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Production / Operations

Tartisan Nickel to reactivate Sill Lake silver project

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jan 20, 2026 · 17:48 TN · 0.40 Tartisan Nickel Corp
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Executive Summary

  • Tartisan Nickel Corp. is advancing plans for renewed exploration and project development at its 100%-owned Sill Lake silver project in Ontario.
  • The release highlights a historic NI43-101 mineral resource estimate from SMX International Corp. (effective May 9, 2021), detailing significant silver, lead, and zinc content in the Main vein.
  • The company is undertaking technical and logistical planning to reactivate the project, including reviewing historic data, evaluating additional trends, and assessing permitting and infrastructure requirements.

Key Details

  • Project Location & Size: Sill Lake silver project, located ~30 km north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; total size of 970 hectares.
  • Historic Resource Estimate (SMX International Corp., May 9, 2021):
    • Measured Resources: 35,703 tonnes grading 4.52 oz/t Ag, containing 161,490 oz Ag.
    • Indicated Resources: 67,941 tonnes grading 4.37 oz/t Ag, containing 296,843 oz Ag.
    • Total Measured & Indicated: 103,644 tonnes grading 4.42 oz/t Ag, containing 458,333 oz Ag.
    • Associated Metals: 1,467,965 lbs of lead and 505,126 lbs of zinc.
  • Additional Trends: Three underevaluated trends (North, Middle, and South) identified via drilling and surface sampling.
  • Historic Inferred Resource: SMX International Corp. (2021) referenced Chemrox (2010) data outlining an inferred silver resource of ~660,000 ounces in the additional veins. Tartisan notes these are historical, unverified, and for reference only.
  • Project Advancement Strategy:
    • Compilation and review of historic drilling, sampling, and production data.
    • Evaluation of North, Middle, and South trend veins.
    • Identification of priority drill targets.
    • Assessment of permitting, access, and infrastructure requirements.
    • Initial engagement with local and regional stakeholders.
  • Qualified Person: Dean MacEachern, PGeo, independent consultant.

Notable Quotes

  • "Tartisan will provide further updates as project and exploration activities advance."
Read the original news release →

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