Western Exploration Commences 2025 Drill Program at the Aura Project, Nevada

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Western Exploration Inc.
Ticker
WEX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Nevada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-15 07:11:05 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Western Exploration has commenced a 4,000-meter reverse circulation drill program at the Aura Project in Nevada, targeting the Tomasina Fault zone for resource expansion. The program aims to test high-grade epithermal gold-silver vein targets near the existing Wood Gulch and Saddle resource areas.

Reasoning: The announcement focuses on the commencement of a new drill program, but the specific assay data provided in the table is explicitly labeled as 'past drilling' results.

Positive factors

  • Initiation of a fully-funded 4,000m RC drill program
  • Targeting a 1.3 km strike length on the Tomasina Fault
  • Proximity to known high-grade resource areas (Wood Gulch and Saddle)
  • Analogy to successful Gravel Creek deposit

Negative factors

  • Reported drill results are from 'past drilling' rather than new 2025 assays

Facts used in scoring: 18

Classification and evidence

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: The assay results provided in the table are explicitly described as 'past drilling' results rather than new assays from the 2025 program.

Evidence · text

“Results of past drilling adjacent Tomasina Fault Zone”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

WG-355Aura · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.71 m
From
269.75 m
To
283.46 m
Intercept Depth
269.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:269.75-283.46

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate grade.

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: 13.71

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-355Aura · silverGrade: 28.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
28.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.71 m
From
269.75 m
To
283.46 m
Intercept Depth
269.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:269.75-283.46

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical silver grade.

Evidence · table

“28.5”

Context: 13.71

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-355Aura · goldGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
10.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
269.75 m
To
271.27 m
Intercept Depth
269.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:269.75-271.27

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“10.90”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

WG-355Aura · silverGrade: 101Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
101
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
269.75 m
To
271.27 m
Intercept Depth
269.75 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:269.75-271.27

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“101.0”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

WG-355Aura · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.71 m
From
288.04 m
To
301.75 m
Intercept Depth
288.04 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:288.04-301.75

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade historical interval.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 13.71

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-355Aura · silverGrade: 11.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.71 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-355
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
11.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.71 m
From
288.04 m
To
301.75 m
Intercept Depth
288.04 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-355:288.04-301.75

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.14
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lower grade historical interval.

Evidence · table

“11.7”

Context: 13.71

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
195.07 m
To
201.17 m
Intercept Depth
195.07 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:195.07-201.17

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.83”

Context: 6.10

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · silverGrade: 10.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
10.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.1 m
From
195.07 m
To
201.17 m
Intercept Depth
195.07 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:195.07-201.17

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.96
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“10.7”

Context: 6.10

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.9 m
From
211.84 m
To
237.74 m
Intercept Depth
211.84 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:211.84-237.74

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width, low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: 25.90

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · silverGrade: 11.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
11.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.9 m
From
211.84 m
To
237.74 m
Intercept Depth
211.84 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:211.84-237.74

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.04
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width, low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“11.1”

Context: 25.90

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · goldGrade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
211.84 m
To
213.36 m
Intercept Depth
211.84 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:211.84-213.36

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“1.92”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

WG-360Aura · silverGrade: 101Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
101
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
211.84 m
To
213.36 m
Intercept Depth
211.84 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:211.84-213.36

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade silver sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“101.0”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

WG-360Aura · goldGrade: 7.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
7.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
228.6 m
To
230.12 m
Intercept Depth
228.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:228.6-230.12

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
7.46
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“7.28”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG-360Aura · silverGrade: 15.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG-360
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
15.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.52 m
From
228.6 m
To
230.12 m
Intercept Depth
228.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG-360:228.6-230.12

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
7.46
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade sub-interval in historical hole.

Evidence · table

“15.4”

Context: 1.52

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG421Aura · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.14 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG421
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.14 m
From
403.86 m
To
412.99 m
Intercept Depth
403.86 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG421:403.86-412.99

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.16
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 9.14

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG421Aura · silverGrade: 2.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.14 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG421
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
2.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.14 m
From
403.86 m
To
412.99 m
Intercept Depth
403.86 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG421:403.86-412.99

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.16
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“2.8”

Context: 9.14

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG421Aura · goldGrade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG421
Project
Aura
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.15 m
From
431.29 m
To
440.44 m
Intercept Depth
431.29 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG421:431.29-440.44

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.98
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 9.15

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

WG421Aura · silverGrade: 7.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.15 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WG421
Project
Aura
Commodity
silver
Region
usa_nv
Reported Region
usa_nv
Ticker
WEX

Geometry

Grade
7.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.15 m
From
431.29 m
To
440.44 m
Intercept Depth
431.29 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WG421:431.29-440.44

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
0.98
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t Eq

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2025-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade historical intercept.

Evidence · table

“7.8”

Context: 9.15

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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

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.