Untitled mining news story
Original announcement by research on
- Company
- Unavailable
- Ticker
- SKE
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver, Copper
- Document categories
- Other, Resource update, Metallurgy, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-11-04 18:28:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
This is Skeena’s 2024 year-end MD&A, so the main event is corporate and financial reporting rather than a standalone technical release. It also restates Eskay Creek resource and reserve tables, summarizes 2023 DFS metallurgy, and notes development progress, permitting, and project financing. The document includes some 2024 exploration highlights at KSP/Hoodoo in narrative form, but most of the technical figures are contextual or historical rather than newly issued assays.
Reasoning: This is primarily a year-end management discussion and analysis for a development-stage gold-silver company, with substantial but secondary resource, reserve and metallurgy content plus financing and permitting updates.
Positive factors
- Annual MD&A includes an updated Eskay Creek reserve/resource discussion and 2023 DFS operating updates
- Project financing package and permitting progress support development-stage advancement
- Metallurgical test work improved concentrate quality and reduced mass pull
Negative factors
- Much of the document is a broad annual report rather than a single fresh technical release
- Several resource and metallurgical items are historical restatements of prior studies
- Some drill results are described narratively without full collar/table detail in this document
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 36
Classification and evidence
NI 43 101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MD&A states the technical information was reviewed by a qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and the resource/reserve tables are presented in that reporting framework.
Evidence · text
“qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
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: Paul Geddes, P.Geo., is named as the qualified person reviewing the technical information.
Evidence · text
“reviewed by Paul Geddes, P.Geo, the Company’s Senior Vice President of Exploration & Resource Development”
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The resource table states both pit and underground cut-off grades.
Evidence · table
“Table 4: Eskay Creek consolidated pit constrained resources (0.7 g/t AuEq cut-off grade) and underground resources (3.2 g/t AuEq cut-off grade).”
Context: Table 4
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The reserve table is explicitly headed as Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves for Eskay Creek, but the excerpt does not print a separate cut-off within the table body.
Evidence · table
“Table 3: Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves (Eskay Creek)”
Context: Table 3
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: The DFS metallurgical summary says gold recovery was 83% and silver recovery 91%, which is strong for the stated flotation route.
Evidence · text
“Recoveries for gold were largely unchanged at 83%”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Silver recovery is stated at 91% in the DFS metallurgical summary.
Evidence · text
“silver recoveries increased from 88% to 91%”
Recovery Improvingpositive
Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
Why it applies: Silver recovery improved from 88% to 91% versus the 2022-FS, and the comparison is like-for-like in the DFS summary.
Evidence · text
“silver recoveries increased from 88% to 91%”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: The document describes flotation plant testwork with rougher flotation and regrinding.
Evidence · text
“prior to rougher flotation”
Heap Leach Routeneutral
Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
Why it applies: Not applicable; included only if route comparison is needed, but the release is flotation-based.
Evidence · text
“flotation plant”
Refractory Orenegative
Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.
Why it applies: The document notes that some penalty elements were neutralized and discusses potentially acid-generating rock, but it does not state refractory ore for the metallurgical work; this is only a broad project context signal.
Evidence · text
“potentially acid generating rock (“PAG”)”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The MD&A states that drilling sampling and assay data are monitored through a QA-QC program designed to follow industry best practice.
Evidence · text
“quality assurance – quality control (“QA-QC”) program designed to follow industry best practice”
Infill Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The 2019 phase I program is described as infill and expansion drilling to increase drill density and confidence in the resource.
Evidence · text
“The goal of the 2019 Phase I program was to increase drill density”
Step Out Extensionpositive · Story-specific tag
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The 2024 KSP drilling expanded known occurrences and traced new mineralization along strike for about 1,000 m.
Evidence · text
“This initial phase of widely spaced exploratory drilling has traced the new mineralization along a strike length of approximately 1,000 meters”
Apparent Width Onlynegative · Story-specific tag
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Several drill intercepts are given as downhole lengths in narrative form without true width or orientation, so apparent width may overstate thickness.
Evidence · text
“381.47 metres averaging 0.71 gpt Au”
Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The KSP and Hoodoo work is framed by proximity to known deposits and regional prospectivity within the Golden Triangle.
Evidence · text
“very high prospectivity for alkalic porphyry deposits”
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 36. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
KP-24-004KSP · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KP-24-004
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.69 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KP-24-004:0.0-41.69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Gold interval from the Khyber Pass exploratory hole KP-24-004.
