Western Gold Completes Drilling at First Target and Reports High Grade Surface Sampling Results for Caledonian Gold Project

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
WESTERN GOLD EXPLORATION LTD.
Ticker
WGLD
Exchange
TSX
Region
Scotland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Zinc, Lead
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 06:21:34 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Western Gold has completed its first drilling campaign at the Coire a'Ghabhalach target within the Caledonian Gold Project. The results include high-grade gold intercepts from backpack drilling and channel sampling, alongside zinc and lead mineralization.

Reasoning: The release reports high-grade gold intercepts from backpack drilling and channel sampling at a new target, providing strong early evidence of mineralization near a known producer.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts from surface sampling
  • Polymetallic mineralization (Zn, Pb) confirmed
  • Proximity to producing Cononish mine
  • QA/QC disclosed with ALS Global

Negative factors

  • True widths not determined for all intercepts
  • Assay results for full drilling pending

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: 12.95 g/t Au exceeds the high-grade threshold for exploration targets.

Evidence · table

“12.95”

Context: 1.00

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Global, ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, and specific assay methods.

Evidence · text

“All analytical work was undertaken by ALS Global.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The release states true widths have not been determined in all cases.

Evidence · text

“True widths have not been determined in all cases”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

CGSD6Caledonian · goldGrade: 9.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD6
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
9.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.4 m
From
0 m
To
1.4 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD6:0-1.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232857
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
zinc, lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 9.94 g/t Au over 1.4m is a strong intercept for an exploration target.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGSD6Caledonian · zincGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD6
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
zinc
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.4 m
From
0 m
To
1.4 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD6:0-1.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232857
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
zinc, lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of zinc adds to the polymetallic nature of the target.

Positive factors

  • Polymetallic signature

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGSD6Caledonian · leadGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD6
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
lead
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.82
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.4 m
From
0 m
To
1.4 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD6:0-1.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232857
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
zinc, lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead presence confirms polymetallic character.

Positive factors

  • Polymetallic signature

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGSD9Caledonian · goldGrade: 7.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD9
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
7.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
0 m
To
1.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD9:0-1.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232835
Northing
739801
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
zinc, lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 7.53 g/t Au over 1.8m is a compelling exploration result.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold intercept

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGSD7Caledonian · goldGrade: 12.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD7
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
12.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0.6 m
To
1.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD7:0.6-1.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232840
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
zinc, lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 12.95 g/t Au is a very high grade for this stage.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGCS1Caledonian Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS1
Project
Caledonian Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
Scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
5.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
0.5 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel
Group ID
CGCS1:0.5-3.0
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Coire a'Ghabhalach
Easting
232838
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No
Deleterious Elements
lead

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
0.01 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 5.18 g/t Au over 2.5m is a significant surface result.

Positive factors

  • High grade channel sample

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

CGSD6Caledonian · silverGrade: 37.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD6
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
37.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.4 m
From
0 m
To
1.4 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD6:0-1.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232857
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 37.6 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 52.6 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

“37.6”

Context: CGSD6

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

CGSD9Caledonian · silverGrade: 28.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD9
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
28.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
0 m
To
1.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD9:0-1.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232835
Northing
739801
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 28.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 50.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 28.1 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

“28.1”

Context: CGSD9

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

CGCS1Caledonian · silverGrade: 31.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS1
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
31.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
0.5 m
To
3 m
Intercept Depth
0.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS1:0.5-3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232838
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 31.9 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 79.8 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

“31.9”

Context: CGCS1

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

CGSD7Caledonian · silverGrade: 23.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD7
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
23.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0.6 m
To
1.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD7:0.6-1.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232840
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 23.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 23.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 23.1 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

“23.1”

Context: CGSD7

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

CGSD8Caledonian · goldGrade: 7.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD8
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
7.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
0 m
To
1.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD8:0-1.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232838
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.01 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 7.01 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“7.01”

Context: CGSD8

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

CGSD8Caledonian · silverGrade: 31.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD8
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
31.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
0 m
To
1.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD8:0-1.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232838
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 31.8 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 35.0 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

“31.8”

Context: CGSD8

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

CGCS2Caledonian · goldGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS2
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
3.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
From
0 m
To
2.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS2:0-2.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232835
Northing
739790
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.6 g/t gold is strong against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 7.6 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 3.6 g/t gold is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“3.60”

Context: CGCS2

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

CGCS2Caledonian · silverGrade: 7.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS2
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
7.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
From
0 m
To
2.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS2:0-2.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232835
Northing
739790
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 16.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 7.7 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

“7.7”

Context: CGCS2

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

CGSD4Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD4
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
0 m
To
1.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD4:0-1.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232885
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.96 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.2 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.96”

Context: CGSD4

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

CGSD4Caledonian · silverGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD4
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.1 m
From
0 m
To
1.1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD4:0-1.1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232885
Northing
739799
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.6 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.6 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

“1.6”

Context: CGSD4

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

CGCS3Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS3
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.2 m
From
0 m
To
1.2 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS3:0-1.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232825
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.49 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.49”

Context: CGCS3

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

CGCS3Caledonian · silverGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGCS3
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.2 m
From
0 m
To
1.2 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS3:0-1.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232825
Northing
739800
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.4 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 4.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.4 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

“3.4”

Context: CGCS3

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

CGSD5Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD5
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0 m
To
1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD5:0-1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232876
Northing
739798
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.68 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.68”

Context: CGSD5

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

CGSD5Caledonian · silverGrade: 27.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD5
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
27.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0 m
To
1 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD5:0-1
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232876
Northing
739798
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 27.9 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 27.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 27.9 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

“27.9”

Context: CGSD5

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

CGSD2Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD2
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
0 m
To
0.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD2:0-0.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232905
Northing
739793
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.15 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: CGSD2

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

CGSD2Caledonian · silverGrade: 8.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD2
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
8.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
0 m
To
0.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD2:0-0.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232905
Northing
739793
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 8.4 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 6.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 8.4 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

“8.4”

Context: CGSD2

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

CGCS4Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CGCS4
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
0 m
To
0.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS4:0-0.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232824
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.05 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.05”

Context: CGCS4

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

CGCS4Caledonian · silverGrade: 3.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CGCS4
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
3.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
0 m
To
0.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS4:0-0.8
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232824
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 3.8 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 3.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 3.8 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

“3.8”

Context: CGCS4

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

CGSD1Caledonian · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
CGSD1
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0.6 m
To
1.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD1:0.6-1.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232912
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.59 g/t gold is weak against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 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

“0.59”

Context: CGSD1

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

CGSD1Caledonian · silverGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CGSD1
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
0.6 m
To
1.6 m
Intercept Depth
0.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGSD1:0.6-1.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232912
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.7 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 1.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.7 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

“1.7”

Context: CGSD1

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

CGCS5Caledonian · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CGCS5
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
0 m
To
0.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS5:0-0.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232823
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.08 g/t gold is moderate against the default band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: CGCS5

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

CGCS5Caledonian · silverGrade: 5.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
CGCS5
Project
Caledonian
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
5.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
0 m
To
0.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
CGCS5:0-0.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
232823
Northing
739792
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Global
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.1 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 2.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 5.1 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

“5.1”

Context: CGCS5

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

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.