Sitka Drills 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres of 1.14 g/t Gold in a Single Hole at Its RC Gold Project, Yukon
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Sitka Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- SIG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Yukon
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Tungsten
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 22:26:33 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sitka Gold Corp. reported significant gold drill results from its RC Gold Project in the Yukon, including a 44.4 m intercept at 3.86 g/t gold in hole DDRCCC-26-132. The drilling successfully expanded mineralization 150 m east of the current resource and confirmed high-grade continuity at depth.
Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade gold drill intercepts that both extend the known mineralization laterally (step-out) and confirm continuity at depth, supporting underground potential. The results are backed by detailed QA/QC protocols and an accredited laboratory.
Positive factors
- significant step-out extension of mineralization
- confirmation of high-grade continuity at depth
- strong high-grade intercepts
- robust QA/QC disclosure
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Hole 129 expanded mineralization 150 m east of the current resource.
Evidence · text
“Drill hole DDRCCC-26-129 represents a large step out (up to 150 m along strike) from the current mineral resource estimate”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC protocols, including use of standards, blanks, and duplicates, and names an accredited lab.
Evidence · text
“Standard reference materials, blanks and duplicate samples were inserted by Sitka personnel”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The program is described as expanding and defining known mineralization, which includes both step-out and continuity/infill components.
Evidence · text
“The program will continue to define these broad zones of mineralization”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate
Evidence · text
“updated resource”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
DDRCCC-26-132RC · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 218.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-132
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 218.6 m
- From
- 529.5 m
- To
- 748.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 529.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-132:529.5-748.1
- 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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong intercept confirming depth extension.
Positive factors
- broad high-grade continuity at depth
- supports underground potential
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
DDRCCC-26-132RC · goldGrade: 3.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-132
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.4 m
- From
- 529.5 m
- To
- 573.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 529.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-132:529.5-573.9
- 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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade component of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high-grade interval
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
DDRCCC-26-132RC · goldGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 92.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-132
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 92.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-132:529.5-748.1
- 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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary interval in the same hole.
Positive factors
- separate mineralized interval
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
DDRCCC-26-129RC · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 118 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-129
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 118 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Step-out hole expanding mineralization laterally.
Positive factors
- step-out extension
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
DDRCCC-26-129RC · goldGrade: 1.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-129
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-129:0-118.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade interval within the step-out hole.
Positive factors
- stronger grade within step-out
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
DDRCCC-26-129RC · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DDRCCC-26-129
- Project
- RC
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- SIG
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 55 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DDRCCC-26-129:0-118.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade interval within the step-out hole.
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 218.6 Metres of 1.25 g/t Gold, Including 44.4 Metres of 3.86 g/t Gold, and a Second Interval of 92.7 Metres"
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedRC Gold · goldTonnes: 1291000Contained Metal: 1291000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SIG
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:cad18ffe2791d174f687
- Deposit or zone
- Blackjack
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
- Resource basis
- gross
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Baseline resource for comparison.
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 · goldTonnes: 3829000Contained Metal: 3829000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- RC Gold
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- Yukon
- Ticker
- SIG
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:3734df1e3e171e10048b
- Deposit or zone
- Blackjack
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
- Resource basis
- gross
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
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Baseline resource for comparison.
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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