Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the Storm Project, Nunavut, Canada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Aston Bay Holdings Ltd.
Ticker
BAY
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nunavut, Canada
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Silver, Gold
Document categories
Drill results, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-13 14:56:56 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Aston Bay and American West Metals announced significant exploration progress at the Storm Project in Nunavut, Canada, including the discovery of extensive copper gossans over an 8km strike length. Diamond drilling intersected thick intervals of visual copper sulfides, with two geotechnical holes (PFS-001 and PFS-002) showing 43m and 49.5m of combined chalcocite and chalcopyrite mineralization, respectively. Additionally, a project financing agreement with Ocean Partners Holdings Ltd. was finalized, providing up to 80% of initial capital for development and de-risking the project.

Reasoning: The company announced significant regional exploration success with extensive copper gossans and positive visual drill results, alongside a crucial project financing agreement that de-risks future development.

Positive factors

  • Extensive copper gossans discovered over 8km strike
  • Thick visual copper sulfides intersected in diamond drilling
  • Project financing agreement de-risks development
  • RC drilling for resource upgrade and exploration is ongoing
  • QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • Visual intercepts are not yet assayed, so actual grades are unknown
  • Rock sampling details are provided, but no assay results are given for these samples

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 30

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a Non-Independent Qualified Person as defined by the NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

Evidence · text

“Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a Non-Independent Qualified Person as defined by the NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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: Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a Non-Independent Qualified Person as defined by the NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.

Evidence · text

“Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., is a Non-Independent Qualified Person as defined by the NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this press release.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The reported intercepts for PFS-001 and PFS-002 are given as downhole lengths without true width or drill orientation information.

Evidence · text

“PFS-001 was drilled into the southern margin of the Cyclone Deposit and intersected a combined total of 43 metres ("m") of chalcocite and chalcopyrite mineralization”

Visual Mineralizationneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: Intercepts are based on visual estimates of mineralization, not assay results.

Evidence · text

“thick intervals of visual copper sulfides intersected”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Several RC drill holes were completed for 'resource category upgrade and expansion purposes'.

Evidence · text

“12 holes completed at the Thunder, Lightning Ridge, Cirrus, Cyclone and Corona Deposits for resource category upgrade and expansion purposes”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Seven exploration holes were completed in 'The Gap, Cyclone West, Squall and Hailstorm areas' and two holes tested 'resource extensions to the south of the Cyclone Deposit'.

Evidence · text

“7 exploration holes completed in The Gap, Cyclone West, Squall and Hailstorm areas”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (30)

PFS-001Storm · copperIntercept: 43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-001
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Intercept
43 m
From
29 m
To
91 m
Hole Depth
152 m
Intercept Depth
29 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PFS-001:29-91
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cyclone Deposit
Easting
464629
Northing
8174119
Azimuth
227.18 °
Dip
-65.7 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: PFS-001 intersected a significant 43m of visual copper mineralization, which was unexpected and indicates potential for resource growth.

Positive factors

  • Thick visual copper mineralization
  • Unexpected mineralization outside resource envelope
  • Supports resource growth

Negative factors

  • Visual estimate, no assays reported
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“PFS-001 was drilled into the southern margin of the Cyclone Deposit and intersected a combined total of 43 metres ("m") of chalcocite and chalcopyrite mineralization”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-002Storm · copperIntercept: 49.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-002
Project
Storm
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Intercept
49.5 m
From
51 m
To
119 m
Hole Depth
176 m
Intercept Depth
51 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PFS-002:51-119
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Cyclone Deposit
Easting
464898
Northing
8174357
Azimuth
50 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: PFS-002 intersected a significant 49.5m of visual copper mineralization, which was unexpected and indicates potential for resource growth.

Positive factors

  • Thick visual copper mineralization
  • Unexpected mineralization outside resource envelope
  • Supports resource growth

Negative factors

  • Visual estimate, no assays reported
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“PFS-002 was drilled into the northern margin of the Cyclone Deposit and intersected approximately 49.5m combined total of chalcocite and chalcopyrite mineralization”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-01StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-01
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
164.59 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Thunder
Easting
465245
Northing
8172771
Elevation
242 m
Azimuth
182 °
Dip
-88 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-01”

Context: Thunder

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-02StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-02
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
124.97 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Thunder
Easting
464970
Northing
8172881
Elevation
250 m
Azimuth
181 °
Dip
-63 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-02”

Context: Thunder

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-03StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-03
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
149.35 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone
Easting
464800
Northing
8173996
Elevation
291 m
Azimuth
360 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-03”

