NorthWest Reports Results From Three Holes at Its Kwanika Property Highlighted by Near Surface Intercept of 58 Metres of 0.96% Copper and 1.04 G/T Gold (1.92% CuEq) From 94 Metres
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NorthWest Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- NWST
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 15:11:49 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NorthWest Copper announced positive drill results from three holes at its Kwanika property in British Columbia, highlighted by a near-surface intercept of 58 metres grading 0.96% copper and 1.04 g/t gold (1.92% CuEq) in hole K-25-275. The program successfully expanded and infilled higher-grade zones within the existing mineral resource, with the aim of supporting an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment. All technical aspects were reviewed by a Qualified Person and comprehensive QA/QC was disclosed.
Reasoning: NorthWest Copper reported strong drill results from its Kwanika property, with several significant copper-gold equivalent intercepts that expand known high-grade zones and confirm continuity. These results are expected to enhance the economics of a future PEA and are supported by robust QA/QC protocols.
Positive factors
- Drill results exceeded expectations, expanding and defining higher-grade zones.
- Confirmed continuity of mineralization at shallow depths.
- Data supports an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) with potential for a high-grade starter pit.
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 27
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (27)
K-25-275Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 50.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 50.5 m
- True Width
- 22.1 m
- From
- 29.5 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:29.5-80
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This copper equivalent intercept provides a good overall grade for the polymetallic mineralization within Pit Zone 5, with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Moderate CuEq grade over a significant length and true width.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“1.04”
Context: 50.5
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 22.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50.5 m
- True Width
- 22.1 m
- From
- 29.5 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:29.5-80
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold intercept, while moderate in grade, contributes to the overall resource definition within Pit Zone 5 at shallow depths, with good true width.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 50.5
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 22.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · silverGrade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 50.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 50.5 m
- True Width
- 22.1 m
- From
- 29.5 m
- To
- 80 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:29.5-80
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 5 at shallow depths.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 50.5
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 22.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 4.4 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:54-64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included copper equivalent intercept shows an exceptional grade over a moderate length, significantly enhancing the overall economic potential of Pit Zone 5 at shallow depths, with transparent assumptions for its calculation. This grade is above the 75th percentile of comparable deposits.
Positive factors
- Exceptional CuEq grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“2.20”
Context: 10.0
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 4.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · goldGrade: 2.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 4.4 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:54-64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included gold intercept shows a strong grade within Pit Zone 5, enhancing the overall economic potential at shallow depths.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“2.07”
Context: 10.0
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 4.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- True Width
- 4.4 m
- From
- 54 m
- To
- 64 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 29.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:54-64
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2.2
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This included silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 5 at shallow depths.
Positive factors
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 10.0
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 4.4
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 58 m
- True Width
- 47.5 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 152 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:94-152
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong copper equivalent intercept over a substantial true width infilled Pit Zone 10, confirming its continuity and contributing significantly to the resource definition, with transparent assumptions for its calculation. This grade is above the 75th percentile of comparable deposits.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade over a significant length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Intercepted at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Successfully infilled Pit Zone 10 and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“1.92”
Context: 58.0
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 47.5
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 58 m
- True Width
- 47.5 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 152 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:94-152
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept over a substantial true width infilled Pit Zone 10, confirming its continuity and contributing significantly to the resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a significant length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Intercepted at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Successfully infilled Pit Zone 10 and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“1.04”
Context: 58.0
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 47.5
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-275Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 58 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-275
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 58 m
- True Width
- 47.5 m
- From
- 94 m
- To
- 152 m
- Hole Depth
- 185 m
- Intercept Depth
- 94 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-275:94-152
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156312
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.92
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 10, confirming its continuity.
Positive factors
- Intercepted at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Successfully infilled Pit Zone 10 and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“3.54”
Context: 58.0
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 47.5
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-277Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 40.5 m
- True Width
- 26.6 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 73.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 33 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:33-73.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This copper equivalent intercept provides a good overall grade for the polymetallic mineralization within Pit Zone 5, confirming its extension with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Moderate CuEq grade over a significant length and true width.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Confirmed and extended Pit Zone 5.
Evidence · table
“1.19”
Context: 40.5
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 26.6
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"
K-25-277Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40.5 m
- True Width
- 26.6 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 73.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 33 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:33-73.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept confirmed and extended Pit Zone 5 at shallow depths, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a significant length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Confirmed and extended Pit Zone 5.
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 40.5
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 26.6
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"
K-25-277Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40.5 m
- True Width
- 26.6 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 73.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 33 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:33-73.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.19
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 5, confirming its extension.
Positive factors
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Confirmed and extended Pit Zone 5.
Evidence · table
“1.13”
Context: 40.5
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 26.6
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"
K-25-277Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
- True Width
- 6.1 m
- From
- 90.7 m
- To
- 100 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:90.7-100
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong copper equivalent intercept successfully extended Pit Zone 10 up-dip and confirmed its continuity, with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade over a moderate length.
