# West Point Gold Drills 30.4 m of 2.31 g/t Au at Tyro Main Zone

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/WPG/news/5693982128921174/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-08-05T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- 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 06:30:39 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.20 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

West Point Gold Corp. announced drill results from 18 holes at its Gold Chain Project in Arizona, highlighted by an intercept of 30.4 metres at 2.31 g/t gold in hole GC26-138 at the Tyro Main Zone. The program confirms broad mineralization in the upper Tyro Main Zone and provides information for potential depth extensions. The company is on track to complete a maiden resource estimate for Tyro in late Q3 or early Q4 this year.

Reasoning: The drill program at the Gold Chain Project continues to yield consistent gold intercepts, with the headline result of 30.4m at 2.31 g/t Au in GC26-138. While individual grades are moderate for an epithermal underground setting, the results are advancing the project towards a maiden resource and guiding exploration for depth extensions. Strong QA/QC practices support the reliability of the data.

- Positive factor: New drill results confirm consistent gold mineralization in the Tyro Main Zone, advancing the project towards a maiden resource.

- Positive factor: True widths are disclosed for several key intercepts, providing better geological understanding.

- Positive factor: Deeper drilling is guiding efforts to expand the gold zone to depth, indicating potential for resource growth.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including QP sign-off and use of certified labs, blanks, standards, and duplicates.

- Negative factor: Several holes returned no significant mineralization, indicating variability or less prospective areas.

- Negative factor: The vein system appears to weaken and split into narrower veinlets in some areas at depth.

- Negative factor: The geological interpretation for deeper zones is described as a 'working geological interpretation rather than a demonstrated continuity model', implying some uncertainty.

Facts used in scoring: 13

## Classification and evidence

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Estimated True Width \(m\)' for several intercepts in Table 1, such as '7' for GC26-138 \(49.2-56.9m\) and '20' for GC26-138 \(59.7-82.4m\).

Evidence · table

> Estimated True Width \(m\)

Context: Width \(m\)

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company states that 'deeper drilling is guiding our efforts to expand the gold zone to depth' and 'Future drilling will test the interpretation by chasing the deeper Northeast \(NE\) Tyro mineralization laterally toward Tyro Main'.

Evidence · text

> deeper drilling is guiding our efforts to expand the gold zone to depth

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release details that Robert Johansing, a QP, reviewed and approved the technical content, and that certified standards, blanks, and duplicates were inserted on site and by American Assay Laboratories.

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.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: The document mentions 'Drilling in the upper levels of the Tyro Main Zone continues to produce consistent results' and 'The remainder of the holes were designed to step-down about 50m below drilled mineralization', indicating confirmatory and step-down drilling.

Evidence · text

> Drilling in the upper levels of the Tyro Main Zone continues to produce consistent results

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that the 'Tyro maiden resource, which remains on track to be completed in late Q3 or early Q4 this year'.

Evidence · text

> Tyro maiden resource, which remains on track to be completed in late Q3 or early Q4 this year

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (13)

### GC26-138

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-0)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-138
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.7 m
- True Width: 7 m
- From: 49.2 m
- To: 56.9 m
- Hole Depth: 349 m
- Intercept Depth: 49.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-138:49.2-56.9
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732439
- Northing: 3901450
- Azimuth: 300 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall positive results from the Tyro Main Zone, confirming consistent mineralization and providing a good true width estimate.

- Positive factor: Intercept confirms consistent gold mineralization in the upper Tyro Main Zone.

- Positive factor: True width is disclosed, providing confidence in the geometry of the mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 2.18

Context: 7.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-138

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-1)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-138
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.36
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 22.7 m
- True Width: 20 m
- From: 59.7 m
- To: 82.4 m
- Hole Depth: 349 m
- Intercept Depth: 49.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-138:59.7-82.4
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732439
- Northing: 3901450
- Azimuth: 300 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a substantial portion of the headline result for GC26-138, demonstrating consistent gold grades over a good width below the historical workings.

- Positive factor: This is a significant intercept with good grade and true width, contributing to the overall positive results.

- Positive factor: The interval is part of the broader mineralized zone in GC26-138, which is a highlight of the program.

Evidence · table

> 2.36

Context: 22.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-152

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Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-152
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- True Width: 3 m
- From: 231.6 m
- To: 234.6 m
- Hole Depth: 330.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 231.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-152:231.6-234.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732439
- Northing: 3901454
- Azimuth: 295 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at a deeper level, contributing to the understanding of the zone's geometry, though the grade and width are modest.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at depth in the Tyro Main Zone.

- Negative factor: The intercept length is relatively narrow.

Evidence · table

> 1.66

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-155

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Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-155
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.68
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.6 m
- True Width: 3 m
- From: 30.5 m
- To: 35.1 m
- Hole Depth: 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-155:30.5-35.1
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 731927
- Northing: 3900910
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the overall geological understanding but not a highlight.

- Negative factor: The grade is relatively low for an underground gold target.

Evidence · table

> 0.68

Context: 4.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-155

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-4)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-155
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- True Width: 2 m
- From: 117.4 m
- To: 120.4 m
- Hole Depth: 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-155:117.4-120.4
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 731927
- Northing: 3900910
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, higher-grade intercept within hole GC26-155, suggesting variability in the mineralization.

