NorthWest Intersects 27.7 Metres of 1.23% Copper and 1.53g/t Gold (2.63% CuEq) at Kwanika Starting at 198 Metres

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Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 15:10:22 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported high-grade copper-gold drill results from its Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by a 27.7m intercept at 2.63% CuEq. The results confirm the extension of the Western Zone and suggest potential continuity between the Pit and Central Zones, supporting the company's high-grade target model.

Reasoning: The release reports high-grade intercepts that validate the company's 'Target Model' and suggest potential for higher-grade resource conversion.

Positive factors

  • Significant high-grade copper-gold intercept (2.63% CuEq)
  • Extension of mineralization in Western Zone
  • Potential to fill gap between Pit and Central Zones
  • QA/QC protocols and certified lab (Actlabs) disclosed

Negative factors

  • Metal equivalent assumptions rely on proxy recoveries from New Afton mine

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The 27.7m intercept at 2.63% CuEq is exceptionally high grade for a copper-gold system.

Evidence · text

“significant intercept of 27.7 metres grading 1.23 % Cu, 1.53 g/t Au (2.63% copper equivalent 1 , “CuEq”)”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The hole extended the Western Zone down-dip and laterally.

Evidence · text

“extended the Western Zone down-dip beyond the Company’s original expectations”

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, 5% re-assay).

Evidence · text

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: While assumptions are provided, they use proxy recoveries from a different mine (New Afton) rather than site-specific metallurgical data.

Evidence · text

“applied reductions to the average realized recoveries consistent with New Afton for the Kwanika recoveries in the calculation of CuEq.”

Extracted facts

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

Drill Results (24)

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 48.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
48.2 m
From
77.8 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
77.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:77.8-126
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit 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
0.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade intercept in the Pit Zone.

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 48.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.2 m
From
77.8 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
77.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:77.8-126
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit 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
0.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 48.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
28.5 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
139.5 m
To
168 m
Intercept Depth
139.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:139.5-168
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
1.26
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in the Central Zone.

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 28.5

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 16.3

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.5 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
139.5 m
To
168 m
Intercept Depth
139.5 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:139.5-168
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
1.26
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.60”

Context: 28.5

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 16.3

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 34.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
34.8 m
True Width
19.9 m
From
191.1 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-225.9
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
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept in the Central Zone.

Evidence · table

“1.03”

Context: 34.8

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 19.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.8 m
True Width
19.9 m
From
191.1 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-225.9
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
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept in the Central Zone.

Evidence · table

“1.26”

Context: 34.8

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 19.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27.7 m
True Width
15.9 m
From
198.2 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
198.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:198.2-225.9
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
2.63
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade copper intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: 27.7

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 15.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.7 m
True Width
15.9 m
From
198.2 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
198.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:198.2-225.9
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
2.63
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.53”

Context: 27.7

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 15.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13 m
True Width
8.9 m
From
507 m
To
520 m
Intercept Depth
507 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:507-520
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Western 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
0.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade intercept in the Western Zone.

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 13.0

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 8.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
8.9 m
From
507 m
To
520 m
Intercept Depth
507 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:507-520
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Western 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
0.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 13.0

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 8.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
22.3 m
True Width
15.2 m
From
611.8 m
To
634 m
Intercept Depth
611.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:611.8-634
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Western 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
0.71
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in the Western Zone.

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 22.3

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 15.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.3 m
True Width
15.2 m
From
611.8 m
To
634 m
Intercept Depth
611.8 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:611.8-634
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Western 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
0.71
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 22.3

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 15.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

K-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 48.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
48.2 m
From
77.8 m
To
126 m
Intercept Depth
77.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:77.8-126
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.42
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.45 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 69.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.45 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

“1.45”

Context: K-25-271

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

K-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.5 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
139.5 m
To
168 m
Intercept Depth
139.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:139.5-168
Mining Method
open_pit

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
1.26
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.78 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 79.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.78 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

“2.78”

Context: K-25-271

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 16.3

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34.8 m
True Width
19.9 m
From
191.1 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-225.9
Mining Method
open_pit

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
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.29 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 114.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.29 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

“3.29”

Context: K-25-271

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 19.9

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-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.8 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
191.1 m
To
193.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-193.9
Mining Method
open_pit

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
1.06
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.6 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.7 %·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

“0.60”

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 1.6

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-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.8 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
191.1 m
To
193.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-193.9
Mining Method
open_pit

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
1.06
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.49 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.4 g/t·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: 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 1.6

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.8 m
True Width
1.6 m
From
191.1 m
To
193.9 m
Intercept Depth
191.1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:191.1-193.9
Mining Method
open_pit

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
1.06
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 6.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.3 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

“2.30”

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 1.6

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
27.7 m
True Width
15.9 m
From
198.2 m
To
225.9 m
Intercept Depth
198.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:198.2-225.9
Mining Method
open_pit

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
2.63
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.87 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 107.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.87 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

“3.87”

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 15.9

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-25-271Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
2.6 m
From
486.2 m
To
490 m
Intercept Depth
486.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:486.2-490
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.4 %·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

“0.38”

Context: K-25-271

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 2.6

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-25-271Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
2.6 m
From
486.2 m
To
490 m
Intercept Depth
486.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:486.2-490
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.6 g/t·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

“0.41”

Context: K-25-271

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 2.6

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
True Width
2.6 m
From
486.2 m
To
490 m
Intercept Depth
486.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:486.2-490
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.76
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.99 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 7.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.99 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

“1.99”

Context: K-25-271

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 2.6

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
8.9 m
From
507 m
To
520 m
Intercept Depth
507 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:507-520
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.67
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.93 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 12.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.93 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

“0.93”

Context: K-25-271

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 8.9

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-25-271Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-271
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.3 m
True Width
15.2 m
From
611.8 m
To
634 m
Intercept Depth
611.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-271:611.8-634
Mining Method
open_pit

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
0.71
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.45 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 54.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.45 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

“2.45”

Context: K-25-271

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 15.2

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.