zinc at Waterpump Creek and Silver Sage Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/WAM/news/6519919797070540/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-20T12:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Alaska Silver Corp. - Ticker: WAM - Exchange: TSX - Region: Alaska - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Zinc, Lead, Copper, Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-15 07:05:14 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Alaska Silver Corp. reported high-grade silver and zinc drill results from its Illinois Creek project in Alaska, including significant intercepts at Waterpump Creek. The company also announced the discovery of the Silver Sage zone, a new high-grade silver-lead target identified through trenching and shallow drilling. Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade silver-zinc intercepts at an existing project and the discovery of a new high-grade silver-lead zone \(Silver Sage\), supported by robust QA/QC disclosure. - Positive factor: High-grade silver and zinc intercepts at Waterpump Creek - Positive factor: Discovery of new high-grade Silver Sage zone - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and certified lab \(ALS\) disclosed - Positive factor: Step-out drilling potential identified - Negative factor: Drilling at Silver Sage was shallow and difficult due to weathering/sanding - Negative factor: Some holes deviated from targets Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **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: Release mentions ALS Minerals laboratory and use of certified reference samples, duplicates, and blanks. Evidence · text > Control samples consisting of certified reference samples, duplicates, and blank samples were systematically inserted **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling at Waterpump Creek was designed to seek extensions of the known high-grade resource. Evidence · text > to seek extensions of the known high-grade resource **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The 1m interval at 349 g/t Ag in SS25-04 is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > 1 m grading 349g/t \(10.8 oz/T\) Ag ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (10) ### WPC-35 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-0) Illinois Creek · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: WPC-35 - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: WPC-35:0-5.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 38 g/t Ag over 5.9m is a solid intercept for this CRD setting. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercept Evidence · text > WPC-35: 5.9m grading 38 g/t \(1.2 oz/T\) Silver \("Ag"\) #### 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 ### WPC-35 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-1) Illinois Creek · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: WPC-35 - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 12.1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 5.9 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: WPC-35:0-5.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 12.1% Zn is a strong intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade zinc intercept Evidence · text > 12.1% Zinc \("Zn"\) #### 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 ### WPC-35 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-2) Illinois Creek · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: WPC-35 - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: WPC-35:0-5.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > Including 3.2m grading 67 g/t \(2.1 oz/T\) Ag #### 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 ### WPC-35 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-3) Illinois Creek · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: WPC-35 - Project: Illinois Creek - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 16.9 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 3.2 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: WPC-35:0-5.9 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade zinc sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 16.9% Zn #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-4) Silver Sage · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 148 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong silver grade in a new discovery zone. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercept Evidence · text > SS25-04: 4.4m grading 148 g/t \(4.6 oz/T\) Ag #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-5) Silver Sage · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.68 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace lead reported. Evidence · text > 0.68% lead \("Pb"\) #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-6) Silver Sage · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.4 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace zinc reported. Evidence · text > 0.24% Zn #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-7) Silver Sage · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 349 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 349 g/t Ag is a very high-grade sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept Evidence · text > including 1 m grading 349g/t \(10.8 oz/T\) Ag #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-8) Silver Sage · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: lead - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade lead sub-interval. Evidence · text > 2.2% Pb #### 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 ### SS25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alaska-silver-cuts-high-grade-silver-and-zinc-at-waterpump-creek-and-silver-sage--81257892-a103-4601-9291-6b3d973dda26#fact-drill-facts-9) Silver Sage · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: SS25-04 - Project: Silver Sage - Commodity: zinc - Region: usa\_ak - Reported Region: usa\_ak - Ticker: WAM #### Geometry - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 1 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: SS25-04:0-4.4 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace zinc reported in sub-interval. Evidence · text > 0.20% Zn #### 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.