Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t Gold and 6.0 Metres of 9.46 g/t Gold, and Expands Near-Surface Mineralization Across 550 Metres Within the Blackjack Resource Pit at Its RC Gold Project, Yukon
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Sitka Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- SIG.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Yukon Territory
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Tungsten
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-21 10:48:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sitka Gold Corp. announced high-grade gold drill results from its RC Gold Project in Yukon, including 141.5 m of 1.93 g/t gold (with sub-intervals up to 9.46 g/t gold) at Blackjack and significant near-surface intercepts at the Saddle Zone. Step-out drilling at Eiger also returned strong gold values, expanding mineralization and suggesting the Blackjack and Eiger deposits may form a larger, continuous system. The company also highlighted an updated mineral resource estimate of 1.29 Moz indicated and 3.83 Moz inferred gold, and positive metallurgical testwork confirming non-refractory gold and high recoveries.
Reasoning: The document reports strong drill results with high-grade and wide intercepts, significantly expanding the known gold mineralization at the Blackjack, Saddle, and Eiger zones. The results suggest the potential for a larger, continuous gold system and near-surface additions to the resource. The company also provides updated resource figures and positive metallurgical testwork results, all supported by robust QA/QC.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades, confirm and expand mineralization.
- Significant step-out drilling extends known mineralization and suggests potential for a larger, continuous system.
- Near-surface mineralization within the existing pit shell has the potential to add ounces to the resource.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing data credibility.
- Updated resource estimates show substantial gold ounces, with ongoing drilling aimed at further expansion.
- Metallurgical testwork confirms non-refractory characteristics and good gold recoveries.
Negative factors
- Visible gold observations are noted as not implying potential gold grades, which can sometimes be used to inflate expectations.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DDRCCC-26-139 returned 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold, which is well above the exceptional threshold for gold.
Evidence · text
“30.5 m of 1.46 g/t gold, including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold,in DDRCCC-26-139”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole DDRCCC-26-133 intersected 6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold, which is above the exceptional threshold for gold in an open-pit context.
Evidence · text
“141.5 m of 1.93 g/t gold, including 80.6 m of 3.20 g/t gold and 6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Step-out drilling at Eiger expanded known gold mineralization west towards the Blackjack deposit, and Saddle Zone drilling extended mineralization east from Blackjack.
Evidence · text
“Step-out drilling at Eiger returned strong gold values such as 30.5 m of 1.46 g/t gold, including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold,in DDRCCC-26-139, expanding known gold mineralization west towards the Blackjack deposit”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including standard reference materials, blanks, duplicate samples, certified lab (ALS accredited to ISO 17025), and QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Standard reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples were inserted by Sitka personnel at regular intervals into the sample stream. ... ALS is accredited to ISO 17025:2005 UKAS ref. 4028 for its laboratory analysis. ... Scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Gilles Dessureau, P.Geo., V.P. Exploration of the Company, and a Qualified Person (QP) as defined by National Instrument 43-101.”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides updated indicated and inferred mineral resource estimates for the RC Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“The RC Gold Project hosts an indicated MRE of 1,291,000 ounces of gold and an inferred MRE of 3,829,000 ounces of gold”
Free Millingpositive
Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
Why it applies: Initial bottle roll metallurgical testing confirmed the non-refractory characteristics of the gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Initial bottle roll metallurgical testing confirmed the non-refractory characteristics of the gold mineralization and returned gold extraction rates averaging around 85% for the Blackjack and Eiger deposits.”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork for Rhosgobel returned an average gold recovery of 94.3% using conventional whole ore cyanidation leaching, which is in the strong to exceptional range.
Evidence · text
“Additional metallurgical testing at Rhosgobel has returned an average gold recovery of 94.3% using conventional whole ore cyanidation leaching”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: 2 distinct composites were tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 141.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 141.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This wide intercept with a good gold grade confirms and expands the high-grade zone at Blackjack, supporting the potential for underground mining beneath the existing pit shell.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept with good grade confirms and expands mineralization.
- Supports underground potential beneath the pit.
Evidence · text
“Hole DDRCCC-26-133 at Blackjack intersected 141.5 m of 1.93 g/t gold”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 3.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 80.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade and wide sub-interval is one of the best intercepts at the project, confirming the presence of significant gold mineralization at depth within the Blackjack deposit.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept, indicating strong mineralization.
- Among the best intervals drilled at the project to date.
Evidence · text
“including 80.6 m of 3.20 g/t gold”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
DDRCCC-26-133RC · goldGrade: 9.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-133
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-133:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval highlights the presence of very high-grade gold within the broader mineralized zone at Blackjack, further supporting the project's potential.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade within a significant intercept, indicating very high-grade zones.
