# Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program At The Alotta Gold-Copper-Molybdenum Project, Yukon Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SMD/news/8447005712657471/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-02-29T13:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Strategic Metals Ltd. - Ticker: SMD - Exchange: TSX - Region: Yukon - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction - Extracted: 2026-09-16 23:08:13 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Strategic Metals' partner Benjamin Hill Mining has reported successful maiden drill results at the Alotta gold-copper-molybdenum project in the Yukon. The program intersected porphyry-style mineralization, including a high-grade gold intercept of 0.64 m at 9.94 g/t Au. Reasoning: Successful maiden drill program at Alotta project intersecting porphyry-style mineralization with a high-grade gold intercept. - Positive factor: Maiden drill program success - Positive factor: Bonanza gold intercept \(9.94 g/t\) - Positive factor: Porphyry style mineralization confirmed - Positive factor: Coincident Au-Cu-Mo mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only \(orientation not known\) Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 9.94 g/t Au intercept in an epithermal/porphyry context is exceptionally high grade. Evidence · text > 9.94 g/t **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The release explicitly states that the orientation of mineralization is not known, meaning reported widths are downhole/apparent. Evidence · text > the orientation of mineralization is not known at this time **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Technical information approved by a Qualified Person \(Jackson Morton, P.Geo\). Evidence · text > approved by Jackson Morton, P.Geo., a senior geologist... and qualified person **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Maiden drill program testing new targets based on soil anomalies. Evidence · text > inaugural diamond drill program ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (8) ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-0) Alotta · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 211.65 m - From: 7.35 m - To: 219 m - Intercept Depth: 7.35 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:7.35-219 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Large continuous intercept of gold in maiden program. - Positive factor: Extensive intercept length Evidence · table > 0.46 Context: 211.65 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-1) Alotta · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 211.65 m - From: 7.35 m - To: 219 m - Intercept Depth: 7.35 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:7.35-219 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper in a gold-focused intercept. Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 211.65 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-2) Alotta · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 1.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22.45 m - From: 97.55 m - To: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 97.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:97.55-120 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant sub-interval within the main intercept. - Positive factor: Solid width and grade Evidence · table > 1.20 Context: 22.45 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-3) Alotta · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 22.45 m - From: 97.55 m - To: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 97.55 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:97.55-120 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper in sub-interval. Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 22.45 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-4) Alotta · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 9.94 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.64 m - From: 104.97 m - To: 105.61 m - Intercept Depth: 104.97 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:104.97-105.61 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High-grade gold intercept. - Positive factor: Bonanza grade - Negative factor: Very narrow width Evidence · table > 9.94 Context: 0.64 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-5) Alotta · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-01 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.64 m - From: 104.97 m - To: 105.61 m - Intercept Depth: 104.97 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-01:104.97-105.61 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade for a narrow interval. - Positive factor: Coincident copper in high-grade gold zone Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 0.64 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-6) Alotta · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-02 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 99.14 m - From: 62.86 m - To: 162 m - Intercept Depth: 62.86 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-02:62.86-162 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide but low-grade gold intercept. - Positive factor: Significant width Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 99.14 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ### ALT-23-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/strategic-metals-partner-benjamin-hill-mining-intercepts-211-65-metres-of-0-46-g--15632048-b5e6-4097-9e63-82e23e004582#fact-drill-facts-7) Alotta · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ALT-23-02 - Project: Alotta - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_yt - Reported Region: canada\_yt - Ticker: SMD #### Geometry - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 99.14 m - From: 62.86 m - To: 162 m - Intercept Depth: 62.86 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ALT-23-02:62.86-162 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### Location - Loc. Confidence: medium #### QA/QC - QP Signed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-02-29T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace copper. Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 99.14 #### 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Strategic Metals' Partner Benjamin Hill Mining Intercepts 211.65 Metres Of 0.46 Grams/Tonne Gold In Maiden Drill Program" ## 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.