Westhaven Reports South Zone Resource Infill Drilling Continues to Confirm Continuity of High-Grade Gold and Silver Mineralization Including 27.51m Grading 14.47 g/t Au & 52 g/t Ag Shovelnose Gold Property, Southern British Columbia
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Westhaven Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- WHN
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-15 06:33:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Westhaven Gold Corp. has reported high-grade gold and silver drill results from its South Zone infill program at the Shovelnose property. Notable intercepts include 27.51m at 14.47 g/t Au and a high-grade 0.52m interval at 200 g/t Au, confirming mineralization continuity and potential northern expansion.
Reasoning: The release reports several high-grade gold and silver intercepts from an ongoing resource infill program, including a bonanza-grade 0.52m interval, which confirms continuity and potential expansion to the north.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold and silver intercepts
- Confirmation of continuity in Vein Zones 1 and 2
- Discovery of exceptional grades at the northern extent
- Robust QA/QC disclosure
Negative factors
- Apparent widths reported without specific true widths (estimated at 70-80%)
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 0.52m at 200 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“0.52m grading 200 g/t Au”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release details ALS laboratory, ISO 17025 accreditation, and specific QA/QC methods like blanks and standards.
Evidence · text
“ALS’s facilities are accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard”
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 document explicitly states that reported intervals are downhole intersections, not true widths.
Evidence · text
“Reported interval includes... Assay intervals noted above represent downhole intersections, not true widths.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
SNR26-90Shovelnose · goldGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-90
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.65 m
- From
- 79.85 m
- To
- 91.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-90:79.85-91.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 11.65m at 5.20 g/t Au is a strong intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for epithermal gold
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-90Shovelnose · silverGrade: 16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-90
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.65 m
- From
- 79.85 m
- To
- 91.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 79.85 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-90:79.85-91.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold in a strong 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-99Shovelnose · goldGrade: 14.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-99
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.51 m
- From
- 274.27 m
- To
- 301.78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 274.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-99:274.27-301.78
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 27.51m at 14.47 g/t Au is an exceptional intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Strong grade and width (GT product)
- Confirms continuity
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-99Shovelnose · silverGrade: 52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.51 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-99
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.51 m
- From
- 274.27 m
- To
- 301.78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 274.27 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-99:274.27-301.78
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant silver grade accompanying high-grade gold.
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-99Shovelnose · goldGrade: 107.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.07 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-99
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 107.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.07 m
- From
- 283.12 m
- To
- 285.19 m
- Intercept Depth
- 283.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-99:283.12-285.19
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 107.5 g/t Au is a bonanza intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Bonanza 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-99Shovelnose · silverGrade: 334Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.07 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-99
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 334
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.07 m
- From
- 283.12 m
- To
- 285.19 m
- Intercept Depth
- 283.12 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-99:283.12-285.19
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional silver grade in a bonanza gold interval.
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-113Shovelnose · goldGrade: 200Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-113
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 200
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.52 m
- From
- 178.86 m
- To
- 179.38 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.86 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-113:178.86-179.38
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 200 g/t Au is an exceptional bonanza grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
- Highest gold assay to date
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-113Shovelnose · silverGrade: 141Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.52 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-113
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 141
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.52 m
- From
- 178.86 m
- To
- 179.38 m
- Intercept Depth
- 178.86 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-113:178.86-179.38
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High silver grade in a bonanza gold interval.
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-114Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-114
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.76 m
- From
- 236.24 m
- To
- 266.99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236.24 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-114:236.24-266.99
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 30.76m at 3.31 g/t Au is a solid, wide intercept for an epithermal system.
Positive factors
- Significant width
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
SNR26-114Shovelnose · silverGrade: 21.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 30.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SNR26-114
- Project
- Shovelnose
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- WHN
Geometry
- Grade
- 21.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 30.76 m
- From
- 236.24 m
- To
- 266.99 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236.24 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SNR26-114:236.24-266.99
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- South Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade accompanies gold in a wide 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
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to completi"
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