Western Exploration 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
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Western Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- WEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 07:12:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Western Exploration has confirmed a new epithermal gold-silver system at the Tomasina target within the Aura Project. High-grade intercepts, including 7.1 g/t gold, were reported in RC drilling, with the mineralized zone remaining open along more than 2.0 km of strike length.
Reasoning: The drilling confirmed a new precious metals bearing epithermal system with a high-grade gold intercept (7.1 g/t over 3.0m) and demonstrated significant strike continuity.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (7.1 g/t)
- Discovery of new epithermal system
- Target remains open along strike
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
Negative factors
- True width for some holes is unknown
Facts used in scoring: 16
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 7.1 g/t Au over 3.05m is a high-grade intercept for an epithermal system.
Evidence · table
“7.10”
Context: 3.05
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details QA/QC protocols including blanks, standards, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Quality control samples were inserted at regular intervals in the sample stream with all sample shipments, including blanks, core duplicates and reference materials”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling confirms a new system at the Tomasina target, extending the known mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
WG467Aura · goldGrade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG467
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 344.43 m
- To
- 347.48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 344.43 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG467:344.43-347.48
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.1 g/t Au over 3.05m is a strong high-grade intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Evidence · table
“7.10”
Context: 3.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG467Aura · silverGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG467
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.05 m
- From
- 344.43 m
- To
- 347.48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 344.43 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG467:344.43-347.48
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reported alongside high-grade gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“4.8”
Context: 3.05
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG467Aura · goldGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG467
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.2 m
- From
- 292.61 m
- To
- 336.81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 292.61 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG467:292.61-336.81
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad low-grade interval containing the high-grade zone.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 44.20
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG467Aura · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG467
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 44.2 m
- From
- 292.61 m
- To
- 336.81 m
- Intercept Depth
- 292.61 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG467:292.61-336.81
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reported alongside broad gold interval.
Evidence · table
“1.7”
Context: 44.20
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG466Aura · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG466
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 288.04 m
- To
- 295.66 m
- Intercept Depth
- 288.04 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG466:288.04-295.66
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept in exploration program.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG466Aura · silverGrade: 13.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.62 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG466
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.62 m
- From
- 288.04 m
- To
- 295.66 m
- Intercept Depth
- 288.04 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG466:288.04-295.66
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reported alongside gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“13.3”
Context: 7.62
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG463Aura · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG463
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 210.31 m
- To
- 225.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 210.31 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG463:210.31-225.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Low grade intercept but indicates proximity to potential mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Indicator of proximity to mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG463Aura · silverGrade: 10Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG463
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 10
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.24 m
- From
- 210.31 m
- To
- 225.55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 210.31 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG463:210.31-225.55
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Tomasina Fault Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reported alongside gold intercept.
Evidence · table
“10.0”
Context: 15.24
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
withAura · goldGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- with
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 294.13 m
- To
- 295.66 m
- Hole Depth
- 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.13 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- with:294.13-295.66
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.72 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.6 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.72 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.72”
Context: with
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
withAura · silverGrade: 49.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- with
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 49.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 294.13 m
- To
- 295.66 m
- Hole Depth
- 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.13 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- with:294.13-295.66
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 49.5 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 75.2 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“49.5”
Context: with
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
withAura · goldGrade: 2.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- with
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 327.66 m
- To
- 329.19 m
- Hole Depth
- 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 327.66 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- with:327.66-329.19
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.53 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 3.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“2.53”
Context: with
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
withAura · silverGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- with
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.52 m
- From
- 327.66 m
- To
- 329.19 m
- Hole Depth
- 1.52 m
- Intercept Depth
- 327.66 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- with:327.66-329.19
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.3 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2.0 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 1.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“1.3”
Context: with
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG464Aura · goldGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG464
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.2 m
- From
- 218.97 m
- To
- 233.17 m
- Intercept Depth
- 218.97 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG464:218.97-233.17
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.23 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 3.3 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.23 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: WG464
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG464Aura · silverGrade: 7.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG464
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.2 m
- From
- 218.97 m
- To
- 233.17 m
- Intercept Depth
- 218.97 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG464:218.97-233.17
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.2 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 102.2 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 7.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold (30 g/t) on the default band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“7.2”
Context: WG464
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG465Aura · goldGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG465
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 198.12 m
- To
- 204.22 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG465:198.12-204.22
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below.
Negative factors
- 0.08 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“0.08”
Context: WG465
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
WG465Aura · silverGrade: 34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- WG465
- Project
- Aura
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- usa_nv
- Ticker
- WEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.1 m
- From
- 198.12 m
- To
- 204.22 m
- Intercept Depth
- 198.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- WG465:198.12-204.22
- 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
- 2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 34 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 207.4 g/t·m is weak.
Negative factors
- Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.
Evidence · table
“34.0”
Context: WG465
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"
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.