NorthWest Reports Near-Surface Intersept of 25.9 Metres Grading 0.91 % Cu, 1.29 g/t Au (2.09% CuEq) From 154 Metres
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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 15:09:45 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NorthWest Copper Corp. reported high-grade drill results from hole K-25-287 at its Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by a near-surface intercept of 25.9 metres grading 0.91% Cu and 1.29 g/t Au (2.09% CuEq). These results, which include multiple wide intercepts with estimated true widths, are expected to support higher-grade open pit and underground mineral resources and will be incorporated into an updated PEA in mid-2026. The company also completed a corporate amalgamation to streamline operations.
Reasoning: The drill results from hole K-25-287 show exceptional copper and gold grades over significant widths, expanding known zones at shallow depths within a porphyry setting. The results are well above the company's prior averages and global porphyry benchmarks, with good QA/QC and true width disclosure. The company also plans for a resource update and PEA based on these results.
Positive factors
- High-grade copper and gold intercepts, exceeding prior best results and porphyry thresholds.
- Significant widths with estimated true widths disclosed.
- Expansion of higher-grade zones at shallow depths, improving resource potential.
- Strong QA/QC disclosure with certified lab and QP sign-off.
- Evidence of continuity of higher-grade zones.
Facts used in scoring: 22
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (22)
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 65 m
- True Width
- 16.8 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:26-91
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.65% over 65.0m is strong for a porphyry deposit and contributes to the overall positive results, confirming and infilling Pit Zone 5.
Positive factors
- Strong copper grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 65.0
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 16.8
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65 m
- True Width
- 16.8 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:26-91
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.12 g/t over 65.0m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, contributing significantly to the overall value of the intercept and confirming the gold-dominant nature of this part of Pit Zone 5.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: 65.0
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 16.8
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65 m
- True Width
- 16.8 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:26-91
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.10 g/t is a minor contributor to the overall value of the intercept, but adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.10”
Context: 65.0
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 16.8
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · palladiumGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 65 m
- True Width
- 16.8 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 91 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 26 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:26-91
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The mention of elevated palladium, while not a primary focus, suggests potential for additional byproduct value in the Pit Zone 5 interval.
Positive factors
- Presence of palladium indicates additional potential byproduct credits.
Evidence · text
“an elevated 0.11 g/t palladium over its length”
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 16.8
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 47.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 47.5 m
- True Width
- 30.6 m
- From
- 96.5 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:96.5-144
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 11
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.99
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 1.22% over 47.5m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, significantly exceeding the project's average and contributing to the high-grade nature of Pit Zone 11.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.22”
Context: 47.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.5 m
- True Width
- 30.6 m
- From
- 96.5 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:96.5-144
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 11
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.99
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.82 g/t over 47.5m is strong for a porphyry deposit, adding significant value to the copper-dominant Pit Zone 11 intercept.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 47.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 47.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 47.5 m
- True Width
- 30.6 m
- From
- 96.5 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 96.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:96.5-144
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 11
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.99
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.00 g/t is a minor contributor to the overall value of the intercept, but adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 47.5
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 35.9 m
- True Width
- 23 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:144-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.75
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The copper grade of 0.81% over 35.9m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, contributing to the expansion and better definition of Pit Zone 10.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization and expands zone.
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 35.9
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 23
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 35.9 m
- True Width
- 23 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:144-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.75
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The gold grade of 1.03 g/t over 35.9m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, adding significant value to the Pit Zone 10 intercept.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type.
- Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.
- Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization and expands zone.
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 35.9
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 23
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 35.9 m
- True Width
- 23 m
- From
- 144 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 144 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:144-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.75
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 2.88 g/t is a minor contributor to the overall value of the intercept, but adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.
Evidence · table
“2.88”
Context: 35.9
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 23
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
- True Width
- 16.6 m
- From
- 154 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 154 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:154-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade copper intercept of 0.91% over 25.9m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, significantly above the project's average and best historical results. Its near-surface location and strong GT product make it a highly material and novel result, confirming and expanding the high-grade Pit Zone 10.
Positive factors
- Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type, exceeding prior best results.
- Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.
- High GT product (23.57 %·m) for copper.
- Near-surface intercept, favorable for open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 25.9
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 16.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
- True Width
- 16.6 m
- From
- 154 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 154 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:154-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade gold intercept of 1.29 g/t over 25.9m is exceptional for a porphyry deposit, significantly above the project's average and best historical results. Its near-surface location and strong GT product make it a highly material and novel result, confirming and expanding the high-grade Pit Zone 10.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type, exceeding prior best results.
- Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.
- High GT product (33.47 g/t·m) for gold.
- Near-surface intercept, favorable for open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“1.29”
Context: 25.9
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 16.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.9 m
- True Width
- 16.6 m
- From
- 154 m
- To
- 179.9 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 154 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:154-179.9
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351493
- Northing
- 6156310
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 990 m
- Azimuth
- 160 °
- Dip
- -85 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.09
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silver grade of 3.18 g/t is a minor contributor to the overall value of the intercept, but adds to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.
Positive factors
- Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.
Evidence · table
“3.18”
Context: 25.9
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 16.6
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 "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 45.7 m
- True Width
- 29.4 m
- From
- 185.3 m
- To
- 231 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:185.3-231
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.52 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 23.8 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.52 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: K-25-287
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 29.4
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.7 m
- True Width
- 29.4 m
- From
- 185.3 m
- To
- 231 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:185.3-231
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.81 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 37.0 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.81 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: K-25-287
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 29.4
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 45.7 m
- True Width
- 29.4 m
- From
- 185.3 m
- To
- 231 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:185.3-231
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.27
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.42 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 110.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 2.42 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
“2.42”
Context: K-25-287
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 29.4
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
- True Width
- 9 m
- From
- 245 m
- To
- 259 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:245-259
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.55 % copper is strong against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 7.7 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.55 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: K-25-287
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
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- True Width
- 9 m
- From
- 245 m
- To
- 259 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:245-259
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.75 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 10.5 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 0.75 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: K-25-287
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
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- True Width
- 9 m
- From
- 245 m
- To
- 259 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:245-259
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.24
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.44 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 34.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 2.44 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
“2.44”
Context: K-25-287
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
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 32 m
- True Width
- 20.6 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 317 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:285-317
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.34
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.32 % copper is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [0.8, 0.4, 0.25, 0.15] %. Grade×width 10.2 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: K-25-287
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 20.6
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
- True Width
- 20.6 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 317 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:285-317
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.34
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.13 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 36.2 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).
Positive factors
- 1.13 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: K-25-287
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 20.6
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
K-25-287Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-287
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
- True Width
- 20.6 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 317 m
- Hole Depth
- 551 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-287:285-317
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Activation Laboratories Ltd. (Actlabs)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.34
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.74 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 55.7 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.74 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
“1.74”
Context: K-25-287
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 20.6
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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Drill Hole Highlights: K-25-287 Pit Zone 11: 47.5 metres of 1.22% Cu, 0.82g/t Au (1.99% CuEq) from 96.5 metres Pit Zone "
How Atlas produces this analysis
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