Silver North Signs Significant Drill and Geophysical Contracts for 2026 Silver Exploration at Haldane, YT

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Silver North Resources Ltd.
Ticker
SNAG
Exchange
TSX
Region
Yukon
Primary commodity
Silver
Secondary commodities
Gold, Lead, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 22:54:20 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Silver North Resources has signed a two-year drilling contract with Boart Longyear to execute 10,000 to 14,000 metres of drilling at the Haldane project across 2026 and 2027. The company also contracted airborne geophysical surveys (SkyTEM and VTEM) for the Haldane and Veronica projects to refine drill targeting.

Reasoning: The announcement details the securing of key exploration infrastructure (drilling and geophysics) which de-risks the execution of the 2026-2027 exploration plan.

Positive factors

  • Secured two-year drilling contract providing operational certainty
  • Fully funded exploration programs for 2026 and 2027
  • Strategic use of airborne geophysics to refine targeting at multiple projects

Facts used in scoring: 15

Classification and evidence

Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: Haldane project is noted as being next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project.

Evidence · text

“Haldane Silver Project (next to Hecla Mining Inc.'s Keno Hill Mine project)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (15)

HLD25-31Haldane · silverGrade: 2014Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
2014
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept reported as historical reference.

Positive factors

  • Extremely high silver grade

Evidence · text

“3.2 metres averaging 2,014 g/t silver”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · goldGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
1.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical gold grade reported within a high-grade silver interval.

Evidence · text

“1.72 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · leadGrade: 4.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
4.73
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical lead grade reported within a high-grade silver interval.

Evidence · text

“4.73% lead”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · zincGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical zinc grade reported within a high-grade silver interval.

Evidence · text

“1.1% zinc”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · silverGrade: 818Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
818
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical larger intersection reported as context.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and high grade

Evidence · text

“13.15 metre intersection of 818 g/t silver”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
1.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical gold grade reported within a larger intersection.

Evidence · text

“1.39 g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · leadGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
2.54
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical lead grade reported within a larger intersection.

Evidence · text

“2.54% lead”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

HLD25-31Haldane · zincGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
HLD25-31
Project
Haldane
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
canada_yt
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
0.98
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.15 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical zinc grade reported within a larger intersection.

Evidence · text

“0.98% zinc”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Lodge ShowingVeronica · silverGrade: 2860Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lodge Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
silver
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
2860
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical float cobble sample grade.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional silver grade

Evidence · text

“float cobble sample at the Lodge Showing that returned 2,860 g/t Ag”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Lodge ShowingVeronica · goldGrade: 0.412Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lodge Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
gold
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
0.412
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical gold grade from surface sample.

Evidence · text

“0.412 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Lodge ShowingVeronica · leadGrade: 76.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lodge Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
lead
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
76.8
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical lead grade from surface sample.

Evidence · text

“76.8% Pb”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Lodge ShowingVeronica · zincGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Lodge Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical zinc grade from surface sample.

Evidence · text

“0.18% Zn”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Cooper ShowingVeronica · silverGrade: 33.17Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Cooper Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
silver
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
33.17
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical rock grab sample grade.

Evidence · text

“rock grab sample from an outcropping brecciated and silicified fault zone at the Cooper Showing that returned 33.17 g/t Ag”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Cooper ShowingVeronica · leadGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Cooper Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
lead
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
1.36
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical lead grade from surface sample.

Evidence · text

“1.36 % lead”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Cooper ShowingVeronica · zincGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
Cooper Showing
Project
Veronica
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada
Reported Region
canada
Ticker
SNAG

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-11T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical zinc grade from surface sample.

Evidence · text

“0.4% Zn”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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