# Kootenay Silver Provides an Update on Activities Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/KTN/news/5798334972386677/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-03-09T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Kootenay Silver Inc. - Ticker: KTN - Exchange: TSX - Region: Chihuahua, Mexico - Primary commodity: Silver - Secondary commodities: Lead, Zinc, Gold - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-18 06:53:12 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Kootenay Silver reports high-grade silver intercepts at the Columba project, including a 1,830 gpt Ag sub-interval. The company has increased its Columba drilling program to 60,000 meters and remains well-financed for the next 18-24 months. Reasoning: The company reports strong high-grade silver intercepts at Columba and an increased drilling program, alongside a robust resource inventory and sufficient financing to advance projects. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercepts reported at Columba - Positive factor: Expansion of drilling program at Columba - Positive factor: Strong resource inventory across multiple projects - Positive factor: Well-financed position for 18-24 months - Negative factor: D vein results show potential transition to less favorable base metal zone Facts used in scoring: 7 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Intercept of 1,830 gpt Ag is exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal system. Evidence · text > 1,830gpt Ag **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 details specific QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, and duplicates. Evidence · text > The Company inserts blanks, standards and duplicates at regular intervals **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling at Columba is explicitly described as systematic step-out drilling to expand resource bodies. Evidence · text > systematic step out drilling of the D, B-2, and Lupe veins with the dual purpose of expanding **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: Technical information is prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. Evidence · text > prepared in accordance with the Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (5) ### CDH-26-222 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-drill-facts-0) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-222 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Geometry - Grade: 299 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7.6 m - True Width: 4.56 m - From: 379.4 m - To: 387 m - Intercept Depth: 379.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-222:379.4-387 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No - Deleterious Elements: lead, zinc #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade silver intercept in an epithermal system. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · text > 7.6 meters \(4.56m etw\) averaging 299 gpt Ag, 0.5%Pb and 1.0% Zn from 379.4 meters downhole #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.56 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### CDH-26-222 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-drill-facts-1) Columba · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-222 - Project: Columba - Commodity: lead - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.6 m - True Width: 4.56 m - From: 379.4 m - To: 387 m - Intercept Depth: 379.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-222:379.4-387 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No - Deleterious Elements: lead, zinc #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Base metal component of intercept. Evidence · text > 0.5%Pb #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.56 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### CDH-26-222 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-drill-facts-2) Columba · zinc #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-222 - Project: Columba - Commodity: zinc - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Geometry - Grade: 1 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 7.6 m - True Width: 4.56 m - From: 379.4 m - To: 387 m - Intercept Depth: 379.4 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-222:379.4-387 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No - Deleterious Elements: lead, zinc #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Base metal component of intercept. Evidence · text > 1.0% Zn #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.56 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### CDH-26-222 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-drill-facts-3) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-26-222 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Geometry - Grade: 1830 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.45 m - True Width: 0.27 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-26-222:sub-interval - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe Vein System - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No - Deleterious Elements: lead, zinc #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Extremely high grade silver sub-interval. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade Evidence · text > 1,830gpt Ag, 5.0% Pb and 6.2% Zn #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.27 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### CDH-25-233 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-drill-facts-4) Columba · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: CDH-25-233 - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Geometry - Grade: 503 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - True Width: 5.3 m - From: 372 m - To: 382 m - Intercept Depth: 372 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: epithermal - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: CDH-25-233:372-382 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Location: Lupe vein - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Deleterious - Deleterious Flag: No - Deleterious Elements: lead, zinc #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant silver intercept on Lupe vein. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade and width Evidence · text > 10 meters \(5.30m etw\) of 503 gpt silver, 0.1% lead, 0.6% zinc from 372 meters downhole #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.3 **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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ## Resource Estimates (2) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-resource-facts-5) Columba · silver #### Identity - Project: Columba - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: Chihuahua, Mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:541da165d83e3783990c #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 5920000 - Grade: 284 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 54.07 - Contained Unit: moz - Cutoff Grade: 150 - Cutoff Unit: gpt #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource at Columba with high silver grade. - Positive factor: High grade resource Evidence · text > The resource currently sits at 54.1 million inferred ounces of silver at a grade of 284 gpt silver in 5.92 million tonnes #### 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 **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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/kootenay-silver-provides-an-update-on-activities--26592fe4-bba4-4f75-8a7f-0426d68e41ce#fact-resource-facts-6) La Cigarra · silver #### Identity - Project: La Cigarra - Commodity: silver - Region: mexico - Reported Region: Chihuahua, Mexico - Ticker: KTN #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Resource group id: resource:995e87bda94f7888fee2 #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 15730000 - Grade: 102 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 51.57 - Contained Unit: moz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource at La Cigarra. Evidence · table > 102.00 Context: 15.73 #### 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 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.