# Mining News in Oregon

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## Bayhorse Silver Expands The Known Silver Mineralized Rhyolite Zone And Has Conducted a Multi Spectrum Satellite Analysis Of Its Bayhorse and Pegasus Properties

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bayhorse-silver-expands-the-known-silver-mineralized-rhyolite-zone-and-has-condu--6ee1b7d5-5459-4bfe-9356-da226d7f4277) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bayhorse-silver-expands-the-known-silver-mineralized-rhyolite-zone-and-has-condu--6ee1b7d5-5459-4bfe-9356-da226d7f4277.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T14:29:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T14:37:07.554Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T14:37:07.554Z
- Company: Bayhorse Silver Inc (BHS)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319701/Bayhorse-Silver-Expands-The-Known-Silver-Mineralized-Rhyolite-Zone-And-Has-Conducted-a-Multi-Spectrum-Satellite-Analysis-Of-Its-Bayhorse-and-Pegasus-Properties)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.054
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Bayhorse Silver has confirmed the extension of its known silver-mineralized rhyolite zone through geological mapping and groundwater testing. While recent underground drilling has intersected silicified breccia, assays are pending, and the company is navigating permitting delays for its planned surface drilling program.

## Ameriwest Reports First Modern Assay Results from Historical Bornite Core, Including 170 Feet (52 Meters) at 6.17% CuEq

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bornite-core-includ--749d3357-4f4a-45d7-a302-e64ba555a505) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bornite-core-includ--749d3357-4f4a-45d7-a302-e64ba555a505.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T17:02:39.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T17:53:41.503Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T17:53:41.503Z
- Company: Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (AWCM)
- Original source: [cse](https://webfiles-primary.thecse.com/news_releases/neutral/5421/9ef00b96-1034-430d-82ca-358c105e2bc3)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.696
- Atlas tags: Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling, Bonanza Intercept, Stale Data Re-release

Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. announced initial modern assay results from re-sampled historical drill core at its Bornite Cu-Au-Ag project in Oregon. Highlights include 170 feet grading 6.17% CuEq from hole CC24 and multiple significant intercepts from hole CC26. These results are part of a verification program to evaluate historical data and support a future mineral resource estimate, with additional results from five more holes pending.

## Ameriwest Reports First Modern Assay Results from Historical Bornite Core, Including 170 Feet (52 Meters) at 6.17% CuEq(1)

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bornite-core-includ--160bd9fb-4c7f-42da-b584-f3cc6cc725cd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bornite-core-includ--160bd9fb-4c7f-42da-b584-f3cc6cc725cd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T11:40:39.980Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T11:40:39.980Z
- Company: Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (AWCM.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/AWCM.CN/press-releases/6786652485842520)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.738
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling, Stale Data Re-release

Ameriwest Critical Metals reported initial modern assay results from historical drill core at its Bornite Cu-Au-Ag project in Oregon, revealing high-grade copper equivalent intercepts over substantial widths. Highlights include 57.9 meters at 5.59% CuEq and 51.8 meters at 6.17% CuEq from hole CC24, and 57.9 meters at 3.26% CuEq from hole CC26. These results, which show higher Cu, Au, and Ag values compared to historical data, are part of a program to evaluate the historical database for a future NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate.

## Ameriwest Critical Metals Reports First Modern Assay Results from Historical Bornite Core, Including 170 Feet (52 Meters) at 6.17% CuEq(1)

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-critical-metals-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bor--3432776a-5634-4176-85ca-347894f69e90) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ameriwest-critical-metals-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bor--3432776a-5634-4176-85ca-347894f69e90.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T04:06:24.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T12:36:38.300Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T12:36:38.300Z
- Company: Ameriwest Critical Metals Inc. (AWCM)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3023-cse/awcm/212841-ameriwest-reports-first-modern-assay-results-from-historical-bornite-core-including-170-feet-52-meters-at-6-17-cueq-1.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.409
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Re-sampling Historical Core

Ameriwest Critical Metals has released initial modern assay results from its re-sampling program of historical drill core at the Bornite project in Oregon. The results, including a 170 ft intercept at 6.17% CuEq in hole CC24, show higher grades compared to the historical database.

## Provenance Gold Provides an Update on the First Two Core Holes at Eldorado West, Encountering Numerous Zones of Mineralization and Associated Alteration

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/provenance-gold-provides-an-update-on-the-first-two-core-holes-at-eldorado-west--1f06f8f5-1db4-4c60-8ea5-69d5bab54fb7) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/provenance-gold-provides-an-update-on-the-first-two-core-holes-at-eldorado-west--1f06f8f5-1db4-4c60-8ea5-69d5bab54fb7.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T09:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T09:32:03.059Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T09:32:03.059Z
- Company: Provenance Gold Corp. (PAU)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/317453/Provenance-Gold-Provides-an-Update-on-the-First-Two-Core-Holes-at-Eldorado-West-Encountering-Numerous-Zones-of-Mineralization-and-Associated-Alteration)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.055
- Atlas tags: No QA/QC Disclosure

Provenance Gold has completed the first two drillholes (EC-10 and EC-11) at its Eldorado West Project in Oregon, observing pyrite-bearing diorite and skarn alteration. Assay results from Paragon Geochemical are pending and expected within approximately four weeks. Additionally, the company announced the exercise of over 13 million warrants, raising approximately $1.67 million.

