Sitka Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjack Deposit, RC Gold Project, Yukon
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Sitka Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- SIG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 22:39:50 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sitka Gold Corp. reported significant drill results from hole DDRCCC-26-121 at the Blackjack deposit, extending high-grade gold mineralization 370m below the current resource pit. The hole returned a broad 273.8m interval at 1.10 g/t Au, including high-grade sub-intervals up to 17.1 g/t Au.
Reasoning: The drill hole DDRCCC-26-121 successfully extended high-grade gold mineralization significantly below the existing resource pit and along strike, demonstrating strong continuity and scale potential.
Positive factors
- Significant depth extension (370m below pit)
- Lateral strike extension (110m)
- High-grade intercepts (up to 17.1 g/t Au)
- Strong continuity of mineralization
- Supports underground mining potential
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole 121 extended mineralization 370m below the pit and 110m along strike from previous drilling.
Evidence · text
“successfully extended high-grade gold mineralization approximately 370 m below the existing resource pit and 110 m laterally along strike”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details specific QA/QC protocols including standards, blanks, duplicates, and accredited lab (ALS).
Evidence · text
“Standard reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples were inserted by Sitka personnel”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Intercept of 17.1 g/t Au is exceptionally high for the deposit context.
Evidence · text
“2.0 metres of 17.10 g/t gold”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
DDRCCC-26-121RC · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 273.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-121
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 273.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 1093 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong broad interval at depth.
Positive factors
- Broad high-grade interval
Evidence · text
“273.8 metres of 1.10 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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
DDRCCC-26-121RC · goldGrade: 1.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 94 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-121
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 94 m
- Hole Depth
- 1093 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Key intercept confirming depth extension.
Positive factors
- Significant width at depth
Evidence · text
“94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Au”
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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
DDRCCC-26-121RC · goldGrade: 5.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-121
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 1093 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept within the broader zone.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · text
“19.3 m of 5.04 g/t Au”
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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
DDRCCC-26-121RC · goldGrade: 15.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-121
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 1093 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Very high grade
Evidence · text
“1.7 metres of 15.85 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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
DDRCCC-26-121RC · goldGrade: 17.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-121
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- Hole Depth
- 1093 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- 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
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval.
Positive factors
- Very high grade
Evidence · text
“2.0 metres of 17.10 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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
DDRCCC-25-076RC · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-25-076
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65 m
- From
- 806 m
- To
- 871 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Blackjack
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong broad interval at depth.
Positive factors
- Broad high-grade interval
Evidence · text
“65.0 metres of 2.00 g/t gold from 806.0 metres”
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 Drills 19.3 Metres of 5.04 g/t Gold Within 94.0 m of 1.79 g/t Gold, Expanding High-Grade Gold Zone at the Blackjac"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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