Positive factors
- Narrative says the hole highlighted Khyber Pass mineralization
- Associated with a larger porphyry system
Negative factors
- No true width and no collar table in this document
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
KP-24-004KSP · silverGrade: 1.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KP-24-004
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41.69 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KP-24-004:0.0-41.69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for KP-24-004.
Positive factors
- Silver is explicitly stated for the same hole
Negative factors
- No true width
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
KP-24-004KSP · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 41.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KP-24-004
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 41.69 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 41.69 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KP-24-004:0.0-41.69
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Copper companion fact for KP-24-004.
Positive factors
- Copper grade is explicitly reported for the hole
Negative factors
- No true width
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
KBDDH17-097KSP · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDDH17-097
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDDH17-097:0.0-34.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical Khyber Pass drill interval referenced in the MD&A narrative.
Positive factors
- Historical hole is explicitly described and the interval is numerically stated
Negative factors
- This is historical drilling, not a new assay result
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
Stale Data Re Releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
KBDDH17-097KSP · silverGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDDH17-097
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDDH17-097:0.0-34.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for historical Khyber Pass hole KBDDH17-097.
Positive factors
- Historical silver grade is stated in the text
Negative factors
- Historical drilling reference
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
Stale Data Re Releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
KBDDH17-097KSP · copperGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDDH17-097
- Project
- KSP
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 34 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDDH17-097:0.0-34.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Khyber Pass
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper companion fact for historical Khyber Pass hole KBDDH17-097.
Positive factors
- Historical copper grade is stated
Negative factors
- Historical drilling reference
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
Stale Data Re Releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Resource Estimates (28)
measuredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 27881000Grade: 3.34Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2997Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:5d7046d6e16b3842e695
- Deposit or zone
- Measured Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 27881000
- Grade
- 3.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2997
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured Pit at Eskay Creek is a high-confidence open-pit gold resource row, but it is a restated 2023 MRE figure rather than a new estimate in this document.
Positive factors
- Measured category is the highest-confidence resource class
- Cut-off grade is disclosed
- Metal-equivalent assumptions are disclosed in the document
Negative factors
- This is a historical restatement of the 2023 Eskay Creek MRE within the MD&A
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
measuredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 27881000Grade: 88.91Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 79701Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:5d7046d6e16b3842e695
- Deposit or zone
- Measured Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 27881000
- Grade
- 88.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 79701
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.6
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is the silver grade row for the same measured pit resource, useful for polymetallic context but not a new estimate.
Positive factors
- Measured category and contained silver are explicitly disclosed
- Cut-off grade and AuEq basis are stated
Negative factors
- Historical restatement in an MD&A rather than fresh resource news
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
measuredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 838000Grade: 5.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 142Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:fa4f053e4807629d7967
- Deposit or zone
- Measured UG
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 838000
- Grade
- 5.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 142
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.31
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured UG is a strong underground gold resource row, but it is presented as a prior MRE table rather than a current new resource update.
Positive factors
- High-grade underground resource category is explicitly reported
- Cut-off grade and AuEq assumptions are disclosed
Negative factors
- Restated historical resource table within the MD&A
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
measuredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 838000Grade: 142.59Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3842Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:fa4f053e4807629d7967
- Deposit or zone
- Measured UG
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 838000
- Grade
- 142.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3842
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 7.31
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is the silver companion fact for the measured underground resource row, again historical rather than fresh news.
Positive factors
- Contained silver and AuEq are both disclosed for the underground measured category
Negative factors
- Historical table restatement
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
measuredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 28719000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3139Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:8bc16b61eabd1b146678
- Deposit or zone
- Total Measured
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 28719000
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3139
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total measured category aggregates pit and underground measured ounces; it is useful context but not a new disclosure.
Positive factors
- Total measured resource is disclosed with grade and contained ounces
Negative factors
- Historical MRE restatement
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
measuredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 28719000Grade: 90.48Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 83543Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:8bc16b61eabd1b146678
- Deposit or zone
- Total Measured
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 28719000
- Grade
- 90.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 83543
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.68
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is the silver companion fact for the total measured row.
Positive factors
- Total measured silver content is explicitly tabled
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 22229000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1142Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:05e5f6fc385330c37751
- Deposit or zone
- Indicated Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22229000
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1142
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.05
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Pit is a meaningful open-pit resource row, but it is part of the historical 2023 MRE table in this MD&A.