- Extended Pit Zone 10 up-dip and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“1.67”
Context: 9.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-277Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
- True Width
- 6.1 m
- From
- 90.7 m
- To
- 100 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:90.7-100
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept, despite its narrow width, successfully extended Pit Zone 10 up-dip and confirmed its continuity.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade for a porphyry deposit.
- Extended Pit Zone 10 up-dip and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: 9.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-277Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-277
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
- True Width
- 6.1 m
- From
- 90.7 m
- To
- 100 m
- Hole Depth
- 159 m
- Intercept Depth
- 90.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-277:90.7-100
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351520
- Northing
- 6156311
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 10, confirming its extension.
Positive factors
- Extended Pit Zone 10 up-dip and confirmed its orientation and continuity.
Evidence · table
“2.28”
Context: 9.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.1
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17.3 m
- True Width
- 14.2 m
- From
- 34.7 m
- To
- 52 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:34.7-52
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Higher-Grade Cu Pit Zone
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong copper equivalent intercept at shallow depth extended a recently defined copper-dominant zone, adding significant value to the project's near-surface potential, with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade over a good length and true width.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter extension of a recently defined copper-dominant zone.
Evidence · table
“1.80”
Context: 17.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.3 m
- True Width
- 14.2 m
- From
- 34.7 m
- To
- 52 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:34.7-52
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Higher-Grade Cu Pit Zone
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept at shallow depth extended a recently defined copper-dominant zone, contributing to the project's near-surface potential.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a good length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter extension of a recently defined copper-dominant zone.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 17.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.3 m
- True Width
- 14.2 m
- From
- 34.7 m
- To
- 52 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 34.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:34.7-52
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Higher-Grade Cu Pit Zone
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.8
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within a recently defined copper-dominant zone.
Positive factors
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter extension of a recently defined copper-dominant zone.
Evidence · table
“3.02”
Context: 17.3
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 14.2
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 70 m
- True Width
- 30.7 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:52-122
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong copper equivalent intercept over a very significant true width expanded the higher-grade copper-gold zone within Pit Zone 5, enhancing the overall resource with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Strong CuEq grade over a very significant length and true width.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter expansion of the higher-grade copper-gold zone.
Evidence · table
“1.58”
Context: 70.0
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 30.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 70 m
- True Width
- 30.7 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:52-122
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept over a very significant true width expanded the higher-grade copper-gold zone within Pit Zone 5, enhancing the overall resource.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a very significant length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter expansion of the higher-grade copper-gold zone.
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 70.0
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 30.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 70 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 70 m
- True Width
- 30.7 m
- From
- 52 m
- To
- 122 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 52 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:52-122
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 5
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.58
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 5, confirming its expansion.
Positive factors
- Located at shallow depth, supporting open pit potential.
- Represents a 45-meter expansion of the higher-grade copper-gold zone.
Evidence · table
“2.31”
Context: 70.0
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 30.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 18 m
- True Width
- 14.7 m
- From
- 126 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:126-144
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.11
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate copper equivalent intercept extended Pit Zone 10 along strike and down-dip, indicating further growth potential for the zone, with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Moderate CuEq grade over a good length and true width.
- Extended Pit Zone 10 along strike and down-dip by 40 meters, remaining open.
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 18.0
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 14.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- True Width
- 14.7 m
- From
- 126 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:126-144
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.11
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate gold intercept extended Pit Zone 10 along strike and down-dip, contributing to the overall resource definition.
Positive factors
- Moderate gold grade over a good length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Extended Pit Zone 10 along strike and down-dip by 40 meters, remaining open.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 18.0
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 14.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- True Width
- 14.7 m
- From
- 126 m
- To
- 144 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:126-144
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 10
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 1.11
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 10, confirming its extension.
Positive factors
- Extended Pit Zone 10 along strike and down-dip by 40 meters, remaining open.
Evidence · table
“2.31”
Context: 18.0
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 14.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 19.7 m
- From
- 148 m
- To
- 172 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 148 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:148-172
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 8
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 0.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This moderate copper equivalent intercept contributes to the overall resource definition within Pit Zone 8 at moderate depths, with transparent assumptions for its calculation.
Positive factors
- Moderate CuEq grade over a good length and true width.
- Located at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“0.67”
Context: 24.0
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 19.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 19.7 m
- From
- 148 m
- To
- 172 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 148 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:148-172
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 8
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 0.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This gold intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall resource definition within Pit Zone 8 at moderate depths.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 24.0
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 19.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
K-25-284Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- K-25-284
- Project
- Kwanika
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- NWST
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 19.7 m
- From
- 148 m
- To
- 172 m
- Hole Depth
- 176 m
- Intercept Depth
- 148 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- K-25-284:148-172
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Pit Zone 8
- Easting
- 351618
- Northing
- 6156352
- CRS
- UTM Zone 10N NAD83
- Elevation
- 992 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- 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
- 0.67
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This silver intercept, while low in grade, contributes to the overall polymetallic nature of the mineralization within Pit Zone 8 at moderate depths.
Positive factors
- Good intercept length and true width for a porphyry deposit.
- Located at moderate depth, supporting open pit potential.
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 24.0
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 19.7
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.