NorthWest Announces Significant Intercept of 36.0 Metres Grading 0.80% Copper and 3.21g/T Gold (3.67% CuEq) at Kwanika From 285 Metres

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 15:07:03 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported a significant high-grade intercept of 36.0 metres at 0.80% Cu and 3.21 g/t Au (3.67% CuEq) from hole K-25-280 at the Kwanika project. The results confirm high-grade zonation in the Central Zone and support potential for both open pit and underground mining.

Reasoning: The announcement reports a standout high-grade copper-gold intercept that exceeds the company's target model and previous economic studies, providing significant exploration upside.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade intercept of 3.67% CuEq
  • Significant width of 36m in the Central Zone
  • Confirmed continuity and metal zonation
  • Results exceed 2023 PEA grade expectations

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: 3.67% CuEq intercept is exceptionally high for the target copper-gold system.

Evidence · text

“exceptional intercept of 36 metres grading 0.80 % Cu, 3.21 g/t Au (3.67% copper equivalent 1 , “CuEq”)”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The company provides estimated true widths for all reported intervals.

Evidence · table

“31.2”

Context: 36.0

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 (Actlabs), accreditation (ISO 17025), and methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Evidence · text

“The laboratory’s internal quality control system complies with global certifications for quality ISO 17025.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The hole advanced understanding and expanded the area of high-grade mineralization.

Evidence · text

“expanding the area of high-grade copper-gold mineralization within the core of the system”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
36 m
True Width
31.2 m
From
285 m
To
321 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:285-321
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standout intercept in the target high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade and width

Evidence · table

“0.80”

Context: 36.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 3.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
31.2 m
From
285 m
To
321 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:285-321
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade gold in a copper-gold system.

Positive factors

  • High gold grade

Evidence · table

“3.21”

Context: 36.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
60 m
True Width
52 m
From
269 m
To
329 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-329
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant mineralized interval in the Central Zone.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept
  • High CuEq

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 60.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 52

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
True Width
52 m
From
269 m
To
329 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-329
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold component in the Central Zone.

Positive factors

  • High gold grade

Evidence · table

“2.12”

Context: 60.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 52

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 26.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
26.6 m
True Width
15.6 m
From
57 m
To
83.6 m
Intercept Depth
57 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:57-83.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.49 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 13.0 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.6

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26.6 m
True Width
15.6 m
From
57 m
To
83.6 m
Intercept Depth
57 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:57-83.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.18 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.6

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 26.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
26.6 m
True Width
15.6 m
From
57 m
To
83.6 m
Intercept Depth
57 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:57-83.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.38 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 36.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.38 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.38”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 15.6

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
66 m
True Width
46.7 m
From
116 m
To
182 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:116-182
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 31.7 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 46.7

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
66 m
True Width
46.7 m
From
116 m
To
182 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:116-182
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 10.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 46.7

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 66 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
66 m
True Width
46.7 m
From
116 m
To
182 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:116-182
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.64
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.56 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 103.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.56 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.56”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 46.7

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
True Width
21.2 m
From
126 m
To
156 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:126-156
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.77
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 16.5 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 21.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
21.2 m
From
126 m
To
156 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:126-156
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.77
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.22 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 6.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.22 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 21.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
21.2 m
From
126 m
To
156 m
Intercept Depth
126 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:126-156
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.77
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.96 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 58.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.96 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.96”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 21.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16 m
True Width
13.9 m
From
239 m
To
255 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-255
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 9.3 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 13.9

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
13.9 m
From
239 m
To
255 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-255
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.28 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 4.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.28 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 13.9

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
13.9 m
From
239 m
To
255 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-255
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.85
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.73 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 27.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.73 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.73”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 13.9

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
239 m
To
245 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-245
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 4.2 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
239 m
To
245 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-245
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.32 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.32”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.97
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
239 m
To
245 m
Intercept Depth
239 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:239-245
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.97 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 11.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.97 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.97”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.2

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 60 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
60 m
True Width
52 m
From
269 m
To
329 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-329
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.11 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 126.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.11 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.11”

Context: K-25-280

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 52

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

K-25-280Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.4 m
From
269 m
To
281 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-281
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.33
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.79 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 9.5 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.79”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.4

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

K-25-280Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.4 m
From
269 m
To
281 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-281
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.33
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 7.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.58 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.4

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.4 m
From
269 m
To
281 m
Intercept Depth
269 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:269-281
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.33
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.02 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 36.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.02 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.02”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.4

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

K-25-280Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-280
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
31.2 m
From
285 m
To
321 m
Intercept Depth
285 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-280:285-321
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.22 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 79.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.22 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.2

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

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.