Selkirk Copper Completes Phase 1 Drill Program and Assumes Site Responsibility for Minto Copper-Gold-Silver Mine
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Selkirk Copper Mines Inc.
- Ticker
- SCMI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 22:52:47 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Selkirk Copper has completed its Phase 1 drill program, totaling 52,288 metres, with 87% of holes intersecting mineralization. The company has also assumed responsibility for the Minto mine site in Yukon and is preparing for a potential restart in 2027. An updated Mineral Resource Estimate and PEA are expected by mid-2026.
Reasoning: The company completed a major 52km drill program with high success rates and discovered a new lens, while also assuming site control, though full assay results are not yet available.
Positive factors
- Successful completion of large-scale Phase 1 drill program
- High success rate with 87% of holes intersecting mineralization
- Discovery of new mineralized lens in Area 118
- High-grade intercepts reported in Minto North
- Assumption of site responsibility marks transition to restart planning
Negative factors
- Only 48% of Phase 1 assay results released to-date
- Significant portion of drill program results still pending
Facts used in scoring: 21
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Resource expansion drilling stepped-out along sub-horizontal mineralized lenses.
Evidence · text
“resource expansion drilling stepped-out along sub-horizontal mineralized lenses”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC procedures including certified reference materials and lab accreditation.
Evidence · text
“subject to Company standard internal quality control and quality assurance (QAQC) programs”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the Minto project resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 9,496
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
25SCM043Minto North · copperGrade: 3.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.52% Cu over 16.7m is a very strong intercept for this project.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
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
25SCM043Minto North · goldGrade: 3.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.51 g/t Au is a strong grade within a high-grade copper intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
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
25SCM043Minto North · silverGrade: 17.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 17.04 g/t Ag accompanies the high grade Cu-Au intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade intercept
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
25SCM043Minto North · copperGrade: 2.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.09% Cu over 32.9m is a very substantial intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width and grade
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
25SCM043Minto North · goldGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.84 g/t Au over 32.9m is a strong, wide intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width and grade
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
25SCM043Minto North · silverGrade: 9.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM043
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM043:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Minto North west zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 9.48 g/t Ag accompanies the wide Cu-Au intercept.
Positive factors
- Significant width and grade
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
25SCM057Minto North · copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 29.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM057
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 29.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM057:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Area 118
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.76% Cu over 29.7m in a newly discovered lens at depth is a significant exploration success.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new lens
- Significant 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
25SCM057Minto North · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM057
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM057:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Area 118
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.42 g/t Au accompanies the discovery intercept.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new lens
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
25SCM057Minto North · silverGrade: 3.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 25SCM057
- Project
- Minto North
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SCMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29.7 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 25SCM057:unknown-unknown
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Area 118
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 3.56 g/t Ag accompanies the discovery intercept.
Positive factors
- Discovery of new lens
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
Resource Estimates (12)
indicatedMinto · copperTonnes: 6085000Grade: 0.897Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:cd8d932ca2032c88e679
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6085000
- Grade
- 0.897
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedMinto · goldTonnes: 6085000Grade: 0.274Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:cd8d932ca2032c88e679
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6085000
- Grade
- 0.274
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedMinto · silverTonnes: 6085000Grade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:cd8d932ca2032c88e679
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6085000
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · copperTonnes: 9496000Grade: 0.702Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2140dfd5565d16bea4
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9496000
- Grade
- 0.702
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · goldTonnes: 9496000Grade: 0.162Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2140dfd5565d16bea4
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9496000
- Grade
- 0.162
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · silverTonnes: 9496000Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2140dfd5565d16bea4
- Deposit or zone
- OP
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9496000
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for open pit component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedMinto · copperTonnes: 6504000Grade: 1.489Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:4b7e83609e859f76deba
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6504000
- Grade
- 1.489
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedMinto · goldTonnes: 6504000Grade: 0.636Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:4b7e83609e859f76deba
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6504000
- Grade
- 0.636
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedMinto · silverTonnes: 6504000Grade: 5.6Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:4b7e83609e859f76deba
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6504000
- Grade
- 5.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · copperTonnes: 14162000Grade: 1.281Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:6f4b22d3ff9c713c7b09
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14162000
- Grade
- 1.281
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · goldTonnes: 14162000Grade: 0.539Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:6f4b22d3ff9c713c7b09
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14162000
- Grade
- 0.539
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredMinto · silverTonnes: 14162000Grade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Minto
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SCMI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Sue Bird
- Resource group id
- resource:6f4b22d3ff9c713c7b09
- Deposit or zone
- UG
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14162000
- Grade
- 4.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-04-07
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource for underground component.
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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.