Blende Silver Engages Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience to Advance District-Scale Interpretation and Targeting Following Promising 3D IP Survey Results at Flagship Yukon Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Blende Silver Corp.
- Ticker
- BAG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Lead
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 11:19:51 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Blende Silver has engaged Ronacher McKenzie Geoscience to interpret new 3D IP survey results at its Yukon project, which have identified large untested chargeability anomalies. The company also restated its 2021 mineral resource estimate, which includes an Indicated resource of 4.64 Mt at 4.60% ZnEq and an Inferred resource of 42.24 Mt at 4.49% ZnEq.
Reasoning: The announcement focuses on the engagement of a geoscience firm to interpret new 3D IP survey results which suggest significant untested targets, while also restating a 2021 mineral resource.
Positive factors
- Identification of large-scale untested chargeability anomalies
- Strong correlation between IP response and known mineralization
- Potential for district-scale continuity
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is located within the Keno Hill silver district, a high-grade historic silver producing district.
Evidence · text
“The Blende property lies within the Keno Hill silver district, one of Canada’s highest-grade historic silver producing districts”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The mineral resource estimate provided is from 2021, which is over 2 years old relative to the 2026 publication date.
Evidence · text
“A 2021 mineral resource estimate”
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: Dr. Sarah Palmer, P.Geo., is named as the independent Qualified Person who reviewed the technical information.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Dr. Sarah Palmer, P.Geo., an independent consultant commissioned by the Company, who is a Qualified Person”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The 2021 resource estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · zincTonnes: 4643000Grade: 1.82Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 187Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:7aefd260ba3223514d93
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4643000
- Grade
- 1.82
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 187
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical indicated zinc grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.82”
Context: 4,643
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
indicatedBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · leadTonnes: 4643000Grade: 1.63Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 167Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:7aefd260ba3223514d93
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4643000
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 167
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical indicated lead grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 4,643
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
indicatedBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · silverTonnes: 4643000Grade: 30.32Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4526Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:7aefd260ba3223514d93
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4643000
- Grade
- 30.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4526
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical indicated silver grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“30.32”
Context: 4,643
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
inferredBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · zincTonnes: 42243000Grade: 1.83Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1706Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:34865abeebaee925a3d4
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 42243000
- Grade
- 1.83
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1706
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.49
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred zinc grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.83”
Context: 42,243
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
inferredBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · leadTonnes: 42243000Grade: 1.62Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1505Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:34865abeebaee925a3d4
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 42243000
- Grade
- 1.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1505
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.49
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred lead grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“1.62”
Context: 42,243
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
inferredBlende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · silverTonnes: 42243000Grade: 27.48Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 37320Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- BAG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sarah Palmer
- Resource group id
- resource:34865abeebaee925a3d4
- Deposit or zone
- West Zone
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 42243000
- Grade
- 27.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 37320
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % ZnEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-05-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.49
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % ZnEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred silver grade from 2021 estimate.
Evidence · table
“27.48”
Context: 42,243
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.9 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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