Westhaven Returns 54m Grading 8.99 g/t Au & 55 g/t Ag from Resource In-Fill Drilling and Initiates South Zone Pre-Feasibility Study, Shovelnose Gold and Silver Project, 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, Other
Extracted
2026-09-15 06:55:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Westhaven Gold Corp. announced positive infill drill results from its Shovelnose Gold and Silver Project in Southern British Columbia, including 54.0 meters grading 8.99 g/t gold and 55 g/t silver in hole SNR26-70. These results are consistent with expectations and reinforce the high-grade nature of the South Zone deposit, supporting an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update. The company has also initiated a Pre-Feasibility Study for the South Zone, marking a significant step towards potential mine development.

Reasoning: The announcement reports strong gold and silver intercepts from infill drilling, confirming continuity and grade, which is positive for resource confidence and supports the newly initiated Pre-Feasibility Study. While infill drilling has lower novelty, the grades and widths are significant for the deposit type.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts, particularly in SNR26-70, exceed exceptional thresholds for epithermal underground deposits.
  • Wide intercepts demonstrate strong continuity of mineralization.
  • Infill drilling results are consistent with expectations, supporting resource confidence.
  • Initiation of a Pre-Feasibility Study signals project advancement.

Negative factors

  • Infill drilling has lower novelty compared to new discoveries.
  • The document contains a minor discrepancy regarding the hole ID for the headline intercept (SNR26-70 vs SNR26-072 in prose).

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 35

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that 'True widths can be estimated at approximately 70-80% of the reported intervals', providing a basis for true width calculation.

Evidence · text

“True widths can be estimated at approximately 70-80% of the reported intervals.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including certified lab (ALS, ISO/IEC 17025), QP sign-off, and methods like duplicates, standards, and blanks.

Evidence · text

“ALS’s facilities are accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard for gold assays, and all analytical methods include quality control materials at set frequencies with established data acceptance criteria. QA/QC incorporates the laboratory’s internal quality assurance controls as well as Westhaven’s field controls, including the insertion of quarter core duplicates, certified reference materials and blanks, each at a rate of roughly one per 20-25 core samples. Robin Hopkins, P.Geo. (NT/NU), Vice President, Exploration for Westhaven and a Qualified Person for the Company under the definitions established by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: The cut-off grade (1 g/t Au) and maximum internal dilution (3m) for reported intervals are clearly stated.

Evidence · text

“Reported intervals are at least 2m in length with a 1 g/t Au cut-off for individual samples and no more than 3m contiguous metres dilution.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling program is explicitly described as 'mineral resource in-fill drilling' designed to infill the deposit at nominal 25m centres.

Evidence · text

“Initial drilling is focused on completing ~ 35,000m of mineral resource in-fill drilling at the South Zone deposit, targeting inclusion in an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) to support the PFS”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept in SNR26-69 of 1.26m grading 62.80 g/t Au is well above the exceptional threshold for epithermal underground gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“62.80 g/t Au”

Context: 1.26m grading 62.80 g/t Au and 330 g/t Ag from 198.04m downhole

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The sub-interval in SNR26-70 of 23.00m grading 17.04 g/t Au is above the exceptional threshold for epithermal underground gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“17.04 g/t Au”

Context: 23.00m grading 17.04 g/t Au and 111 g/t Ag from 169.60 downhole

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 35. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (35)

SNR26-61Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.02 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-61
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.02 m
True Width
9.015 m
From
142 m
To
154.02 m
Intercept Depth
142 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-61:142-154.02
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · table

“3.34 g/t Au”

Context: 12.02m grading 3.34 g/t Au and 24 g/t Ag from 142.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.015

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-61Shovelnose · silverGrade: 24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.02 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-61
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.02 m
True Width
9.015 m
From
142 m
To
154.02 m
Intercept Depth
142 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-61:142-154.02
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept is a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization, contributing to the overall value.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“24 g/t Ag”

Context: 12.02m grading 3.34 g/t Au and 24 g/t Ag from 142.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.015

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-63Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-63
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
True Width
31.5 m
From
148 m
To
190 m
Intercept Depth
148 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-63:148-190
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a significant width, contributing positively to the resource update.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a strong width, indicating good continuity.
  • GT product is strong (182.7 g/t·m).

Evidence · table

“4.35 g/t Au”

Context: 42.00m grading 4.35 g/t Au and 41 g/t Ag from 148.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-63Shovelnose · silverGrade: 41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-63
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
True Width
31.5 m
From
148 m
To
190 m
Intercept Depth
148 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-63:148-190
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a valuable byproduct credit over a substantial width.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade over a significant width.

