Galway Metals Reports Broad Gold Intercepts from Southwest Deposit, Including 2.6 g/t Over 48.0 Metres

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Galway Metals Inc.
Ticker
GWM
Exchange
TSX
Region
New Brunswick
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Antimony, Bismuth, Arsenic, Tungsten
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-18 02:29:56 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Galway Metals reported significant infill drill results from the Southwest Deposit of the Clarence Stream Gold Project, highlighted by a 48.0m intercept at 2.6 g/t Au. The results confirm mineralization continuity and include high-grade intervals such as 22.4 g/t Au over 1.0m, supporting the ongoing Preliminary Economic Assessment.

Reasoning: Strong infill drill results at the Southwest Deposit demonstrate continuity and high-grade potential, supporting the existing resource model and advancing the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Broad gold intercepts (48m @ 2.6 g/t Au)
  • High-grade bonanza-style intercepts (22.4 g/t Au over 1.0m)
  • Infill drilling confirms continuity and expands modeled zones
  • High core recovery (99%)
  • Robust QA/QC disclosure with ISO accredited labs

Negative factors

  • Presence of deleterious elements (arsenic, antimony, bismuth) noted in geology

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 22.4 g/t Au over 1.0m is exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.

Evidence · text

“22.4 g/t Au over 1.0m”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release explicitly states the holes were completed as part of an infill drilling program.

Evidence · text

“completed primarily as part of an infill drilling program”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release details lab accreditation, standards, blanks, and duplicate protocols.

Evidence · text

“All four labs have ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.”

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: Geology section mentions anomalous concentrations of arsenic, antimony, and bismuth.

Evidence · text

“anomalous concentrations of bismuth, arsenic, antimony, and tungsten.”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate

Evidence · text

“updated Mineral Resource Estimate”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (10)

BL-323Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-323
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-quality broad intercept confirming continuity.

Positive factors

  • Broad width (48m)
  • Strong grade (2.6 g/t)

Evidence · text

“BL-323 Intersected 2.6 g/t Au over 48.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-323Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 21.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-323
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
21.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-323:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion within a broad intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“Including 21.3 g/t Au over 2.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-323Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 9.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-323
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
9.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-323:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion within a broad intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · text

“9.9 g/t Au over 3.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-322Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 31 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-322
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
31 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid continuity intercept.

Positive factors

  • Broad width

Evidence · text

“BL-322 Intersected 1.7 g/t Au over 31.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-322Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 4.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-322
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
4.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-322:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · text

“Including 4.3 g/t Au over 5.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-322Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-322
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-322:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“14.0 g/t Au over 1.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-316Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-316
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
5.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong intercept in infill gap.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · text

“5.3 g/t Au over 5.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-316Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 22.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-316
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
22.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-316:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“22.4 g/t Au over 1.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-313Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-313
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid continuity intercept.

Positive factors

  • Good width

Evidence · text

“3.1 g/t Au over 8.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

BL-313Clarence Stream · goldGrade: 18.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BL-313
Project
Clarence Stream
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
canada_nb
Ticker
GWM

Geometry

Grade
18.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BL-313:null-null
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade inclusion.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“18.1 g/t Au over 1.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Resource Estimates (2)

indicatedClarence Stream Gold Project · goldTonnes: 27200000Grade: 1.62Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.42Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Clarence Stream Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
New Brunswick
Ticker
GWM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:f1ec62ec11379298d617
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
27200000
Grade
1.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1.42
Contained Unit
moz

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing resource baseline mentioned for context.

Positive factors

  • Significant tonnage

Evidence · text

“27.2 million tonnes grading 1.62 g/t Au for 1.42 million ounces of gold in the Indicated category”

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredClarence Stream Gold Project · goldTonnes: 28500000Grade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.29Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Clarence Stream Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_nb
Reported Region
New Brunswick
Ticker
GWM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:f1bf1528766eff54b375
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
28500000
Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1.29
Contained Unit
moz

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing resource baseline mentioned for context.

Positive factors

  • Significant tonnage

Evidence · text

“28.5 million tonnes grading 1.40 g/t Au for 1.29 million ounces of gold in the Inferred category”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

How Atlas produces this analysis

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