# ArcWest Provides Exploration Update on 2023 Todd Creek Program, Funded by Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AWX/news/5924787795869901/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2024-03-04T13:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: ArcWest Exploration Inc. - Ticker: AWX - Exchange: TSX - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Molybdenum, Silver - Document categories: Drill results, Agreement transaction - Extracted: 2026-09-19 13:36:52 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary ArcWest Exploration reported results from its 2023 exploration program at the Todd Creek project in BC, highlighted by a 262 g/t Au and 2.46% Cu rock sample in the Ice Creek Zone. The program also included a major 3D IP survey that identified several untested chargeability anomalies and the discovery of the South Ridge Zone, a new massive sulfide target. Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade gold and copper surface samples and a new massive sulfide discovery, supported by a major geophysical survey, though sampling is reconnaissance-level. - Positive factor: High-grade gold assay \(262 g/t Au\) in Ice Creek Zone - Positive factor: New discovery of South Ridge Zone \(massive sulfides\) - Positive factor: Strong geophysical anomalies identified by 3D IP survey - Positive factor: Strategic funding from Freeport-McMoRan - Negative factor: No QA/QC standards or blanks submitted due to reconnaissance nature - Negative factor: Geochemical results are from grab samples \(not necessarily representative\) Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Sample L615119 returned 262 g/t Au, which is exceptionally high for the project. Evidence · text > Sample L615119, returning an assay of 262 g/t Au and 2.46% Cu... is one of the highest grade gold assays from the project area to date. **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: The company explicitly states that no external blanks or standards were submitted due to the reconnaissance nature of the sampling. Evidence · text > Due to the reconnaissance nature of the sampling, no external blanks or standards were submitted. **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Discovery of the South Ridge Zone in a previously unexplored area 2 km west of the South Zone. Evidence · text > A new zone prospective for massive sulfides was discovered \( South Ridge Zone \) over two km west of the South Zone in a previously unexplored area. **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: Project adjoins Newmont's Brucejack Gold Mine and is near Seabridge Gold's KSM-Iron Cap. Evidence · text > Todd Creek project adjoins Newmont Corporation's recently acquired Brucejack Gold Mine property ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (9) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-0) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 262 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade in a hydrothermal breccia sample. - Positive factor: Extremely high grade Evidence · text > Sample L615119, returning an assay of 262 g/t Au #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-1) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 2.46 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade accompanying the high-grade gold sample. - Positive factor: High copper grade coincident with bonanza gold Evidence · text > 262 g/t Au and 2.46% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-2) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.15 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in a breccia dyke sample. Evidence · table > 1.15 Context: L615143 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-3) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.76 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade in a breccia dyke sample. Evidence · table > 0.76 Context: L615143 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-4) molybdenum #### Identity - Commodity: molybdenum - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 79.6 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Notable molybdenum content in the breccia sample. - Positive factor: Significant Mo enrichment Evidence · table > 79.6 Context: L615143 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-5) silver #### Identity - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 8.23 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver content. Evidence · table > 8.23 Context: L615143 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-6) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 3.96 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade from new massive sulfide discovery. - Positive factor: High copper grade in South Ridge Zone Evidence · table > 3.96 Context: L615102 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-7) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.084 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low gold grade. Evidence · table > 0.084 Context: L615102 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/arcwest-provides-exploration-update-on-2023-todd-creek-program-funded-by-freepor--2086da11-dee9-4fce-af89-7be3ed17a303#fact-drill-facts-8) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: canada\_bc - Ticker: AWX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.09 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade. Evidence · table > 1.09 Context: L615104 #### Tags used in scoring **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: qaqc\_disclosed is 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 ## 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.