Western Gold Intersects High-Grade Gold Within Its Newly Discovered Porphyry-Breccia Pipe at Ardlochan Prospect

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
WESTERN GOLD EXPLORATION LTD.
Ticker
WGLD
Exchange
TSX
Region
Scotland
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper, Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-15 07:08:53 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Western Gold has confirmed a gold mineralised breccia pipe discovery at the Ardlochan Prospect in Scotland. Drilling in hole WGLD009_EXT returned high-grade gold intercepts, including 1m at 23.6 g/t Au.

Reasoning: The announcement reports a new gold discovery (breccia pipe) with significant high-grade intercepts, though one target failed to meet expectations.

Positive factors

  • Discovery of a gold mineralised breccia pipe system
  • High-grade gold intercepts (23.6 g/t Au)
  • Consistent mineralisation throughout the pipe

Negative factors

  • One geophysical target (WGLD25-B) was downgraded to barren
  • True widths are currently unknown

Facts used in scoring: 30

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling confirmed a new gold mineralised breccia pipe system.

Evidence · text

“confirmed the discovery of a gold mineralised breccia pipe system”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on lab (ALS), QP (David Pym), and QA/QC methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Evidence · text

“QA/QC program for drill core samples includes the regular insertion of blanks and standards”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: True widths are explicitly stated as unknown in the document.

Evidence · text

“True widths are unk”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (30)

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide but low-grade intercept defining the pipe.

Positive factors

  • Consistent mineralisation across a wide interval

Negative factors

  • Low grade

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · silverGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver in the main pipe 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · copperGrade: 292Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
292
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace copper in the main pipe 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · goldGrade: 6.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
6.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
135 m
To
139 m
Intercept Depth
135 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:135-139
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept within the breccia pipe.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade over 4m

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · goldGrade: 23.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
23.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
136 m
To
137 m
Intercept Depth
136 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:136-137
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

WGLD25-BArdlochan · copperGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD25-B
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Minor copper intersection in a target that was ultimately downgraded.

Negative factors

  • Target downgraded to barren

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

WGLD25-BArdlochan · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD25-B
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
g/t

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Minor gold intersection in a target that was ultimately downgraded.

Negative factors

  • Target downgraded to barren

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

WGLD009+009extArdlochan · goldGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009+009ext
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009+009ext:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.36 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 70.2 g/t·m is moderate.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.36”

Context: WGLD009+009ext

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

WGLD009+009extArdlochan · silverGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009+009ext
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009+009ext:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.93 g/t silver is weak against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 376.3 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is below; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.93”

Context: WGLD009+009ext

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

WGLD009+009extArdlochan · copperGrade: 292Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 195 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009+009ext
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
292
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
195 m
From
30 m
To
225 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009+009ext:30-225
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 292 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“292”

Context: WGLD009+009ext

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
31.8 m
To
44 m
Intercept Depth
31.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:31.8-44
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.72 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 8.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.72 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.72”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · silverGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
31.8 m
To
44 m
Intercept Depth
31.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:31.8-44
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.95 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 11.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.95 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

“0.95”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · copperGrade: 553Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
553
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
12.2 m
From
31.8 m
To
44 m
Intercept Depth
31.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:31.8-44
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 553 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“553”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
62 m
To
63 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:62-63
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.91 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 0.9 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.91 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.91”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · silverGrade: 5.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
5.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
62 m
To
63 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:62-63
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 5.95 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 6.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 5.95 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

“5.95”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · copperGrade: 139Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
139
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
62 m
To
63 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:62-63
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 139 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“139”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
71 m
To
77 m
Intercept Depth
71 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:71-77
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.73 g/t gold is strong against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 4.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 0.73 g/t gold is strong on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.73”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · silverGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
2.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
71 m
To
77 m
Intercept Depth
71 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:71-77
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.7 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

  • 2.7 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

“2.70”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009Ardlochan · copperGrade: 250Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
250
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
6 m
From
71 m
To
77 m
Intercept Depth
71 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009:71-77
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 250 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“250”

Context: WGLD009

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
1.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
112 m
To
113 m
Intercept Depth
112 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:112-113
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.11 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 1.11 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.11”

Context: WGLD009_EXT

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · silverGrade: 22.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
22.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
112 m
To
113 m
Intercept Depth
112 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:112-113
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 22.4 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 22.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 22.4 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

“22.40”

Context: WGLD009_EXT

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · copperGrade: 4450Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
4450
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
112 m
To
113 m
Intercept Depth
112 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:112-113
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4450 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“4450”

Context: WGLD009_EXT

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · silverGrade: 9.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
9.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
135 m
To
139 m
Intercept Depth
135 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:135-139
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 9.47 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 37.9 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 9.47 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

“9.47”

Context: WGLD009_EXT

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

WGLD009_EXTArdlochan · copperGrade: 592Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD009_EXT
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
592
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
4 m
From
135 m
To
139 m
Intercept Depth
135 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD009_EXT:135-139
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 592 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“592”

Context: WGLD009_EXT

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

incl.Ardlochan · goldGrade: 23.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
23.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
136 m
To
137 m
Intercept Depth
136 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:136-137
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 23.6 g/t gold is exceptional against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] g/t. Grade×width 23.6 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 23.6 g/t gold is exceptional on the porphyry deposit band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“23.60”

Context: incl.

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

incl.Ardlochan · silverGrade: 20Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
20
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
136 m
To
137 m
Intercept Depth
136 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:136-137
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 20 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 20.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 20 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

“20.00”

Context: incl.

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

incl.Ardlochan · copperGrade: 18Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
incl.
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
18
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
136 m
To
137 m
Intercept Depth
136 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
incl.:136-137
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 18 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“18”

Context: incl.

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

WGLD25-BArdlochan · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD25-B
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
gold
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
22 m
To
24 m
Intercept Depth
22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD25-B:22-24
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 g/t gold is moderate against the porphyry deposit band [1, 0.5, 0.3, 0.15] 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

“0.47”

Context: WGLD25-B

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

WGLD25-BArdlochan · silverGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD25-B
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
silver
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
22 m
To
24 m
Intercept Depth
22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD25-B:22-24
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.37 g/t silver is below against the default band [500, 200, 100, 30] g/t. Grade×width 0.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.37 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

“0.37”

Context: WGLD25-B

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

WGLD25-BArdlochan · copperGrade: 220Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
WGLD25-B
Project
Ardlochan
Commodity
copper
Region
scotland
Reported Region
scotland
Ticker
WGLD

Geometry

Grade
220
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
2 m
From
22 m
To
24 m
Intercept Depth
22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
porphyry
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
WGLD25-B:22-24
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

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

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 220 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“220”

Context: WGLD25-B

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

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