NorthWest Reports Results from Two Holes at its Kwanika Property Highlighted by a High-Grade Intercept of 43 Metres Grading 1.83 % Cu, 1.28 G/T Au (3.01% CuEq) from 260 Metres

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Company
NorthWest Copper Corp.
Ticker
NWST
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-16 15:07:55 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

NorthWest Copper Corp. reported high-grade drill results from the Kwanika project in British Columbia, highlighted by a 43m intercept of 1.83% Cu and 1.28 g/t Au. The results include a significant 123m near-surface copper intercept and confirm continuity within the Central Zone.

Reasoning: The results feature high-grade intercepts that exceed the project's historical averages and expand the thickness of known zones, specifically in the Central Zone.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper-gold intercept (1.83% Cu, 1.28 g/t Au)
  • Significant near-surface width (123m at 1.31% Cu)
  • Successful infill of Central Zone gap
  • True width disclosed for key intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The 43m intercept at 3.01% CuEq is exceptionally high-grade for this copper-gold system.

Evidence · text

“43 Metres Grading 1.83 % Cu, 1.28 G/T Au (3.01% CuEq)”

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release provides estimated true widths for the primary intercepts.

Evidence · text

“estimated true width of 61 metres”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details lab accreditation (ISO 17025), QA/QC methods (blanks, standards), and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

“The laboratory’s internal quality control system complies with global certifications for quality ISO 17025.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Hole K-25-283 is described as successfully filling a gap in the Central Zone.

Evidence · text

“Hole K-25-283 successfully filled a gap in the Central Zone”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

K-25-273Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 123 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
123 m
True Width
65.2 m
From
28 m
To
151 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:28-151
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone 11
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large near-surface intercept of 1.31% Cu.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade

Evidence · table

“1.31”

Context: 123.0

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 65.2

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-25-273Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 123 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
123 m
True Width
65.2 m
From
28 m
To
151 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:28-151
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Pit Zone 11
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Secondary gold grade in a copper-dominant intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: 123.0

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 65.2

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-25-273Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 82.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
82.2 m
True Width
61 m
From
149 m
To
231.2 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:149-231.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone 4,6
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad high-grade central zone intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 82.2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 61

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-25-273Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
82.2 m
True Width
61 m
From
149 m
To
231.2 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:149-231.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone 4,6
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High gold grade in central zone.

Evidence · table

“1.71”

Context: 82.2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 61

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-25-283Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.83
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
43 m
True Width
39 m
From
260 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
353 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:260-303
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone 6
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept in the Central Zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade intercept
  • Significant width

Evidence · table

“1.83”

Context: 43.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 39

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-25-283Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43 m
True Width
39 m
From
260 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
353 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:260-303
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Central Zone 6
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade accompanying high copper.

Evidence · table

“1.28”

Context: 43.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 39

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-25-273Kwanika · silverGrade: 4.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 123 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
4.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
123 m
True Width
65.2 m
From
28 m
To
151 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:28-151
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.33 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 532.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“4.33”

Context: K-25-273

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 65.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-273Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 82.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
82.2 m
True Width
61 m
From
149 m
To
231.2 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
149 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:149-231.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.15 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 258.9 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“3.15”

Context: K-25-273

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 61

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-273Kwanika · copperGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
46 m
True Width
34.2 m
From
153 m
To
199 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:153-199
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.29 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 59.3 %·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.29 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.29”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-273Kwanika · goldGrade: 1.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
True Width
34.2 m
From
153 m
To
199 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:153-199
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.88 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 86.5 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.88”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-273Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
True Width
34.2 m
From
153 m
To
199 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
153 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-273:153-199
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.99
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.78 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 173.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.78 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.78”

Context: Including

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 34.2

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

AndKwanika · copperGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
True Width
22.3 m
From
199 m
To
229 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
199 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:199-229
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.16
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.66 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 19.8 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

AndKwanika · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
22.3 m
From
199 m
To
229 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
199 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:199-229
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.16
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.67 g/t gold is moderate against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 50.1 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

AndKwanika · silverGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

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

Geometry

Grade
2.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30 m
True Width
22.3 m
From
199 m
To
229 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
199 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
And:199-229
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.16
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.13 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 63.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.13 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.13”

Context: And

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
36 m
True Width
23.1 m
From
87 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:87-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.09
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.75 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 27.0 %·m is weak (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 23.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
23.1 m
From
87 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:87-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.09
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 13.0 g/t·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 23.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · silverGrade: 2.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
2.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
True Width
23.1 m
From
87 m
To
123 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:87-123
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.09
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.19 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 78.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.19 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.19”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 23.1

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
46 m
True Width
29.6 m
From
123 m
To
169 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
123 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:123-169
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.49 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 22.5 %·m is weak.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 29.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
True Width
29.6 m
From
123 m
To
169 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
123 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:123-169
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 29.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 46 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
46 m
True Width
29.6 m
From
123 m
To
169 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
123 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:123-169
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.66
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.85 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 85.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.85 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 29.6

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
13.5 m
True Width
12.2 m
From
228.5 m
To
242 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
228.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:228.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.75 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 10.1 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: K-25-283

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 12.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.5 m
True Width
12.2 m
From
228.5 m
To
242 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
228.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:228.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.38 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: K-25-283

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 12.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · silverGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
1.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.5 m
True Width
12.2 m
From
228.5 m
To
242 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
228.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:228.5-242
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

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
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.57 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 21.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.57 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.57”

Context: K-25-283

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 12.2

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
8 m
True Width
7.3 m
From
250 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
250 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:250-258
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.96 % copper is moderate against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 7.7 %·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
7.3 m
From
250 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
250 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:250-258
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.7 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 5.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
7.3 m
From
250 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
250 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:250-258
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.62
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.35 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 26.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.35 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.35”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.3

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-283Kwanika · silverGrade: 3.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 43 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-283
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
3.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
43 m
True Width
39 m
From
260 m
To
303 m
Hole Depth
251 m
Intercept Depth
260 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
K-25-283:260-303
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
3.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% CuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.91 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 168.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.91 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.91”

Context: K-25-283

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 39

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

K-25-273Kwanika · copperGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 30 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
K-25-273
Project
Kwanika
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
NWST

Geometry

Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
30 m
Hole Depth
251 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large near-surface intercept of 1.31% Cu.

Positive factors

  • Significant width and grade

Evidence · text

“including 30 metres of 0.66% Cu”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.