# Western Exploration Confirms Expansion of Epithermal Mineralization West of Gravel Creek and Below the Saddle Zone

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/WEX/news/7135953825961773/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-01-06T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Western Exploration Inc.

- Ticker: WEX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Elko County, Nevada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 07:07:40 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Western Exploration announced new drill results from its Aura gold-silver project in Nevada, confirming the expansion of epithermal mineralization west of Gravel Creek and below the Saddle Zone. The program intersected high-grade gold and silver, including 1.52 meters at 4.68 g/t gold and 10.0 g/t silver, and 1.52 meters at 3.28 g/t gold and 71.9 g/t silver. These results justify further drilling along the 2.5-kilometer-long Tomasina Trend, with specific targets identified for future exploration.

Reasoning: Western Exploration's drill results confirm and expand epithermal gold-silver mineralization at the Aura Project, with new high-grade intercepts and a clear path for further exploration. The detailed QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off add credibility, though the inclusion of historical data slightly tempers novelty.

- Positive factor: New drill results confirm and expand epithermal gold-silver mineralization west of Gravel Creek and below the Saddle Zone, extending the known footprint.

- Positive factor: Several high-grade gold and silver intercepts were reported, including 1.52m at 4.68 g/t Au and 10.0 g/t Ag, and 1.52m at 3.28 g/t Au and 71.9 g/t Ag.

- Positive factor: The drilling justifies further exploration along the 2.5-kilometer-long Tomasina Trend, with specific high-priority targets identified.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab use and QP sign-off, enhancing confidence in the results.

- Negative factor: A significant portion of the reported results are historical or previously announced, reducing the overall novelty of the release.

- Negative factor: True widths are estimated generally \(80-100% of interval width\) rather than specifically for each intercept, which can lead to overestimation of true thickness for some intervals.

Facts used in scoring: 58

## Classification and evidence

**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 includes a detailed 'Quality Assurance - Quality Control' section mentioning QP approval, certified lab \(ALS\), and methods like blanks, core duplicates, and reference materials.

Evidence · text

> Drill program design, Quality Assurance/Quality Control \(" QA/QC "\) and the interpretation of results is performed by qualified persons employing a QA/QC program consistent with NI 43-101 and industry best practices. Reverse circulation drilling and sampling on 5' \(1.52m\) intervals was completed by Envirotech Drilling \(Winnemucca, Nevada based\). Samples were collected by Western Exploration geologists at the drill site and transported Western Exploration's warehouse/logging facility in Mountain City. Chip trays were photographed and logged by company geologists. Sample intervals were recorded. Quality control samples were inserted at regular intervals in the sample stream with all sample shipments, including blanks, core duplicates and reference materials, to monitor laboratory performance. Samples were kept in the secure Mountain City facility until transported for assay. Reverse circulation samples were transported by ALS drivers to the ALS prep facility in Elko, Nevada. Samples are being analyzed for gold using ALS CHEMEX fire assay procedure Au-AA13, with over limits being analyzed by Au\_GRA21. Samples are being analyzed for silver and a 40 element suite using ALS Chemex procedure ME-ICP41, with over limits being analyzed by Ag\_GRA21.

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document states that 'True widths are estimated at between 80% and 100% of interval width' as a general estimate, but does not provide specific true widths for individual intercepts.

Evidence · text

> True widths are estimated at between 80% and 100% of interval width.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling is described as 'expanding the known epithermal alteration zone an additional 1.0 kilometer west of Gravel Creek' and 'deep extension of the Tomasina Fault Zone', indicating step-out drilling to extend mineralization.

Evidence · text

> The 2025 drilling expands the known epithermal alteration zone an additional 1.0 kilometer west of Gravel Creek and has now identified an epithermal footprint of at least 7.0 kilometers by 2.4 kilometers in size through drilling, surface sampling and mapping.

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: Several drill holes \(WG463, WG464, WG465, WG467, WG355, WG360\) are explicitly noted as 'previously reported' in news releases from November 17, 2025, and February 24, 2025.

