# NorthWest Reports Near-Surface Intersept of 25.9 Metres Grading 0.91 % Cu, 1.29 g/t Au \(2.09% CuEq\) From 154 Metres

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NWST/news/6393957693724186/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-05T11:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade copper and gold intercepts, exceeding prior best results and porphyry thresholds.

- Positive factor: Significant widths with estimated true widths disclosed.

- Positive factor: Expansion of higher-grade zones at shallow depths, improving resource potential.

- Positive factor: Strong QA/QC disclosure with certified lab and QP sign-off.

- Positive factor: Evidence of continuity of higher-grade zones.

Facts used in scoring: 22

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (22)

### K-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: Strong copper grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 65.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 1.12

Context: 65.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.

Evidence · table

> 3.10

Context: 65.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · palladium

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 1.22

Context: 47.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: Strong gold grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 47.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.

Evidence · table

> 3.00

Context: 47.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization and expands zone.

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: 35.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 23

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type.

- Positive factor: Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: Infill drilling confirms continuity of mineralization and expands zone.

Evidence · table

> 1.03

Context: 35.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 23

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.

Evidence · table

> 2.88

Context: 35.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 23

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: Exceptional copper grade for porphyry deposit type, exceeding prior best results.

- Positive factor: Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: High GT product \(23.57 %·m\) for copper.

- Positive factor: Near-surface intercept, favorable for open pit potential.

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 25.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional gold grade for porphyry deposit type, exceeding prior best results.

- Positive factor: Strong intercept length with true width disclosed.

- Positive factor: High GT product \(33.47 g/t·m\) for gold.

- Positive factor: Near-surface intercept, favorable for open pit potential.

Evidence · table

> 1.29

Context: 25.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: Silver grade provides additional value to the intercept.

Evidence · table

> 3.18

Context: 25.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.52 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 29.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: 0.81 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 29.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: 2.42 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 29.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

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Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: 0.55 % copper is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b#fact-drill-facts-17)

Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: 0.75 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b#fact-drill-facts-18)

Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: 2.44 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b#fact-drill-facts-19)

Kwanika · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b#fact-drill-facts-20)

Kwanika · gold

#### 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 factor: 1.13 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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-25-287

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/northwest-reports-near-surface-intersept-of-25-9-metres-grading-0-91-cu-1-29-g-t--644240fd-9d6f-47a2-a878-e61ef2fe8c8b#fact-drill-facts-21)

Kwanika · silver

#### 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 factor: 1.74 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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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