# Blende Silver Mobilizes Drill Crew to Commence Maiden Drilling of Priority 3D IP Chargeability Anomalies at Flagship Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project, Yukon Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BAG/news/8143406289623773/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-08-19T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Commencement of maiden drilling targeting large 3D IP chargeability anomalies - Positive factor: Existing NI 43-101 mineral resource provides a solid base - Positive factor: Phased program includes winter infrastructure build to support future scale - Negative factor: Drilling is early phase \(1-2 holes\) with high uncertainty of intersection Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-0) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-1) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-2) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-3) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-4) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/blende-silver-mobilizes-drill-crew-to-commence-maiden-drilling-of-priority-3d-ip--14a231e1-9814-4ed4-a77e-9bd43304245d#fact-resource-facts-5) Blende Silver-Zinc-Lead Project · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Stale Estimate** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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