Evidence · table

> \* Results previously reported in a news release of the Company entitled; Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7.1 G/T Gold at Tomasina Fault Zone dated November 17, 2025 \(the " November News Release "\). \*\* Legacy results previously reported in a news release of the Company entitled; Western Exploration Expands Exploration Footprint at Gravel Creek with 3.0 km Untested Structural Corridor at the Past Producing Wood Gulch Mine dated February 24, 2025.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 58. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (58)

### WG463

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-0)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG463
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 210.3 m
- To: 225.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 210.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG463:210.3-225.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low gold grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 15.24

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG463

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-1)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG463
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 210.3 m
- To: 225.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 210.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG463:210.3-225.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 10.0

Context: 15.24

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG464

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-2)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG464
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.2 m
- From: 219 m
- To: 233.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 219 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG464:219-233.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low gold grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 14.20

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG464

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-3)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG464
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.2
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.2 m
- From: 219 m
- To: 233.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 219 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG464:219-233.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 7.2

Context: 14.20

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG465

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-4)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG465
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 198.1 m
- To: 204.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 198.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG465:198.1-204.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very low gold grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 6.10

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG465

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-5)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG465
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 198.1 m
- To: 204.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 198.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG465:198.1-204.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Negative factor: Low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 34.0

Context: 6.10

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG466

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-6)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG466
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.66
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 7.62 m
- From: 288 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG466:288-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept provides some gold mineralization but is not high-grade for an epithermal system.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below moderate for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 0.66

Context: 7.62

#### 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

### WG466

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-7)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG466
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 13.3
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 7.62 m
- From: 288 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 288 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG466:288-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new intercept provides some silver mineralization but is not high-grade for an epithermal system.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is below weak for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 13.3

Context: 7.62

#### 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

### WG466

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-8)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG466
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.72
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 294.1 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 294.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG466:294.1-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows moderate gold grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within a broader interval.

- Positive factor: New drill result with moderate gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.72

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG466

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-9)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG466
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 49.5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 294.1 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 294.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG466:294.1-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows moderate silver grade, indicating a higher-grade zone within a broader interval.

- Positive factor: New drill result with moderate silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 49.5

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-10)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 44.2 m
- From: 292.6 m
- To: 336.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 292.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:292.6-336.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows low gold grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 44.20

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-11)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.7
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 44.2 m
- From: 292.6 m
- To: 336.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 292.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:292.6-336.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows very low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result, limiting its individual impact.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 1.7

Context: 44.20

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-12)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 327.7 m
- To: 329.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 327.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:327.7-329.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate gold grade but is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Moderate gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 2.53

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-13)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.3
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 327.7 m
- To: 329.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 327.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:327.7-329.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows very low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 1.3

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-14)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.1
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 344.4 m
- To: 347.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:344.4-347.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows strong gold grade, but it is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 7.10

Context: 3.05

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG467

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-15)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.8
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 344.4 m
- To: 347.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467:344.4-347.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows very low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 4.8

Context: 3.05

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG468

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-16)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG468
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 19.81 m
- From: 381 m
- To: 400.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 381 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG468:381-400.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, moderate-length intercept shows low gold grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below moderate for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 19.81

#### 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

### WG468

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-17)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG468
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 19.81 m
- From: 381 m
- To: 400.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 381 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG468:381-400.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, moderate-length intercept shows low silver grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is below weak for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 11.0

Context: 19.81

#### 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

### WG468

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-18)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG468
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.28
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 390.1 m
- To: 391.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 390.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG468:390.1-391.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows strong gold grade, indicating a significant high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: New drill result with strong gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 3.28

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG468

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-19)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG468
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 71.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 390.1 m
- To: 391.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 390.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG468:390.1-391.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows strong silver grade, indicating a significant high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: New drill result with strong silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 71.9

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG470

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-20)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG470
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.91 m
- From: 362.72 m
- To: 388.62 m
- Intercept Depth: 362.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG470:362.72-388.62
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, broad intercept shows low gold grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Low gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 25.91