Positive factors
- Indicated category supports development confidence
- Cut-off and AuEq basis are disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical resource table restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 22229000Grade: 31.91Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 22803Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:05e5f6fc385330c37751
- Deposit or zone
- Indicated Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22229000
- Grade
- 31.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 22803
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.05
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver fact for the indicated pit resource row.
Positive factors
- Contained silver is disclosed alongside gold for the indicated pit resource
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 989000Grade: 4.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 131Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:c5045c43e8de447aed19
- Deposit or zone
- Indicated UG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 989000
- Grade
- 4.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 131
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.91
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated underground gold resource row, historical within this document.
Positive factors
- High-grade indicated underground resource is disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 989000Grade: 55.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1771Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:c5045c43e8de447aed19
- Deposit or zone
- Indicated UG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 989000
- Grade
- 55.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1771
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.91
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for the indicated underground resource row.
Positive factors
- Contained silver reported for underground indicated resource
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 23218000Grade: 1.71Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1273Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:8588ae45d4f21bd97933
- Deposit or zone
- Total Indicated
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 23218000
- Grade
- 1.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1273
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.17
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total indicated gold resource row from the historical 2023 table.
Positive factors
- Total indicated resource is explicitly reported
Negative factors
- Historical MRE restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 23218000Grade: 32.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 24574Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:8588ae45d4f21bd97933
- Deposit or zone
- Total Indicated
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 23218000
- Grade
- 32.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 24574
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.17
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for total indicated resource.
Positive factors
- Total indicated silver ounces are disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 50110000Grade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4139Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:1682972cf4d3cbcf1fb2
- Deposit or zone
- M+I Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 50110000
- Grade
- 2.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4139
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Combined measured-and-indicated pit row, lower-confidence category set to indicated per schema.
Positive factors
- M+I pit resource consolidates the higher-confidence open-pit tonnes
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 50110000Grade: 63.63Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 102504Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:1682972cf4d3cbcf1fb2
- Deposit or zone
- M+I Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 50110000
- Grade
- 63.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 102504
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.47
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for the M+I pit row.
Positive factors
- Combined pit silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 1827000Grade: 4.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 273Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:a710d1f3d8e494e3d5fa
- Deposit or zone
- M+I UG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1827000
- Grade
- 4.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 273
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Combined M+I underground gold resource row.
Positive factors
- Combined measured-and-indicated underground resource disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 1827000Grade: 95.54Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 5613Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:a710d1f3d8e494e3d5fa
- Deposit or zone
- M+I UG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1827000
- Grade
- 95.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 5613
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 6.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for the M+I underground row.
Positive factors
- Combined underground silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 51937000Grade: 2.64Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4412Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:80984aa4cd768827fde3
- Deposit or zone
- Total M+I
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 51937000
- Grade
- 2.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4412
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total M+I gold resource row.
Positive factors
- Total measured and indicated gold resource disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
indicatedEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 51937000Grade: 64.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 108117Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:80984aa4cd768827fde3
- Deposit or zone
- Total M+I
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 51937000
- Grade
- 64.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 108117
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.56
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for total M+I row.
Positive factors
- Total M+I silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 643000Grade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 30Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:a782a962af6a12fe7201
- Deposit or zone
- Inferred Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 643000
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 30
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred pit gold resource row.
Positive factors
- Inferred pit resource is explicitly disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category carries lower confidence
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 643000Grade: 32.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 668Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:a782a962af6a12fe7201
- Deposit or zone
- Inferred Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 643000
- Grade
- 32.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 668
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for the inferred pit row.
Positive factors
- Inferred pit silver ounces disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 272000Grade: 4.21Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 37Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:746e454bffa7429119c6
- Deposit or zone
- Inferred UG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 272000
- Grade
- 4.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 37
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.57
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred underground gold resource row.
Positive factors
- Underground inferred resource disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 272000Grade: 23.37Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 222Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:746e454bffa7429119c6
- Deposit or zone
- Inferred UG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 272000
- Grade
- 23.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 222
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.57
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for the inferred underground row.
Positive factors
- Inferred underground silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 915000Grade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 67Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:4dc69f786918878608b9
- Deposit or zone
- Total Inferred
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 915000
- Grade
- 2.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 67
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total inferred gold resource row.
