NorthWest Reports Near Surface Intercept of 44.0 Metres of 0.62% Copper and 0.42g/t Gold (1.01% CuEq) at Kwanika from 172 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, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-16 15:13:00 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported positive drill results from hole K-25-278 at the Kwanika project, intersecting significant copper-gold mineralization. Highlights include 44m at 0.62% Cu and 0.42g/t Au (1.01% CuEq) in the Pit Zone and high-grade intercepts in the Central Zone.

Reasoning: The drill results confirm continuity of mineralization within the existing resource and provide geological insight into the Central Zone's geometry, supporting the company's target model.

Positive factors

  • Confirmed near-surface mineralization within existing open-pit resource
  • Improved confidence in Central Zone position and thickness
  • Higher-than-expected intersection of Central Zone closer to surface
  • Strong CuEq grades (up to 1.51%) in Central Zone
  • QA/QC protocols and lab accreditation disclosed

Facts used in scoring: 30

Classification and evidence

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 blanks, standards, and secondary lab re-assays.

Evidence · text

“an external QA/QC program was implemented using blanks and standards”

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Estimated true widths are provided for all major intercepts in Table 1.

Evidence · table

“39.9”

Context: 44.0

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Program aims to validate, infill and expand understanding of the current mineral resource.

Evidence · text

“designed to validate, infill and expand on the Company’s understanding”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (30)

K-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
80 m
True Width
52.5 m
From
47 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:47-127
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
0.75
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard infill/definition intercept in a known zone.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept in Pit Zone

Evidence · table

“0.59”

Context: 80.0

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 52.5

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 "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
80 m
True Width
52.5 m
From
47 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:47-127
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
0.75
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary commodity in a copper-dominant intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: 80.0

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 52.5

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 "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
44 m
True Width
39.9 m
From
172 m
To
216 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
172 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:172-216
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
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Headline intercept for the release.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade in Pit Zone

Evidence · table

“0.62”

Context: 44.0

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 39.9

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 "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44 m
True Width
39.9 m
From
172 m
To
216 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
172 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:172-216
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
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary commodity in a copper-dominant intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: 44.0

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 39.9

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 "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
36 m
True Width
32.6 m
From
220 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
220 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:220-256
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
1.25
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept in a target zone.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade and width in Central Zone

Evidence · table

“0.65”

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 32.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
32.6 m
From
220 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
220 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:220-256
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
1.25
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
low_confidence
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept in a target zone.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

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 32.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

K-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
80 m
True Width
52.5 m
From
47 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
47 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:47-127
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
0.75
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.99 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 159.2 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-25-278

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 52.5

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12 m
True Width
7.9 m
From
85 m
To
97 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
85 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:85-97
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
0.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.71 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 8.5 %·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

“0.71”

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 7.9

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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
7.9 m
From
85 m
To
97 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
85 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:85-97
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
0.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.20”

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 7.9

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
7.9 m
From
85 m
To
97 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
85 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:85-97
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
0.91
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.33 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 28.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.33 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

“2.33”

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 7.9

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
119 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:119-127
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
0.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.76 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 6.1 %·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

“0.76”

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 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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
119 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:119-127
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
0.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.23 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.23”

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.43
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.2 m
From
119 m
To
127 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:119-127
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
0.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.43 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 19.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.43 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

“2.43”

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44 m
True Width
39.9 m
From
172 m
To
216 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
172 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:172-216
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
1.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 101.2 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: K-25-278

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 39.9

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
184 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
184 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:184-196
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
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.74 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 8.9 %·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

“0.74”

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 10.9

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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
184 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
184 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:184-196
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
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.6 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

“0.47”

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 10.9

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
184 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
184 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:184-196
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
1.19
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.48 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 29.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.48 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

“2.48”

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 10.9

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
200 m
To
210 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
200 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:200-210
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
1.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.86 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 8.6 %·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

“0.86”

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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
200 m
To
210 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
200 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:200-210
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
1.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.4 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

“0.54”

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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
200 m
To
210 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
200 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:200-210
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
1.37
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.38 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 33.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.38 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

“3.38”

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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
32.6 m
From
220 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
220 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:220-256
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
1.25
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.29 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 82.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.29 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

“2.29”

Context: K-25-278

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 32.6

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.79
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
222 m
To
232 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:222-232
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
1.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.79 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 7.9 %·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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
222 m
To
232 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:222-232
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
1.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.77 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.7 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

“0.77”

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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
9.1 m
From
222 m
To
232 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
222 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:222-232
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
1.5
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.76 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 27.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.76 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

“2.76”

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 9.1

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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.77
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
238 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
238 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:238-256
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
1.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.77 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 13.9 %·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

“0.77”

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 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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
238 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
238 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:238-256
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
1.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.8 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 14.4 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.80”

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 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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
True Width
16.3 m
From
238 m
To
256 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
238 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:238-256
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
1.51
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.72 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 49.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.72 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

“2.72”

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 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-25-278Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
272 m
To
284 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
272 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:272-284
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
0.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.4 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.2 % 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

“0.20”

Context: K-25-278

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 10.9

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-25-278Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
272 m
To
284 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
272 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:272-284
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
0.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.4 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 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

“0.40”

Context: K-25-278

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 10.9

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-25-278Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-278
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
True Width
10.9 m
From
272 m
To
284 m
Hole Depth
341 m
Intercept Depth
272 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-278:272-284
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
0.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.78 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 9.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.78 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

“0.78”

Context: K-25-278

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 10.9

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

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.