#### 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

### WG470

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-21)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG470
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.2
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.91 m
- From: 362.72 m
- To: 388.62 m
- Intercept Depth: 362.72 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG470:362.72-388.62
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, broad intercept shows very low silver grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 3.2

Context: 25.91

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-22)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.86
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 304.8 m
- To: 320.04 m
- Intercept Depth: 304.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:304.8-320.04
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, moderate-length intercept shows weak gold grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below moderate for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 0.86

Context: 15.24

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-23)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.1
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 304.8 m
- To: 320.04 m
- Intercept Depth: 304.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:304.8-320.04
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, moderate-length intercept shows very low silver grade, but contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result contributing to understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length.

- Negative factor: Very low silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: 15.24

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-24)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.68
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 307.85 m
- To: 309.37 m
- Intercept Depth: 307.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:307.85-309.37
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows strong gold grade, indicating a significant high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: New drill result with strong gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 4.68

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-25)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 307.85 m
- To: 309.37 m
- Intercept Depth: 307.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:307.85-309.37
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows moderate silver grade, indicating a higher-grade zone.

- Positive factor: New drill result with moderate silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 10.0

Context: 1.52

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-26)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.62
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 420.63 m
- To: 425.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 420.63 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:420.63-425.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows moderate gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result with moderate gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.62

Context: 4.57

#### 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

### WG471

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-27)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG471
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 4.57 m
- From: 420.63 m
- To: 425.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 420.63 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG471:420.63-425.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This new, narrow intercept shows moderate silver grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: New drill result with moderate silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 15.5

Context: 4.57

#### 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

### WG355

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-28)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.43
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 24.38 m
- From: 269.75 m
- To: 294.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 269.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355:269.75-294.13
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows weak gold grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below moderate for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 1.43

Context: 24.38

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG355

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-29)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 35
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 24.38 m
- From: 269.75 m
- To: 294.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 269.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355:269.75-294.13
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows weak silver grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is below weak for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 35.0

Context: 24.38

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG355

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-30)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 268.75 m
- To: 271.27 m
- Intercept Depth: 268.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355:268.75-271.27
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows exceptional gold grade, but it is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 10.90

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG355

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-31)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 308
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 268.75 m
- To: 271.27 m
- Intercept Depth: 268.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355:268.75-271.27
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows exceptional silver grade, but it is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 308.0

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG360

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-32)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.91
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.9 m
- From: 211.84 m
- To: 237.74 m
- Intercept Depth: 211.84 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360:211.84-237.74
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows weak gold grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is below moderate for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: 25.90

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG360

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-33)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.1
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.9 m
- From: 211.84 m
- To: 237.74 m
- Intercept Depth: 211.84 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360:211.84-237.74
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept shows low silver grade and is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is below weak for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 11.1

Context: 25.90

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG360

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-34)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.28
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 228.6 m
- To: 230.12 m
- Intercept Depth: 228.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360:228.6-230.12
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows strong gold grade, but it is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 7.28

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG360

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-35)

Aura · silver

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 15.4
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 228.6 m
- To: 230.12 m
- Intercept Depth: 228.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360:228.6-230.12
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows moderate silver grade, but it is a re-reported historical result.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver grade for an epithermal deposit.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

- Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty.

Evidence · table

> 15.4

Context: 1.52

#### 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

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

### WG463 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-36)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG463 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 210.3 m
- To: 225.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 210.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG463 \*:210.3-225.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.13 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: WG463 \*

#### 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

### WG463 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-37)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG463 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 15.24 m
- From: 210.3 m
- To: 225.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 210.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG463 \*:210.3-225.6
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 10 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 10.0

Context: WG463 \*

#### 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

### WG464 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-38)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG464 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.2 m
- From: 219 m
- To: 233.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 219 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG464 \*:219-233.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.23 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: WG464 \*

#### 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

### WG464 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-39)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG464 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.2
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 14.2 m
- From: 219 m
- To: 233.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 219 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG464 \*:219-233.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 7.2

