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Reasoning: High-grade silver intercept reported as historical reference.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