Blende Silver Mobilizes Drill Crew to Commence Maiden Drilling of Priority 3D IP Chargeability Anomalies at Flagship Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project, Yukon
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, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 10:26:05 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Blende Silver Corp. is mobilizing field crews to commence maiden drilling targeting large 3D IP chargeability anomalies at its Blende Project in Yukon. The program aims to test for mineralization extensions between the existing West and East Zones, with plans to build infrastructure over the winter to support a larger 2027 program.
Reasoning: The company is mobilizing for maiden drilling to test significant IP anomalies that appear larger than the existing resource-anchoring West Zone, representing a meaningful exploration step.
Positive factors
- Commencement of maiden drilling targeting large 3D IP chargeability anomalies
- Existing NI 43-101 mineral resource provides a solid base
- Phased program includes winter infrastructure build to support future scale
Negative factors
- Drilling is early phase (1-2 holes) with high uncertainty of intersection
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling is designed to test whether mineralization extends beyond currently defined zones into new IP anomalies.
Evidence · text
“The current drill program is designed to test whether mineralization extends beyond the currently defined zones.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the existing mineral resource was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“A mineral resource estimate prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource estimate includes a significant Inferred component.
Evidence · table
“42,243”
Context: 2021
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: Sue Bird, P.Eng., is named as the independent Qualified Person for the resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Sue Bird, P.Eng., of Moose Mountain Technical Services, an independent Qualified Person”
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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:fc15377eaeb54e5da13b
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:fc15377eaeb54e5da13b
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:fc15377eaeb54e5da13b
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:e56a365ac56a6835d240
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:e56a365ac56a6835d240
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 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
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:e56a365ac56a6835d240
- Deposit or zone
- Blende Project
- 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
- 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred portion of a previously reported resource.
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 5.2 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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