# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/WEX/news/5807434093814401/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-11-17T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Western Exploration Inc.

- Ticker: WEX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Nevada

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results, Other

- Extracted: 2026-09-15 07:12:08 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade gold intercept \(7.1 g/t\)

- Positive factor: Discovery of new epithermal system

- Positive factor: Target remains open along strike

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed

- Negative factor: True width for some holes is unknown

Facts used in scoring: 16

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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)

### WG467

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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: 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 factor: Bonanza Intercept

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG467

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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: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG467

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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: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG467

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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: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG466

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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: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG466

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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: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG463

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43#fact-drill-facts-6)

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: 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 factor: Indicator of proximity to mineralization

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG463

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Aura · silver

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### 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: 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 factor: 1.72 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### 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: 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### 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: 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### 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: 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 factor: 1.3 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG464

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43#fact-drill-facts-12)

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: 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 factor: 0.23 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG464

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43#fact-drill-facts-13)

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: 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 factor: 7.2 g/t silver is below the weak threshold \(30 g/t\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG465

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43#fact-drill-facts-14)

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: 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 factor: 0.08 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(2.5 g/t\) on the underground mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Western Exploration Drilling Confirms New Precious Metals Bearing Epithermal System at Aura Project with 3.0 Meters of 7"

### WG465

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/western-exploration-drilling-confirms-new-precious-metals-bearing-epithermal-sys--6041396c-aa1d-447c-8234-ec7edf39ad43#fact-drill-facts-15)

Aura · silver

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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.