Context: Cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-04StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-04
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
149.35 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone
Easting
464900
Northing
8173977
Elevation
290 m
Azimuth
360 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-04”

Context: Cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-05StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-05
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
89.92 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Corona
Easting
466390
Northing
8172256
Elevation
235 m
Azimuth
178 °
Dip
-56 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-05”

Context: Corona

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-06StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-06
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
89.92 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Corona
Easting
466430
Northing
8172256
Elevation
232 m
Azimuth
184 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-06”

Context: Corona

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-07StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-07
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
82.3 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Corona
Easting
466370
Northing
8172241
Elevation
235 m
Azimuth
175 °
Dip
-67 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-07”

Context: Corona

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-08StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-08
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
45.72 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Corona
Easting
466093
Northing
8172243
Elevation
225 m
Azimuth
360 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-08”

Context: Corona

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-09StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-09
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
164.59 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Lightning
Easting
466171
Northing
8172515
Elevation
242 m
Azimuth
360 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-09”

Context: Lightning

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-10StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-10
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
149.35 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Gap
Easting
464066
Northing
8173192
Elevation
238 m
Azimuth
191 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-10”

Context: Gap

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-11StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-11
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
149.35 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Gap
Easting
463938
Northing
8173162
Elevation
237 m
Azimuth
170 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-11”

Context: Gap

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-12StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-12
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
199.64 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Squall
Easting
464827
Northing
8172501
Elevation
240 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-12”

Context: Squall

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-13StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-13
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
201 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cycl W
Easting
463934
Northing
8174739
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-76 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-13”

Context: Cycl W

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-14StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-14
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
201 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cycl W
Easting
464205
Northing
8174385
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-14”

Context: Cycl W

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-15StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-15
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
201 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone
Easting
464553
Northing
8174330
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-15”

Context: Cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-16StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-16
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
192 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone
Easting
464750
Northing
8174407
Azimuth
179 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-16”

Context: Cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-17StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-17
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
201 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone
Easting
464981
Northing
8174407
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-17”

Context: Cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-18StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-18
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
168 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Hailstorm
Easting
465288
Northing
8172259
Azimuth
135 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-18”

Context: Hailstorm

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-19StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-19
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
79 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cirrus
Easting
462432
Northing
8173883
Azimuth
180 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-19”

Context: Cirrus

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-20StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-20
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
122 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Thunder
Easting
465335
Northing
8172920
Azimuth
179 °
Dip
-73 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-20”

Context: Thunder

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

SR25-21StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SR25-21
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
194 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Chinook
Easting
466430
Northing
8172736
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a resource upgrade program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of resource upgrade program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“SR25-21”

Context: Chinook

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

ST25-01StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST25-01
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
191 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cirrus
Easting
465051
Northing
8174321
Elevation
212 m
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is noted as 'To be redrilled', and no assay results are provided, making its current impact unclear.

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported
  • Comment 'To be redrilled' suggests re-evaluation or issues

Evidence · table

“ST25-01”

Context: Cirrus

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

ST25-02StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ST25-02
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
440 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Cyclone S
Easting
464948
Northing
8174227
Elevation
286 m
Azimuth
360 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of an exploration program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of exploration program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“ST25-02”

Context: Cyclone S

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-003StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-003
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
155 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
cyclone
Easting
465422
Northing
8174036
Azimuth
143.11 °
Dip
-61.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a geotechnical and resource program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of geotechnical and resource program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“PFS-003”

Context: cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-004StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-004
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
212 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
cyclone
Easting
465619
Northing
8174327
Azimuth
319.8 °
Dip
-59.8 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a geotechnical and resource program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of geotechnical and resource program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“PFS-004”

Context: cyclone

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-005StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-005
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
179 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
chinook
Easting
466339
Northing
8172795
Azimuth
140 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a geotechnical and resource program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of geotechnical and resource program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“PFS-005”

Context: chinook

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-006StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-006
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
125 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
chinook
Easting
466138
Northing
8172835
Azimuth
260 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a geotechnical and resource program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of geotechnical and resource program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“PFS-006”

Context: chinook

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

PFS-007StormView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PFS-007
Project
Storm
Region
canada_nu
Reported Region
canada_nu
Ticker
BAY

Geometry

Hole Depth
161 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
chinook
Easting
466216
Northing
8172875
Azimuth
20 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This drill hole is part of a geotechnical and resource program, but no specific assay results are provided in this release.

Positive factors

  • Part of geotechnical and resource program

Negative factors

  • No assay results reported

Evidence · table

“PFS-007”

Context: chinook

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the"

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.