NorthWest Reports Exploration Target Drill Results Highlighting Expansion Potential at Andesite Breccia

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Palladium
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-16 15:05:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported successful 2025 exploration results at the Kwanika project in British Columbia, specifically advancing the Andesite Breccia target. The program extended the Andesite Breccia zone by 90m and identified palladium as a potential exploration vector, while the Transfer target was downgraded after hitting disseminated pyrite.

Reasoning: The release reports successful expansion of the Andesite Breccia target with new copper-dominant intercepts and identifies palladium as a potential new vector, though one exploration target was unsuccessful.

Positive factors

  • Successful expansion of Andesite Breccia target
  • Extension of mineralization by 90m southeast
  • Presence of palladium as a potential exploration vector
  • QA/QC protocols and lab accreditation disclosed

Negative factors

  • Transfer target downgraded due to disseminated pyrite

Facts used in scoring: 26

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The new hole K-25-279 successfully extended the Andesite Breccia zone by approximately 90 metres to the southeast.

Evidence · text

“extended it by approximately 90 metres to the southeast”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on lab (Actlabs), QA/QC methods (blanks, standards), and QP sign-off (Geoff Chinn).

Evidence · text

“assay QA/QC checks by Explore Geosolutions. Samples were collected, tracked and an external QA/QC program was implemented using blanks and standards”

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The Andesite Breccia target is located 600 metres north of the Kwanika Central deposit.

Evidence · text

“located 600 metres north of the Kwanika Central deposit”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (26)

K-25-279Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
43.6 m
True Width
37.8 m
From
174 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:174-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
Easting
351201
Northing
6157296
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
230 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
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
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New intercept confirms continuity and expands the known zone.

Positive factors

  • Successful extension of target

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 43.6

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 37.8

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-25-279Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43.6 m
True Width
37.8 m
From
174 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:174-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
Easting
351201
Northing
6157296
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
230 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
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
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade gold component of the copper-dominant intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 43.6

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 37.8

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-25-279Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43.6 m
True Width
37.8 m
From
174 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:174-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
Easting
351201
Northing
6157296
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1004 m
Azimuth
230 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
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
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver component.

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: 43.6

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 37.8

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-08-122Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 76.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
76.2 m
True Width
53.9 m
From
113.2 m
To
189.4 m
Hole Depth
464 m
Intercept Depth
113.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:113.2-189.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
Easting
351090
Northing
6157292
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1007 m
Azimuth
260 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical hole used as context for current expansion.

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: 76.2

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 53.9

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

K-22-247Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
80 m
From
428 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
788 m
Intercept Depth
428 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:428-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
Easting
351119
Northing
6157564
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
Elevation
1013 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-68 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical palladium intersection noted as a potential vector.

Positive factors

  • Potential exploration vector

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: 80.0

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

K-25-279Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43.6 m
True Width
37.8 m
From
174 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:174-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.21
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: K-25-279

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 37.8

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-25-279Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
192 m
To
202 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:192-202
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.3
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.21 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

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 8.7

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-25-279Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
192 m
To
202 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:192-202
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.3
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.08 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.08”

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 8.7

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-25-279Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
192 m
To
202 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:192-202
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.3
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.76 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 17.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.76 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

“1.76”

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 8.7

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-25-279Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-279
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
8.7 m
From
192 m
To
202 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-279:192-202
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.3
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

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 8.7

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.6 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
212 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
212 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:212-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.5 %·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

“0.27”

Context: And

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 4.8

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

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.6 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
212 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
212 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:212-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: And

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 4.8

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

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 1.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.6 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
212 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
212 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:212-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.83 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 10.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.83 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

“1.83”

Context: And

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 4.8

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

AndKwanika · palladiumGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
And
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.6 m
True Width
4.8 m
From
212 m
To
217.6 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
212 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:212-217.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.31
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: And

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 4.8

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-08-122Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
76.2 m
True Width
53.9 m
From
113.2 m
To
189.4 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
113.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:113.2-189.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: K-08-122

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 53.9

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-08-122Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 76.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
76.2 m
True Width
53.9 m
From
113.2 m
To
189.4 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
113.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:113.2-189.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.48
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 36.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.48 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

“0.48”

Context: K-08-122

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 53.9

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-08-122Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30.6 m
True Width
21.6 m
From
142.2 m
To
172.8 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
142.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:142.2-172.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.72
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.64 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 19.6 %·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

“0.64”

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 21.6

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-08-122Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.6 m
True Width
21.6 m
From
142.2 m
To
172.8 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
142.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:142.2-172.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.72
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.09 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.09”

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 21.6

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-08-122Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-08-122
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.6 m
True Width
21.6 m
From
142.2 m
To
172.8 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
142.2 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-08-122:142.2-172.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Andesite Breccia
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.72
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2008-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 11.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.38 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

“0.38”

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 21.6

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-22-247Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
80 m
From
428 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
428 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:428-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: K-22-247

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-22-247Kwanika · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
80 m
From
428 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
428 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:428-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: K-22-247

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-22-247Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
80 m
From
428 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
428 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:428-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.02
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 10.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 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

“0.13”

Context: K-22-247

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-22-247Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.2 m
From
496.8 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
496.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:496.8-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: Including

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-22-247Kwanika · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.2 m
From
496.8 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
496.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:496.8-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0 g/t gold is below against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.00”

Context: Including

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-22-247Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.2 m
From
496.8 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
496.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:496.8-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.17 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

“0.17”

Context: Including

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-22-247Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-22-247
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
palladium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.2 m
From
496.8 m
To
508 m
Hole Depth
347 m
Intercept Depth
496.8 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-22-247:496.8-508
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Deep IP High/Res Low Anomaly
CRS
UTM Zone 10N NAD83
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
0.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.21 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: Including

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

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.