Wesdome Intersects 3.1 g/t Gold over 106.5 Metres at Shawkey 10, Significantly Expanding the Mineralized System
Original announcement by newsfile on
- Company
- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
- Ticker
- WDO
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Quebec
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 21:18:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Wesdome has reported significant exploration drill results at the Shawkey 10 target within its Kiena mine in Quebec. Hole SH-26-001 intersected 3.1 g/t gold over 106.5 metres, which significantly expands the interpreted thickness of the mineralized diorite host and doubles the grade-thickness of previous 2021 drilling.
Reasoning: The drill results from SH-26-001 show a substantial increase in both grade and width compared to the 2021 hole S-21-831, significantly expanding the mineralized footprint at Shawkey 10.
Positive factors
- Significant grade-thickness expansion compared to previous drilling
- Broad mineralization (106.5m) at 3.1 g/t Au
- High-grade intercepts (20.4 g/t Au) within the interval
- Expansion of interpreted host diorite thickness
- Perpendicular drill orientation improving structural understanding
Facts used in scoring: 5
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The results expand the interpreted thickness of the diorite host from 80m to over 200m and extend the mineralized system.
Evidence · text
“Interpreted thickness of diorite host rock more than doubles from approximately 80 metres to over 200 metres with mineralization throughout”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The 20.4 g/t Au intercept is exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.
Evidence · text
“20.4 g/t Au uncapped over 10.8 m core length”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions certified lab (ALS), standards, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Analytical work is performed by ALS Minerals of Val-d'Or (Québec), a certified commercial laboratory (Accredited Lab #689).”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The release notes that 2026 drill holes are perpendicular to the axis of the veins, improving structural understanding.
Evidence · text
“The 2026 drill holes are perpendicular to the axis of the veins”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
SH-26-001Kiena East · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 106.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SH-26-001
- Project
- Kiena East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- WDO
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 106.5 m
- From
- 387 m
- To
- 493.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 387 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SH-26-001:387-493.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Shawkey 10
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Primary intercept of the hole, showing significant expansion of the system.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept with solid grade
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 106.5
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
SH-26-001Kiena East · goldGrade: 20.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SH-26-001
- Project
- Kiena East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- WDO
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.8 m
- From
- 419.8 m
- To
- 430.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 419.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SH-26-001:419.8-430.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Shawkey 10
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade component of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“20.4”
Context: 10.8
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
SH-26-001Kiena East · goldGrade: 5.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SH-26-001
- Project
- Kiena East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- WDO
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.2 m
- From
- 387 m
- To
- 393.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 387 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SH-26-001:387-393.2
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Shawkey 10
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade component of the main intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“5.6”
Context: 6.2
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
SH-26-001Kiena East · goldGrade: 8.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SH-26-001
- Project
- Kiena East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- WDO
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.1 m
- From
- 847 m
- To
- 850.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 847 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SH-26-001:847-850.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Shawkey 10
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Minerals
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept at depth.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“8.6”
Context: 3.1
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
S-21-831Kiena East · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 72 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- S-21-831
- Project
- Kiena East
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_qc
- Reported Region
- canada_qc
- Ticker
- WDO
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 72 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical comparison hole.
Evidence · text
“S-21-831 ( see news release dated May 23, 2023 ), which intersected 2.3 g/t Au over 72.0 m”
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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