Context: WG464 \*

#### 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

### WG465 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-40)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG465 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 198.1 m
- To: 204.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 198.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG465 \*:198.1-204.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.08 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: WG465 \*

#### 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

### WG465 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-41)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG465 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 34
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 6.1 m
- From: 198.1 m
- To: 204.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 198.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG465 \*:198.1-204.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 34 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 34.0

Context: WG465 \*

#### 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

### with

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-42)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.72
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 294.1 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 294.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:294.1-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.72 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.72

Context: with

#### 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

### with

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-43)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 49.5
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 294.1 m
- To: 295.7 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 294.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:294.1-295.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 49.5 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 49.5

Context: with

#### 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

### WG467 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-44)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 44.2 m
- From: 292.6 m
- To: 336.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 292.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467 \*:292.6-336.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.38 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: WG467 \*

#### 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

### WG467 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-45)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.7
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 44.2 m
- From: 292.6 m
- To: 336.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 292.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467 \*:292.6-336.8
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.7 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.7

Context: WG467 \*

#### 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

### with

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Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.53
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 327.7 m
- To: 329.2 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 327.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:327.7-329.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2.53 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 2.53

Context: with

#### 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

### with

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Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.3
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 327.7 m
- To: 329.2 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 327.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:327.7-329.2
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.3 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.3

Context: with

#### 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

### WG467 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-48)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.1
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 344.4 m
- To: 347.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467 \*:344.4-347.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.1 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 7.10

Context: WG467 \*

#### 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

### WG467 \*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-49)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG467 \*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.8
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3.05 m
- From: 344.4 m
- To: 347.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG467 \*:344.4-347.5
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.8 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 4.8

Context: WG467 \*

#### 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

### with

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Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.28
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 390.1 m
- To: 391.7 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 390.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:390.1-391.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3.28 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 3.28

Context: with

#### 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

### with

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-51)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 71.9
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 390.1 m
- To: 391.7 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 390.1 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:390.1-391.7
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 71.9 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 71.9

Context: with

#### 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

### with

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-52)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.68
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 307.85 m
- To: 309.37 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 307.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:307.85-309.37
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.68 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 4.68

Context: with

#### 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

### with

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-53)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: with
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 1.52 m
- From: 307.85 m
- To: 309.37 m
- Hole Depth: 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth: 307.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: with:307.85-309.37
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 10 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 10.0

Context: with

#### 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

### WG355 \*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-54)

Aura · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355 \*\*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.43
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 24.38 m
- From: 269.75 m
- To: 294.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 269.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355 \*\*:269.75-294.13
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.43 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.43

Context: WG355 \*\*

#### 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

### WG355 \*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-55)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG355 \*\*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 35
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 24.38 m
- From: 269.75 m
- To: 294.13 m
- Intercept Depth: 269.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG355 \*\*:269.75-294.13
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 35 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 35.0

Context: WG355 \*\*

#### 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

### WG360 \*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-56)

Aura · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360 \*\*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: gold
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.91
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.9 m
- From: 211.84 m
- To: 237.74 m
- Intercept Depth: 211.84 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360 \*\*:211.84-237.74
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.91 ppm gold, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the gold rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.91

Context: WG360 \*\*

#### 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

### WG360 \*\*

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-confirms-expansion-of-epithermal-mineralization-west-of-grav--c4aa1001-63be-4116-8a2d-1416aa2d54ff#fact-drill-facts-57)

Aura · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WG360 \*\*
- Project: Aura
- Commodity: silver
- Region: usa\_nv
- Reported Region: usa\_nv
- Ticker: WEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 11.1
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 25.9 m
- From: 211.84 m
- To: 237.74 m
- Intercept Depth: 211.84 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: epithermal
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WG360 \*\*:211.84-237.74
- Mining Method: underground

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS
- 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: 2026-01-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 11.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover \(g/t\).

- Negative factor: Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

> 11.1

Context: WG360 \*\*

#### 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

## 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.