- Positive factor: This intercept shows a higher grade compared to other intervals in the hole, indicating localized stronger mineralization.

- Negative factor: The intercept length is narrow.

Evidence · table

> 3.14

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-155

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-5)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-155
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.73
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.6 m
- True Width: 3 m
- From: 153.9 m
- To: 158.5 m
- Hole Depth: 182.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-155:153.9-158.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 731927
- Northing: 3900910
- Azimuth: 330 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low-grade gold mineralization over a narrow width, similar to the shallower interval in the same hole.

- Negative factor: The grade is relatively low for an underground gold target.

Evidence · table

> 0.73

Context: 4.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-162

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-6)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-162
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.68
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 59.5 m
- True Width: 37 m
- From: 166.1 m
- To: 225.6 m
- Hole Depth: 227.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 166.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-162:166.1-225.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732085
- Northing: 3901026
- Azimuth: 335 °
- Dip: -55 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept in GC26-162 extends the known mineralization, although the grade is modest. This contributes to understanding the overall scale of the system.

- Positive factor: This is a very broad intercept with a good true width, extending the mineralized envelope to about 160m below surface.

- Negative factor: The grade is relatively low for an underground gold target.

Evidence · table

> 0.68

Context: 59.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 37

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-164

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Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-164
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7.6 m
- True Width: 5 m
- From: 201.2 m
- To: 208.8 m
- Hole Depth: 243.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 193.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-164:201.2-208.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732168
- Northing: 3901193
- Azimuth: 325 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept that indicates continued gold mineralization at depth, but suggests diminished ground preparation.

- Positive factor: This intercept contributes to the understanding of gold deposition at depth.

- Negative factor: The grade is relatively low for an underground gold target.

Evidence · table

> 0.94

Context: 7.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-164

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Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-164
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.2 m
- From: 193.6 m
- To: 208.8 m
- Hole Depth: 243.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 193.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-164:193.6-208.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732168
- Northing: 3901193
- Azimuth: 325 °
- Dip: -45 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wider, low-grade intercept in GC26-164, located north of GC26-162, suggests continued gold mineralization at depth, albeit with diminished ground preparation.

- Positive factor: This intercept indicates gold deposition continuing at depth over a reasonable width.

- Negative factor: The grade is relatively low for an underground gold target.

Evidence · text

> Hole GC26-164 \(RC\) cut 15.2m of 0.62 g/t Au from 193.6m to 208.8m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-167

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-9)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-167
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- True Width: 1 m
- From: 33.5 m
- To: 35 m
- Hole Depth: 323.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-167:33.5-35
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Tyro Main Zone
- Easting: 732161
- Northing: 3901192
- Azimuth: 295 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate grade, contributing to the overall understanding of the shallow mineralization.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization in the upper Tyro Main Zone.

- Negative factor: The intercept is very narrow.

Evidence · table

> 2.22

Context: 1.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-131

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-10)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-131
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.4 m
- From: 117.4 m
- To: 118.8 m
- Hole Depth: 152.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 117.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-131:117.4-118.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Decimal Hill Zone
- Easting: 731777
- Northing: 3900811
- Azimuth: 305 °
- Dip: -75 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with anomalous gold values in the Decimal Hill Zone, but the overall zone lacks a coherent vein structure.

- Positive factor: Indicates anomalous gold values in the Decimal Hill Zone.

- Negative factor: The intercept is very narrow and the zone has not yet identified a coherent vein structure.

Evidence · table

> 1.70

Context: 1.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-133

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-11)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-133
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 176.8 m
- To: 178.3 m
- Hole Depth: 152.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 176.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-133:176.8-178.3
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Decimal Hill Zone
- Easting: 731776
- Northing: 3900811
- Azimuth: 305 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, low-grade intercept at depth in the Decimal Hill Zone, suggesting continued but weak mineralization.

- Positive factor: Indicates anomalous gold values at depth in the Decimal Hill Zone.

- Negative factor: The intercept is very narrow and the grade is low.

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 1.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

### GC26-135

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/west-point-gold-drills-30-4-m-of-2-31-g-t-au-at-tyro-main-zone--56b5a6c1-ac19-4fd2-bed9-e401e21d109b#fact-drill-facts-12)

Gold Chain · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: GC26-135
- Project: Gold Chain
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_az
- Reported Region: usa\_az
- Ticker: WPG

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.49
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12.2 m
- From: 33.5 m
- To: 45.7 m
- Hole Depth: 178.31 m
- Intercept Depth: 33.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: GC26-135:33.5-45.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### Location

- Location: Decimal Hill Zone
- Easting: 731781
- Northing: 3900810
- Azimuth: 60 °
- Dip: -60 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: American Assay Laboratories of Sparks, Nevada
- 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: 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with very low-grade gold mineralization in the Decimal Hill Zone, suggesting widespread but weak gold presence without a clear vein structure.

- Positive factor: Indicates widespread anomalous gold values in the Decimal Hill Zone.

- Negative factor: The grade is very low for an underground gold target, despite the width.

- Negative factor: The zone has not yet identified a coherent vein structure.

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 12.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Hole GC26-138 also encountered elevated gold grades \(6.4 to 14.9 g/t Au\) adjacent to the mine workings, suggesting it wa"

## 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.