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    Ore Odyssey

    Real news.

    A newsletter featuring the latest mineral exploration activities and developments in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory, Canada.

    Brought to you by Takom Exploration Ltd.

    February 17, 2026


    Banyan Gold Corp.

    Reports drill core assay results for the AurMac Au Project, Mayo, YT, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun

    Note:
    Highlight intervals lack 'from' distances. 'Near-surface' lacks distance. Figure 1's Au Grade (g/t) x Interval (m) mixes grade and distance inconsistent with an MRE. Figures 2, 4, & 6 lack assay values or ranges. Figures 3, 5, & 7 lack Stratigraphy code descriptions and 'Open' lacks geological context. Core sample length, prep method, 4-acid & metallic screen assay weights, and QA/QC verification results are missing. Intervals are without a Maximum Internal Dilution and a minimum grade.

    News Release


    Defense Metals Corp.

    Announces plans to undertake a 30-tonne pilot-scale flotation testing program at the Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements Project, Prince George, BC

    News Release


    Golden Sky Minerals Corp.

    Releases the results of an heli-borne magnetic geophysical survey on the Rayfield-Gjoll Cu-Au Project, 70 Mile House, BC

    Note:
    'Magnetic lows', 'moderate magnetic response', and 'magnetic anomalies' lack intensity values or ranges. 'Up to' and 'elevated' lacks assay values or ranges. 'Multiple' lacks metrics. Figures 1-4 lack a TMI legend. Soil horizon, soil sample depth, soil sample spacing, sample weight, core size, core sample length, true width, collar table, prep & assay method, geophysical survey parameters, and a QA/QC description are missing. Intervals are without a Maximum Internal Dilution and a minimum grade.

    News Release


    Hecla Mining Company

    Continues definition drilling at the Keno Hill Ag-Zn-Pb Project, Mayo, YT, Na-Cho Nyäk Dun

    Note:
    'Open in multiple directions' lacks geological context. Intercepts lack 'from' distances. 'Upgrading the resource' and 'expanding the resource' lacks an updated MRE. Core size, core sample length, true width, collar table, prep & assay method, QA/QC insertion rate, and QA/QC verification results are missing.

    News Release


    Inomin Mines Inc.

    With Sumitomo Metal Mining, announces exploration plans for the Beaver-Lynx Ni-Mg-Co-PGE Project, McLeese Lake, BC

    Note:
    'Confirmed a large nickel-magnesium-cobalt-PGE system' lacks an MRE. 'Intersected chromium, copper, silver, and gold' lacks assay values or ranges. 'Multiple' and 'several' lack metrics. 'Defined by magnetic surveys, appear as large or larger’ – magnetic targets lack volume/depth validation due to inversion non-uniqueness, limited depth resolution, and inability to measure true thickness. A small, highly magnetic body at depth (e.g., a narrow magnetite-rich vein) can produce essentially the same magnetic anomaly as a much larger, weakly magnetic body closer to surface (e.g., a broad zone of weakly magnetized rock). 'May host large volumes' lacks supporting information.

    News Release


    Kutcho Copper Corp.

    Announces drilling targets on the Kutcho Cu-Zn Project, Tatl’ah (Dease Lake), BC

    Note:
    'High-grade' lacks assay values or ranges. 'Multiple' lacks metrics. 'Conductivity highs' lack intensity values or ranges. 'An area more than double the current known Mineral Resource' - conductivity targets lack volume/depth validation due to inversion non-uniqueness, limited depth resolution beyond 1-2 skin depths (~500m), and inability to measure true thickness - a small, highly conductive object (like a narrow vein of metal) can produce the exact same signal as a large, weakly conductive object (like a wide zone of salty water or clay). E062 interval lacks a 'from' distance. 'Maximum anomalous copper value' lacks assay values or ranges. Core size, sample length, true width, collar table, prep & assay method, geophysical survey parameters, and a QA/QC description are missing.

    News Release


    Scottie Resources Corp.

    Releases new 2025 drill core assay results for the Scottie Au Mine Project, Stewart, BC

    Note:
    Figure 1's 'OPEN' lacks geological context. Core sample length, collar table, prep method, assay weight, QA/QC insertion rate, and QA/QC results are missing.

    News Release


    Skeena Resources Limited

    Shares a construction video update for the Eskay Creek Au-Ag Project, Bell II, BC

    News Release


    Taranis Resources Inc.

    Provides an update on planned 2026 exploration activities at the Thor Ag-Au-Pb-Zn Project, Trout Lake, BC

    Note:
    'Series' lacks metrics. 'Conductive anomalies' and 'anomalous areas of conductivity' lack intensity values or ranges. 'Silver, gold, and base-metal mineralization' and 'high-grade' lack assay values or ranges. Borr zone intercept lacks a 'from' distance. 'Thor epithermal system' and 'existing mineralized system' lack an MRE. Core size, sample length, true width, collar table, prep method, 4-acid assay weight, geophysical survey parameters, and QA/QC verification results are missing.

    News Release


    Thesis Gold Inc.

    Announces plans to change its name to Thesis Gold & Silver Inc. It holds the Lawyers-Ranch Au-Ag Project, Kwadacha, BC

    News Release


    United Critical Minerals Corp.

    Provides an update on the 2025 exploration activities at the Tahlo Lake Au-Cu Project, Wit’at (Fort Babine), BC

    News Release


    Westhaven Gold Corp.

    Launches 50,000 m drilling at the Shovelnose Au-Ag Project, Spences Bridge, BC

    News Release


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    D. Benz, PhD  •  2026  •  takomexploration.com  •  Edit page

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