# Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the Storm Project, Nunavut, Canada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/BAY/news/5921690308243837/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-07-24T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Extensive copper gossans discovered over 8km strike - Positive factor: Thick visual copper sulfides intersected in diamond drilling - Positive factor: Project financing agreement de-risks development - Positive factor: RC drilling for resource upgrade and exploration is ongoing - Positive factor: QP sign-off - Negative factor: Visual intercepts are not yet assayed, so actual grades are unknown - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Story-specific tag Definition: 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 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 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 Mineralization** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: 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 Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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-001 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-0) Storm · copper #### 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 factor: Thick visual copper mineralization - Positive factor: Unexpected mineralization outside resource envelope - Positive factor: Supports resource growth - Negative factor: Visual estimate, no assays reported - Negative factor: 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 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-002 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-1) Storm · copper #### 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 factor: Thick visual copper mineralization - Positive factor: Unexpected mineralization outside resource envelope - Positive factor: Supports resource growth - Negative factor: Visual estimate, no assays reported - Negative factor: 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 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-2) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-01 Context: Thunder #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-3) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-02 Context: Thunder #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-03 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-4) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-03 Context: Cyclone #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-04 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-5) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-04 Context: Cyclone #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-05 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-6) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-05 Context: Corona #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-06 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-7) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-06 Context: Corona #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-07 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-8) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-07 Context: Corona #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-08 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-9) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-08 Context: Corona #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-09 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-10) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-09 Context: Lightning #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-11) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-10 Context: Gap #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-12) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-11 Context: Gap #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-13) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-12 Context: Squall #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-14) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-13 Context: Cycl W #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-15) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-14 Context: Cycl W #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-16) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-15 Context: Cyclone #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-17) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-16 Context: Cyclone #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-18) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-17 Context: Cyclone #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-19) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-18 Context: Hailstorm #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-20) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-19 Context: Cirrus #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-21) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-20 Context: Thunder #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### SR25-21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-22) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of resource upgrade program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > SR25-21 Context: Chinook #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### ST25-01 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-23) Storm #### 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 factor: No assay results reported - Negative factor: Comment 'To be redrilled' suggests re-evaluation or issues Evidence · table > ST25-01 Context: Cirrus #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### ST25-02 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-24) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of exploration program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > ST25-02 Context: Cyclone S #### 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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-003 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-25) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of geotechnical and resource program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > PFS-003 Context: cyclone #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-26) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of geotechnical and resource program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > PFS-004 Context: cyclone #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-005 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-27) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of geotechnical and resource program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > PFS-005 Context: chinook #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-006 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-28) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of geotechnical and resource program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > PFS-006 Context: chinook #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "Aston Bay and American West Metals Announce Extensive Strike of Copper Gossans Discovered in Regional Exploration at the" ### PFS-007 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/aston-bay-and-american-west-metals-announce-extensive-strike-of-copper-gossans-d--720b7626-514e-4cf3-b3ae-180e0c0a30a7#fact-drill-facts-29) Storm #### 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 factor: Part of geotechnical and resource program - Negative factor: No assay results reported Evidence · table > PFS-007 Context: chinook #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" **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: "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. 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