Positive factors
- Total inferred gold resource is disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category
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 3.4 years before this release
inferredEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 915000Grade: 30.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 890Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Paul Geddes
- Resource group id
- resource:4dc69f786918878608b9
- Deposit or zone
- Total Inferred
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 915000
- Grade
- 30.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 890
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-20
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.71
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for total inferred row.
Positive factors
- Total inferred silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
- Inferred category
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 3.4 years before this release
provenEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 27950000Grade: 3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.66Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- not stated
- Resource group id
- resource:5c36d1028dd21772e442
- Deposit or zone
- Proven
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 27950000
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2.66
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-22
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Proven reserve row for Eskay Creek from the 2023 DFS table.
Positive factors
- Reserve category is disclosed
- Proven reserve is the highest reserve confidence class
Negative factors
- Cut-off not separately stated for this reserve table
- Qualified person name not stated in the excerpt
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 27.95
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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 2.9 years before this release
provenEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 27950000Grade: 80.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 72.66Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- not stated
- Resource group id
- resource:5c36d1028dd21772e442
- Deposit or zone
- Proven
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 27950000
- Grade
- 80.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 72.66
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-22
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.1
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for proven reserve.
Positive factors
- Proven reserve silver grade and ounces disclosed
Negative factors
- Cut-off not separately stated in the reserve table excerpt
- Historical restatement
Evidence · table
“80.9”
Context: 27.95
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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 2.9 years before this release
probableEskay Creek · goldTonnes: 11890000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.68Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- not stated
- Resource group id
- resource:50d86213a8dd34838d8b
- Deposit or zone
- Probable
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 11890000
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.68
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-22
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Probable reserve row for Eskay Creek.
Positive factors
- Probable reserve row is explicitly reported
Negative factors
- Cut-off not separately stated in the excerpt
- Historical restatement
Evidence · table
“1.8”
Context: 11.89
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
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 2.9 years before this release
probableEskay Creek · silverTonnes: 11890000Grade: 40.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15.31Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- not stated
- Resource group id
- resource:50d86213a8dd34838d8b
- Deposit or zone
- Probable
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 11890000
- Grade
- 40.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15.31
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-22
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.3
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- not stated
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- inferred
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver companion fact for probable reserve.
Positive factors
- Probable reserve silver inventory disclosed
Negative factors
- Historical restatement
Evidence · table
“40.1”
Context: 11.89
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
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 2.9 years before this release
Metallurgical Results (2)
flotationEskay Creek · goldRecovery: 83 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- Eskay Creek composite samples representing 15-35% Mudstone with the balance as Rhyolite
- Grind P80
- 40 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 83 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Conc. Grade
- 82
- Conc. Grade Unit
- g/t
- Mass Pull
- 3.9 %
Reagents
- Reagent Notes
- The new testwork program evaluated a range of primary grinds and determined that 40 microns was optimal prior to rougher flotation. Following rougher flotation, regrinding rougher concentrate to approximately 10 µm was determined to provide the best flotation results.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Gold flotation testwork for Eskay Creek supports a simplified flowsheet and higher-grade concentrate with lower mass pull.
Positive factors
- Detailed metallurgical testing was completed for the DFS
- Concentrate grade improved versus the prior feasibility study
- Mass yield to concentrate fell to 3.9%
Negative factors
- This is a restated programme summary within an MD&A, not a standalone test release
- Recovery is only described as largely unchanged and slightly conservative
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
flotationEskay Creek · silverRecovery: 91 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Eskay Creek
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- SKE
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- Eskay Creek composite samples representing 15-35% Mudstone with the balance as Rhyolite
- Grind P80
- 40 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 91 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Conc. Grade
- 2466
- Conc. Grade Unit
- g/t
- Mass Pull
- 3.9 %
Reagents
- Reagent Notes
- The new testwork program evaluated a range of primary grinds and determined that 40 microns was optimal prior to rougher flotation. Following rougher flotation, regrinding rougher concentrate to approximately 10 µm was determined to provide the best flotation results.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Reasoning: Silver flotation result accompanying the Eskay Creek DFS metallurgical optimization summary.
Positive factors
- Silver recovery improved to 91% in the DFS testwork summary
- Higher-grade silver concentrate was achieved with lower concentrate volumes
Negative factors
- Only summarized in the MD&A, not a dedicated testwork release
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 91% is at or above the exceptional band (90%)
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.