## Infill Drilling Never Makes Headlines Until It Makes a Mine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/infill-drilling-never-makes-headlines-until-it-makes-a-mine--b1e9dd95-bd1d-4bc1-8e1f-7910f7223eea) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/infill-drilling-never-makes-headlines-until-it-makes-a-mine--b1e9dd95-bd1d-4bc1-8e1f-7910f7223eea.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T04:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T12:54:33.100Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T12:54:33.100Z
- Company: Provenance Gold Corp. (PAU)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2557-cse/pau/212357-infill-drilling-never-makes-headlines-until-it-makes-a-mine.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.104
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Provenance Gold has completed the first two holes of its 2026 core drilling program at the Tyee and Herman target areas of the Eldorado West project in Oregon. While visual mineralization and alteration were observed, assays are pending and results are expected in approximately four weeks.

## Q-Gold Fast-Tracks Quartz Mountain Gold Project Directly to Detailed Engineering

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q-gold-fast-tracks-quartz-mountain-gold-project-directly-to-detailed-engineering--60b68df8-e301-46fa-9ae6-5c7215b4e8a3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/q-gold-fast-tracks-quartz-mountain-gold-project-directly-to-detailed-engineering--60b68df8-e301-46fa-9ae6-5c7215b4e8a3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T16:32:38.810Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T16:32:38.810Z
- Company: Q-Gold Resources Ltd. (QGR)
- Original source: [cruxinvestor](https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/q-gold-fast-tracks-quartz-mountain-gold-project-directly-to-detailed-engineering)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.335
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

Q-Gold Resources is fast-tracking its Quartz Mountain gold project in Oregon by moving directly from a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) to detailed engineering for an initial oxide heap leach phase. The project boasts an after-tax NPV of US$1.71 billion and an IRR of 55.2%, with plans to use early cash flow to fund a subsequent sulphide milling operation.

## JLL: McDermitt Drilling Program Underway

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jll-mcdermitt-drilling-program-underway--1f21e7f0-a37f-415d-9432-cba218bd0f18) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/jll-mcdermitt-drilling-program-underway--1f21e7f0-a37f-415d-9432-cba218bd0f18.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T23:37:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T00:12:37.660Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T00:12:37.660Z
- Company: Jindalee Lithium Limited (JLL)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147684)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.221
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Jindalee Lithium has commenced its Phase 1 drilling program at the McDermitt Lithium Project in Oregon, utilizing both RC and diamond rigs. The program focuses on high-priority infill drilling to support a future Feasibility Study and improve resource confidence, with results expected in Q1 2027.

## RETRANSMISSION: Homeland and Westwin Sign Binding Offtake Agreement at Red Flat

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-homeland-and-westwin-sign-binding-offtake-agreement-at-red-flat--aa200826-1412-481a-9a6f-db40898dc0f5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/retransmission-homeland-and-westwin-sign-binding-offtake-agreement-at-red-flat--aa200826-1412-481a-9a6f-db40898dc0f5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T10:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T15:18:46.277Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T15:18:46.277Z
- Company: Homeland Nickel Inc. (SHL)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/retransmission-homeland-and-westwin-sign-binding-offtake-agreement-at-red-flat/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.696
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Homeland Nickel has signed a binding offtake agreement with Westwin Elements for an estimated 20,000 tonnes of nickel concentrate per year from the Red Flat Nickel Project in Oregon. Under the agreement, Westwin will fund a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) once satisfied with Homeland's upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate and Preliminary Economic Analysis.

## Blue Moon Acquires the Turner Copper-Gold VMS Deposit to Further Advance its Western U.S. Critical Mineral Hub and Spoke Model

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-moon-acquires-the-turner-copper-gold-vms-deposit-to-further-advance-its-wes--3cb41656-a121-49a4-a70e-495cafbe8061) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/blue-moon-acquires-the-turner-copper-gold-vms-deposit-to-further-advance-its-wes--3cb41656-a121-49a4-a70e-495cafbe8061.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T11:37:09.182Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T11:37:09.182Z
- Company: Blue Moon Metals Inc. (MOON.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/MOON.V/press-releases/5086846567061862)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.645
- Atlas tags: Acquisition, Historical Estimate Only, Apparent Width Only, QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant, Maiden Resource, Critical Minerals, Dilution, Permitting Risk, Transportation Studies Required, Cut-off Disclosed, Metal Equivalent Opaque

Blue Moon Metals Inc. has acquired the Turner Copper-Gold VMS deposit in Oregon, integrating it into its Western U.S. critical mineral hub and spoke model. The acquisition includes a historical NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate from 2010, featuring indicated and inferred categories with copper, gold, zinc, silver, and cobalt grades, which the company plans to verify. Blue Moon intends to aggressively explore and develop Turner, initiating permitting for exploration drilling and underground development, and conducting further metallurgical and transportation studies to support a future PEA incorporating its Springer complex.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.