Evidence · table

“41 g/t Ag”

Context: 42.00m grading 4.35 g/t Au and 41 g/t Ag from 148.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 31.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.04 m
True Width
6.78 m
From
190 m
To
199.04 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:190-199.04
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, typical for infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a moderate width.

Evidence · table

“3.98 g/t Au”

Context: 9.04m grading 3.98 g/t Au and 23 g/t Ag from 190.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.78

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · silverGrade: 23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.04 m
True Width
6.78 m
From
190 m
To
199.04 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:190-199.04
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“23 g/t Ag”

Context: 9.04m grading 3.98 g/t Au and 23 g/t Ag from 190.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6.78

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.03 m
True Width
4.5225 m
From
218 m
To
224.03 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:218-224.03
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, consistent with infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Evidence · table

“3.74 g/t Au”

Context: 6.03m grading 3.74 g/t Au and 27 g/t Ag from 218.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.5225

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · silverGrade: 27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.03 m
True Width
4.5225 m
From
218 m
To
224.03 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:218-224.03
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“27 g/t Ag”

Context: 6.03m grading 3.74 g/t Au and 27 g/t Ag from 218.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.5225

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.7 m
True Width
5.025 m
From
228.97 m
To
235.67 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:228.97-235.67
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, consistent with infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Evidence · table

“4.08 g/t Au”

Context: 6.70m grading 4.08 g/t Au and 19 g/t Ag from 228.97m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.025

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-68Shovelnose · silverGrade: 19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-68
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.7 m
True Width
5.025 m
From
228.97 m
To
235.67 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-68:228.97-235.67
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“19 g/t Ag”

Context: 6.70m grading 4.08 g/t Au and 19 g/t Ag from 228.97m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.025

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
True Width
8.8125 m
From
161.15 m
To
172.9 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:161.15-172.9
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a moderate width.

Evidence · table

“3.89 g/t Au”

Context: 11.75m grading 3.89 g/t Au and 25 g/t Ag from 161.15m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.8125

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · silverGrade: 25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
True Width
8.8125 m
From
161.15 m
To
172.9 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:161.15-172.9
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“25 g/t Ag”

Context: 11.75m grading 3.89 g/t Au and 25 g/t Ag from 161.15m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 8.8125

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · goldGrade: 7.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
7.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.5 m
True Width
7.125 m
From
184.5 m
To
194 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:184.5-194
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating good mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · table

“7.38 g/t Au”

Context: 9.50m grading 7.38 g/t Au and 68 g/t Ag from 184.50m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.125

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · silverGrade: 68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.5 m
True Width
7.125 m
From
184.5 m
To
194 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:184.5-194
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a valuable byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade over a moderate width.

Evidence · table

“68 g/t Ag”

Context: 9.50m grading 7.38 g/t Au and 68 g/t Ag from 184.50m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.125

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · goldGrade: 62.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
62.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.26 m
True Width
0.945 m
From
198.04 m
To
199.3 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:198.04-199.3
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept features an exceptionally high gold grade, although over a narrow width, indicating a bonanza zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • GT product is strong (79.128 g/t·m).

Negative factors

  • Narrow width.

Evidence · table

“62.80 g/t Au”

Context: 1.26m grading 62.80 g/t Au and 330 g/t Ag from 198.04m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.945

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-69Shovelnose · silverGrade: 330Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-69
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
330
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.26 m
True Width
0.945 m
From
198.04 m
To
199.3 m
Intercept Depth
161.15 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-69:198.04-199.3
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a high silver grade, providing a significant byproduct credit.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width.

Evidence · table

“330 g/t Ag”

Context: 1.26m grading 62.80 g/t Au and 330 g/t Ag from 198.04m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.945

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-70Shovelnose · goldGrade: 8.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-70
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
8.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
True Width
40.5 m
From
152 m
To
206 m
Intercept Depth
152 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-70:152-206
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is an exceptional gold intercept with both high grade and significant width, reinforcing the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Exceptional width, indicating significant continuity.
  • Exceptional GT product (485.46 g/t·m).

Negative factors

  • Minor discrepancy in hole ID between prose and table.

Evidence · table

“8.99 g/t Au”

Context: 54.00m grading 8.99 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag from 152.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 40.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-70Shovelnose · silverGrade: 55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-70
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
True Width
40.5 m
From
152 m
To
206 m
Intercept Depth
152 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-70:152-206
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a valuable byproduct credit over a substantial width.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade over a significant width.

