West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project

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Company
West Point Gold Corp.
Ticker
WPG
Exchange
TSX
Region
Arizona
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 06:59:50 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

West Point Gold announced drill results from the Tyro Main Zone at its Gold Chain Project in Arizona, highlighted by 184.4m at 1.00 g/t Au from surface in hole GC26-125, which included 10.7m at 8.11 g/t Au. Hole GC26-116 returned 22.9m at 3.11 g/t Au, with an estimated true width of 18m. These results confirm the company's geological interpretation and support the ongoing 20,000m drill program aimed at defining a maiden resource later this year.

Reasoning: The drill results from the Tyro Main Zone at the Gold Chain Project confirm and expand gold mineralization with significant widths and grades, including a very wide near-surface intercept and high-grade zones, which are positive for the ongoing maiden resource definition efforts.

Positive factors

  • Significant wide intercepts, including 184.4m at 1.00 g/t Au from surface.
  • High-grade sub-intervals, such as 10.7m at 8.11 g/t Au within a broader zone.
  • True width estimated for a key intercept (GC26-116 at 18m).
  • Drilling confirms and expands mineralization, supporting maiden resource definition.
  • QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including QP sign-off and use of a reputable lab.

Negative factors

  • Most intercepts are reported as downhole widths only, with true widths variable.
  • One hole (GC26-118) returned no significant intercepts.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 17

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The document states for hole GC26-116 that 'The true width of this intercept should be about 18m'.

Evidence · text

“The true width of this intercept should be about 18m”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release mentions a Qualified Person sign-off, the use of American Assay Laboratories, and QA/QC methods including certified standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Robert Johansing, M.Sc. Econ. Geol., P. Geo., the Company's Vice President, Exploration, is a qualified person ("QP") as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release. Mr. Johansing has also been responsible for overseeing all phases of the drilling program, including logging, labelling, bagging and transport from the project to American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada. ... Both certified standards and blanks were inserted on site along with duplicates, standards and blanks inserted by American Assay.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states 'All widths shown are downhole; true widths are variable' and only provides an estimated true width for one intercept (GC26-116), implying other widths are downhole only.

Evidence · text

“Note: All widths shown are downhole; true widths are variable (see text).”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (17)

GC26-116Gold Chain · goldGrade: 3.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-116
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
3.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.9 m
True Width
18 m
From
102.1 m
To
125 m
Hole Depth
178.3 m
Intercept Depth
102.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-116:102.1-125

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732096
Northing
3901233
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a strong gold grade over a significant width, with a stated true width, contributing positively to the resource definition efforts.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade (3.11 g/t Au) over a good width (22.9m).
  • True width of 18m is estimated, providing better geological context.
  • Grade is above the project average and above the 75th percentile for epithermal gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“3.11”

Context: 22.9

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: true_width_m is 18

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 "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-120Gold Chain · goldGrade: 2.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-120
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
2.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.1 m
From
125 m
To
134.1 m
Hole Depth
225.6 m
Intercept Depth
125 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-120:125-134.1

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732154
Northing
3901306
Azimuth
295 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides good grade and extends mineralization, supporting the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Good grade (2.57 g/t Au) over a moderate width (9.1m).
  • Expands gold mineralization to the north and to depth.

Evidence · table

“2.57”

Context: 9.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-122Gold Chain · goldGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-122
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.6 m
From
0 m
To
7.6 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-122:0-7.6

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732044
Northing
3901167
Azimuth
5 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Good grade (2.33 g/t Au) from surface.

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: 7.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-122Gold Chain · goldGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-122
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
2.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
29 m
To
32 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-122:29-32

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732044
Northing
3901167
Azimuth
5 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept adds to the overall understanding of mineralization continuity.

Positive factors

  • Good grade (2.62 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“2.62”

Context: 3.0

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-122Gold Chain · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-122
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
1.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.7 m
From
106.7 m
To
120.4 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-122:106.7-120.4

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732044
Northing
3901167
Azimuth
5 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade (1.39 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (13.7m).