Evidence · text
“and 6.0 m of 9.46 g/t gold”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
DDRCCC-26-139RC · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Eiger
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This step-out intercept at Eiger extends mineralization towards Blackjack, supporting the company's view of a potential larger, continuous gold system in the area.
Positive factors
- Strong gold values expand mineralization west towards the Blackjack deposit.
- Suggests potential for a larger, continuous gold system between Eiger and Blackjack.
Evidence · text
“30.5 m of 1.46 g/t gold, including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold,in DDRCCC-26-139”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
DDRCCC-26-139RC · goldGrade: 25.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-139
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 25.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-139:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Eiger
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The bonanza grade in this sub-interval confirms the presence of very high-grade gold within the expanded Eiger mineralization, enhancing the prospectivity of the area.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade within a step-out hole, indicating high-grade potential in the expanded zone.
Evidence · text
“including 1.5 m of 25.50 g/t gold,”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
136RC · goldGrade: 2.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 136
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade, near-surface intercept at the Saddle Zone expands mineralization within the existing pit shell, suggesting potential to add ounces to the resource with favorable mining characteristics.
Positive factors
- High-grade near-surface intercept, indicating potential for open-pit mining.
- Expands mineralization within the Blackjack resource pit shell.
Evidence · text
“14.2 m of 2.74 g/t goldin hole 136”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
140RC · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 71.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 140
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 71.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from the deeper zone at Saddle expands the known mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's continuity at depth.
Positive factors
- Significant width with good grade at depth, expanding the deeper zone of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“71.2 m of 1.15 g/t gold, including 14.8 m of 3.63 g/t goldin hole 140”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
140RC · goldGrade: 3.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 140
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 140:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further defines the quality of the deeper mineralization at the Saddle Zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept, indicating strong mineralization at depth.
Evidence · text
“including 14.8 m of 3.63 g/t gold”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
137RC · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 137
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept from the deeper zone at Saddle expands the known mineralization, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit's continuity at depth.
Positive factors
- Significant width with good grade at depth, expanding the deeper zone of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“40.0 m of 1.51 g/t gold, including 10.0 m of 3.54 g/t goldin hole 137”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
137RC · goldGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 137
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 137:null-null
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Saddle Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
- 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
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval further defines the quality of the deeper mineralization at the Saddle Zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept, indicating strong mineralization at depth.
Evidence · text
“including 10.0 m of 3.54 g/t gold”
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "# Sitka Confirms High-Grade Gold Zone at Blackjack with 141.5 Metres of 1.93 g/t Gold, Including 80.6 Metres of 3.20 g/t"
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedRC Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1291000Contained Metal: 1291000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ronald G. Simpson
- Resource group id
- resource:abb01700d65b8725db58
- Deposit or zone
- Blackjack
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1291000
- Contained Metal
- 1291000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-01-21
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated resource of 1.29 Moz gold provides a strong base for the project, with ongoing drilling aiming to expand it further. The pit-constrained and road-accessible nature are positive for future development.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource provides a solid foundation for project development.
- Resource is pit-constrained and road-accessible, indicating favorable economics.
Negative factors
- No grade is explicitly stated for the indicated resource, only contained ounces.
Evidence · text
“The RC Gold Project hosts an indicated MRE of 1,291,000 ounces of gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredRC Gold Project · goldTonnes: 3829000Contained Metal: 3829000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ronald G. Simpson
- Resource group id
- resource:5983384770ed6ce84a37
- Deposit or zone
- Blackjack
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3829000
- Contained Metal
- 3829000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-01-21
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial inferred resource provides significant exploration upside, with ongoing drilling aimed at upgrading its classification. However, its inferred nature means lower confidence for immediate economic evaluation.
Positive factors
- Large inferred resource indicates significant exploration upside and potential for future conversion.
- Resource is pit-constrained and road-accessible, indicating favorable economics.
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies alone.
- No grade is explicitly stated for the inferred resource, only contained ounces.
Evidence · text
“an inferred MRE of 3,829,000 ounces of gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
Metallurgical Results (7)
bottle rollRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 85 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- bottle roll
- Processing Route
- cyanidation
- Sample
- Blackjack and Eiger deposits
Recovery
- Recovery
- 85 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial bottle roll tests show good gold recoveries and confirm non-refractory mineralization for Blackjack and Eiger, which is a positive early indicator for processing. However, the test scale is preliminary.
Positive factors
- Good gold recovery for initial bottle roll tests, indicating favorable metallurgical characteristics.
- Confirmation of non-refractory mineralization simplifies processing.
Negative factors
- Bottle roll tests are preliminary and may not fully represent commercial recovery.