Evidence · table

“55 g/t Ag”

Context: 54.00m grading 8.99 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag from 152.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 40.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-70Shovelnose · goldGrade: 17.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-70
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
17.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23 m
True Width
17.25 m
From
169.6 m
To
192.6 m
Intercept Depth
152 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-70:169.6-192.6
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval represents a bonanza-grade gold zone within a wider intercept, significantly enhancing the overall result.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Strong width.
  • Exceptional GT product (391.92 g/t·m).

Evidence · table

“17.04 g/t Au”

Context: 23.00m grading 17.04 g/t Au and 111 g/t Ag from 169.60 downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 17.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-70Shovelnose · silverGrade: 111Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-70
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
111
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23 m
True Width
17.25 m
From
169.6 m
To
192.6 m
Intercept Depth
152 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-70:169.6-192.6
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a significant byproduct credit within the high-grade gold zone.

Positive factors

  • High silver grade over a strong width.

Evidence · table

“111 g/t Ag”

Context: 23.00m grading 17.04 g/t Au and 111 g/t Ag from 169.60 downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 17.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-72Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-72
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.9 m
True Width
5.175 m
From
237.5 m
To
244.4 m
Intercept Depth
237.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-72:237.5-244.4
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, consistent with infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Evidence · table

“4.98 g/t Au”

Context: 6.90m grading 4.98 g/t Au and 18 g/t Ag from 237.50m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.175

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-72Shovelnose · silverGrade: 18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-72
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.9 m
True Width
5.175 m
From
237.5 m
To
244.4 m
Intercept Depth
237.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-72:237.5-244.4
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Silver grade contributes to overall mineralization.

Evidence · table

“18 g/t Ag”

Context: 6.90m grading 4.98 g/t Au and 18 g/t Ag from 237.50m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.175

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-72Shovelnose · goldGrade: 12.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.49 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-72
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
12.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.49 m
True Width
3.3675 m
From
257 m
To
261.49 m
Intercept Depth
237.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-72:257-261.49
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing positively to the resource.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width.

Evidence · table

“12.44 g/t Au”

Context: 4.49m grading 12.44 g/t Au and 46 g/t Ag from 257.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.3675

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-72Shovelnose · silverGrade: 46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.49 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-72
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.49 m
True Width
3.3675 m
From
257 m
To
261.49 m
Intercept Depth
237.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SNR26-72:257-261.49
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

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
1
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This silver intercept provides a valuable byproduct credit to the gold mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Good silver grade.

Evidence · table

“46 g/t Ag”

Context: 4.49m grading 12.44 g/t Au and 46 g/t Ag from 257.00m downhole

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.3675

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.02 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.02 m
From
142 m
To
154.02 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“12.02m grading 3.34 g/t Au and 24 g/t Ag from 142.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
From
148 m
To
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“42.00m grading 4.35 g/t Au and 41 g/t Ag from 148.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.04 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.04 m
From
190 m
To
199.04 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“9.04m grading 3.98 g/t Au and 23 g/t Ag from 190.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.03 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.03 m
From
218 m
To
224.03 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“6.03m grading 3.74 g/t Au and 27 g/t Ag from 218.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 4.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
4.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.7 m
From
228.97 m
To
235.67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“6.70m grading 4.08 g/t Au and 19 g/t Ag from 228.97m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 3.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
3.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
From
161.15 m
To
172.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“11.75m grading 3.89 g/t Au and 25 g/t Ag from 161.15m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 7.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
7.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.5 m
From
184.5 m
To
194 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“9.50m grading 7.38 g/t Au and 68 g/t Ag from 184.50m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 62.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.26 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
62.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.26 m
From
198.04 m
To
199.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“1.26m grading 62.80 g/t Au and 330 g/t Ag from 198.04m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 8.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 54 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
8.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
54 m
From
152 m
To
206 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“54.00m grading 8.99 g/t Au and 55 g/t Ag from 152.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 17.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
17.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
23 m
From
237.5 m
To
260.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“23.00m grading 17.04 g/t Au and 111 g/t Ag from 169.60 downhole SNR26-72: 6.90m grading 4.98 g/t Au and 18 g/t Ag from 237.50m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

SNR26-072Shovelnose · goldGrade: 12.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.49 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SNR26-072
Project
Shovelnose
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
canada_bc
Ticker
WHN

Geometry

Grade
12.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.49 m
From
257 m
To
261.49 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
South Zone
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, consistent with infill drilling expectations.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade for epithermal underground deposit.
  • Moderate width.

Evidence · text

“4.49m grading 12.44 g/t Au and 46 g/t Ag from 257.00m”

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: "Key Highlights: 8,537m of drilling (32 drill holes) have been completed within the South Zone deposit, representing ~23%"

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.