Evidence · table

“1.39”

Context: 13.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-122Gold Chain · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-122
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
141.7 m
To
152.4 m
Hole Depth
182.9 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-122:141.7-152.4

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
732044
Northing
3901167
Azimuth
5 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall mineralized footprint and continuity at depth.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade (1.08 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (10.7m).

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 10.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-124Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-124
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
0 m
To
12.2 m
Hole Depth
150.9 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-124:0-12.2

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731851
Northing
3900949
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows near-surface mineralization but at a low grade.

Positive factors

  • Near-surface mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.24 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 12.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 184.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
184.4 m
From
0 m
To
184.4 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:0-184.4

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very wide, near-surface intercept with a good average grade is highly material, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential and strongly supporting resource definition.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional width (184.4m) from surface.
  • Good average grade (1.00 g/t Au) for such a wide intercept, indicating bulk tonnage potential.
  • Grade x width product is significantly higher than previous bests for the project.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 184.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
30.5 m
From
0 m
To
30.5 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:0-30.5

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes to the overall wide mineralized zone from surface.

Positive factors

  • Good width (30.5m) from surface.

Negative factors

  • Moderate grade (0.48 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.48”

Context: 30.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
65.5 m
From
30.5 m
To
96 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:30.5-96

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes to the overall wide mineralized zone, albeit at a lower grade.

Positive factors

  • Significant width (65.5m).

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.25 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 65.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 8.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
8.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.7 m
From
96 m
To
106.7 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:96-106.7

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is very material, demonstrating the presence of bonanza-grade zones within the broader mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high grade (8.11 g/t Au) over a good width (10.7m).
  • Grade is above the project's previous best grade and significantly above the 75th percentile for epithermal gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“8.11”

Context: 10.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 1.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
1.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m
From
106.7 m
To
141.7 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:106.7-141.7

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes significantly to the overall wide mineralized zone with a good grade.

Positive factors

  • Good width (35.1m) with a moderate grade (1.31 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“1.31”

Context: 35.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-125Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-125
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42.7 m
From
141.7 m
To
184.4 m
Hole Depth
269.7 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-125:141.7-184.4

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731901
Northing
3900999
Azimuth
35 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval extends the wide mineralized zone at depth, contributing to overall tonnage.

Positive factors

  • Significant width (42.7m).

Negative factors

  • Moderate grade (0.44 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 42.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-127Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 88.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-127
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
88.6 m
From
71.6 m
To
160 m
Hole Depth
221 m
Intercept Depth
71.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-127:71.6-160

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731955
Northing
3901019
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept with a good average grade contributes significantly to the overall mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Significant width (88.6m) with a good average grade (0.80 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.80”

Context: 88.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-127Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 39.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-127
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
39.7 m
From
71.6 m
To
111.3 m
Hole Depth
221 m
Intercept Depth
71.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-127:71.6-111.3

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731955
Northing
3901019
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval contributes to the overall wide mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Good width (39.7m).

Negative factors

  • Moderate grade (0.58 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: 39.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-127Gold Chain · goldGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-127
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
2.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.8 m
From
111.3 m
To
128 m
Hole Depth
221 m
Intercept Depth
71.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-127:111.3-128

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731955
Northing
3901019
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a good grade within the broader mineralized zone.

Positive factors

  • Good grade (2.14 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (16.8m).

Evidence · table

“2.14”

Context: 16.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

GC26-127Gold Chain · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GC26-127
Project
Gold Chain
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_az
Reported Region
usa_az
Ticker
WPG

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32 m
From
128 m
To
160 m
Hole Depth
221 m
Intercept Depth
71.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GC26-127:128-160

Location

Location
Tyro Main Zone
Easting
731955
Northing
3901019
Azimuth
350 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
American Assay Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval extends the mineralized zone at depth, contributing to overall tonnage.

Positive factors

  • Good width (32.0m).

Negative factors

  • Low grade (0.38 g/t Au).

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 32.0

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "West Point Gold Drills 22.9m of 3.11 g/t Au and 184.4m of 1.00 g/t Au; from Tyro Main Zone at Gold Chain Project West Po"

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.