# Silver North Signs Significant Drill and Geophysical Contracts for 2026 Silver Exploration at Haldane, YT Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SNAG/news/7017856142734659/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-03-09T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Secured two-year drilling contract providing operational certainty - Positive factor: Fully funded exploration programs for 2026 and 2027 - Positive factor: Strategic use of airborne geophysics to refine targeting at multiple projects Facts used in scoring: 15 ## Classification and evidence **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: 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) ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-0) Haldane · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 factor: Extremely high silver grade Evidence · text > 3.2 metres averaging 2,014 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-1) Haldane · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-2) Haldane · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-3) Haldane · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-4) Haldane · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 factor: Significant width and high grade Evidence · text > 13.15 metre intersection of 818 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-5) Haldane · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-6) Haldane · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### HLD25-31 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-7) Haldane · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Lodge Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-8) Veronica · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Lodge Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-9) Veronica · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Lodge Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-10) Veronica · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Lodge Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-11) Veronica · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Cooper Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-12) Veronica · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Cooper Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-13) Veronica · lead Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release ### Cooper Showing [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/silver-north-signs-significant-drill-and-geophysical-contracts-for-2026-silver-e--429077f4-2259-4f87-84eb-b82c547b1747#fact-drill-facts-14) Veronica · zinc Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### 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 Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: 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.