ATAC Intersects 33.20 m of 2.63 g/t Gold at the Nadaleen Project, Yukon
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- ATAC Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- ATC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 11:45:36 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
ATAC Resources reported high-grade gold drill results from the Osiris Deposit at the Nadaleen Project, Yukon. Key intercepts include 33.20 m at 2.63 g/t Au and a high-grade 1.23 m at 11.75 g/t Au, demonstrating step-out extension beyond the existing resource.
Reasoning: The release reports high-grade gold intercepts that extend mineralization beyond the existing Osiris resource, representing significant step-out success.
Positive factors
- Significant step-out intercepts at Osiris Zone
- High-grade intercepts (up to 11.75 g/t Au)
- Demonstrated extension of mineralization outside existing resource
- QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed
Negative factors
- One hole (OS-22-281) abandoned due to drilling complications
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole OS-22-285 represents a 45 m step-out down-dip from previously known mineralization and is outside the existing resource.
Evidence · text
“This represents a 45 m step-out down-dip from previously known mineralization along the limestone-dolostone contact and is outside the existing resource.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 11.75 g/t gold intercept in OS-22-282 is exceptionally high grade for a Carlin-type deposit.
Evidence · text
“1.23 m at 11.75 g/t gold”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details ALS Canada Ltd assays, fire assay procedures, and use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Certified assay standards, duplicate samples and blanks are routinely inserted into the sample stream”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Technical information approved by Adam Coulter, M.Sc., P.Geo., a qualified person.
Evidence · text
“approved by Adam Coulter , M.Sc., P.Geo., VP Exploration for ATAC and a qualified person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
OS-22-282Nadaleen · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-282
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.25 m
- From
- 128.75 m
- To
- 151 m
- Intercept Depth
- 128.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-282:128.75-151
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard intercept at the upper contact.
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 22.25
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
OS-22-282Nadaleen · goldGrade: 5.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-282
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 197 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-282:193-197
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“5.07”
Context: 4.00
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
OS-22-282Nadaleen · goldGrade: 11.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-282
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.23 m
- From
- 194.13 m
- To
- 195.36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 194.13 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-282:194.13-195.36
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
Evidence · table
“11.75”
Context: 1.23
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
OS-22-283Nadaleen · goldGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-283
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33.2 m
- From
- 114.8 m
- To
- 148 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-283:114.8-148
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant wide intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.63”
Context: 33.20
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
OS-22-283Nadaleen · goldGrade: 10.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-283
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.54 m
- From
- 114.8 m
- To
- 120.34 m
- Intercept Depth
- 114.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-283:114.8-120.34
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inclusion.
Evidence · table
“10.38”
Context: 5.54
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
OS-22-284Nadaleen · goldGrade: 3.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.37 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-284
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.37 m
- From
- 318.63 m
- To
- 320 m
- Intercept Depth
- 318.63 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-284:318.63-320
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Sunrise
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Narrow intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.53”
Context: 1.37
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
OS-22-285Nadaleen · goldGrade: 3.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-285
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.8 m
- From
- 292 m
- To
- 302.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 292 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-285:292-302.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong step-out intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.69”
Context: 10.80
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
OS-22-285Nadaleen · goldGrade: 10.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-285
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.14 m
- From
- 294.31 m
- To
- 296.45 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.31 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- OS-22-285:294.31-296.45
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Osiris
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade inclusion.
Evidence · table
“10.91”
Context: 2.14
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
OS-22-283Nadaleen · goldGrade: 9.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- OS-22-283
- Project
- Nadaleen
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- ATC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.75 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Canada Ltd
- 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
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant wide intercept.
Evidence · text
“including 6.75 m of 9.29 g/t gold”
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
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedOsiris Project · goldTonnes: 5500000Grade: 4.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 732000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Osiris Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- ATC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:cddb5487f75dfcba5d76
- Deposit or zone
- Osiris Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 5500000
- Grade
- 4.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 732000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-07-28
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Baseline resource mentioned in text.
Evidence · text
“Indicated: 732,000 oz @ 4.12 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredOsiris Project · goldTonnes: 9400000Grade: 3.47Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1044000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Osiris Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- ATC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4199dc2a5b60b4edda66
- Deposit or zone
- Osiris Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9400000
- Grade
- 3.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1044000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2022-07-28
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Baseline resource mentioned in text.
Evidence · text
“Inferred: 1,044,000 oz @ 3.47 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
How Atlas produces this analysis
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