Evidence · text
“Initial bottle roll metallurgical testing confirmed the non-refractory characteristics of the gold mineralization and returned gold extraction rates averaging around 85% for the Blackjack and Eiger deposits.”
gravity followed by cyanidationRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 77.6 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- gravity followed by cyanidation
- Processing Route
- gravity, cyanidation
- Sample
- Blackjack and Eiger deposits
Recovery
- Recovery
- 77.6 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Further testwork using gravity and cyanidation shows a recovery range from 77.6% to 93% for Blackjack and Eiger, confirming a viable processing route, though the lower end of the range suggests potential for optimization.
Positive factors
- Gravity followed by cyanidation shows a reasonable recovery range, indicating a viable processing route.
Negative factors
- The lower end of the recovery range (77.6%) is moderate for a mill/CIL route, suggesting some variability or optimization potential.
Evidence · text
“Further metallurgical testwork in 2024 for Blackjack and Eiger returned recoveries ranging from 77.6 to 93% for gravity followed by cyanidation.”
Tags used in scoring
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 77.6% is below the weak band (80%)
gravity followed by cyanidationRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 93 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- gravity followed by cyanidation
- Processing Route
- gravity, cyanidation
- Sample
- Blackjack and Eiger deposits
Recovery
- Recovery
- 93 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The upper end of the recovery range (93%) for gravity followed by cyanidation is very strong, indicating excellent metallurgical performance for certain ore types at Blackjack and Eiger.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery at the upper end of the range indicates excellent metallurgical performance for some samples.
- Gravity followed by cyanidation shows a viable processing route.
Evidence · text
“Further metallurgical testwork in 2024 for Blackjack and Eiger returned recoveries ranging from 77.6 to 93% for gravity followed by cyanidation.”
Tags used in scoring
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
bottle rollRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 89 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- bottle roll
- Processing Route
- cyanidation
- Sample
- Rhosgobel composite samples
Recovery
- Recovery
- 89 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial bottle roll tests for Rhosgobel show good gold recoveries and confirm non-refractory mineralization, which is a positive early indicator for processing. However, the test scale is preliminary.
Positive factors
- Good gold recovery for initial bottle roll tests, indicating favorable metallurgical characteristics.
- Confirmation of non-refractory mineralization simplifies processing.
Negative factors
- Bottle roll tests are preliminary and may not fully represent commercial recovery.
Evidence · text
“Initial bottle roll testing for Rhosgobel has confirmed non-refractory characteristics of the gold mineralization with two composite samples returning gold recoveries of 89% and 96%.”
bottle rollRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 96 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- bottle roll
- Processing Route
- cyanidation
- Sample
- Rhosgobel composite samples
Recovery
- Recovery
- 96 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The exceptional gold recovery of 96% from initial bottle roll tests for Rhosgobel is a very strong positive indicator for future processing, confirming highly favorable metallurgical characteristics.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold recovery for initial bottle roll tests, indicating very favorable metallurgical characteristics.
- Confirmation of non-refractory mineralization simplifies processing.
Negative factors
- Bottle roll tests are preliminary and may not fully represent commercial recovery.
Evidence · text
“Initial bottle roll testing for Rhosgobel has confirmed non-refractory characteristics of the gold mineralization with two composite samples returning gold recoveries of 89% and 96%.”
Tags used in scoring
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band (95%)
whole ore cyanidation leachingRC Gold Project · goldRecovery: 94.3 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- whole ore cyanidation leaching
- Processing Route
- cyanidation
- Sample
- Rhosgobel
Recovery
- Recovery
- 94.3 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high average gold recovery of 94.3% from conventional whole ore cyanidation leaching at Rhosgobel is a strong positive, confirming robust metallurgical performance with a proven processing method.
Positive factors
- High average gold recovery using conventional whole ore cyanidation leaching, indicating robust metallurgical performance.
- Supports the viability of a standard processing route.
Evidence · text
“Additional metallurgical testing at Rhosgobel has returned an average gold recovery of 94.3% using conventional whole ore cyanidation leaching”
flotationRC Gold Project · tungstenRecovery: 84.7 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold Project
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon Territory
- Ticker
- SIG.V
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- Rhosgobel
Recovery
- Recovery
- 84.7 %
- Recovery Basis
- to_concentrate
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An initial recovery of 84.7% tungsten in rougher concentrate suggests potential for tungsten as a byproduct, which could add value to the project. However, it's an initial recovery and not final payable metal.
Positive factors
- Good initial recovery for tungsten as a byproduct, indicating potential for additional revenue streams.
Negative factors
- This is an initial recovery in rougher concentrate, not final payable metal, and further optimization may be needed.
Evidence · text
“an initial recovery of 84.7% tungsten in rougher concentrate using conventional flotation.”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
How Atlas produces this analysis
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